MLK Indoor - Varsity Tournament - 1/19, 1/20

Here is the signup genius for the MLK Indoor:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-mlkindoor1

Please note that this is a Sunday/Monday tournament, driving to Duluth, staying overnight etc.
If we don't get enough parent drivers/chaperones, we won't go.

This tournament is on a sport court, indoor track facility.  Tennis shoes, not cleats.

Start times on Sunday depend on which Pool we're in.  More details to come.
http://scores.usaultimate.org/scores/#college-open/tournament/14097

All Hurtems:
Please start watching the blog regularly.  Practice starts 1/5, in the mean time, a few reminders:
- Workouts are open to all HUrtems/HERtettes, and are highly recommended for players who are hoping to work their way onto the Varsity roster in the next few months.
- There are more fundraisers coming, dates should be available by the Spring registration meeting.

Coming soon:
U of M indoor (V)
SJU signup (V, JV)
Chicago Invite signup (V, G)
Spring Registration

At Home Winter Workout ideas:
Grip Strength
1) You can do this one while doing other activities: tv, reading, study hall.
2) For this one you need a stick, string, and something heavy(ish).

Grip is a crucial part of being able to throw smooth throws with control and distance (very helpful in wind).  It's also necessary for catching one handed.  If you do these exercises, aim for every other day.  These muscles tire easily and need longer to recuperate.  Have fun!

Alternatively, you could put on your snow pants and throw out there in the snow.  It's a pretty good time to practice bidding, especially if the snow is deep.  You'll also have to work harder to pivot and step out.  As always, do all things with purpose or it doesn't count.

Hope everyone had great holidays.  We'll see you soon.
Erin

Details you want to know ( read the whole post!)

1).  BLITZ CARDS:  if you earned extra blitz cards to sell ( and keep the $$ for yourself ) you should contact Stephen Elias. If you have cards you've sold and money to turn in here is your last opportunity. Stephen will be at Starbucks on hwy 55/ winnetka tonight from 7-8 PM. 51 kids have cards to collect !! (763) 439-5000

2). You recently received an email re: rostering

Returning players should have received an email from hgfern@aol.com. Subject: New Player Confirmation Request.
Please read and follow the instructions to confirm you are playing with HURT.
New players - you (or your parent) will receive an email in the coming weeks - probably from USAU.  Same deal - read and follow instructions.


The term "practice roster" is the place in the USAU system that all HURT players are listed.  Event and tournament rosters are pulled from the practice roster.

Please follow the instructions and confirm ASAP  
Thank you!
(If you've forgotten your password go through the reset your password prompts :-)

3).  Tzedakah Bowl @ the metrodome:
We are not sending a team as a club. But if you're interested in playing I believe there is still the opportunity to register. I have heard that many kids who are free that day have registered and are excited to play. Follow the instructions from the blog post about this event.

4).  Varsity players: We have been invited to play in the MLK day tourney in Duluth.   January 19-20!
More info to come.

5).  Indoor winter practice will begin ( for ALL teams)  Sunday evening January 5th.  Check the blog during winter break for time/ location.
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Opportunity to play ultimate 12/25

Where: Mall of America Field at the Metrodome
When: Wednesday, December 25

8:30 am - 2 pm: Flag Football Tournament
1 - 6 pm: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Breakfast and lunch will be served

$250/team of 7-12
$30/individual player (will be assigned to a team)

Registration fees support camp scholarships

Player pre-registration is due December 14th (Saturday).
REGISTRATION LINK

BLITZ FUNDRAISER UPDATE/REMINDERS

Wowza!

Everyone,  players, parents, drivers, Jon Frank, Stephen Elias,  please accept my CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing and very successful fundraising event for Hopkins Ultimate!
We 'Blitzed' a significant number of neighborhoods.  The weather was not ideal, but with the generosity of parent drivers warming kids up with breaks and hot cocoa, and players being toasty warm, everyone 'worked' their map areas to the end!

Cards are still available to sell through the end of December.  It's not too late to sell to neighbors, friends and family you might not have connected with before.  If you are done, no problem.  Stephen Elias will be at the Starbucks, Golden Valley Commons on hwy 55, Tuesday  Dec. 10th from 7-8pm.
Bring any unsold cards, pickup your 5 free cards if you earned them, and any money you might need to turn in.  Stephen has been keeping records so if you are unsure of your status, stop by and chat with him.

Kudos go to the:  top blitz day sellers, top cars, top parent drivers and the iPad mini winner. ( I had nothing to do with it! He wasn't even in my car!)

Reminders:
*Workouts have begun for varsity and girls.
*Winter practices will begin in January.  All teams practice on Sunday evenings at either NJH/WJH structures.
*Team specific practices will be posted around the first of the year.
*Although subject to change, Tuesday/Thursdays are our practice days for winter.
*Tournaments and dates will also be posted when they are confirmed.
(Rule of thumb: approximately not  accurately;  tourneys are very close to  the same weekend as the previous year)
*keep checking the blog for updated info as it becomes available.

Have a happy Holiday season!

Debbi






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Girls Winter Workouts Reminder

Winter Workouts
This is just a reminder to all the girls playing for Hert this spring season. Winter workouts start tomorrow Tuesday the 3rd at 3:00pm. Please meet dressed and ready upstairs at lindbergh. Please try your hardest to be there!

VARSITY WORKOUTS THANKSGIVING WEEK

Sorry that this is very last minute. Since we only have school this week on Monday and Tuesday, we will be having varsity workouts TOMORROW (11-26-13) instead of on wednesday. We will still be meeting upstairs at Lindbergh by the elevators ready to start working out at 3:00

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24th = BLITZ FUNDRAISER

2nd SUPER SUNDAY BLITZ

I am so impressed and proud of EVERYONE that participated in last Sundays blitz !

Players! Parents! Drivers! Organizers! Helpers!  And of course our customers!

We, ( everyone ) as a family,  should be proud of the amazing, positive, bonding, cooperative, and
LUCRATIVE, for Hopkins Ultimate Frisbee, experience of last Sundays blitz.

I want to share with you some of the feedback I received before and after Sundays event:

Before :
~ 7 hours!  Are you kidding?
~ these things never work like they're supposed to
~ it's a lot to ask of both players and parents
~ is there an 'opt out' choice?
~ I'm not happy about it but I'll do it, if I have to
~ I have 2 hours. That's it
~ the kids are going to get cold
~ really? After dark too?
~I'm reluctantly helping to support you and the club
~the pizza party thing took too long.  I wanted to leave...my kid wanted to stay
~I didn't anticipate buying hot chocolate and fueling the kids with food.  But hey(!),
What's a couple bucks out of my pocket for the type of success we had?
AFTER:
~ although I was initially reluctant... The event turned out to be a positive experience for all
~ok..I'll eat crow, I had fun! the kids had fun! the time went by quickly! I was wrong!
~ the kids in my car had a BLAST   They all gained new self confidence. 
~ I thought the day would drag on.... It actually went by super fast
~ the kids bonded as friends and team mates
~HUGE self esteem builder
~ I didn't want to have fun....but I did!
~ I still don't care for this type of fundraiser...but I've got to admit/VERY SUCCESSFUL
~ the kids in my car want to sign up again for next week! 
~ how does today's totals compare with the weenie wagon!
***WE RAISED MORE MONEY IN ONE 7 hour day than in 7 months of working 
The Cub Foods Weenie Wagon!

David (Digital) Seffren wrote the following for the blog=  Thanks David :-)

HURTems and HURTettes.  What a fantastic day we had on Sunday the 17th.  We made some great money for HURT.  But we are only half way there.  We are going to hit the neighborhoods again this Sunday the 24th.  If we can duplicate our success of Sunday the 17th – the club will be in great shape for our spring season.

ALL the personal incentives are still there.  We will have another $1000 ca$h grab bag, top individual and team sellers will get to pull first and get more pulls.  Accumulated card sales over 50 (presale + 1st blitz + interblitz sales + 2nd blitz) will qualify you for caSh awards (see your envelope); and the top-top-TOP seller (over 50 cards) will take home the iPad Mini !!!!!   Study the video, ask your friends what worked for them, get out there this week and sell-sell-sell to your friends, family and neighbors. AND, PLEASE use the signup to let us know you will be there next Sunday the 24th.

Video link... http://youtu.be/cIFlwDw9Us0

Signup Genius link... http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-hurt

PARENTS !!   We have 15 drivers signed up for the 24th, we are most likely going to need more.  Remember, you get ca$h grabs too.  Please use the signup genius to let us know you will be there.

Blitz day schedule

 November 24th

• Noon-1 PM: Ridgedale Library RHR meeting room; pre-blitz meeting
   
• 1 PM-6 PM: Blitz selling in defined neighborhoods
   
• 6 PM - 7:30 PM: pizza / awards party @ HHS Commons

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Girls Winter Workouts

Workouts will be starting in  two Tuesdays from now on December 3rd. The workouts will start at 3 o'clock, and we will be meeting at Lindbergh upstairs. They will be every TUESDAY and THURSDAY and EVERY OTHER SUNDAY MORNING. 

RAIN OR SHINE, ITS BLITZ DAY! Pizza party location change!

Pizza/rewards party location change!  At the end of our BLITZ we will be having a pizza party for everyone (parents included). Our NEW location is  Hopkins HIGH SCHOOL cafeteria 6pm-7pm!
Remember:  we start at noon at the Golden Valley Library, 830 Winnetka Ave, directly north of McDonalds.

 Hurtems/Hurtettes play(or fundraise) in all weather except lightening :-)

Way to go Hopkins Ultimate family!  I am so proud of everyone for signing up today!  As Erin would say: Toasty Warm!  Dress appropriately and wear Hopkins Ultimate apparel.  You will be walking through neighborhoods representing HUrt.  Impact fundraising will provide rain ponchos if necessary.

Questions can be directed to Stephen Elias 763-439-5000.  Thank you Stephen, and Jon Frank, for organizing this event.

Debbi

 


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PARENT DRIVERS

PARENTS!  We need your help PLEASE!

Our first Sunday Blitz is this weekend Nov.17th,  12pm-7pm.
The kids have committed their time and we now have 46 players signed up for Sunday !  Thank you:-).  We could really use 5+ additional parent drivers.  The areas the kids will be covering are quite large.  We are sooooo close to having all the pieces in place!  Once all the pieces are in place (40+ kids/parent drivers/2 kids per car) we have a recipe for a FUN, successful and lucrative day! 

HUrt players..... Ask your parents to help drive.  Show them the blog and Signupgenius, watch the video with your parent.  Help the adults sign up if they've never done so before.  Remember; Parent drivers can win prizes/cash too!
If this Sunday doesn't work for you.....there's always next Sunday.
Parent participation is crucial (mandatory) for the club to run efficiently and smoothly.  
Thank you,

Debbi

P.S.  A big shout out to players and parents already signed up! If you've signed up for both blitz days....double shout out! 

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Girls Jerseys

Hert Jersey Requests

All girls who plan on playing in the Spring please comment below your top three number preferences and the sizes you would like to order. If you do not comment your number and sizes will be chosen for you!

Noa and Becca

Varsity Workouts

Workouts will be starting in two Mondays from now on November 25. The workouts will start at 3 o'clock, and we will be meeting at Lindbergh upstairs. They will be every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY

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Jerseys

Hello Hurt Varsity and JV,

The time has come to order Jerseys. Post a choice of three numbers and your size in the comments. If you dont choose a number or size, one will be assigned to you. The number 10 is retired

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Fundraiser video

What you need to know about our ALL teams
Fundraiser:

Our 2 SUPER SUNDAY BLITZ DAYS are coming up!
Participation in at least 1 blitz day is MANDATORY for all players on ALL teams.
The video link explains the fundraiser in detail.  This can/will be very successful but we need everyone's participation.  Including PARENTS!
There are great incentives and prizes!  Cash bag grabs! Pizza party after each blitz! Opportunity to win an iPad mini!  Watch the video to find out more!

 Hopkins Ultimate relies on fundraiser revenue to operate.  The dollars raised impact all players.  Some of the places Fundraising funds are used for (but not limited too):
Tournament fees
Scholarships
Extra practice fields (indoor and outdoor)
Field bags
Travel (including parent reimbursement to JV out of town tournament gas)

And much more!

For the past several years the majority of our funds came from the Cub Foods Weenie Wagon.  Initially lucrative, our profit substantially declined with each year due to circumstances beyond our control.  We were committed to every Thursday, 10-6, April through October!  A HUGE time/staffing commitment.
Over the next 2 Sundays there is the potential to make an equal or GREATER dollar amount to past 7 month Weenie Wagon profits!

Sign up on the Signupgenius
Watch the video
Commit to at least 1 Sunday

http://youtu.be/cIFlwDw9Us0

Questions?  Stephen Elias has answers! 763-439-5000

Thanks!
Debbi

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Fundraiser Details

Hurtems, Hertettes, Parents,

Please make the fundraising events below a priority.

Informational meeting November 6th, 8-9pm @Ridgedale library rm 172
2 blitz days: November 17th & 24th

Attend all 3 for the best chance of winning the grand prize.
Player participation in one of the 2 blitz Sundays is mandatory. 
We need 25+ parents and 50+ players each blitz day.

Since the players cannot drive themselves, parent participation as drivers is essential.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-hurt

There are over 90 players registered for ultimate this year, and more coming in the spring.  The better job we do fundraising, the easier and less expensive the spring season will be.

Thanks,
Erin

FUNDRAISER DETAILS COMING SOON!

Save these dates:

NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER  17
NOVEMBER  24

SJU tournament this SATURDAY

This Saturday is the first varsity tournament at SJU. It is a one day tournament, and the drive is 1 hour and 15 minutes. We are going to leave Lindberg at 6:40am to arrive a little before 8am so be ready at Lindberg at 6:30am. Only seniors can drive to St. John's so please comment on this post if you can or cannot go and if you can drive (seniors only)

This is the tournament schedule for parents and any other fans:

(If you have any questions about the schedule, post it in the comments on this post)

 Pool A: Pool B:
1-St. Johns 1- SCSU
2-Hamline 2- Hopkins
3-SiM Ultimate 3- St. Olaf B

9:00 AM 2A vs. 3A 2B vs. 3B
10:40 AM 1A vs. 3A 1B vs. 3B
12:10 PM 1A vs. 2A 1B vs. 2B

Quarters (1:30PM) Semis (2:50 PM) Finals: (4:10PM)

2A vs. 3B (1A) 1B vs. _____ (1B)
2B vs. 3A (2A) 1A vs. _____ (2C)


Consolation Bracket
1A vs. 2A (2:50 PM)
1B vs. 2A (4:10 PM)
2C vs. 1A (4:10 PM)

DIRECTIONS: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=st.+john's+university+mn&hl=en&ll=45.578619,-94.391828&spn=0.005099,0.013046&sll=37.6,-95.665&sspn=46.674325,106.875&t=h&hq=st.+john's+university+mn&z=17

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Varsity Roster 2013-2014

Thank you to everybody who tried out and worked hard.
Please note that nothing is permanent on this team. Anyone can be cut and anyone can be brought up. If you are not on the team, keep working, come to workouts, and prove your improvement.

- Captain Braden "Bray$ap" Spencer

- Jonny "Shimbleshanks, The Railway Cat Jr." Lovagnini

- Adam "Derrick Rose" Shapiro

- Zach "Big Daddy Fat Stacks" Condon

- Ben "sKooter" Pavelka

- Max "Mr. America" Wolk

- Trey "Aryan Foster" Taylor

- Jackson "Jacky-Sun-Sun" Melin

- Isiah "Heisenberg" Hansen

- Ethan "That Ain't Kosher" Friedman

- Jelly "Jacob Elias" Dones

- Liam "Lebronstein" Bronstein

- Spence "#JewNation" Boney

- Zach Shear

- Drew "WHO GON STOP ME" Pearson

- Matt "You're Fired" Molnar

- Sam "#SKam" Kaminsky

- Ty "The Cambodian Monster" Lo

- Will "Never Say Never" Cohen

- Bradley "Better Than Condon at Football" Kaplan

- Michael "#kotd #wdywt #peepmysneaks #kicks2theface #igsneakercommunity #tcsole #tcsneakerhead #walklikeus #soletoday #fly_kicks #sole_on_fire #kicksonfire #superjayn #ykii #uptown2k #thenose #complexkicks #rare_footage #kics0l0gy #nicekicksi #hypebeast #todayskicks #godsoles #grailkicks #smyfh #supe #instakicks #freshkicks #soleonfire #solefiendz" Lieberman

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This week - Varsity Tryouts & Saturday Tournament

Hurtems,

The events this week are specifically for those players still trying out for Varsity.

- Tuesday, Tryout
- Thursday, Practice
- Saturday, One day tournament at St. John's

Maetzold got ripped up last week, so we're working with the city to find a replacement field.  I don't have that information finalized yet, but will post as soon as I do.

The Varsity roster will also be set this week, and that roster will be expected to go with us to the SJU tournament on Saturday.

More details to come.
Thanks,
Erin

SAVE THE DATES: 11/17 & 11/24 Fundraiser

Please mark your calendars for an excellent and rather amazing fundraiser opportunity that we have coming in November.

Participation will be mandatory for all Hurtems/Hertettes, and we will require assistance from half of our parent support network.  Please be prepared to attend at least one of the two days.

The potential gain for the program is $10K.  That’s correct.  Ten. Thousand. Dollars.  Other programs have earned more than that in one day.

Specifics:
- Dates: Sunday 11/17 and Sunday 11/24
Expected time commitment per day = 5 hours, morning start
Efforts are made door to door in district neighborhoods = toasty warm
There are incentives for all player and parent participants
There are additional incentives for players and parents who participate both days
Parents are only responsible for driving
Top seller will win a prize comparable to an iPad mini

As a reminder, fundraisers allow us to reduce costs for the whole family.

A signup genius will be going up soon with finalized details, I just wanted to make everyone aware of the logistics and communicate properly about my expectations regarding participation.

If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you for all you do to support our family.
Erin

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HBTS bus arrival

Parents,

We are about an hour out:

http://waze.to/paenk63ASc9.EMFjt

We'll see you at Adath!

Erin

All Is Well In Canada, eh?

We arrived last night and the kids traveled beautifully!  They received their room assignments, settled in and were asleep by 11:30.  This morning was beautiful :-). Sunny, crisp and fall colors everywhere.  The hotel breakfast was quite nice, the bus left exactly on time and both teams played well.   The Black team went 3-0 (!)  and Silver went 1-2.  Silvers last game was a nail biter... Universal point 6-6, losing by 1 :-(.
I'm proud of the kids!  Respectful, punctual, playing great ultimate and having a good time.
Be assured they/we are all...well, ... bonding as players, coaches, chaperones....family.  We have wifi in the hotel but electronics are on 'airplane mode/cellular data off'. So if you haven't heard from your child, don't worry!  Lights out in 1/2 hour,  I will update again tomorrow.

Debbi

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Practice cancelled 10/16

Hurtems,

Unfortunately, Maetzold has been closed for the season after the rain/condition of the field yesterday.

We'll be finding alternative fields for varsity tryouts next week.
Sorry for the late notice, the city just let us know.

The sun is supposed to set at 6:26pm today - get out and throw somewhere with grass.

Erin

HBTS 2013 - packing & details

Toasty Warm!

Check out a packing list from a few year ago.

A few key points:
- yes, you need your passport
- you also need to have all your paperwork/$ in
- I can't say enough about wool/synthetic socks
- Layers
- we'll be wearing Hurt Pinnies, so please make sure you have one

Regardless of the weather, it is really important that you're ready for anything (rain/snow/wind/sun).

This is a three day tournament.  That means more socks, additional layers etc.
HQ/trainer/food/water refill stations at this tournament are far away from many of the fields we play on, so if you need to regularly re-tape for blisters, or you need sustenance/water, it will be beneficial to plan ahead.

Keep in mind that we're going to fill every seat on the bus, so please pack efficiently.  We'll be trying to keep as much as possible under the bus at all times.  Anything on the bus will need to be able to fit under a seat or in the overhead, and the aisle will need to remain clear at all times.

SCHEDULE

Chocolate Fundraiser Payment

Players traveling to Winnipeg were asked to sell See's candy bars to help the cost of the bus ride there and back. See the list below if you have not yet turned in your check for the candy bars and please hand/mail it to Noa Parker or Debbi Pavelka by Monday October 14th.
Checks that HAVE been turned in:
Jacob Elias
Braden Spencer
Zach Shear
Max Wolk
Will Cohen
Trey Taylor
Ty Lo
Jonathan Lovagnini
Liam Bronstien
Mickela Heilicher
Claire Smart
Lilly Shapiro
Sam Tankenoff
Jordan Barry
Josh Margolis
Oliver Lee
Andrew Patel
Ben Pavelka
Max Seffren
Jackson Melin
Bobby Rudelius
Maddie Ansel
Winnie Brand
Addie Sedoff
Katie Rudelius

If you are not on this list and you are going to Winnipeg we must have your check by the 14th.
-Noa Parker

Informational fundraiser meeting

At Stephen Elias and Tami Smiths home 

Tuesday October 15^th at 7:30 for 45 minutes

2460 Regent Ave. North in Golden Valley.

East of Hwy 100 and north of Duluth St.

All interested parents are invited to attend. HUrt has a no risk and no expense opportunity 

Jon Frank, President of Impact Fundraising will outline details and present testimonial / recommendation letters of his program that raised approx.. $10,000.00 for one day of work for high school teams around the metro area.

Stephanie Condon is the parent who found this opportunity, thank you Stephanie.  

As always, fundraising continues to be  a crucial  part of  Hopkins Ultimate.   Even if you're not sure if you can commit your time to this event, please consider attending to hear about this opportunity and provide feedback. 

Thank you,

Stephen 

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Hold Back the Snow Info!

HBTS Player Info:

Attention : Our departure time has changed.  Be at the bus ready to load your gear by 12:00 noon.
We will be leaving promptly at 12:30 pm.  

The cost for Winnipeg this year will be $285.00 per player. This year's tournament, as you know, is a 3 day event! We've worked hard to keep the price down and the total reflects anticipated profits from the See's candy bar sale. The fundraising dollars from the candy bar sales was used to lower the overall cost of transportation. Cost includes: transportation via a Northfield coach bus complete with wifi and video options. Busing everyone to Winnipeg, back and forth to the tournament each day, and home. Also included in the cost is the hotel, breakfast, field snacks, all tournament fees, and coach expenses. The tournament hosts a BBQ dinner on Saturday night for players and coaches, but we've found in the past that our players often like to order pizzas or some other type of food later in the evening. They are also responsible for their dinner Friday night on the way to Winnipeg, and Sunday night on the way home. The bus will stop at a mall with a food court or a strip mall with a variety of fast food choices (so that's 3 meals that each player is responsible for). They may also want some money for tournament gear (discs, shirts, shorts, etc). We will be bringing typical "ultimate" snacks to the field for each team, but if players have specific foods they like to have at every tournament, they should bring those themselves. There is tournament food available for lunch for players.  PLEASE remember to bring at least 1 refillable water bottle; 2 would be better!


We will be leaving from the back of the Adath Parking lot, directly behind Lindbergh Center, Thursday October 17 at 12:30 pm; this means you need to be there 12:00 pm check in and load your things on the bus.  We typically arrive back to Adath between 12:00-12:45am Monday morning.  When the final tournament schedule is posted, this may change.

We will need a photo copy of everyone's passport, as well as a signed parent permission slip along with your check, no later than Friday October 11th, 2013. (If you have already given us a copy of your passport, thank you!) You can mail it to me, bring it to practice and give to Erin/Finn or Ben Pavelka, or drop it off at my house! But in order to expedite the process of border crossing, all passport information will be sent ahead to border control by Tuesday October 15th...this is a FINAL date. Please get this info in as soon as possible.

Make checks out to HOPKINS ULTIMATE mail them to -  
Debbi Pavelka
6840 Harold Ave.
Golden Valley, MN 55427

PARENT INFO - For parent chaperones traveling with us, the cost of riding on the bus will be $70.00. Your hotel accommodations are being held with the team under Hopkins Ultimate. Once the kids have their room assignments and are settling in, you will then switch the reservation to your name and credit card.  Breakfast is included! I will be on the bus as far as Fargo where I will be picking up a car and driving the rest of the way to Winnipeg.  I feel it's important to have a car for incidentals that we might need as well shuttling chaperones to and from the fields. And the all important coffee runs!

Thank you!
Debbi
 
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Practice 10/3 CANCELED

Due to existing field conditions and the promise of yet more rain, practice tonight is canceled.

So stay warm, get caught up on homework, enjoy conferences and stretch.

If it's nice, throw this weekend!

We'll get back to it on Monday.

Thanks also to everyone who came out to the carwash today!

Erin

Practice 10/2

Hurtems, Hertets,

I mentioned this at practice yesterday, but practice on Wednesday 10/2 is a HBTS only practice.  I'm having technical difficulties updating the blog Upcoming Events area, so I wanted to be clear.

We'll see everyone back on Thursday.

Thanks
Erin

Exit 69 - Sunday

Hurtems,

Same time, same place.  Carpools should go smoother this time. :)

Good ideas: put newspaper in your shoes, stretch again, hydrate

For those you who didn't bring enough layers today, I don't care what the weather says for tomorrow: make an adjustment and be better prepared.  Anything can happen.

Exit 69 Details

This weekend is Exit 69, Varsity Tryouts are on.

- Games start at 9am on Saturday, all Hurtems will be at the designated field (13), cleats on at 8am.
- Schedule: http://scores.usaultimate.org/scores/#college-open/tournament/13271
- Meet at Lindbergh Center at 7:15 for carpooling.  If you are a Junior or a Senior please prepare to be a driver if you can.  Braden talked about this tonight after practice.
- We will discuss, re-post the plan for Sunday after Saturday play has completed
- toasty warm!  It looks like it's supposed to rain a bit on Saturday please be prepared for anything and remember that if it is wet and windy, it is usually also cold.
- bring more socks than you can believe are possible, and a big trash bag to put all your belongings in.
- Please bring a black/blue and a white.

Feel free to refer to any of our Kits posts for reference: http://hurtult.blogspot.com/search/label/KITS

Spectators!
- Mr. Krelitz's Food Truck, Uncle Frankie's Food, will be on site.  Our Family will receive a portion of the proceeds along with our tournament hosts, St. Olaf Ultimate.  There will be 30 open teams and 16 women's teams in attendance.
- There will be Breakmark Merch
- Remember that we're going to Maple Plain!  This is the first time this tournament has been in Maple Plain, so please don't go anywhere else.
- I recommend spectators bring a chair, an umbrella, a rain coat (if it's windy, umbrellas don't work), a hat, gloves, a reusable water bottle and extra layers just in case.  It might be a good idea to have some towels in the car (in case Hurtems have to sit in cars during a lightning delay).  Shoes make a difference as well - something water proof and comfy, our field is a substantial distance from HQ.

The Coach Photo Scavenger Hunt will start this weekend as well.  Be ready!

Hold Back the Snow 2013

The following Hurtems/Hertets need to send in their Full name, date of birth, Passport number & expiration date to hopkinsultimate3@gmail.com ASAP....

Because you're going to Canada. 

HUrt Black
Jacob Elias
Braden Spencer*
Zach Shear
Michael Lieberman
Max Wolk
Will Cohen
Trey Taylor
Ty Lo
Ethan Friedman
Jonathan Lovagnini
Liam Bronstein
Sam Kiefer
Noa Parker*
Becca Steinman*
Mickela Heilicher
Claire Smart
Lilly Shapiro
Samantha Tankenoff

HUrt Silver
Jordan Barry*
Joshua Margolis
Louis McGraw
Oliver Lee
Andrew Fern
Andrew Patel
Max Stillman
Ben Pavelka
Max Seffren
Joey Brandys
Jackson Melin*
Bobby Rudelius
Maddie Ansel*
Winnie Brand
Addie Sedoff
Katie Rudelius
Libby Fern
Maya Condon

*denotes captain

Please bring your registration materials tonight if you haven't already.
Erin

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Car wash Thursday October 3rd
(No school for jr. high/high school)

Our first  car wash was fun and profitable, so we are doing another one in 10 days!  New location and day, same fun fundraiser!! The Signupgenius is live so pick a time and supplies and get your name on the list.

MGM Liquors at Hwy 7 and Hopkins Crossroads
Thursday October 3rd
9-3

We absolutely need a parent in each shift.  

The Signupgenius link is here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-carwashmay

Debbi

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Reminder: Registration deadline is Wednesday 9/25

Hurtems, Hertets,

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday September 25th the following things will become true:

- players who are not registered will not be allowed to practice
- players who are not registered will not participate in tournaments

Debbi has been at each practice with extra forms (Thank you Debbi!!!).  Materials are also available here.  If you have questions, please come to me with questions.
UPDATE:  now that all registration materials are online to download and print,
I will NOT be at practice's with my mobile office!  Completed registrations should be given to Erin at  practice or Ben Pavelka if you've made prior arrangements with him.  
Thank you.   Debbi

This is an important week: Boys Varsity tryouts begin; HBTS rosters will be announced.
Those decisions are heavily impacted by registration status.

See you tomorrow.
Erin

REGISTRATION FORMS

SPRING REGISTRATION

Spring registration meeting 
Tuesday February 18th
7:pm
Hopkins High School Cafeteria

Our registration meetings take place twice a year, fall and spring.
Registration is for 1 year.  Players who register at the fall meeting are still registered.  If you did not attend the fall meeting and you or your son/daughter is interested in playing ultimate frisbee, you can download the registration materials below. 
Registration meetings have important information for players and parents. Attendance is mandatory and a parent/guardian must attend with their player.

 Indoor practices have already begun and new players are encouraged to attend (new players may practice before the meeting).  
On the side bar where you accessed these materials is the schedule for Varsity, JV and Girls.
New male players should attend JV practices regardless of age (7th grade-12th grade) or ability.  Girls should attend the girls practices.  To be on the Varsity team you must either be invited to try out or attend tryouts.

Thanks!
Debbi Pavelka



Hopkins Registration Overview
Registration Form
Medical Authorization Form
2014 USAU Membership Form
Conduct Guidelines/Chemical Policy

Scholarship Application


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Registration meeting 2013/2014

REMINDER!  THE FALL REGISTRATION MEETING IS TONIGHT
7:00 pm.  Hopkins High School #W230


This meeting is for all players and 1 parent/guardian interested in playing with Hopkins Ultimate. Whether you're a new player or veteran of  Hopkins Ultimate, our fall meeting is full of important information.
Key topics we will address include:
practice's,  games,  tournaments, fundraising, rules, parent/player expectations, and registration.
Paperwork necessary to participate in Hopkins Ultimate will be available for families to complete and turn in.

See you tonight!

Debbi Pavelka



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Practice starts Monday!

Just a reminder that practice starts 9/9.

See you Monday!

Erin

HOLD BACK THE SNOW (HBTS) 2013

Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 18-19-20, 2013
Travel Day: Thursday October 17

The 20th Annual Hold Back the Snow Tournament, hosted by SJR Ultimate will be held in Winnipeg, MB on October 18-19-20, 2013. Important to note: this is MEA  weekend.
This tournament has been expanded to 3 days, for the first time.  To  celebrate the 20th anniversary of HBTS.
  We will be leaving on Thursday October 17th around noon, traveling to Winnipeg in a coach bus, returning very late Sunday night.

YOU MUST HAVE A valid PASSPORT to go on this trip.
BEFORE you sign up you must be 100% certain you have:
All necessary paperwork completed and turned in (returning players paperwork is current), your parents permission, and a valid passport.

    A total of 36 players can compete. This tournament is open to 24 HURTems (players in 10th-11th-12th), 12 HERTettes (no grade restriction) and other players by invitation.  There is a secondary signup for players to use if the 24 guy or 12 girl slots are filled, or you are interested, but not 100% sure you can go.
 FYI...... Previous years cost was approx $200 per player for a 2 day tournament.  On the signup there is a place for parents to sign up too!  We require a minimum, of 4 parent chaperones to attend/ participate, in HBTS.
This is a fun and popular tournament! Sign ups fill quickly! Have a passport?✅ paperwork? ✅ permission? ✅. Go ahead and get on the list!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BAEAB2BA13-hold1
Deadline: September 26

Debbi

Erin's note: Signing up does not guarantee you a roster spot (because inevitably more people will sign up than we have spots for).  In order to determine the actual roster, factors will be taken into consideration including but not limited to: participation in fundraisers; attendance at practice; seniority; ability to represent Hurt in Canada; availability of parent chaperones etc.  Since practice hasn't even started yet, these criteria are subject to change.
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EXIT 69

--Exit 69 Tournament 
SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2013
Maple Plain Polo Fields

Exit 69 has moved from Exit 69 in Northfield to Maple Plain home of our Hustle Tournament. 

This tournament is open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.  Other aged players  by invitation only.  It  will be clear if you've been invited to participate.   Girls may sign up too. We need 12 girls to send a team to Exit 69. 

Along with playing ultimate, this tournament serves as part of the Varsity try outs.  A college and adult aged team event, our High school aged players compete with older players.
This is a 2 day tournament.  Please sign up carefully on the signup genius.  If you're new to Hopkins Ultimate, all registration paperwork needs to be completed and turned in order to participate.  Registration paperwork will be available at the Fall meeting on September 18.  

The Signup link is here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-exit



Thanks,

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Fall Registration Meeting

FALL 2013/2014 REGISTRATION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
7:00 pm 

The fall season is here!

  We will be holding our fall registration meeting on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm in room W230 at Hopkins High School.
This meeting is for any/all players and at least 1 parent who are interested in playing on any of the HUrt teams.  Whether your a  new player or a veteran of the Hopkins ultimate frisbee family, our fall meeting is full of important information.   We will cover registration, the  fall schedule,  practice's,  games,  tournaments, seasons, rules and regulations.

We will have all the paperwork, necessary to participate with Hopkins Ultimate Frisbee, available also.
 Erin Mirocha, our head coach,  myself, and several captains and coaches, will be available to answer questions.
 Dates/times for practices are already on the blog.  Fall tournaments will be posted soon!

The blog is your source of information for all things Hopkins Ultimate.

Please make it a priority to attend this meeting if your interested in playing ultimate frisbee with HUrt during the upcoming school year.  Every child should  have a parent with them at this meeting.

I'm  looking  forward to meeting  new players and excited to see familiar faces from previous years.

Debbi Pavelka

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CAR WASH UPDATE

THE CAR WASH IS ON!
New start time is 10:45 A.M.
End time is 3:00 P.M.

Cub Foods parking lot at Hwy 7 and Hwy 101.

There is not a cap on how many players participate.
The girls team is ready to work.  They've made the signs to bring in the business.
We could use some more guys to balance the scales....
If you've got some time come out and help!  Bring some sponges and towels.
Tell your friends and neighbors to support Hopkins Ultimate by getting their car washed!

I will see you there !

Debbi



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Captains Practice

Next Captains Practice 

The next captains practice is this Thursday the 29th at Lions Park. Captains will start at 4:30 and go until 6:30. Bring anyone you know that goes to Hopkins and is interested in playing ultimate frisbee. Hope to see everyone there!

Noa, Becca and Braden
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Captains Practice Canceled

Practice Canceled

Todays Captains practice at 4:30 will be canceled due to the heat, we do not want to risk anyone getting hurt.
Please spread the word to let parents and players know that is it canceled.

Braden, Becca and Noa
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CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Remember the car wash fundraiser we had to cancel because of SNOW!?!
We have another opportunity to try again.  And this time the forecast is SUNNY and HOT!  This is a fantastic, fun way to fundraise for HUrt. But before we lock in the date, we need a solid commitment from players and a few parents.   Ideally we would like to have 10 players and 1-2 parents per shift. 

 When we hit the magic numbers we will lock in the date.   

We have a Signupgenius for kids and parents to sign up and  better organize our supplies. 

           http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-carwashmay

 To keep our expenses to a minimum, supplies such as:  buckets, sponges, towels, chamois, brushes, hoses etc...will need to come from YOU, the player. 

          The location is Cub Foods at HWY 7 and HWY 101

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th.
9:30-12:30
12:00-3:00

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Next 2 Captain's Practices

We had a great turn out on tuesday at our first captains practice! Our next 2 practices are Thursday the 22nd from 4:30-6:30 at Lions Park, and  the one after that will be on Sunday the 25h from 4:30-6:30 at Lions Park as well. Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a black shirt, white shirt, cleats, and disc if you have one. We hope to see everyone there!
-Noa, Becca, and Braden

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Captains Practice

Captains Practice!

I hope everyone has had a great summer and played a lot of ultimate! Captains practices will begin Tuesday August 20th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm! Bring anyone from Hopkins you think would be interested in playing ultimate this year. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and a light and dark shirt! Hope to see you all there. -Noa, Becca and Braden

Fall Board Meeting - 8/26

Fall Season Planning is beginning.

Board Meeting
Monday August 26th - 7:30pm
6840 Harold Ave
Golden Valley, MN 55427

If you want input in the way our club runs, please make the Board Meeting a priority.
Thanks,
Erin & Debbi

Camp opportunity August 12th

USAU is hosting a one day camp with Coaches Kyle Weisbrod & Chase Sparling-Beckley (from the U20 US National Team) on Monday, August 12^th.

Boys and Girls age 13-18 are encouraged to attend.  Location: National Sports Center, Blaine, MN.

Registration at: www.usaultimate.org/camps/

GV ultimate camp

Attention all Hopkins Hurt players 16 and under. Golden Valley Park & Rec hosts an ultimate camp that starts next Monday the 5th and ends on the 9th from 9 am to 3 pm at lions park. The camp is run by 4 Hopkins Hurt alumni. If you are interested visit the Golden Valley Park & Rec website to sign up.

YCC volunteers needed!

The Youth Club Championship tournament, a national tournament for high school ultimate players, is coming to Minnesota in three weeks, and we still need more volunteers to make this a successful event. It is being held on August 10th - 11th  2013 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. If you have some free time and any interest in supporting high school ultimate at this level (and helping to keep this event coming to our community), please go to http://mnyu.org/volunteer.aspxto sign up for the times you can help.

Primarily we need scorekeepers, but there are other opportunities listed on the registration page.

There are many Hopkins players on YCC teams this year, so come check out your fellow Hurtems take on the best youth talent in the world (seriously!)!

Oh, and I'll be there too coaching the YCC Mixed team.

Hope your summer is going well - remember that the summer is when you get better and watching high level ultimate is one of the best ways to do so.
Thanks,
Erin

Photos & Summer

I know you all have been looking for these - so here we go!

State Photos:

f/go:
Open Final Gallery
6/1 Girls
6/1 Open

Ultiphotos State galleries

Ultiphotos has been present at other tournaments as well: Centrals, Chicago Invite, Paideia
If you're going to use one of these photos in social media, please make sure that you're following the copyright guidelines specified.  Please respect the work that these photogs have put in for your vanity.  :)

The summer is when you get better

MN summer league registration is open HERE
Registering for summer league is required if you want to try out for YCC, please see the MNYU site for details.

Pop Skills Clinic - June 29th

Camps:
Next Level Ultimate - OR or WI - July 27-August 1st or August 15-17th respectively
Spin Ultimate Academy - GA - July 9-13th
Chicago Ultimate Training - IL - July 22 -August 2nd
National Ultimate Training Camp - MA - multiple sessions in July - new this year NUTC Prep for players ages 12-14 July 27-August 1st.
Nike Ultimate Camps - all over the place, multiple sessions

There's also a new online tutorial site www.riseupultimate.com - the girls are familiar with these.  There are some free "episodes" but you can also purchase a full "season."

Local St. Paul camp: http://twincitiesyouthultimate.com/

Spectating
Don't forget that watching ultimate is also a really good way to get better.
Nexgen Tour
Wind Chill Ultimate
MUDI - July 20-21st - Maple Plain (Club Tournament)
YCC - August 10-11th - NSC, Blaine

Other easy things:
- throw 100 game like throws a day
- work out: run, lift, jump
- plan a weekly pick up game with your friends
- try Goaltimate (Lou and Pokey are experts)
- Coach tip: before you do anything above, let injuries heal completely

No matter what you do this summer, remember to be a noble warrior too - be good to your parents, love your brothers/sisters and represent HUrt/HERt well.

Erin

Bid for Peace

Hello Hurtems,

I wanted to share an exciting event with you that is taking place tomorrow (Saturday 6/8).  The Bid for Peace fundraiser begins at 6pm at Kix Field in Minneapolis. 

Feel free to come and play games, listen to music, and watch a sweet showcase game between Minnesota Wind Chill and Minneapolis SubZero which will start at 7:30pm

The team that shows up with the most players in jerseys will win FREE CHIPOTLE BURRITOS.  There will also be plenty of opportunities to buy sweet merchandise from our many sponsors like 5 Ultimate, VC Ultimate, Breakmark Ultimate, and more.

Bid for Peace is an event to support Ultimate Peace.  Ultimate Peace is an organization dedicated to building bridges of friendship, understanding and providing fun for youth from different social and cultural backgrounds around the world through Ultimate Frisbee

For more information please visit www.bidforpeace.com or the Facebook page

See you there!
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Family Reunion-Banquet 6/3

Tonight is our end of season event!

- The Alumni game will provide an opportunity for current players to play against Alumni.
- HERt and HUrt Varsity, along with any 11th/12th graders should bring their cleats, light/dark, water.
- We will play for about an hour, and vary between all-girl lines, mixed lines, and all-guy lines.

Banquet will follow.

Alumni are welcome to stay for the awards/desserts.

There's plenty to celebrate! see you there.
Erin

JV State - Sunday Update

Great games today!  Both teams have games starting at 9:00am tomorrow.  Hopkins B will be on Field C3 and Hopkins C will be on field I2.

Here is an updated schedule for the tournament so far.

The carpool will be meeting at Lindbergh at 7:15 for a 7:30 departure.

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JV Teams and Update

The captains meeting is tomorrow at 7:45. Our first game is at 8:30, that means cleats on, warm up laps/stretches done by 7:40 at the latest. Here are the teams for tomorrow. (Hurt B is on Field I1 and Hurt C is on H2)

B Team:

Seffren

Pavelka

Jordan Barry 

Zach Segal

Fern

Jake Condon

Louis McGraw

Matt Molnar

Colin Maynard

Abe Passman

Liam Bronstein

Lovagnini

Margolis

Mosey Krelitz

Jacob Borenstein

Ethan Friednman

Asher

Drew Locketz (sunday only)

Danie Marschinke

Jackson (Sunday only)

Mitchell Melin

Adam Friedman

Oliver Lee

Max Stillman

 

C Team:

 

Andrew Patel

Thomas Warden

Joey Freeman

Sam Resnick

Ahmree Schear

Sam Stillman

Jacob Smith 

Noah Kahn 

Noah Fogel

Jared Liebesny

Zach Liebesny

Connor Staack

Max Wolpert

Evan Segal

Bobby Rudelius
Ethan Kadet

Austin Lehman

 

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