JV Spring Tournaments -- Response Needed

I know spring break is upon us, but please take a minute to read this message, reply in the comments, and encourage your JV brothers to do the same.

We are looking to firm up the JV tournament schedule for this spring. Specifically, we are considering events for the two weekends surrounding Mudbath. There are tournaments in St. Cloud both weekends:

Face Off is a Saturday-only tournament on April 21. This is a B/C tournament only and has been held on Mudbath weekend in the past. This year, it is held the weekend before Mudbath.

The Granite City Classic is Sat/Sun, May 5-6. Last year, we played in (and won) the B pool of this tournament, but some players have indicated a preference to play in the varsity pool this year, as we have most other years.

We cannot commit to these tournaments unless we have commitments from players. Again, we will not submit a bid unless players express interest in the comments. We would need a minimum of 10 players for Face Off and 12 for GCC, as well as at least 3 parent drivers for each of the 3 tournament days. An official sign up will follow closer to the tournaments, but we need to know that we can field a competitive team.

Keep in mind that this schedule would include 3 tournaments over 3 consecutive weekends. Last year's schedule had the same tournaments except for the 1-day Face Off. Some of the tournaments have changed weekends, but last year's schedule did include three 2-day tournaments in a row, so you can use that as a reference.

Thanks, and have a great break.

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JV Practices Over Spring Break -- Response Needed

Given the travel plans of many players over Spring Break, the JV coaches would like to solicit feedback on our practice schedule over the next two weeks. We have a large team, so we should be able to hold quality practices with those of you who will be around. Post your availability for the following:

This week
Wednesday and/or Thursday

This weekend
Saturday or Sunday

Next week
Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday

Update (3/28): We will be having practice on Thursday only this week. Other Spring Break practices are contingent on more players expressing interest, so encourage your teammates to reply!

What should be in your bag this weekend for Chicago.

-white and dark jersey (prefferably black)
-cleats
-a pair of socks for every game
-synthetic layers top and bottom for both days
-jacket
-rain jacket and pants
-hat and gloves
-whatever medical gear you may need (if your jason pre-wrap)
-water bottle
-snacks

stay TOASTY WARM this weekend HURTEMS.

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Chicago departure

Please come to the Lindbergh parking lot immediately after school and look for the 4 parent vehicles towards the back of the parking lot, near the fields. Everyone is assigned to a car, which you will be made aware of when you arrive. Please put your gear in the appropriate vehicle and get ready to go. The faster we can load up the cars and head out, the sooner we can get there.

If you haven't paid, you must bring your check, made out to Hopkins Ultimate, to me as we get ready to leave.

Chicago Packing List

Remember to turn in your $50 BEFORE we leave!

Friday:

Comfortable clothes to wear in the car ride. Also bring stuff to do and food because it is a pretty long ride.

Friday Night:

PJs
Toiletries

Saturday:

Socks, non-cotton if you have, and lots of them
Cleats, possibly two pairs (if you have them) for back up
Shoes to wear to the fields (tennis shoes are usually best)
Sweats to wear to the fields and during your Bye round
Long under armor tights (cold gear)
Compression shorts
Regular shorts
Jersey (pennies for girls)
Long-sleeved under armor shirt
Windbreaker/rain coat (its supposed to rain this weekend, so be prepared)
LOTS OF LAYERS- if it gets cold you will want them
Ultimate bag with a disc, reusable water bottle and your own snacks
A couple big garbage bags to put your ultimate bag in if it rains
Any other gear you'll need (pre-wrap, tape, inhaler, etc.)

Saturday Night-

PJs
Toiletries

Sunday-

Same as Saturday plus comfortable clothes to wear on the way home.

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Chicago Invite Departure

Quick reminder to all Hurtems and Hertets leaving for Chicago this weekend.

You must have your kit ready to go right after school - the carpool is leaving by 3pm at the latest!!!
Look for a post by your captains regarding a packing list.

Parents - remember that you also need layers, rain gear, good shoes, a chair etc.  Spectating is often harder than playing because you get cold.

Call me if you have questions.
Erin

This week's practices: week of March 19

Hurtems, Hertets and parents.

You may have noticed the weather!  Here's what we'd like to do for practice this week, if you have specific questions please talk to your captains.

Girls:  Monday and Wednesday this week right after school (please check the spreadsheet and facebook for details about carpools etc).  Question?  Shosh or Mia

JV:  Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15pm at Lions Park.  Questions? Kaminsky or Lieberman

Varsity:  Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm at Lions Park.  Questions? Bum, Y, or Z

Please be eating plenty of good food and try to drink [at least] 2 water bottle's worth of water every day before you come to practice.  It's that time of the season where we work you hard, and your body needs all the help it can get.

Parents, if your kids are starting to ask about cleats or other gear - their captains and teammates are an excellent resource.  Also, if any Hurtems have still not received a disc for registering, please let your captains know and we'll send a stack of discs to practices.

WELCOME TO THE SPRING 2012 OUTDOOR SEASON!!!

Erin

Worlds Tryouts 2012

Burlington, WA was the host of Junior Worlds Tryouts this weekend.  Three Hurtems had the incredible opportunity to tryout with 80 other open players from around the country.  Eli, Fink and Bumsted are just finishing up their tryouts right now; and we've heard that the competition has been fierce - that everyone gave 110% and that it was a truly valuable weekend regardless of the fact that it was 39 degrees and raining for most of the weekend.  Toasty Warm Indeed!

The Hurt Family is proud!
When we know who made the team etc, we'll be sure to let everyone know.

Varsity - outdoor practices this weekend

I'm looking at 2pm both Saturday and Sunday for outdoor practices on Lions.  Please join the conversation about these on GroupMe.

Erin

CHICAGO INVITE

Varsity and girls team members who are playing in the Chicago Invite, please let us know in the comments section of this post. We will be leaving right after school on March 23rd, from the Lindbergh Center parking lot. We're traveling with parent drivers, and need an exact number of players in order to ensure that we have enough seats for everyone. We may rent a 12-15 passenger van if we know we'll need the extra space. PARENTS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AS WELL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US, IF THERE IS A PARENT I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM WHO'S PLANNING ON GOING, WE NEED TO KNOW ASAP.

The team will be subsidizing part of the trip for everyone with our fundraising money, so the cost to each player will be $50.00. Please send your check to me this week or bring it to Zach at practice on Sunday. You must have it in before we leave on the 23rd.

We'll be staying at a La Quinta not far from the fields in Naperville. They serve breakfast in the morning, and dinner will be provided at the field on Saturday. We'll have field snacks, and lunch on Saturday, although you should also bring your own snacks that are specific to your tastes, as well as a reusable water bottle. You will need money for dinner on both Friday and Sunday nights, which will be at some sort of fast food along the way.

If you have any questions, you can email me at semekler@gmail.com

Mail your check, made out to Hopkins Ultimate, to;

Sara Mekler

12410 Huntingdon Lane

Mtka, MN 55305

Diregarding my last post, Varsity will be going outside to practice today. 2:30 at EDINA High School

Be there a little early to warm up

here is the address:

6754 Valley View RD 55439

See you all there

Go Out Side

Although tonights practice is inside, you have a great opportunity during the day to get better on your own. It is very nice outside today, call a friend and go throw. Take advantage of this weather and hopefully we will be going outside as a team this week.

Have a good rest of your weekend see you all at practice