Girls Update

Hey Girls - -

We don't have workout today (February 16)

We DO have practice tomorrow at Williston from 5:30-7

Also a reminder: our girl's team meeting is on the February 28th (NEXT saturday) at Emma's house at 2:00

see you guys at practice

Hopkins Hustle Site Has Moved to Blogger

Heyo-

The Hustle GooglePages site will now direct you to the new website for the hustle on blogger.

Blogger is better than Googlepages, that's why we did it.

The new address is:

www.hopkinshustle.blogspot.com

We are working on getting hopkinshustle.com reserved.

Mike

Executive Board Meeting CANCELED

TOMORROW'S MEETING AT THE KLANE'S HAS BEEN CANCELED.

THANKS TO ALL FOR WORKING TO GET A GATHERING TOGETHER ON SUCH SHORT NOTICE

Robbie

Boys' Varsity Practice - Tuesday 5:30-7 @ Williston

Boys' Varsity at Williston tomorrow. 5:30-7.

See you there.

Mikey K

All Team Practice is at NJH tonight

7-9 PM Tonight at NJH.

All teams. See you there!

Mikey K

Attention Swing Dancer!

Don't pay right when you get there. I just found out that if there are 10 or more of us we can get $1 off everyone's admission. If we have 20+ people we get $2 off each admission. So wait for me and bring your friends!
Still excited!
Jeanine

Girls Team MEETING

Girls, we are having a meeting about the up-coming Spring season.

When: February 28, 2009 at 2:00pm
Where: Emma's house - 2317 Archers Lane, Mtka, Mn 55305
Who: Please bring a parent or both

There will be snacks (not lunch).

Post under the comments if you can/can't come.

see you there!

Reminder about Swing Dancing on Saturday!

So the girls team decided we are going swing dancing and we would love for the boys to join us!Here are the details:

When: Saturday February 7th,Lesson at 7:30 PM, Dance at 8:30PM

Where: Tapestry Folk Dance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave S.Minneapolis, MN 55406

What: Swing dance lesson and social dancing with a live band called the Swing Beat Big Band

Who: Everybody! All ages are welcome, no dance experience necessary (that's what the lesson is for) and you don't need a date cause there will be a ton of people there to dance with

Why: Because dancing is a ton of fun and you could impress that special someone on Valentines Day with your new amazing dance abilities!

Cost: $8 for students (you must show a student ID)/ $10 for adults

If anyone has any questions, give me a call, 952-486-0892.I'm so excited! Jeanine

Fundraising

Hey everyone, as you all know we need to fundraise in order for us to keep the Hopkins Ultimate Organization running strong. I found a great way to support our organization by ordering or renewing magazine subscriptions online. We will earn 40% of the profit from the subscriptions. It would be great if everyone could check out this site and pass it on to people you know to help us earn the necessary funds upcoming in the Spring season.

HERE'S THE SITE:

WWW.MAGFUNDRAISING.COM/HOPKINSULTIMATE

Ultimate Peace

Folks,

This was passed on by Rachel Abrams and I think that some of you would like to know about this, and possibly even donate. It sounds like a great cause.

Coach Heather

Hello,
I am writing about a very serious issue. Many places around the globe are at war with each other and it never seems to end. Well, a fellow Ultimate player has decided to do something about it -

David Barkan has led and played on The Jam (1979-1980: SF South Bay), Hostages (1980-84: Boston), East Bay Firestorm (1988-91: Oakland), Double Happiness (1992-1995: San Francisco), and Matza Balls (1995-present: SF Bay Area).

Last year David co-founded the Ultimate Peace organization whose mission is to bring youth in war torn areas around the globe together through Ultimate, and for their first project is working with the Peres Center for Peace in Israel. They are traveling to the area in April 2009 and will lead a youth Ultimate training and leadership program with hundreds of disadvantaged Israeli and Palestinian kids who would likely otherwise see the other only as an enemy. The American coaches will convene a clinic and tournament with all the kids and their respective coaches in Tel Aviv, then travel to the various communities and continue the work locally. The goal is let these young people play Ultimate with each other and learn they can all get along.

This will be a "first of its kind" and with David's experience from his Matza Balls team trip to Israel in 2005, he has the potential to sow the seeds of peace. If you have 5 minutes, this Peres Center for Peace video is amazing and makes it very easy to imagine how perfect Ultimate could be to promote understanding. If you love sport, this is a must see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEGyHhZavYU

Personal donations are needed now to pay for the following:

• Equip each youth with full uniforms, including 2 jerseys, one pair of shorts, hat, and professional disc.
• Support local teachers/coaches to continue teaching Ultimate with official Ultimate Peace coaching manuals in Arabic and Hebrew.
• Help transport and house the volunteer coaches from the USA.
• Support the production of the event-insurance/licensing/site/medical/food.
• Send participants back home with gear (Ultimate field sets, discs for the community, dvds).

Please check out this amazing project and consider a donation. This could be the best investment any of us make in 2009. You can learn more and make a donation from their website: http://www.ultimatepeace.org

Many thanks and Happy and Healthy New Year,

Joe

Spring Ultimate Plans

Wondering about the Ultimate schedule ahead? We don't have access to much indoor practice space right now. But we are making plans for our impending outdoor season. Mark your calendar now. Our captains and coaches are submitting bids for several tournaments. We don't have certain acceptance yet, but here are the dates you should know about. Parents, start thinking about which destinations interest you cause we'll need drivers/chaperones.

March 21-22, Chicago Invite, college tournament for Varsity Boys

*Spring League begins in April*

April 18-19, Paideia Cub, Atlanta, GA, Varsity Boys and Girls
April 25-26, Madison Mudbath, probably all three teams
May 2-3, Granite City Classic, St. Cloud, JV Boys
May 9-10, Hopkins Hustle, (Maple Plain Polo Grounds) all three teams and many volunteer opportunities!
May 16-17, Western Nationals, Blaine, MN, Varsity Boys and Girls
May 30-June 1, Minnesota State High School Ultimate Tournament, Maple Plain, all thee teams

We plan to have a Hopkins Ultimate spring informational meeting in a few weeks to provide more information and answer questions. As soon as we know when and where, you'll see it here on the blog.

Players, share this information with your parents if they are not regular blog readers.

JV Boys - Tuesday Practice at Williston

JV Boys have practice at Williston from 5:30 - 7 PM on Tuesday 2/3.

No practice for Girls or Boys Varsity on this day.

Mike

SJU Information - Schedule, Directions, Tourney Contact

Schedule:
Below is a public Google Doc of the Schedule for St. John's this weekend.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddjxfh8b_32dnngh2fm

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Directions:


Take 94W until you get to exit 156 (it will say Collegeville/St. John's University).
Turn left at the top of the ramp.
Turn left again at the first stop sign you hit (it is a 4 way if you hit the church you've gone too far)
Turn an immediate right into the parking lot and we will be playing in the big field house in front of you.


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Tourney Contact:
John Groess, SJU Ultimate, 651-785-8341.

St. Johns- all players must bring $5

Sorry, I forgot this in the last post, you must also bring $5 with for the tournament to cover gas costs.

Hopkins Ultimate Swing Dancing!! Everybody's Invited!

So the girls team decided we are going swing dancing and we would love for the boys to join us!

Here are the details:

When: Saturday February 7th,
Lesson at 7:30 PM, Dance at 8:30PM
Where: Tapestry Folk Dance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
What: Swing dance lesson and social dancing with a live band called the Swing Beat Big Band
Who: Everybody! All ages are welcome, no dance experience necessary (that's what the lesson is for) and you don't need a date cause there will be a ton of people there to dance with
Why: Because dancing is awesome and a ton of fun!
Cost: $8 for students (you must show a student ID)/ $10 for adults

If anyone has any questions, give me a call, 952-486-0892.
I'm so excited! Jeanine

St. Johns Tournament Roster and Information

Hey guys,

If you are on this list, you will be coming to the tournament this Saturday.

Sam Segal

Matt Rosenstein

Brett Rosenstein

Daniel Raskin

Tom Kachelmacher

Aaron Blaser

Adam Rafowitz

Wyatt Mekler

Drew Locketz

Aaron Raskin

Dylan Krebs

James Anema

Eli Leanord

Simon Gottlieb

Zack Mekler

Jack Sussman

We will be meeting at 10:30 in the Lindbergh parking lot.

What to bring:

$5 for gas

Black jersey or shirt

White jersey or shirt

Athletic shorts

Gym shoes

Extra socks

Water bottle with water

Snacks and money for 1 meal

Disc

A positive attitude

Make sure you get a good night sleep on friday, and get excited.

-Tom M

Directions to the tournament are coming soon.

Thanks to JV Parent Drivers

We have all the driving power required. Thank you to all who offered your chauffering skills:

Eli Leonard’s parents; Drew Locketz’ mom; Judy & Ken Raskin; Dylan Krebs’ mom, Mindy; Aaron Blaser's parent; Matt and Brett Rosenstein's mom.

Enjoy the action! More details about what to pack and the roster will be posted by the coaches soon.

Special thanks to Team Mom Jennifer Kreiman for coordinating this Ultimate convoy!

JV Tournament at St John's in Jeopardy...

... if we don't find people to drive our boys home on Saturday night. Right now, NO ONE has volunteered to bring kids home from St. Cloud.

No rides home = no one on JV goes = Varsity takes over the tourney because they can drive up there themselves.

Please contact Jennifer Kreiman or post in the comment section if you can help.

I know this sounds harsh, but this is the reality of the situation. Please consider helping your sons enjoy a great day of ultimate!

Mikey K

JV Workouts

Tomorrow, Thursday the 22nd, JV will be starting a new workout schedule. We will be meeting Monday and Thursday at Lindbergh from 3 p.m to around 4 p.m.

We are hoping for a better turn out in the future. Sorry for the late notice.

St. John's H.S. Indoor Tournament - JV

Hello all JV players, 

As many of you know we will be attending the St. John's Indoor Tournament Sat. Jan 31st. It is located in Collegeville, MN. It is about an hour and a half away. More specific details on travel are to come later however here is the general information that we do have.

We are guarenteed 4 games, and the tournament begins at 1:30PM and can go as late as 11:30PM, but will finish no earlier than 8:00PM. 

Now we must determine a roster of who is coming to the tournament.  All JV players are welcome. So if you plan on attending reply to this thread and put your name on the list.

-Tom M

Thank You

Hello Everyone,

First off thank you to John Dailey, Sheri, Mikey and Lou for sending us up to, and being there in Duluth.

Also, another huge thank you to Gail Grewe and Tom & Sheva Sanders for accompanying us to Duluth, driving, and being there for a great weekend. We really appreciate all the support and help we get from the parents in this organization.

Boys finished 5-1 and got third place this weekend at a College tournament. An impressive tournament but we are still out there Championship hunting and looking for more.

THIS WEEK:

JV has practice TUESDAY @ Williston

Varsity has a workout on THURSDAY

All Team practice SUNDAY

(VARSITY, STAY TUNED TO SEE IF WE ARE MEETING FOR A LITTLE VIDEO SESSION)



Thanks again to the parents and coaches,

Shaps

Varsity in Duluth 4-0 so far

The boys are doing well at the Duluth tournament. They won three games yesterday and one today. They are currently in the semifinals against the top seed. They are scheduled to play one more game regardless of the outcome so expected departure time is around 5 p.m. They are playing all college teams so they are having a great showing! Way to go, HURT!

Girl's Team

Girls -

We have all team practices every Sunday from 7 to 9 unless it says otherwise on the blog. If you cannot make it, let the coaches know or Emma or me.

Youthultimate.com

Youth Ultimate has dubbed the Hopkins Varsity team as the 9th best high school team in the nation for 2009. I think we all know we are better then that. Keep that in mind when you get tired this weekend, or at practice in the future, we have something to prove.

DULUTH UPDATE *IMPORTANT*

TIME CHANGE

We are scheduled for the later pool which does not start playing until later in the afternoon/evening.

Therefore, we will be leaving Lindbergh at 11:30. Be there at 11:15

Cars and Rooms will be assigned and will be communicated there.

We are going head up to Duluth. Arrive there at around 2:00, 2:30
Check into the hotel
Chill for about an hour
Head over to the field house and then we have our games

Make sure you get plenty of sleep.


What you Need:

Black Jersey/Shirt
White Jersey/Shirt
Indoor Shoes
Shorts
Lots of Socks
Any braces that you wear
Hat?
Compression shorts?
You will want a sweatshirt and sweatpants to travel/lounge in
Water/Water bottle
Snacks - anything that will increase your energy level efficiently.

If you can think of anything else, post it in the comments section.
Call me if you have any questions

612 296 6462

Varsity Men Duluth Tournament - Jan 18 & 19

Greetings,
Our best wishes go with HUrt Black as they sweep up Duluth this Sunday and Monday!!! Kick some serious northern butt!!! From the 9 athletes who are going to the tournament, we will need to have you bring cash/checks (made out to "Hopkins Ultimate") for $80.00. That covers your hotel room, tournament entry fee, coaches' per diem, and gas contribution for travel. You will still need to bring money for meals and personal expenses. Please bring your money to the departure point on Sunday Morning at 8:00 a.m. (Lingbergh Center).

We are planning on 4 drivers at this point, including the coaches in 1 car and 3 vehicles with athletes. Gas money ($40) will be given to each driver on Sunday morning.

PARENTS WHO WISH TO ATTEND:
We are again staying at the Comfort Suites Canal Park on Sunday night, January 18, since everyone last year liked this hotel so much. We have 2 athlete rooms and 1 coaches' room reserved. Each of these city-view rooms has 2 queen beds and a pull-out couch (can sleep up to 6). The hotel offers free deluxe continental breakfast, and has an indoor heated pool and hot tub to help rejuvenate your body and spirit on Sunday evening. I reserved 4 rooms. Any parents traveling to Duluth for the tournament who are interested in staying with the team, can call the hotel at 218-727-1378 and mention “Hopkins Ultimate 10% off.” The room price is $89/night ($102.28 including taxes).

SUMMARY:

• Departure to Duluth: 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18 from Lindbergh Center parking lot.
• Trip cost: $80.00 per athlete: cash or check payable to "Hopkins Ultimate." Must be paid at departure.
• Hotel: Comfort Suites Canal Park -218-727-1378

Any questions, please feel free to call me at 612-508-6965.

Thanks,
John Dailey

Boys' JV Practice Schedule!!!

Fellas -

Boys' JV will have practice next Tuesday, 1/20, at Williston from 5:15-7 PM. This is the normal varsity time. Please attend and work on getting better.

Boys' JV also has practice on SUNDAY 1/18 at North Jr. High from 7-9 PM per usual.

Thanks,
Mikey K

Duluth

Hey Guys,

This year we will be taking a twelve man roster up to Duluth

Eli = X
Ethan = X
Bumstead = X
Grewe = X
Hoffman = X
Raskin = X
Simon = X
Shaps = X
Sanders = X


(If you have an "X" By Your name it means you have let me know and you can go)

I do not yet have the pricing figured out but I will post as soon as I do.

Let me know if you can come ASAP (either tonight or tomorrow), because if you can't we need to fill your spot.

Cars will also be assigned later.




P.S. There will be no workout tomorrow for boys due to Finals. Go home and study.

After that think about how you need to get focused for a weekend of ultimate against college teams.

Shaps

Duluth

Varsity -

This weekend is Duluth.

We are working on getting a roster set.

But, we are also looking for parents to go.

Though you may not know if you are on the roster yet, ask your parents if they want to spend a nice weekend in Duluth watching ultimate.

Please post if your parent can go.

We would be leaving on Sunday in the morning, staying over night, and returning Monday night

Shaps.

P.S. Stay tuned for roster info

Reminder - Exec Meeting on Wednesday 1/14

Just a reminder to coaches, captains, parents, board members, and any other interested parties...

Exec Meeting on Wednesday January 14 at Sheri's House.

More details on the list over here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hope to see you there,
Mikey K

Varsity Potluck

Varsity will also be holding a potluck dinner and meeting on Sunday, January 11th.

Please be at Robbie Shapiro's house at 6:00

Dinner 6:00-7:00

Meeting 7:00-9:00ish

My Address is:

60 Garden Park

Golden Valley, MN 55427

FOOD:

Freshman/Sophomores = Entrees

Juniors = Salad (Rookie's = Lettuce Salad, Veteran = Other Salad)

Seniors = Desserts

Please post what you are bringing so we don't overlap
Note: There are twenty five people that will be at this meeting. Prepare accordingly

Also, This is a big way to show us if you are committed. Every player must be there so tell everyone at school and make sure everyone is there.

Thanks,

Shaps

JV Potluck - Jan. 11 5-6:30 pm (Raskin's)

When: Sunday, January 11, 2009

Where: Daniel and Aaron Raskin’s House, 4120 Leber Ln, Golden Valley

Time: 5 pm – 6:30 pm

Come and plan our upcoming Ultimate Season and the January tournament at St. John’s University.
(All-team Ultimate practice at West Jr. High to follow dinner and meeting… 7 pm.)

Please RSVP to Lynn Lederman and Ken Raskin: kenLynn@comcast.net

7^th Graders’ Assignment: dessert

8^th Graders’ Assignment: main course

9^th Graders’ Assignment: salad

10th, 11^th, 12^th Graders’ Assignment: beverage and chips

Questions ? : Call Jennifer Kreiman, JV Team Parent at 952-933-6774 (kacheljak@usfamily.net)

Shorts Money

Boys Varsity and Girls please bring the $25.00 to practice tonight for shorts.

Practice is at North Jr. High tonight

TEAM ILL CHALLLENGE

Asa Gotlieb here telling everyone from Hopkins Ultimate that Team Ill is planning to come to the Hopkins Hustle and has already guaranteed a first round Hopkins upset. So lets work hard because everyone is gunning for the 2008-2009 Hopkins Hurt teams.

Happy New Year



A-train

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a nice holiday and relaxing time off of school. It's time to get back to work!

The practice schedule is updated on the right; here are some details.

All team practice is Sunday, January 4th, from 7 - 9 PM at HOPKINS NORTH JR HIGH Fieldhouse. Going forward this winter, our Sunday practices are at NORTH now, no more West.

We also have Tuesday, Jan 6th at Williston for Girls and Varsity Boys.

Only 2 weeks until our first tourney!

GIRLS: Workout/Tournament

Two Things:

First, we're starting workout again. It will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM.
Once school starts the schedule will return to normal. Please come to as many as you can.

Bring:
Tennis shoes
Disc
Stop watch (or some sort of timer if you have one)

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The second thing is for the Duluth tournament. We need to have an estimate of how many can go. So if you would post your name and whether you can go or not. Please still post even if you can't go.

Duluth is Feb. 7-8
It will be an overnight tournament.

Open Gym Sun., Dec. 27 (7-9 pm ) at WJH

Hopkins players are welcome to come and throw or play Sunday night. We have West Junior HIgh structure so we might as well use it. You can get a light workout in. There will be no coaches, but I will be on-hand for some adult supervision.

Girl's No Workout This Week

Hey Girls

We're are going to take this week off from workout.
We'll start again next week so check the blog for the schedule.

Happy Holidays

Varsity Players

all players who plan to be a part of the Hopkins Varsity team must e-mail me three things at cirsleepalot@aol.com :

1- Jersey size
2- Jersey number
3- favorite color



thanks have a great holiday


p.s. any parents who would like to receive the updates that will be sent by e-mail should also send an email to cirsleepalot@aol.com

Varsity & Girls Money

Both the varsity boys and girls will be ordering shorts this year for the season, but especially due to the new UPA uniform requirements. We are going to be ordering the shorts with our jerseys. Please bring $25.00 to your practice and give it to your respective captain.

See everyone at practice. The faster we get the money the quicker we get the gear.

Thanks,

Shaps

Sunday Dec 21 - All Alumni Welcome to Practice

Hi Everyone -

As next Sunday we still have the gym, we are opening practice up to all distinguished Hopkins Ultimate alumni. Bring your indoor shoes too if you want to show the young kids how it works! Current Hurt'ms, if you are still in town for the holidays, please come out to practice and scrimmage with some of our old guys and gals!

Thanks,
Mike

Girls workout schedule

Hey Girls,

Workout is back to normal! Mon and Thurs at 4.

Please be there.

PRACTICE CANCELLED - SUNDAY DEC 14

Practice for ALL TEAMS is CANCELLED tonight at West Jr. High due to the nasty wintry weather conditions.

Stay warm and stay off the icy roads.

Mikey K

Varsity Workout Cancelled for Tomorrow!!!

Due to scheduling conflicts the workout will be cancelled. Take the weekend to rest and watch some ultimate at ultivillage. Have a great weekend, and be ready to work on Tuesday boys!!!!!

JV Winter Workouts

The JV boys are starting workouts at Lindbergh on Monday December 15. They will be from 3:00 pm to about 4:30.

We don't practice often so we hope that you show up.

BOYS & GIRLS JERSEY NUMBERS

As jersey ordering approaches, we need to know what number you want.

Post your number and size here. These are the rules.

If you had a jersey number last year and want to keep it you get to...even if someone requests it before you.

A girl and a guy can have the same number, but no two guys or girls can have the same number.

If you want to put down your top 3 choices that would be best. That way we don't have to track you down if something happens.

Girls - The jersey you tried on at practice was a small. Remember that you don't want it to fit like a shirt as much as a jersey.


DONT FORGET TO POST YOUR SIZE & NUMBER CHOICES

The faster we get this list, the faster we can order.

Shaps

Boys Workout Tomorrow

Due to conferences we will not have workouts tomorrow....

Stay posted for where Saturday workouts are going to be. Make sure to get your teammates to that one.

Go Here to get Better

http://ultivillage.com/

Click through this site. It has "Clip of the day" which are a bunch of short clips, and you can find longer ones in the video archive.

Click around. Watch some ultimate. Get better.

First Workout

Hey guys,

Thanks to:

Grewe
Tom
Hoffman
Meckler
Ethan
Suss
Shaps
Sanders
Eli
Bumstead

For coming to the workout...

Our tuesday practice is going to be based on the conditioning that you should be doing. So for those of you that were not at this workout, make sure you come to the next ones to get stronger, build as a team, and get ready for the season.

I hear wood discs are heavy, I want to be able to lift it

Shaps

Hopkins Ultimate Discs

All the players registered for the club should receive a Hopkins Ultimate disc. I distributed many before the Winnipeg trip. Emma has been passing them out at Sunday practices. I still have discs for the following people:
J. Barry
Z. Berman
M. Bronstein
I. Herman
D. Locketz
A. Mintzer
J. Shaneding
J. Steinman
A. Stillman
A. Tarshish
N. Wexler

The discs will be at the next Sunday practice. If you are not on this list and should receive a disc, please let me know.
Sheri (952-593-5956)

Practice Reminder - Weather

Hey all -

Drive safely. Please, leave extra time to get to and from practice tonight due to the weather.

Don't wear your shoes in the snow AND during practice. Bring a change of shoes so to not get WJH full of snow and dirty water.

See ya

Mikey K

Boys Varsity Winter Practice

Hey guys,

It's that time that we start getting into better shape...outside of regular practice. This will be our schedule.

Monday @ 3:00 - Lindbergh

Tuesday @ 5:15 - Williston (sp?)

Wednesday - Off (It would be wise to do planks, it will only take up about 10 min of your time)

Thursday @ 3:00 - Lindbergh

Friday - Off

Saturday @ 1:00 - Various Locations that will be posted to let people know

Sunday @ 7:00 - West Jr. High

The days that we added (Monday, Thursday, and Saturday) are just as mandatory as any other practice. If you aren't there, you are letting your teammates down, and we are not growing stronger as a team.

Stay tuned for more information...


(This will be starting on Monday 8th)

Shaps

WINTER WORKOUTS - GIRLS

EDITED**


We're starting winter workouts. For those of you at practice (sunday) I mentioned this.

They will be Monday and Thursday. (these days will remain the same sorry if it doesn't work for you)

However, timing wise we will be meeting to workout at 4:00 in the Lindbergh Center.
Arrive early enough to run a mile BEFORE 4:00. If that means coming at 3:30 then come then.

Todays workout went until 5:15ish. But there isn't a definite time for when they end. Probably around 5-5:30.

Girls Practice Nov. 25

Just so there's no confusion, the girls will still be having practice. Sara Gottlieb's dad, Ellis, has volunteered to supervise because Jeanine is unable to make it.

Emma

JV Captains

Congratulations to our 2008-2009 HUrt JV Captains, Sam Segal and Daniel Raskin!

Also, whoever left a black HUrt #46 at practice today, I have it.

Mikey K

MNHSUL Summer Ultimate League Position

Coaches, Alumni, Parents, Anyone who may be interested...

See the below opportunity to help give back to the Minnesota HS Ultimate League. One of the requirements is that you must be a level 1 or level 2 certified coach; we are having coaching certification programs in MN in early 2009 if this is something that you need.

Please contact Jeff Hagen or myself if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mikey K

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

The application deadline for Summer League Director has been extended until December 12th. Please forward this job listing along to any appropriate teams or organizations.

Many Thanks,
Jeff


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Minnesota High School Ultimate League Summer League Director
The Minnesota High School Ultimate League is searching for a person to run a newly-formed Youth Summer League in 2009. This will be the first year of the league and there will be many exciting challenges getting it off the ground. Minnesota High School Ultimate League is offering $1000 for the position for the season plus bonuses based on number of participants. This Summer League will be the feeder program for the Youth Club Ultimate Championship (YCC) teams representing Minnesota in August.



Position Responsibilities:
Recruit players under the age of 19 for the youth summer league
Obtain fields on which to play and practice
Recruit and hire coaches for each team
Oversee YCC Team Coordination
Coordinate and Schedule games during the summer league
Requirements and Skills:
UPA Level I or II Coach
Five years in the ultimate community
Previous youth sports coaching or involvement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
To apply, mail your resume by November 23rd to Jeff Hagen at wblultimate@yahoo.com. The MNHSUL Board will announce its decision on January 2nd, 2009.

Jeff Hagen
Chairman of the Board, Minnesota High School Ultimate League
Head Coach, White Bear Lake Ultimate
wblultimate@yahoo.com
www.wblultimate.org
651-341-9448

TRIVIA

Trivia
The Blog gets boring during the winter, so just like the great Carl Peaslee I am going to start posting trivia. Correct answers will be given one point, and at the end of the winter season I will add up all the points and award a prize to the winner.

So here is the first TRIVIA QUESTION:
PART I: Which university has won the most UPA College Nationals Championships since 1984?
PART II: Which High School has won the most UPA High Invites?
PART III: Which Club team has won the most UPA Club Championships (OPEN DIVISION)?


To get the point all three parts must be answered correctly. Start searching and one day you might have the ultimate knowledge that will win you the grand prize!!!!

Trivia will be moved to http://hopkinsultimatetrivia.blogspot.com     .... SCAR is currently in the lead with one point... keep checking for more questions!!!

Boys' Varsity Roster

Congratulations to the following players who have made the HUrt Varsity for 2008-2009:

Captain Shaps
Captain Klaney
Captain Asa Gotlieb

Jon Alter
Sam Bumstead
Colin Camp
Jacob Frankel
Simon Gottlieb
Mat Grewe
Jake Hoffman
Aaron Kitchner
Eli Leonard
Al Lim
Danny Litin
Zach Mekler
Corns Rasmussen
Tom Rosengren
Noah Sanders
Jack Sussman
Evan Tarshish
Sunshine Tradewell

See you at practice tomorrow, 5:15 - 7 PM at Williston

St. Olaf - GIRLS Rescheduled, BOYS STILL ON

Girls -

We are going to find another date to go to St. Olaf because since it was switched to indoors we would have had to share the time with the boys and only get an hour. Also they weren't going to have as many girls as they thought. So we'll talk some more and try to find another time.

(MIKEY K ADDENDUM - FELLAS WE'RE STILL ON. TOASTY WARM!)

Olaf Update - Bring Indoor and Outdoor Shoes

Hey All -

Please bring gym shoes as well as cleats to Olaf tomorrow. There is a chance that we will be playing inside.

Thanks,
Mikey K

Olaf Update

Please make sure you thoroughly read the post. Because we are the ones driving down to St. Olaf we need to make sure we have ample room for the players that are trying out for varsity. Younger guns, if you would like, feel free to call me the night before. By then we will have figured out the car situation, and we will see if we have room for you guys to come. But as of now this is a boys varsity tryout event

9-12 Graders trying out for varsity continue to post your name under the comments section of the previous "Olaf Update"

Sorry for the confusion,

Shaps
(612) 296-6462

St. Olaf: Girls

We will be following the same schedule as the guys. If you can go to or drive please post under here. We need to see if there are enough girls who can go.

Emma

Girl's Meeting this Friday!

Where: My house 3544 France Ave South, St Louis Park, MN 55416. If you're lost call my cell- 952-486-0892.
When: 6pm.
What are we doing: Talking about goals for the year, tournaments, jerseys and other business items and then doing something fun. Board games anyone!?!
What to bring: Any snacks or drinks you would like to have. I'll get some pizza but if you are interested in anything else, bring it along. Ohh, and bring your favorite board game and a jersey logo idea.

See you all on Friday!
Jeanine

*ST.OLAF UPDATE*

This weekend the St. Olaf Ultimate Team has offered us the opportunity to come down and scrimmage with them.

We have decided to make this the last phase of BOYS VARSITY TRYOUTS, so if you are 9-12 and have already showed interest, or want to come try out please do. But, this will be an event for the senior high boys.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE *Everyone*

10:15 - Meet at Lindbergh
10:30 - Leave Lindbergh *If you are not at lindbergh by this time, and have not contacted myself or Klane we will leave without you
11:30 - Arrive in Northfield
12:00 - 2:00 Scrimmage Olaf
2:00 - Grab some food (?)
3:30 (?) - Come home

We dont know exactly what time we will get home, but it shouldn't be too late.

BOYS WE NEED TO KNOW WHO ALL WILL BE COMING TO THIS SO PLEASE POST YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING.

Looking forward to finishing tryouts with a bang,

Shaps

Invitation from St. Olaf

HUrt -

Distinguished HUrt alum Andrew "Rzr" Kelley is now a sophomore at St. Olaf College in beautiful Northfield, MN. He plays for their men's ultimate team there and has invited us to come down and spend a Saturday scrimmaging the Zerks. The women's team, Durga, has extended the same offer to HERt for this day. The date for this is proposed as Saturday, November 8th. Here's some information from Rzr:

So here is a tentative plan for the November 8 scrimmage. We haven't made solid practice plans for that day yet, but we were thinking of having practice from 10 - 12 in the morning. We will let you know if it will be indoor or outdoor, as the snow today may have thrown a wrench into our plans. After practice we would love to invite both teams to eat with us at our cafeteria, which is the fourth best college eatery in the nation. Afterwords is pretty up in the air. Some students will have homework, but I know I can convince players to give tours, show around campus, go into Northfield, or we can just hang out because I know I want to catch up with you guys.
So practice from 10am-12pm, then we can go eat lunch until about 1 pm. Whatever you guys want to do at that point is fine, so let me know what you would enjoy. Oh yes, and the girls team (Durga) would love to have HERt down as well to play, and would probably follow the same schedule. And if this doesn't work for you, let me know because our plans are very flexible.

RZR

This would be a fun day for all players to get down to Northfield, see St. Olaf, and expand your ultimate horizons by learning a bit from some college ultimate players. Times that Rzr has proposed are tentative right now, and more information will be posted to the blog as we cement the details. For now though, please post your name in the comments section if you are interested in attending. Also, please include in your post if you are able to drive. We will probably meet at and leave from Lindbergh as per usual for this trip, and will return on Saturday afternoon/early evening. Coaches will be present as well (Louie and Mikey K are available). Varsity and JV are invited to this event.

Mikey K

A Message from Our Elders

Hey Hurt/HERt-

I hope everyone's school year has started off well. Congrats on
another Hold Back the Snow championship! I am confident that I am
going to be able to make it up to Westerns in Blaine this spring,
which is very exciting.

I am emailing all of you in regards to voting for the UPA Board of
Directors. In case you weren't aware, I am a nominee for the Central
Region position this year. You can read my statement and listen to my
audio interview on the UPA Website (http://www.upa.org/bod/candidate/2009
). If you like my ideas, and would like to see some Hopkins
representation on the UPA Board of Directors, I would love to have
your vote. Every vote counts!

You can vote by logging into your UPA account at:

https://www.upa.org/members/login.php

Once you have logged in, click on the word "vote" in the large box
referring to the election. Select "Central Region", and then choose
the candidate(s) you want to support!

Hope to be in touch with all of you soon!

Ben "Hollywood" Feldman
Hopkins HUrt 2004-2006

Varsity Tryouts

Hey Everyone,

If you are trying out for the Varsity team it would be much appreciated if you could post your name under the comments section. This way we have a list and know who is interested.

Thanks,

Shaps

Practice Schedule for the Rest of the Week!

Everyone -

Remember Jake's going away party on Thursday 10/23 at Hopkins HS. Details on the right menu on the blog. Come show your love for your coach as he leaves the cold of Minnesota for the cold of Vermont. All are welcome...

More reminders here:
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Ladies -

We have practice today at 430 at Burnes in Hopkins. See you all there.

Jeanine

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Fellas -

We have practice on Wednesday 10/22 at 4:30 at Maetzold. See you ALL there.

Mikey K

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HBTS Results

HURT Black wins HBTS!

YouthUltimate.com has the coverage.

Congrats to all on a successful tournament!

Mikey K

Black went 4-0; Silver was 3-1

Both teams played well and showed great spirit. The new players are learning and improving fast. No need for ice or attention to injuries today!

Arrived safe and sound

The trip went smoothly. It took about 50 minutes to pass through the border. We watched action-packed movies throughout the trip -- Ironman, Indiana Jones and selected Ultimate tournament highlights.

After our 7 a.m. breakfast, both teams will bus to the fields for four games today. The weather should be in the 50s.

Winnipeg Parking Instruction at Adath

1. This weekend the Adath Jeshurun Synagogue will allow cars to be parked in the southeast corner (farthest away from the building) of the parking lot
2. If you choose to leave your car there over the weekend the Adath is not responsible for any damage or theft that happens to your car. You park your car there at your own risk.

Winnipeg: Weather and what to bring

• Forecast:
  Saturday: 30% chance of showers ending by midday. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.
  Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
• Items you need for a tournament:
  Cleats (and a back-up pair if you have them)
  Hopkins light jersey and black jersey (for new players, any black or white shirt is fine, non-cotton, synthetic material is best)
  Appropriate clothing for weather:
  Shorts
  Long underwear/performance layer for top and bottom (bring layers, no cotton)
  Hats: stocking for warmth and one to block sun
  Mittens or gloves
  Rain jacket and warm jacket and/or vest, something that will stop the wind
  Socks, bring extra – wool and/or synthetic, or anything but cotton is best! Cotton socks slip when wet, and create friction, which can give you blisters. They don't dry, hence leaving you with cold, uncomfortable feet. They will be more expensive but are worth the investment. Any sports/outdoors store should have these.
  Disc, if you have one (with your name on the back)
  UPA Rules Book (coaches will bring some for new players to read)
  Reusable water bottle(s)! Hopkins urges all players to have reusable bottles at practices and tournaments. Please be responsible citizens!
  Gatorade/Powerade powder to add to water if you choose
  Appropriate foodstuffs for fuel (think carbs and protein - some snacks provided, but best to provide your own)
  Extra shoelaces!!!
  1st aid items (personal inhaler, moleskin for blisters, pre-wrap if you use it often, Icyhot) Sunblock! You have a greater chance of burning on cloudy days.
  Cash to buy merchandise and food ($50-60 recommended for meals)
  Passport or certified birth certificate
  
• See you at the Adath parking lot to load at 11:45 a.m., Friday. You can leave parked cars there. (Note: There have been break-ins in that parking lot so the synagogue cautions that you leave your car there at your own risk.)

From "H" aka Coach Heather Wood

What's left to get to Winnipeg?

Departure is nearing. You've all been busy pulling together the stuff we need. I'm trying to get all the passport numbers. By turning them into the border early, it can speed up our crossing. I already have most of the numbers. If I request your passport # below and you're bringing a certified birth certificate, just let me know that. (email: hopkinsexec@gmail.com)

Here's what I still need from the following people:

C.Camp – Notarized permission from mother got it

J.Dailey – Notarized permission from mother

A. Gotlieb – Notarized permission from both parents, passport #, payment got it

E. Leonard – Notarized permission from father, passport # got it

A. Mastbaum – Notarized permission from mother got it

J. Raisanen – passport # got it

T. Rosengren – passport #

R. Shapiro - Notarized permission from both parents, passport # got it

J. Sussman – Notarized permission from mother, passport # got it

A. Werner – Notarized permission from father got it

I need these items as soon as possible.

Mixed Practice on Wednesday 10/15 - EVERYONE GOING TO WINNIPEG

Practice tomorrow (Wednesday 10/15) is for EVERYONE GOING TO WINNIPEG this weekend. Black team, Silver team, be there.

Maetzold Field, 4:30 - 7 PM.

Mike

Monday Practice at Maetzold Field, 6-8 PM

Hello Hurt'ems -

Notice that it got dark at about 6:40 last night. Fortunately, beginning this evening, we have beautiful Maetzold Field available to us for practice. Maetzold Field has lights. Thanks to Randy Feldman for setting this up for us!

Tonight, Monday, October 13, we will have practice from 6-8 PM at Maetzold Field in downtown Hopkins. Maetzold is located at 2nd St N and 14th Ave N. Here's a map:

Maetzold Field

Notice it's raining out this morning... who knows what it will be like tonight? DRESS FOR COLD WEATHER. We don't want anyone getting sick before HBTS.

Remember, bring a WHITE shirt (gray is not white!), a DARK shirt, cleats, and a water bottle or two. It's toasty warm outside kids, let's get some night disc on!

Coach Mikey K

Winnipeg Money

Don't forget to get your money to Sheri Brenden by tomorrow in order to go to Winnipeg. Also re-read (or read for the first time) John Dailey's post on what you need in order to get on the bus and all of the other details.

!!!!!!! PARENTS NOTE !!!!!

Just a bit of unfinished business:

• We MUST know if your child IS or IS NOT going to Winnipeg before the end of the weekend. Of course, we need to get fees paid as soon as possible, as well; but if we haven't at least heard one way or the other from you or your child --- WE WILL ASSUME THEY ARE NOT GOING! Sorry to be so demanding, but we need to be able to finalyze the bus and room arrangements. And the hotel is requiring a deadline of next Monday morning.
  
• We can still accommodate a couple more parents on the bus. We have six right now, but would really like to have 8 with us on the bus. Please think about joining us. It really is a great time. (At the risk of speaking for the rest of the chaperones who went to Kansas City last spring, we have the GREATEST group of young people you could hope to meet. At every step of the way, they simply made us proud to be able to tell everyone "they're OURS.") Anyway, please let me know if you'd like to come along for the trip of a lifetime -- Winnipeg in the end of October???
  
• To be on the safe side, we need a Parental Permission form signed and notarized for each parent. Even if one parent is going along to Winnipeg, a form signed by the non-traveling parent must be completed (because of issues of custodial interference, etc.). It’s a hassle, no doubt, but it’s the government. Each year their requirements become more restrictive. most banks have notary publics in them. If you're having trouble finding a notary public, please call me. Most local bank branches have notaries, though there may be a small fee for their services.
  
• One of the parents asked how much money to bring, how many meals will be provided and how many meals the athletes will be responsible for. Well... the bus will stop once each way at a Perkins-type or fast-food restaurant. We have made arrangements to have a salon gathering room at the hotel and are hoping to be able to provide continental-type breakfast for the athletes and parents there. Until we know how many are going, however, we don't know yet if the budget will accommodate the breakfast for all....but we're hopeful. Usually, we run for Subway sandwiches or the like during game days. Everyone chips in and eats. Saturday dinner is a barbecue sponsored by the tournament hosts, so there's no cost there. Otherwise, the only other expenses the athletes face are for personal snacks, souvenir tournament gear and attire, etc. I'll try to update on final meal counts, etc. as soon as I have a "final" count on Monday.

Thanks to all of you for your understanding, patience and support during this hectic process. If you have questions, don't hesitate to call me at 612-508-6965 or email me at jdailey@healthmarketer.com.

John Dailey

Team registration required to board the bus

See the list of players under the comments for this post for those who have not completed Hopkins Ultimate Club registration and can't get on the bus to Winnipeg until they do.

Team Lists for HBTS 2008

Thank you all for your interest, here are the teams for Hold Back the Snow:

Hurt Black

Capt.Emma Peaslee
Capt.Jenna Dailey
Kathy Haapala
Mara Saltzman
Laurel Oswald
Jon Alter
Capt.Robbie Shapiro
Tater Camp
S. Gottlieb
A. Gotlieb
Money Grewe
Capt. Josh Klane
Evan Tarshish
Eli Leonard
Dan Raskin
Jacob Frankel
Tom Rosengren
Ethan Rasmussen


Hurt Silver
Haley Arenson
Sarah Eckhert
Sara Gottlieb
Emily Petersen
Abby Werner
Alex Mastbaum
Ana Veblen
Sam Bumstead
Chris Farrell
Benji Mosow
Max Todd
Jake Hoffman
Tom Kachelmacher
Aaron Kitchner
Sam Segal
Nate Wexler
Matt Rosenstein
Brett Rosenstein
Jack Sussman

Current Parent Volunteers:
John Dailey
Sheri Brendan & Phil Eckhart
Jennifer Kreiman & Jon Kachelmacher
Steve Bumstead

Comments? Predictions? Special Notes? Leave 'em in the comments section!

Get your passports/Birth certificates ready! LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents,,,, Chaperones for Winnipeg!!!

Parents,

We would love to have you join us for a weekend you'll remember fondly forever... watch your kids whoop those Canadians (ok, just kidding!). Without a doubt, Hold Back the Snow Tournament is a major highlight of the whole season. Get to know other parents and the coaches. Get to know your kids' teammates. Watch some amazing Ultimate competition. And, can you imagine anything more exciting than 18 hours on a bus with 40 teenagers???? All kidding aside, this is a trip you'll treasure forever. And, regardless of what your kids say now, they will appreciate your active support of their passions - someday -- I'm told. Bottom line, the rest of us parent chaperones could use your help.

So if you're interested in joining the fun, we need to hear from you as soon as possible. Costs for parents are:

$ 90.00 per person - Bus only ($93.00 if paid via PayPal)
$109.00 per night ($127.80 incl all taxes) - for a hotel room with two queen beds.

We are pleased to already have several parent volunteers, including: Sheri Brenden, Phil Eckhert and Steve Bumsted, Laurie Levin, Jennifer Kreiman and Jon Kachelmacher, Rick Rosenstein and John Dailey. But we need more. We can accommodate 8-10 parents on the bus, and I've tentatively reserved 6 hotel rooms for parents. Please consider joining us. (If the thought of a relaxing bus ride doesn't thrill you, you'd be welcome to drive yourself to Winnipeg - your choice!)

We'll need to know your interest as soon as possible. If you'd like to come along as a chaperone (and interested parent), please let John Dailey know ASAP via email at jdailey@healthmarketer.com or by phone at 612-508-6965. You needn't call the hotel to reserve your room, just call John. (You will be able to check into your hotel room under your name and with your own credit card upon arrival.) We do ask that you either send your $90 check per parent to Sheri Brenden (at the address in my previous post) or pay it quickly and easily online via PayPal.

If you have any questions about the logistics, please feel free to email me at jdailey@healthmarketer.com or call me at 612-508-6965. We look forward to seeing you on the trip.

Thanks,
John Dailey

TRAVEL INFO FOR WINNIPEG'S "HOLD BACK THE SNOW"

Ladies and Gentlemen,
"Hold Back the Snow" is coming up quickly. We need you to act quickly to reserve your spot on the Hopkins Ultimate team event of the season. The following email summarizes the pertinent details. (One unfortunate piece of information, however.... due to a scheduling conflict at Northfield Lines, we will be riding on Richfield Lines instead. Sadly, the coach does not come with Bullet, since he works for Northfield Lines. I am, however, told it is a brand new coach. Sorry.) On the upside, even with the higher gas prices, the trip cost for athletes and parents is less than it was last year.

Departure on Friday, October 17.
11:45 a.m. - start loading the bus at from Adath Jeshurun Congregation parking lot (just north of Hopkins High School, across the street from the practice fields)
12:30 p.m. (SHARP!!!) the Hold Back the Snow Express will leave for Winnipeg.

There will be one stop enroute to the US-Canadian Border for dinner (participant responsibility)
We should arrive at the hotel in the neighborhood of 9 - 10 p.m.

I've posted Mapquest directions to Winnipeg on this site that can be downloaded (PDF file), if anyone wishes.

Return on Sunday, October 19... ok, more likely early Monday morning...
According to the tournament director, the championship games are tentatively scheduled to begin at either 2 or 2:30 p.m. Assuming they end by 4 p.m. and we are able to be on the road by 5 p.m., the Hold Back the Snow Express should arrive back at the Adath Jeshurun Congregation parking lot at about 2:00 a.m. Monday morning (allowing for a brief dinner break and border crossing). For the athletes who will be calling for rides home from the synagogue, we let them know to make contact with their parents/drivers when the bus is 1-2 hours out of Minnetonka. Chaperone cell phone numbers will also be provided to parents when the bus departs on Friday.

Hotel Information
We are staying at the:
Holiday Inn Winnipeg-Airport West
2520 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3J3T6, Canada
Reservations: (877) 863-4780

This is the same hotel the team stayed in last year. It is located no more than a mile west of Assiniboine Park, where Hold Back the Snow is played. All guest accommodations feature in-room coffee makers, fridge, iron/ironing board, remote control 25" color cable TV, AM/FM clock radio & working desk area complete with computer access & 2 2-line phones. Wireless high-speed Internet. The Holidome Recreational facility includes an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, whirlpool, air hockey, foosball and arcade. For more hotel information, please click or paste the following link into your browser:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/ywgap?_requestid=1341276

Note: This hotel does not offer a complimentary breakfast, but we have been given a room in which we can set up a breakfast for the athletes. More information to come on that.

Athletes (4 per room) and Coaches rooms will be paid for by Hopkins Ultimate. Parents and other family members wishing rooms are welcome to reserve one of the six rooms we have set aside for this purpose. To reserve one of these rooms, contact John Dailey ASAP at jdailey@healthmarketer.com or call me at 612-508-6965. The room price is $127.80 per night (including all taxes) for up to 4 people. You will be able to put the room on your credit card upon arrival at the hotel.

Tournament Fees
As I said, this year's trip will actually cost a bit less than last year's, even though gas prices are a bit more this year. The fees are as follows:

Athletes: $190.00 (includes: coach/bus, room for 2 nights, coaches' per diem expenses, and tourney registration)

Parents/Chaperones: $90.00 for coach/bus ride only (and yes, that is roundtrip...)

Pay via PayPal
Fees can be paid quickly and easily online, simply by clicking the PayPal button in the upper right of this site. Because PayPal deducts its fees from the payment, we must assess a small extra fee for this convenience. Consequently, if you pay via PayPal, please pay the following amounts:
Athletes: $196.00
Parents/Bus Only: $93.00

Pay via Check
Please make checks payable to "Hopkins Ultimate". Checks must be received by October 13 (not sent on that date). Checks and/or notorized permission slips should be mailed to:

Sheri Brenden
2317 Archers Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55305

FEES MUST BE PAID AND NOTORIZED PERMISSION SLIP
MUST BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2008!!!!!!

-- OR YOU WON'T BE ESCAPING TO CANADA.

Border Crossing Information
For complete information on border crossing requirements, please refer to the following links:
Canadian Border Crossing Services:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/rc4161-eng.html#P003
Or the U.S. Custom website: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/docs/

It will be critical to have notorized Parental Permission Slips signed by both parents authorizing Hopkins Ultimate to accompany your children into Canada. "Minors travelling alone must have proof of citizenship and a letter from both parents detailing the length of stay, providing the parents’ telephone number and authorizing the person waiting for them to take care of them while they are in Canada. If you are travelling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card or Certificate of Indian Status." (from the Canadian Border Services Agency web site). I've created a Permission Slip for your use and have uploaded it to this site. If you're not able to download it, please contact me by email and I will forward it to you in either PDF or Word document format. Please note, also, the acceptable forms of identification mentioned above.

Stay tuned for more border patrol bulletins....

Watch for a post from Jake tomorrow identifying the Winnipeg players.

Thanks for letting me help on this. Please feel free to email questions to hopkins.exec@gmail.com or you can call me at 612-508-6965.

John Dailey

Thanks from Hands On Gulf Coast

We received the following letter from Hands on Gulf Coast, which is the organization we supported as part of the Hopkins Hustle.

Dear Hopkns Ultimate Club,
Thank you for your recent donation to Hands On Gulf Coast of $250 and athletic jerseys. We very much appreciate your support and hope that you are as excited as we are about the possibilities our currrent journey toward becoming a locally-based community organization presents.

Hands On Gulf Coast envisions a community where all individuals discover their power to make a difference and are equipped as active, engaged citizens. Our mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to address critical needs of the Mississippi Gulf Coast through volunteerism. We've engaged over 5000 volunteers and served over 645,000 hours in the past two years, and provide volunteer opportunities in a diverse set of focus areas, including youth development, long term recovery from Hurricane Katrina, green space development and community outreach. As an affiliated organization of the Points of Light & Hands on Network, HOGC is part of a national movement to engage volunteers in creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.

Thank you again for your generous support. We are glad our work connected with you, and look forward to updating you regularly on our progress in the coming year. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Brooking
Acting Director, Hands On Gulf Coast

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY

Exit 69 is goin well, but we have one more day.

Boys:

Because of our 3-1 performance we have been granted a first round bye. This means that our first game is at ten o'clock

WE WILL BE LEAVING LINDBERGH AT 8:00 SHARP.

Be there at 7:45 so we know who we need to drive.

Call me if there are any problems

612 296 6462


Girls:

You guys played really well from what I heard.

Your plan is to meet at Lindbergh at 6:45 and leave at 7

BE ONTIME




I will see everyone tomorrow, good work today.

Shaps
612-296-6462

Emma
952-484-0374

Exit 69 - Saturday

Please meet at lindbergh at around 6:30 so we can possibly get a few cars to take off before seven.

Let me know if you are running late.

Shaps.

612 296 6462

HERE ARE THE DIRECTION

Coach Jake's Announcement

Dear Hopkins Ultimate players, parents and extended family:

I'm in the process of letting everyone know, so trust me: You are all at the top of this list.

My wife has accepted a job in Burlington VT and we're very excited to announce that we will be moving there at the end of October. Trust me, this was not an easy
decision with all the commitments I have between Ultimate, work, family and friends. Hurt means the world to me and I hope (expect) to see you succeed in the next few years both individually and as a TEAM.

Know that I love each and every one of you. I'd like to publicly thank all the parents who have helped out in the past seven years I've been with the team and the coaches who have generously volunteered their time. It's been one of the greatest experiences in my life to work with this community, and I expect to keep in contact and see you all after I'm gone.

Thank you for being such a wonderful influence on my life and making me the person I am today.

With a heavy heart, I start my farewells this weekend at Exit 69, but am really looking forward to hanging out with most of you in Winnipeg.

Thank you,
Coach Jake

Boys Varsity Tryouts

Varsity Tryouts will begin this Thursday, October 2.

Practice will be from 5:30 (run & warm up off the field)to 7:30 at Lindbergh, and will continue for the next three weeks at Exit 69 and the rest of the practices.

We are looking for skill, athleticism, a strong work ethic, and most of all, a TEAM FIRST MENTALITY.

If you can fill these roles, you are more than welcome to try out for the Hopkins Hurt Varsity Boys team for 2009.

Coach Jake
612.272.6506

ps. There will still be JV/Junior High Practices on Thursday as scheduled

Exit 69 Tournament This Weekend

Ladies and Gentlemen: The St. Olaf hosted tournament Exit 68 will be held in Northfield this weekend. It is a 60 Minute drive from Lindbergh and games start at 8.

HERE IS THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

We will be meeting at Lindbergh at 6:45, leave at 7am, arrive at 8am and be ready to play at 9am (CAPTAINS MEETING @ 8:30). Eat well (protein, not caffeine) and plan ahead with the proper clothes - NO COTTON - and we'll be ready to rock at the first game.

Cost: About $15 per person + gas money for your driver ($5 each). Field food is provided (bagels, water, bananas) so bring extra for yourselves, or money to go out and eat. ALL WATER BOTTLES SHOULD BE REUSABLE. NO DISPOSABLE WATER BOTTLES!

Girls: You are all invited to play

Boys: This tournament is part of VARSITY TRYOUTS. All players in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend and be positive influences on the rest of the team both on and off the field.

NOTE: This is a college tournament, and we will be playing college teams. We will need to embody the Noble Warrior mindset in order to show all the college teams that we DO belong at this tournament. Please prepare accordingly.

If you are planning on going, please post in the comments section. If you (or your parents) can drive, please post that as well.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

CLOSEUP VIEW OF THE SOCCER COMPLEX IN NORTHFIELD

Thanks!
Coach Jake

Boys Varsity and JV Practice Tonight - 5:30 to Run and Stretch (if you can)

Hello HUrt'ms

Practice tonight is scheduled to start at 6 PM.

As sunset is 7:05 tonight, please try (if you can) to show up a little early, like 5:30 or 5:45, to get ready to start right at 6.

I know this is late notice, thanks for the understanding.

Coach Mikey K
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Winnipeg Sign Up

Please sign your name under the comments section if you are interested in going to winnipeg. Any questions are accepted as well.

Shaps

SUNDAY SECTIONALS

Great work today we went 2-3, upset a few teams, and we broke seed for Sunday. We are now seeded fourth (coming into it we were 6th in our pool).

Game Schedule -

We do have a game at 9:00

if we win we have one at 11:30

If we win we have one at 2:00



THIS MEANS THAT EVERYONE EITHER NEEDS TO BE AT LINDBERGH, OR CALL ME IF THEY AREN'T GOING TO LINDBERG FIRST, OR POST HERE BY TONIGHT



THIS MEANS WE ARE GOING TO MEET AT LINDBERGH AT 7:00


WE WILL BE LEAVING AT 7:15



PLEASE CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY INFO THAT I WOULD NEED


612-296-6462

Shaps

Sectionals

Alright this post is going to go through the weekend so listen close.

First off, Final Sectionals Roster is

Robbie Shapiro
Josh Klane
Asa Gotlieb
Simon Gottlieb
Jacob Frankel
Colin Camp
Mike Tradewell
Jon Alter
Mat Grewe
Evan Tarshish

Emma Peaslee
Jenna Dailey
Hayley Arenson
Laurel Oswald
Kathy Haapala
Mara Saltzman
Sarah Eckhert


FRIDAY INFO

On Friday we have volunteered our time after school (2:30-on) to go out to Maple Plain and help set up the field. We will be getting free tournament entry for doing this.

The people coming after school (for sure):

Robbie
Josh
Emma
Jenna
Asa
Colin
Smalter
Simon
Sarah
Grewe

If you want to come and get free pizza as well please let me know and we will wait for you

We are going to meet after school in the mall, lets just wait until it clears out and all gather and figure out the carpool situation. BE READY TO DRIVE.

Once again, there will be free pizza and they would love the Help.

SATURDAY

Our first game is at 9:30, however we have to go set up a little early then as well.

These people have to be at Maple Plain @ 7:30

Robbie
Josh
Emma
Jenna
Colin
Simon

We would love the help and company so let me know if you want to come

EVERYONE ELSE MUST BE AT MAPLE PLAIN @ 8:15

That means that people should meet at Lindberg at 7:20 ready to leave at 7:30

Do not leave anyone behind

For our schedule on Saturday click here http://upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=68&id=5164

We have five games so everyone be ready to go.

SUNDAY

To be determined based on Saturday



Let me know if you have any questions

Robbie

NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Please note the change in practice schedule in the top right corner of the page. It was changed due to potential conflicts with coaches, so apologies all around for not announcing it earlier.

I hope you can make the new sessions and we'll see you THIS WEEKEND at the tournament, if you can make it.

Tourney is at the Twin Cities Polo Fields, Maple Plain MN

Thanks,
Coach Jake

More Information:
Mixed Schedule
Open Schedule
Women's Schedule

No Practice Tuesday Due to Registration

Hello All -

As a friendly reminder, there is no practice tonight, Tuesday September 16, because of HUrt Registration. 7:15 at the high school, see Sheri's post below.

Coach Mikey K

Sectionals Money

If you are on the sectionals roster please bring $10.00 to practice tonight (monday), for a little something special. Thanks

Ultimate Registration Mtg Tues - All players/parents

When : Tues., Sept. 16, 7:15 p.m. at Hopkins High School room W230
What: Registration for Hopkins Ultimate
Who: Players and parents
Why: To see schedules, meet coaches, pay dues, select uniform size, meet other players and parents, submit registration forms; ask questions

Players alert your parents to this meeting. There's a link on the right with registration forms if you want to fill it out in advance, but we will have forms on site as well. You'll need to know insurance stuff, UPA number and medical and emergency contacts besides the usual name, address, telephone. Registration cost: $300 for returning players; $311 for new players (like last year).

Join Co-ed Ultimate Intramural League

UPDATE: The registration form link is now fixed!

Here's your chance to play Ultimate with your friends on the Hopkins High School stadium under the lights.

Register now for a co-ed Ultimate Intramural league. This is a great way to expand interest in Ultimate and enjoy the game. Play begins Monday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10 / person. Invite your non-Ultimate friends! Junior high students are welcome too.

League nights: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13

Here is the registration form. Fill it out and bring it to the Athletic Director's office this week if possible. We want to make sure the AD knows there is interest in this. There will also be registration on the first night.

Email me if you have questions: slbrenden@comcast.net
Sheri

Club Sectionals

Club Sectionals is taking place September 20-21 @ the Maple Plain Polo Fields

The Roster is as follows:

Boys:

Jon Alter
Colin Camp
Asa Gotlieb
Simon Gottlieb
Mat Grewe
Josh Klane
Robbie Shapiro
Evan Tarshish
Mike Tradewell

Girls:

Haley Arenson
Jenna Dailey
Sarah Eckhert
Emma Peaslee
Mara Saltzman
Kathy Haapala


We are having a mandatory practice this Saturday @ Lions Park in Golden Valley for this sectionals team at 12:00

IF YOU AREN'T THERE YOU MAY NOT BE PLAYING AT SECTIONALS.

If you have any questions call or text me @ 612-296-6462

Teaching Opportunities

Leaders of Hopkins Ultimate:

Which part of the DUCs would you like to teach at practice?

Check out the DUCs pages and pick a point. Post your preference in the comments and we can work out a time for you to teach your segment.

Thanks for stepping up!

Coach Jake

Keep Sept 16 at 7:15 p.m. open

Parents and players (7th-12th): Mark your calendar for Ultimate registration night on Sept. 16. I'll post more details soon.