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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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

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

U of M Tourney!

Girls Attending the Tournament this weekend:

Please be at the Lindbergh parking lot no later than 11:45 am on Saturday, we are leaving at 12 noon. We are carpooling to the University of Minnesota, so we need you all to be there on time. You will probably be home between 4 and 5 in the afternoon, depending on our schedule.

Remember to bring: warm clothes (we may have to walk outside a bit), WHITE and BLACK shirts, cleats, tennis shoes (just in case), a disc, at least one reusable water bottle, food (to share if possible), your permission slip, and anything else you need (inhaler, tape, etc.).

You will need a parent/guardian to sign this form for you if you are under 18, so please have it signed and ready to go Saturday morning. The link below will get you to the form.

If you have any more questions, please let us know! If you have committed to coming, we expect you to be there, your team is counting on you.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=1DcVGC-TRw-wTM3xp1D22p6KDCUSAPhlDRIh0pqVWemnAdN1TTg9Ba0z2HKs6

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Girls Workouts!

We are going to be starting workouts next week! Wooo! We will begin right after school on Thursday, so bring your workout clothes and whatever else you need. You can change and keep your stuff in the bathroom in the Lindbergh center. When you get there, try to go for a warm-up run (about 1 mile=six laps on the track), and afterward we'll move downstairs and Shosh and I will lead a workout.

We will be doing this from now on Mondays and Thursdays. If you cannot make it for some reason, let me or Shoshana know, we need to plan these workouts based upon how many people will be there. We can't wait to see you there!!

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Ladies' Practice!

Hey, ladies!

We are going to hold practice tomorrow at the high school fields from 5:15 to 7:15. Bring cleats, water bottle, and DISCS.. oh and FRIENDS!!! Wear your warm stuff it'll be chilly especially when it gets dark. Yay okay see you all there! Find me or Shosh with any questions. Even if you can only come for a little bit...please try to make it. This is our last outdoor practice for a while! See you all tomorrow!!


If you have any questions, or can't come, please call or text me or Shosh, our numbers are on the facebook page.




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Girls Get Together!

Hey, Hert Ladies!

We are going to have a girls get together this Sunday, September 25th at Shoshana's house. We are going to be going over general questions about Ultimate, and how this year will go with the captains and coaches! We'll have some food and snacks for you girls, too! Please bring your friends, this will be a fun time to hang out with your future teammates and see what the year is going to look like.

Please check the event on Facebook on more details and RSVP!!!! If you do not know the address, or have any other questions, feel free to call, text, or Facebook either me or Shoshana! Can't wait to see all of you ladies!

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Girls Meeting Summary

Girls Meeting Summary:

Three Scheduled Practices:

Saturday April 16th Practice 2pm to 4pm - Lions Park

Sunday April 17th 3pm to 5pm - Lions Park

Tuesday April 26th 5:30pm - Lions Park

These are our only coach scheduled practices from now until Mudbath. MAKE THEM A PRIORITY

Roster for Mudbath - In Madison April 30th and May 1st

Maddie

Haley

Shoshana

Mia

Sonya

Izzy

Linette

Val

Margo

Please let me know if you are NOT on this list and you would like to attend.

We also spent a lot of time discussing the Hopkins Husel tournament. Because of many of the ladies concerns about prom it is unlikely that we will attend. But it is not out of the question. We will have a final on this soon.

Madison Mudbath 4/30-5/1

All players~we need to make a decision about whether we will be driving to Madison or taking a coach bus. The factors that will determine this are how many players are attending this tournament and how many parents are interested in attending and driving. If parents are interested in coming to Madison but like the idea of taking the bus, please post this preference as well. The cost per person will increase quite a bit if we take the bus. Last year the cost of the trip was $95.00 per person with the bus. We will be funding part of this trip, for everyone who attends, with fundraising money. The amount will be determined once we know our mode of transportation and number of players.

So basically, please post if you are planning to attend, if you have a parent or parents who are planning on coming, and if they would rather drive or take a bus.

Erin's note: bids were submitted for JV, Varsity and Girls. Due to housing specifications (teams are sleeping in Madison family basements) and bus seating, please note that posting below does not mean that you are definitely going to Madison. We may have to cap rosters if the interest is too high.

Luther College Ultimate Camp

Greetings Hopkins Ultimate Players,

Luther College will host their Ultimate Frisbee Camp again this summer, June 24-27. We invite you and any of your friends to join us for what will be another great year of competition and fun. Come improve your skills and learn more about what it takes to succeed in the college game from captains of both the Men's and Women's teams. The camp is for boys and girls anyone ages 14-19. Whether you have been playing Ultimate for 4 years or you are just beginning, this is the camp for you. The Luther Camp is a comprehensive experience where beginners learn the ins and outs of Ultimate and experienced players sharpen both technical and tactical skills. In the evenings we take a break from the rigor of training sessions to enjoy a range of activities from swimming and disc golf, to scavenger hunts. We hope you'll join us this year!

Please see the attached postcard for more information or go to http://luther.edu/programming/camps/frisbee/ to register.

Bring four of your friends and you get a group discount!!

Contact us with questions. Please feel free to forward this email on to anyone who might be interested.

Cheers!

Lauren Kraus and Julie Shockey
Ultimate Camp Directors
Luther College
Decorah, IA

kraula01@luther.edu
563.387.1413

YCC - Youth Club Championships

This year we are filling 3 YCC teams; a mixed, open, and women's. There will be 2 tryouts. The first is Saturday the 12th at Soloman Park at 9:00. The next is Tuesday the 15th at 5:30; same location.

Soloman Park is in South Minneapolis at 58th and Bloomington. Link

If there are questions, please email Mike Berseth at mike_berseth@yahoo.com

STATE ROSTER LAST CHANCE!!

HURT PLAYERS -

YOU NEED TO POST HERE IF YOU ARE GOING TO STATE:

http://hurtult.blogspot.com/2010/05/mn-state-hs-championships-june-5-6.html

Right now the following people have responded YES. IF YOU DON'T RESPOND BY FRIDAY MORNING at 10 AM YOU WILL BE LEFT OFF THE ROSTER AND CANNOT PLAY AT STATE.

Thanks,

Mikey K

Responded so far:

Girls: Mara, Mia, Bailey, Abby, Maddie, Jenna, Laurel, Emma, Emily P.

Boys Varsity: Ruble, Zach Mek, Klane, Finkelstein, Greg, Fish, Wyatt, Bonesaw, Jordan, Nihal, Daniel Raskin

Boys JV: Drew, Benny Greenfield, Blaze, Mike Lieberman, Jason Herzog, Matt and Brett, Trey, Benji Mosow, Danny Gollin, Margolis, Shish (sunday only), Segal (Saturday only), Aaron Raskin

RSVP SVP!

GIRLS GAME MAY 26

Girls, we have a game at Eden Prairie at 5:00

We are meeting at Lindbergh at 4:15 to drive THERE together. However, because so many people have to leave early from the game, all player must find their own rides home. We will not be carpooling home.

Location: Round Lake Park - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=&daddr=44.868270,-93.496474&saddr=44.958527,-93.410203&iwd=1

MN State HS Championships - June 5-6

Hurtems, Parents, and Coaches -

Next weekend, June 5-6, the Minnesota State HS Ultimate League is having their annual MN State Championship tournament at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

All three Hurt teams will be competing throughout the weekend. We need to figure out who is coming.

Players for all three teams, please respond in the comments, IF YOU ARE GOING, OR IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND.

Thanks,

Mikey K

HERt game Tuesday

Home game vs. Southwest at Maetzold.
Please come at 5:30 ready to warm up.

Recommended: Go for a walk tonight (Monday), do yoga or throw to get rid of the lactic acid in your system.

Hopkins Hustle - Official Schedule

Hi Teams -

Please see Mike Born's post below about when to show up tomorrow for the Hustle. Varsity, please be at the fields by 8 AM as well.

For reference, here is the official schedule as is posted on the Hustle's tourney site through upa.org:

Open Division (Varsity and JV): http://scores.upa.org/scores/#youth-open/tournament/7307

Girls' Division: http://scores.upa.org/scores/#youth-girls/tournament/6735

This will be in the tourney programs as well.

Remember, NO PARKING ON TURNER ROAD, OR YOU WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED!!!

Thanks,
Mikey K

Granite City -- All Teams

The JV has an upcoming tournament this weekend in St. Cloud. The current roster is as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (8): Locketz, Mosow, Gollin, Herzog, Margolis, Raskin, Ratner, Steinman

Sunday Only (2): Elias, Younger

The JV is looking for additional players and we would to invite players from the other two teams to play with us at the Granite City Classic. While many of the Varsity boys and girls are busy with something called prom this weekend, those of you who are not attending prom should consider joining us in St. Cloud.

If you are interested, please sign up in the comments below. Cost is $15 for one day and $25 for two.

Also, drivers desperately needed.

POP Skills Clinic

POP is hosting an Ultimate skills clinic for high school girls this Saturday 4/17!

Details can be found on the registration form here

Please talk to Coach Jeanine or Coach Erin for more info.

Thanks,
Mikey K

MNHS Ultimate Leage Games Next Week

Hey Everyone -

I hope you are enjoying your spring breaks! When school starts back up on Monday, we get right back into it and the MN HS League starts!

Girls first game is Tuesday, April 6 at 6 PM.
Boys' JV and Boys Varsity first games are Thursday, April 8 at 6 PM.

As we don't have access to the Lindbergh fields until the week of 4/12, expect this week's games to be "away" games. Plan on meeting at the high school around 4:30 to carpool. Assume all three games will be at different locations as well. JV parents, if you are planning on attending and can drive, please post in the comments, as the JV team has the biggest need for rides. The schedule for the first half of league play will be finalized by the league board over the weekend, but expect all 3 Hopkins teams to be playing away games this week.

Why does the schedule not come out until 3 days before games start? Because the registration deadline for MNHSUL was just this week. The first half of the schedule will be finished by Monday at the latest, and the second half of the schedule will be decided based on the first half results.

We will post the first week schedule (and a link to the MNHS Ultimate schedule) once it is finalized.

Thanks,
Mike