MLK Tournament in Duluth, MN - Jan 17-18

The U of MN-Duluth Northern Lights Ultimate is again hosting their annual winter indoor tounament in Duluth MN.

The "college" division, in which Hurt will participate, starts on Sunday January 17 and concludes Monday January 18. The plan as of now is to leave Hopkins on Sunday morning, stay at a hotel in Duluth on Sunday night, and drive back on Monday.

Varsity boys, please comment on this post to notify coaches about your availability. We should have the space to accommodate all varsity players who are interested. Expect to leave for Duluth around 8 AM on Sunday 1/17 and return by 5 or 6 PM on Monday 1/18.

Parents, never been to an ultimate tournament? Chaperon your son's team! We are looking for about four parents to drive players in your car to and from Duluth. Parents, you would be responsible for the cost of your lodging for the one evening we are staying in Duluth, Sunday 1/17.

More information to come. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mike

Break Workouts

Monday Dec 28th and Wednesday Dec 30th: 12 pm at Lindbergh.

This is mandatory for Varsity players that are in town.

Anyone is welcome to come though.

Happy Holidays from Hurt!

Hello Everyone -

We are off for the next few weeks until school starts back up in January. Let me take this chance to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season from your coaches!

That being said, once school starts, get ready to get to work. Like we talked about yesterday, it is IMPERATIVE that you use this time over the next few weeks to improve yourself individually. Don't forget about ultimate over the next few weeks!

Happy Holidays!

Mikey K, Erin, Jeanine, Lou, Mike Born, Tom, and Eazy

All Team Practice Sunday 8-10 AM - Plymouth Dome

All team practice tomorrow morning, Sunday 12/20 from 8-10 AM at the Plymouth Dome.

Please be there ten minutes early (7:50 AM) so that we can use all of the time at the Plymouth Dome.

See you there.
Mikey K

Ignore UPA membership renewal letter

If you receive a renewal notice for your Ultimate Players Association (UPA) membership, just ignore it. Your 2010 membership has been paid with club registration fees and you will receive a membership packet in a few weeks.

Boys Varsity Practice Tuesday, 12/15

Fellas -

We have Williston tomorrow from 5:30-7 PM. Please be there at 5:15 so you have some time to get ready.

Thanks,
Coach Mike

Boys Workouts

Every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, there will be workouts after school at 3 in the Lindbergh Center. Everyone is welcome to and should come get faster and stronger but it is mandatory for Varsity.

Hopkins Varsity Ultimate

Hopkins Varsity Boys,

We are starting to get into the full swing of the winter season and the number of people at practices and workouts is bad. Being on Varsity is a big responsibility and it means that you can't just miss practice because you feel like it. So for now on, I will be keeping track of attendance. If you miss practice and you don't notify a captain or if it's a bad excuse, you will be running a certain amount of killers at the start of practice. I know a lot of you have other sports, so this is not focused towards you guys. Get it together boys.

GIRLS READ THIS

Please update the google doc about what dates work for you for a potential girl's get together or add a date that works better:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApwdGOHGDYqfdFZOeWc4ajMxSXBGd0ZGQXVTMmR0VEE&hl=en

Also just to clarify... WE ARE GOING TO ST. OLAF THIS SATURDAY.
-Meet at lindbergh at 8:15
-Bring the waiver!
-Bring tennis shoes

*Write your name under this post if you are going to St. Olaf so we know who needs a ride

*UPDATED* Upcoming Practices and Hurt Events

Hi Guys -

As you may notice on the right hand menu, our winter practice space is coming together.

Here's a quick update on the next week ahead:

The Girls and Varsity teams have a practice on Sunday 12/6 from 8-10 AM at the Plymouth dome. We only have half a field on this day, so we don't have enough room for all three teams this time. There will be more space available throughout the winter and everyone *should* get some time to use this facility.

The JV team has practice on Tuesday 12/8 from 5:15-7 PM at Williston Center. We don't officially get the court until 5:30, but be there early so you have some time to change your shoes, etc. Please bring indoor shoes as this is a synthetic basketball court floor. Bring a WHITE shirt, a DARK shirt, YOUR OWN WATER, and a disc as well.

The Girls and Varsity teams have been invited to St. Olaf in Northfield, MN, on Saturday 12/12 for an indoor scrimmage. The Girls are going from 10 AM - 12 PM, and the Boys Varsity from 12-2 PM.

• Girls, please meet at Lindberg at 8:15 AM to carpool.
• Boys, please meet at Lindbergh at 10:15 AM to carpool.

All players who are attending this scrimmage need to bring the signed waiver found here. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign this as well.

Both of these trips, though indoor, are weather permitting (i.e., we're not driving through a blizzard). Thanks to Hurt Alum Andrew 'RZR' Kelley for inviting us!

Again, in this flu season, sharing water is IRRESPONSIBLE. Do not share water and get your teammates sick! Bring your own bottle or use the water fountain at Williston.

Welcome to the Hurt Family, Evie!

Evelyn Rae Vetter Raisanen was born into the Hopkins Hurt family on Saturday, November 21, 2009. "Evie" is the first daughter of our former coach, Jake, and his wife Christina. Both Mom and Baby are healthy, though as you can see above, Dad is tired already!

Congrats Jake and Christina!!!

Varsity Practice - Tues 12/1 - Williston

Hello Kiddos -

I hope you all ate too much turkey and other things over the weekend, and got to spend some quality time with those close to you!

Hurt is back to work, tomorrow night (Tuesday 12/1), the Varsity Boys' team has practice from 5:15-7 PM at the Williston Center. You can find out where the Williston Center is by checking the Hopkins Ultimate map.

We get the courts at 5:30, but please be there at 5:15 so you have some time to get your shoes on, warm up on the sidelines (NOT ON THE COURT), etc.

For those who have never been, the Williston space is a hardwood gym floor. Please wear appropriate footwear, but don't wear the same shoes on the court that you wore outside if you can help it. Continue to bring everything else needed for a practice, including a WHITE shirt, a DARK shirt, a DISC, and YOUR OWN WATER.

IN THIS FLU SEASON, SHARING/STEALING FROM YOUR TEAMMATES' WATER BOTTLE(s) IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IRRESPONSIBLE. Don't get your brothers sick, bring your own water!

Please call me if you are unable to make it or if you have any questions.

Mikey K
630-803-7350

Workout with Colin "Tater" Camp

Hurt’ems:

For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Colin Camp. I was on the team the last three years and I am now a freshman at Madison.

I’ll be home this weekend for break and since I plan on working out, I’d like to extend an invitation to any of you (jv, girls, varsity) to come join me for a college-level type workout. It will be good opportunity to learn some of the hard work that it takes to become a great ultimate player and a national level team.

If you’re interested I’ll be at Lindbergh Center on Wednesday at 3 pm and would love to meet some new faces and see some I already know.

If you plan on attending or are even considering it, write in the comments so I have an idea of the number of people who will be there.

Happy Holidays,

Colin Camp

p.s. Hope to see some alumni there as well!

Pampered Chef goodies have arrived!!!

Anyone who placed orders with Barb for Pampered Chef items can pick them up. Barb says people will be at home most of Saturday. You can call her at 763-545-9976.

Address: 1516 Gettysburg Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN 55427

Change of Plans: Frisbee at Nokomis!!!!!

On Saturday from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm, there will be free ultimate pick-up at Lake Nokomis. There will be people from different teams around the state and its one of the last times we can play until winter comes around so come out!

Thanks to all who suppported Pampered Chef Fundraiser

The preliminary sales tabulations are in and Hopkins Ultimate will earn more than $400 from our first fundraiser of the year!

Top selling honors go to Margo Levitt and family. They will receive a gift bag of Pampered Chef goodies for their efforts.

Orders submitted by the following people put them in the $100+ club and they will receive a Pampered Chef item for their work:
Erin Mirocha
Emma Peaslee
Brett & Matt Rosenstein
Mike Rubble
Val Schoonover
Dylan Younger

The orders placed with Barb will arrive Thanksgiving week. We will post on the blog when they arrive. She will also contact you by phone or email so you can arrange to pick up your merchandise.

A huge thanks to Barb and Val Schoonover for their work in organizing and hosting this Pampered Chef event!!!!!!!

Last day for Pampered Chef orders

Today, Nov. 14, is the deadline for Pampered Chef orders to benefit the Hopkins Ultimate Club. Place your credit or debit card orders by calling Barb Schoonover at 763-545-9976 by 6 p.m. today!

Details about this great fundraiser are here. Our sales are already over $1,000!

Captains Practice

Date: Saturday November 14th
When: 12 pm- 2 pm
Where: Lions Park
Who: Boys Varsity

Be there or be square.

Down Time

Hey Hurtems -

As you may have noticed, things have slowed down (officially) over the past week as we transition from outdoor space to our indoor season and approach the holidays. Official practice time and space is coming shortly, but now is a great time to work on your own and improve yourself individually.

Get in the gym, continue (or start) working out on your quickness and strength. Or don't get in the gym - get outside to your backyard or a park and throw by yourself or with a friend!

If you are confused or uncertain about what you can do to make yourself better, talk to your captains and coaches.

This is the time to get better, it will pay off in the spring!!

Captains Practice

Date: Thursday November 5th
Where: Lions Park
When: 3:30- 5 (or dark)
Who: Varsity Boys