Rule Myths

Hurtems,

Over the past week or so I've seen our players encounter some calls that could have been handled better, both at Mudbath and at league games.

To avoid these situations at Nationals and State, I'm going to assign some reading material for everyone.

UPA Rules blog - Calls & Contests you are welcome to read the whole thing, but the part that's the assignment starts at Rule Myth: "It's the receiver's call"

You can stop reading immediately following the discussion of "check feet" as an imaginary call.
Please keep in mind that knowing the rules is part of your job as a Hurtem.

It's a gorgeous day for ultimate, have fun.
-Erin

Western Nationals - tickets available

First, huge thanks to Varsity players and parents for getting their checks in for plane tickets to Seattle. I appreciate you working with a short turnaround.

Second, you may have heard that we were unable to put together the minimum roster for our girls team. Unfortunately, we won't be able to send HErt to Western Nationals.

That means that we have some plane tickets available for those Varsity players, parents and adult fans who would like to book a ticket. (We will not accept non-playing students unless they are traveling with their parents.)

The fare is $333 and you can book it on your credit card. Send an email to Lisa Ratner at ratnerlisa@hotmail.com about your interest before April 1. That's the deadline and Delta doesn't make exceptions. It would help the club avoid eating deposits if you booked with Lisa so please consider this option.

Western National Plane tickets

It's time to pay for our plane tickets to Seattle for Western Nationals. I need all players and parents who provided a deposit to add another $250 to cover the full ticket price. Please make your check out to Hopkins Ultimate and give to Mikey K. at practice, to Emma or drop off at 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305 this week.

Deadline: Friday, March 26 ( Don't make me call you during my spring break!)

Girls: Please turn in the deposit. If we do not end up with 10 players, I will return your checks and we will look for another tournament option besides Western Nationals.

Questions? You can email me at slbrenden@comcast.net

Need Nationals Deposits from Varsity and Girls Teams

I have received deposits for the Nationals trip to Washington from the following players:
Bronstein
Eckhert
Levitt
Peaslee
Oswald
Petersen
Saltzman

Bhatka
Gollin
Hoffman
Klane
Rassmussen

Parents: Bjerke, Brenden, Eckhert

If you plan to travel with the team, please bring your $100 deposit to practice Sunday night or arrange to get it to me by Feb. 1.

*If we don't get the checks, we will lose these plane tickets and we may not be able to make this trip.

UPA Club Championships Currently Happening in Sarasota - Go Jeanine!

Hey Hurt -

Coach Jeanine and her women's team, Pop, are currently competing at the UPA Club Championships in Sarasota, FL. The tourney's webpage is here: http://club2009.upa.org/

Here is the Women's Score Reporter:
http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=124&id=6121

Also, Twin Cities Masters' team Surly is attempting to defend their 2008 title! The Masters' score reporter is here:
http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=124&id=6119

The Open Division Score Reporter is here:
http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=124&id=6120

The Mixed Division Score Reporter is here:
http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=124&id=6122

Best of luck to all players and teams!

Central Regionals This Weekend - Follow Online!

The UPA Central Regional tournament takes place this weekend in South Bend, IN. There are many teams from Minnesota playing this weekend for a shot at UPA Nationals in Sarasota, FL!

In the women's bracket, Jeanine's team, Pop, is seeded second. In the Mixed bracket, a Minnesota team called Drag'n Thrust includes coaches Lou, Erin, and Tom! The open bracket has many teams with Hurt alumni, including Madison Club, Sub Zero, Prairie Fire and PBR. And the in Masters' bracket, Surly, a Minnesota team, is looking to repeat their National Championship run of 2008.

You can follow all the action through the UPA Score Reporting tool, right here:

Central Regionals Women's Bracket: http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=36&id=6102
Central Regionals Mixed Bracket: http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=68&id=6095
Central Regionals Open Bracket: http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=20&id=6089
Central Regionals Masters' Bracket: http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=12&id=6108

Do well this weekend everyone!

Players and Parents: Nationals information

Dear players and parents:

What a great week-end at the Hustle, thanks to Mike K., Ron C. Sheri B. Ivan A. Mama Brick and the many other parents who turned out to support our players. Also, I am reminded that the players were just as involved in the planning of this event, thanks to the players who worked hard to make it a great start.

We now turn our focus towards Independence MO and 2008 Western Nationals. Players, please get your money to Ivan or Mike Schock as soon as your read this note! that means now. The cost is $200.00 or $206.00 if you use Paypal. Look to earlier posts for a break down of the costs per player. Bus ticket for chaperons is $50.00, what a bargin!


Make the checks out to Hopkins Ultimate.

Mail checks to Ivan Arenson
11933 Orchard Avenue West
Minnetonka MN 55305



The bus will leave from Adath Synagogue on Friday (this Friday) at 10 AM sharp! So, come to the Adath Synagogue parking lot directly from 1st block. Please be ready at the bus by 9:30 so we can leave town at 10:00. Bring snacks, beverage and money for meals. Plan for a 7 hour bus ride with one stop for lunch.

Also, wear clothes that you can run around in and bring discs. The coaches want to get out to some playing fields before we settle into the hotel. Did I mention that we are planning to leave by 10am?

If you drive to the synagogue, we are hoping to get permission to park our cars in the Southeast corner of the lot. More on that later.

Parents who are picking up sons/daughters on Sunday: we are planning to arrive back at Adath Synagogue as close to midnight as possible, maybe closer to 1 am.

Hotel information:
Fairfield Inn
4231 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 452-6212
Rooms are $85.00 per night plus tax/tip.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/
mcikn-fairfield-inn-and-suites-kansas-city-north-near-worlds-of-fun/

Field location is:
17800 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO. 64056

We have 22 rooms at the Fairfield Inn.
We have 9 rooms for the players, 2 rooms for coaches and 11 rooms for the following parents & fans:

1. Raisanen parents 2. Arenson 3. Larry & Nancy Shapiro 4. Schock/Baken 5. Brenden/Eckert 6. Ann & Reid Shaw 7. Laurie Levine (maybe Jim) 8. Ward & Natalie Rasmussen 9. Jennifer Kreiman & Mimi Klane 10. John Dailey 11. Bus Driver

For parents staying behind you can reach Mike Schock on his cell phone at 763.242.9516 or John Dailey on his cell at 612.508.6965

Go HUrt/HERt Force!!

Hotels at Nationals

Parents and Players: We have been asked to move to another hotel (they overbooked us). Please note the new address below:

Hotel:
Fairfield Inn
4231 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117

Western Nationals

We have the final cost for Western Nationals at Independence MO.
The cost will be $200.00 (206.00 if you use PayPal) which includes your bus, fees and room.
Cost without room is $145.00. (150.00 if you use PayPal) There are those whose parents are at the hotel and may choose to have their players stay in their room. If you want a detailed breakdown of all the estimated costs go to the first comment in this posting.