Varsity Practice

Practice at Lions Park at 6:00 pm Tonight.

Girls game at Armstrong Tomorrow

Game starts at 6pm, please be there at 5pm. Talk about carpools tonight at the pasta party. Thanks! See you there.
Jeanine and Erin

p.s. our field location is different than in past years.

Pilgrim Elementary School

3725 Pilgrim Lane North
Plymouth, MN

Scrimmage at TCF Bank

Boys Varsity, Meet at Linbergh at 7:15 pm to leave for the scrimmage. Be there at that time and no later or else you will get left behind.

Lets slice and dice some grey duck,

Klaney

JV Practice Schedule

By popular demand, JV practice will be Monday, 5:00-7:30 at Lions Park.

MADISON MUDBATH - APRIL 23-25

ATTENTION PARENTS

Madison Mudbath is coming up quickly. Just want to put in a plug to get a few more parents to enjoy all the tournament offers. You'll have a wonderful time watching the elite teams of the tournament - Hopkins' teams. Being a chaperone at this tournament is about the easiest chaperone job you can get.

• Ride the coach with us. We still have plenty of room. (The coach is even equipped with WIFI and DVD. It's a really tough life.)


• Help collect the athletes each morning from their host homes (on the bus, real tough duty).


• Cheer on and support our teams (we have 3 teams playing in the tournament).


• Help fill water bottles.


• Just be there to help in any way our coaches and athletes need.


• Help make sure the athletes all get back to their host homes or actitivities in the evening.


• Relax in the luxurious accommodations of the Radisson West Madison Hotel each evening (including the Sleep Number bed in your room) while the athletes enjoy the supervision of their host parents and coaches. Each morning, enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet at the Radisson, included with your room.


• Spend most of your time just watching WITH PRIDE the classiest athletes of the tournament - our kids. (Now, this really is a tough job, but someone has to do it!!!!)

Parent Bus Rides:
For parents wishing to go, you are welcome to either drive yourself, or ride the bus with us. Roundtrip bus is only $75 per person.

Hotel Reservations:
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson Hotel Madison at only $79 per night (90.46 per night, including 14.5% taxes). A hot buffet breakfast is also included with your room. Rooms can be reserved in your name beginning tomorrow morning (Monday, April 19). Just let them know you're with HOPKINS ULTIMATE. Any problems, let me know or ask for Fred in Sales at the hotel. If you're interested in more information about the hotel, please visit the following link:

http://www.radisson.com/madisonwi

Radisson Hotel Madison
517 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison Wisconsin 53719,
(608) 833-0100

Driving Directions:
Driving directions to Madison and the playing fields (and Radisson) can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-QjvMxU38STboY189

For your own GPS, the address for the tournament is:
James Madison Memorial High School
201 S. Gammon Rd.
Madison, WI 53717

Also, I will probably need a bit of help when loading the bus. Please don't just place luggage under the bus as it will need to be separated by team so it will be easier when we drop athletes off at their host homes. If you have any questions, please call me at 612-508-6965 or at jdailey@healthmarketer.com. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at the tournament.

John Dailey

JV Practice Schedule

This week, JV practice will likely be held on either Monday or Tuesday. We will be working on things we want to lock down before Mudbath. If you are attending Mudbath and either Monday or Tuesday presents a conflict for you, please comment below.

Check back on the blog later this evening for more details on this week's schedule.

JV Tournament Sign-Up - Granite City Classic

We have a big league game this week against Eden Prairie B (home opener!), and an even bigger weekend coming up in Madison. But, May is just around the corner and we have another tournament looming in St. Cloud. The Granite City Classic is a two-day tournament on May 1st and 2nd. Please sign up in the comments if you are interested. Here are the key details:

Departure: We will be coming home on Saturday night, so departure will be from Lindbergh at 7:45AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Return: We should be home on Saturday around 7pm, give or take an hour. Sunday's return time will depend on the results of our Sunday games.

Transportation: Actively looking for parent volunteers to drive. Please contact Jennifer Kreiman at kacheljak@usfamily.net if you are willing to drive.

Cost: $25 for the weekend, $15 if you can only attend one day. Cost includes tournament fees and transportation.

This is a really fun tournament and close to home too. Please comment below if you can come. As with other tournaments, we may have to cap the roster depending on interest. Please sign up by noon on Sunday, April 25 if you would like to come to this tournament. That means if you are going to Madison, try to sign up this week.

Girls Captains Practices

Monday @ Lions Park 3:30-5:30

Thursday @ Lions Park 3:30-5:30

Let Emma, Haley or me know if you can't make it. See you there!

Parents going to Madison April 23-25

We have three teams of players going to Madison next weekend. Now we are wondering what parent fans are interested in making the trip as well. There may be some spots on the bus or, of course, you can drive. John Dailey is checking on hotel options. If you plan to make the trip, could you comment below and let us know if you want to ride the bus.) (It really is a nice way to travel. We would like some chaperones on the fields, although you won't be spending the evening with the players since they and the coaches have lodging with Madison host families.

Boys Varsity at Cretin

Here are the directions to get to CDH:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cretin-Derham+Hall+High+School%0D%0A550+S.+Albert+St.%0D%0ASt+Paul,+MN+55116&hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=Cretin-Derham+Hall+High+School&hnear=550+S+Albert+St,+St+Paul,+MN+55105&ll=44.925068,-93.159342&spn=0.008553,0.022638&t=h&z=16

Madison roster - checks due this weekend

Here are the players participating in Madison Mudbath April 23-25. If you haven't yet paid, your $95 checks are due this Saturday (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN, 55305 near the HS). Click here for trip info.

19 JV- Z. Berman (pd), J. Elias(pd), Little Shish(pd), A. Raskin(pd), D. Locketz, J. Ratner(pd), D. Younger, J. Margolis (pd), B. Mosow(pd), A. Blaser(pd), C. Lovagnini, S. Kaminsky(pd), W. Cohen(pd), B. Spencer (pd), E.Friedman (pd), J. Steinman, S. Segal(pd), T. Taylor, T. Kachelmacher

12 Girls - M. Bronstein(pd), E. Petersen(pd), A. Werner (pd), H. Arenson(pd), J. Daley(pd), L. Oswald(pd), E. Peaslee(pd), M. Saltzman(pd), A. Mastbaum, M. Levitt(pd), B. Taylor, M. Hudek

11 Varsity - Z. Mekler, J. Hoffman, N. Bhakta(pd), D. Raskin(pd), J. Finkelstein, S. Bumsted, Klane (pd), Leonard, Rasmussen, J. Taylor, G. Cousins

If you won't be riding the bus for some reason, please post a comment.

Hustle Housing Details

I have now received responses back from almost all of the teams planning on attending The Hustle and needing housing. Please help out by hosting a team.

1. Boys team- with 20 players needing housing and 4 adult chaperones also staying at the house. Nobody requires specific accommodations in regards to presence of animals and or type of food. The team can sleep on the floor, you don't need a bed for every person!

2. Girls team- with 18 players and 4 adult chaperones also staying at the house. Two players are vegetarians.

3. Boys team- may have girls on team, and 2 adult chaperones staying at the house. A few players have peanut allergies.

4. Boys team- with 24 players and 4 coaches (all willing to sleep on the floor). No specific accommodations necessary known at this time.

5. Girls team-with 16 women and 2 adult female chaperones. No dietary restrictions or other special needs.

We are waiting to hear from last team but please check with your parents immediately and let me know as soon as possible, preferably by Monday, April 19th. I will be sending an email to parents as well.

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

CHANGE IN PLANS

Varsity will be practicing at lindbergh on Tuesday instead of at Lions Park. It is going to be the field right next to the lacrosse fields. Be there at 6 and it will end at 9.

Be on time and get your teammates to practice!!!!

WBN

Ladies Game Tomorrow

We play Minneapolis South tomorrow on field 9 or 10 at Lindbergh. Please be at the fields by 5pm. See you there.
Jeanine

Mudbath Update

The JV roster is closed for Mudbath, effective immediately. If additional JV players are interested in coming to Mudbath, please comment here. This list will be reviewed in case any roster spots become available.

JV Practice Schedule

Lions Park:

Monday April 12th: 4:30 pm-7 pm

Wednesday April 14th: 4:30 pm- 7pm

League game on Thursday, at Wayzata

Practice Schedule for varsity this week!

Monday April 12th: 4:30 pm-7 pm

Tuesday April 13th: 4:30 pm- 7 pm

Wednesday April 14th: 4:30 pm- 6pm then dinner at Klane's again.

Mek: I swear if you don't bring a movie this time.........

Host Families needed for the Hopkins Hustle

Hopkins ultimate players and their families,

For the Hopkins Hustle Tournament, we need six families to host teams in their homes.

The tournament that our program puts on, Hopkins Hustle, is over the weekend May 22-23rd. It's a fantastic addition to our program and requires lots of volunteering. As most of you know, when we travel to some tournaments, we are hosted by a local family in their home.

Visiting teams will have their own transportation and sleeping bags. All the host family needs to do is to make a breakfast and snacks for Saturday and Sunday morning (ultimate players are not too picky).

I will be posting more information about each team but please note under the comments if you would be willing to host or if you have questions.

Haley

Plan to go to Madison tournament ? - Sign up now

Click this link to find the info about the Madison Mudbath tournament posted a week ago. Sign up in the comments section, if you have not already.

Boys' JV and Varsity Games Today

Hi Kiddos -

As posted yesterday on the right menu, the Boys' Varsity and JV teams start MNHSUL play today both with away games.

Varsity plays at 6 PM at Minikahda Vista Park in SLP vs Minneapolis Southwest.

JV plays at 6 PM at Blake Middle School in Hopkins vs Blake A.

Both teams will be meeting at Lindbergh at 4:30 PM to carpool to the respective fields. JV parents, if you can drive players, thank you and please show up at Lindbergh at 4:30!

Things each player should bring:
-- a dark (black) jersey
-- a white (GREY is not WHITE) jersey
-- cleats
-- a disc
-- YOUR OWN WATER (preferably in a reusable water bottle)
-- any player specific things you need (inhaler, a granola bar, ankle brace, etc...)
-- enough clothes for any weather (it *could* rain/snow/whatever tonight)
-- your voices and a Noble Warrior mentality!

This is the time of year we look forward to during all those winter indoor workouts! Let's have a great spring season, Hurt!

Girls Team Pasta Party

Monday 4/12 Pasta Party

Captains practice @ Lions Park from 3:30-5 then a pasta party at my (Jenna's) house and maybe a movie?

To bring:

I will make the pasta and bread.

Mara will bring cupcakes and anyone else who wants to bring dessert go for it!

We'll need someone to bring salad and a couple people to bring drinks.

Post on the blog with what you are going to bring!

JV Practice this week -- Updated

In addition to Tuesday's practice and Thursday's league game:

JV Captains' practice, Wednesday 4/7, Lions Park from 4:30 - 7:00

Girl's League Game RESCHEDULED

Girls,

Eden Prairie is on spring break, so we will not be able to have our game on Tuesday. It will be rescheduled as soon as we can connect with the coaches over there.

We'd like to get together anyway to do an indoor workout. Please meet at Lindbergh at 3:30 to warm up. Jeanine can be there at 4.

Bring tennis shoes, water and a disc.
Please post in the comments if you have any questions.

~
Jeanine & Erin

JV Practice - Tues at Lions Park (4:30 p.m.)

JV practice, Tuesday 4/6, Lions Park from 4:30 - 7:00

First league game on Thursday.

Boys Varsity Practice

Monday April 5th: 3:30 pm-6 pm

Tuesday April 6th: 4:30 pm- 7 pm

Wednesday April 7th: 4:30 pm- 6pm then dinner at my house again.



Mekler: bring a movie.


Klaney

Madison Mudbath --- April 23-25

Greetings,

A big weekend is approaching -- All three Hopkins teams are playing in the Madison Mudbath. If you intend to participate, we'll need to hear from you in a comment as soon as possible. We may have to cap our numbers so the sooner you let us know, the more likely you can be included on the trip. The coaches will, of course, have the final decision on who goes.

Lodging:
Each team will spend two nights with a host family in Madison. And, of course, our players are known as polite and pleasant guests. Host families ask for us! Hold up the reputation!

Cost:
$95/player for registration ($250 for each team - yikes!), safe travel by bus, coach travel expense and per diem, host gift and some field food.

You must be signed up for the trip by Friday, 4/10. Check must be made out to "Hopkins Ultimate" and delivered to your coach or Sheri Brenden (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305) no later than Friday 4/17.

The tournament provides bagels/fruit on the field and a wonderful potluck on Saturday night.

Departure:
Meet at 3 p.m. Friday (4/23) at Adath Jeshurun, 10500 Hillside Lane West . Leave at 3:15.

Tournament ends at about 3:30 p.m. or so on Sunday 4/25. We should arrive back at Adath Jeshurun at about 9 or 9:30 p.m.


Please sign up as soon as possible by adding a comment to this post. Again, participation is limited, so sign up soon so the coaches have a chance to prepare for the tourney.

Thanks,
John Dailey

Help a brother out.....please!

So, as you guys know, I am not able to play at nationals....yet.

My family and I have posted a page on facebook that is called Let Eli Leonard Play at Nationals.

I would appreciate it so much if you would all join this group and follow the directions in the information. It would help all of us out greatly(you wont have to hear me complain anymore). Please help and make the UPA realize the right thing to do and allow me to play. I love you all

Kitty

This is the link

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Let-Eli-Leonard-play-in-the-2010-UPA-High-School-Western-Championships/109409522421598?ref=nf

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

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.

Spring Break

Hopkins spring break starts today - enjoy your time off.

We won't have any scheduled practices next week, but if anyone wants to get together to throw, you can always use Lions Park.

Thanks,
Mike

Chicago Invite Merch

A lot of you were asking...

Merch is still available:
- there aren't any discs left
- same prices from Saturday
- shipping covered by tournament
- payment options: PayPal (see link below) or check by mail (payable to Luke Johnson, memo Chicago Invite Merch)

Click here to order

items available:

Grey Patagonia Long Sleeve Half-Zip (with black and dark purple print): 3 Smalls/ $45

White Patagonia Shorts (with black and green print): 5 Smalls, 5 XLarges/ $25

Neptune Blue Patagonia Short Sleeve Jerseys (with black and orange print): 3 XSmalls, 7 Smalls, 5 Mediums, 1 XLarge/ $30

Black Cotton Long Sleeve Shirts (with white and grey print): 6 Youth Larges, 3 Larges, 7 XLarges, 6 doubleXLarges/ $20

Keep an eye on the blog for updates about practices etc.
Thanks,
Coaches

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

JV Practice this week -- Updated

Hey JV Team!

After a long winter of workouts and hotbox at Williston, it's time to get outside and prepare for our spring tournament and league schedule.

Tuesday, 3/23 - Apologies for the late notice. If at least *10* players sign up in the comments by 9AM tomorrow, we will have practice at Lions Park with the Varsity from 4:30 - 7:00.

Thursday, 3/25 - Lions Park, 4:45 - 7:15.

It's a great week for ultimate!

Update 3/23, 11AM - Practice is ON for Tuesday and Thursday.

Boys Varsity Practice Schedule For This Week

ALL AT LIONS PARK:

Monday March 22nd: Throwing Practice: 6:00 pm-Dark

Tuesday March 23rd: 4:30 pm- 7 pm Hint: birthday presents are accepted and I could use a new car (;

Wednesday March 24th: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm, then my house for dinner and Mekler's movie


Call me if you have any questions

Klaney

6:45pm Expected Arrival Home

Hopkins boys and girls are on the home stretch and expect to arrive at Adath at 6:45 p.m.

See you then!

Coach Lou

CHICAGO INVITE UPDATE: DAY 2 CANCELED

Per the @hopkinsultimate twitter feed, Day 2 of the Chicago Invite has been canceled. The parking lot which doubles as a horse bay was so torn up that the field owners would not allow anymore cars to come there today. No parking=no tournament.

Thanks to Luke and Kelly Johnson for putting this tournament on, we appreciate the chance to come and play this weekend.

Parents, please follow the @hopkinsultimate twitter feed to the right for continued updates throughout the day on what time Hurt and HERt will be arriving back at Adath.

Thanks,
Mikey K

Extraordinary conditions in Chicago

Both teams worked through difficult conditions today -- wind, snow, rain, cold and lots of mud. It was a battle to manage clothing, keep fingers warm and get a foothold in the field. They performed admirably and made Hopkins Ultimate proud.

I LOST MY BAG

Hey Varsity guys who were at practice tonight,

I lost my ultimate bag at the field and when i went back to pick it up, it was no longer there. If anybody picked it up please tell me and bring it to the bus tomorrow.

Many thanks,

Eli K Leonard

Boys Varsity Practice

When: Thursday March 18th
Where: Lions Park, Golden Valley
When: 4:30-7
Wetball?

Boys Varsity Practice

When: Tueday March 16th
Where: Lions Park, Golden Valley
When: 4:30-7


Coolio

Chicago Invite Departure Friday

Loading at 12:30, Friday Meet at Adath parking lot (10500 Hillside Lane West) . It is within walking distance of Lindbergh Center. You can leave cars in the South East corner of the lot during the weekend, but Adath is not responsible for any damage or theft. Eat lunch or bring a lunch cause we won't be stopping for lunch.

Destination: Best Western of Romeoville 3.5 miles from the Naperville Polo Grounds.

Parent chaperones: Sheri Brenden, John Daley, Mimi Klane, Sara Mekler, Tom Ruble

Bring meal money and/or game snacks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening meals . The hotel provides breakfast.

Pack for cold, rain and/or snow.

Return: Looks like last round of play will be around 1 p.m.,Sun., which means we could get home by 11-11:30 p.m. But I'm just guessing.

Bring your game and your enthusiasm! It's time for outdoor Ultimate!!!!!

Girl's Captains Practices

GIRLS... we will be having captains' practices at Lions Park on Tuesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/18 this week to prepare for Chicago! Let one of the captains know if you can't make it.

Bring your own water, cleats and a light/dark.

We will start at 3:30, see you there!!!

Hurt Spring 2010 Assignment #1

Players, Coaches, Parents!

Here's a quick assignment as the spring outdoor season is upon us.

Read the rules.
Or, re-read the rules.

As you all know, Ultimate is a self-officiated sport and the responsibility for upholding the rules is on YOU. Know your rights. Know the rules.

Here is a link to the rules through the UPA site: http://upa.org/ultimate/rules/11th
Here is a (printable) Adobe PDF version: http://upa.org/files/11th_ed_Final_3_6_07.pdf

There will be a quiz. Questions about the rules? Post them in the comment section. Thanks.

No JV Practice on Sunday

There will be no practice this coming Sunday, March 21 for the JV team.

Reminder: If any JV player has not returned their new white jerseys to a JV coach or JV captain for reprinting please do so asap so we can all look sharp together.

Thanks and good work on Saturday boys.

Eazy

SJU Indoor: Player Update

JV Players - In addition to all of the things you will normally need for a tournament (I hope you were listening to Jeanine and Erin last Sunday), there are a few additional items I would like you to bring:

1 - An extra pair of tennis shoes - we may need to warm up outside and it may be wet.
2 - Your white jersey and an extra white shirt - If you have not yet returned your white jersey, it will be collected at the tournament so we can send them back to get fixed. You will be playing in your black jersey and your spare white.

12 sharp at Lindbergh. Don't be late. Start packing your bag tonight if you need to. If you have any questions on what to bring, you can contact me.

St. John's Departure

JV and Families: We will meet in the Lindbergh Parking Lot at 12 noon, Saturday, March 13

We have a bye for the first game (1:30-2:30)

Our 1^st game is at 2:35-3:35

We’ll be playing 5 on 5 and guaranteed to be playing at least 4 games

We’ll meet Coaches Mike and Eazy at the field house to warm-up before our 2:35 game

Parent Drivers:

To SJU: Wendy Rubinyi, Stacey Spencer, Paolo Lovagnini, Amy Friedman, Jennifer K

SJU to HOPKINS: Locketz Family, Jim Blaser, Ken Raskin, Wendy Rubinyi, Jennifer K (and Richard Berman on stand-by)

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.

Warner Palestra (field house)
===================

Saint John's Abbey and University
31802 County Road 159
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-2011

LINDBERGH Parking Lot, Saturday, 12 NOON

I have not received payment from 6 players on the roster. The Tournament is $15. Please pay me at Lindbergh before we leave for Collegeville.

Posted for Jennifer Kreiman

JV White Jersey Error

Hello Hurt'ems,
Unfortunately, the company that we ordered our jerseys from made a pretty big error on all the white jerseys. We are going to have to collect all the whites this week so we can send them back and get them fixed and looking better than ever. If you are a JV player who goes to North Junior High then bring your white jersey to school to give it to your captain Drew Locketz. If you go to West Jr. High, then you will give it to your other captain Benji Mosow. If you go to a school other than Hopkins then you will have to find a time this week to drop it off at either my house: 120 Kentucky Ave. North, Golden Valley or Sheri Brenden's house: 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka. Benji, Drew, and Aaron: we will need to collect your blacks as well so they can print a "C" on your jerseys. Sorry for the inconvenience. The sooner we get the whites collected, the sooner they will be fixed.

Thanks,

Captain Klaney

JV Captains

Congratulations to your 2010 Hopkins Hurt JV Captains:

Aaron Blaser
Drew Locketz
Benji Mosow

Now, get to work!

Oregon Ego - Stanford Invite Champions

Congrats to Oregon's Ego and Hurt Alum Sam Brickwedde (Class of 2008) for winning The Stanford Invite tournament this past weekend.

http://scores.upa.org/scores/#college-open/tournament/6687

This is one of the premier early season tournaments in the college season. Congrats Brick!

Boys Varsity Practice - Williston - TUESDAY 3/9

Varsity Boys - Practice TUESDAY 3/9 at Williston from 5:15-7 PM.

See you there.

Mikey K

Club meeting on Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Where: Hopkins HS Little Theater
Eat supper early and come to the Hopkins Ultimate team meeting Sunday. JV players can pick up their jerseys and everyone can get details about the upcoming schedules and teams.

Please bring your checks for Chicago if you haven't delivered them already!

Women's Tournament opportunity

Thank you for your responses, Hert will not be attending this tournament.

Ladies,

Hert has been invited to participate in a one day indoor tournament at the U.

Details:
Sunday, March 28th
7 am - 2:30 pm
U of MN Fieldhouse

Since this is Spring Break, we will not commit unless we can actually field a team.
Please post in the comments if you can attend. We need to know ASAP (there's only one bid left for the tournament).

Thanks,
Jeanine & Erin

Hurt Varsity - Practice at Williston Tomorrow

Tuesday 3/2 - Boys Varsity has practice at Williston.

Reminder: You don't post on the blog if you can't make it. You call Mikey K. You all have my number or can call me using the Google Voice link on the right.

Time is 5:15-7 PM, tonight.

Thanks,
Mikey K

JV Parents -- Drivers Wanted

No, I'm not selling Volkswagens. We need transportation for the March 13th tournament at St. John's!

SJU Indoor is a one-day tournament in Collegeville, MN (74 miles from HHS). Players will need to be at the Warner Palestra at 1:00pm. The tournament could conclude as late as 11:30pm with Finals and the 3rd place game.

Sign up in the comments section. Please indicate whether you can drive to SJU, from SJU, or round trip.

Thanks in advance!

JV Players -- St. John's Indoor Sign-Up (Closed)

Hey JV Team!

The SJU Indoor tournament is nearly upon us. If you will be coming, please sign-up in the comments. Here are the details:

What: SJU Indoor Tournament
Who: Hopkins JV and 7 other high school teams
When: Saturday, March 13, 1:00pm - 11:30pm at the latest
Where: Warner Palestra, Collegeville, MN
Cost: $15 / player, bring meal money or pack a meal

4 games guaranteed, bananas & bagels provided.

Huck, Dump, Kick Some Rump!

Update (2/27): Cost per-player is $15. Please bring payment to next Sunday's all-club meeting.

Update (3/8): We have reached our roster limit for this tournament. Sign-ups are now closed effective immediately.

March 7 All-club meeting

All Hopkins Ultimate parents and players are urged to attend an All-Club meeting.
When: Sun., March 7 at 5 :30
Where: Hopkins H.S. Little Theater
What's it about? All sorts of important stuff...

• Spring schedule including tournaments and league game info
• Sign up for Madison Mudbath (drivers and players)
• Info on the Hopkins Hustle
• Breakout discussion with each team's coaches, players and parents
• We'll finish before 6:30 p.m. so that players can go to the practice at NJH.

***JV jerseys are expected to be available for distribution at this meeting; varsity and girls will have to wait a little longer.

Tell your teammates and parents about this meeting. See you there!

Girls Sweatshirts

We are going to be ordering sweatshirts in the next couple of weeks and here is what they look like: sweatshirts

If you're interested in buying one, comment here with:

1. The name you would like on back
2. Your number
3. Your size (they are men's sizes I believe)

They will be about $33-36, depending on how many people want them. The stars (for captains) will be on the sleeve, as well as the 2010.

Chicago Invite costs

The girls and varsity teams will be traveling via bus to Chicago Invite March 19. Yes, that's the start of our first outdoor Ultimate competition! We have booked Bullet as our bus driver again. (He took good care of us on our trip to Winnipeg!). We have rooms at the Best Western of Romeoville 3.5 miles from the field.

The per player cost for the trip is $155 (includes bus and driver, hotel, tournament fee, continental breakfast) . We cannot break out the bus costs separately. In order to make the trip economics work, all players need to ride the bus. Cash or checks payable to Hopkins Ultimate are due by March 7 (2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305)

The following players said they were planning on going to this tournament. If you no longer plan to go to Chicago and should be taken off the list, please comment. If you now are planning to attend this tournament and aren't on this list, please let us know with a comment.
Girls:
Arenson, Haley
Bronstein, Mia
Daley, Jenna
Hudek, Maddie
Maustbaum, Alex
Oswald, Laurel
Peaslee, Emma
Petersen, Emily
Saltzman, Mara
Schoonover, Val
Taylor, Bailey
Abby
Boys:
Bhatka, Nihal
Bumsted, Sam
Cousins, Greg
Finkelstein, Jason
Fish
Gollin, Danny
Hoffman, Jake
Klane, Josh
Leonard, Eli
Mekler, Wyatt
Mekler, Zach
Rassmussen, Ethan
Ruble, Michael
Sanders, Noah
Sussman, Jack

We have three parents who plan to chaperone: Sara Mekler, Mimi Klane and Sheri Brenden. Other parents who are interested, we'd love to have you come. Call 815-372-1000 to book a room. Tell them you are with the Chicago Invite for a great room rate. Post your name to save a spot on the bus. (Only $100 for a roundtrip seat.)

Weekend Practice Update

As we are having practice Friday night on the turf field at the Plymouth Dome (bring your cleats!), we are not having practice on Sunday night, 2/14. We do not have the space on Sunday.

See you Friday night, 9-10:30 PM.

Mikey K

The Work Ethic of Wisconsin Ultimate

Just want to show you guys how an Ultimate team wins 3 National Championships in 5 years:  

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Work Ethic of Wisconsin Ultimate…

…is at an all time high. And this statement currently extends to all facets of the program. 

Whatever you believe about the cycles of rest and recovery – Wisconsin has decimated through disregard. 
In Madison, the only caliber for a successful workout is threshold of physical pain and how well one can push through that discomfort. 
Last night was the fourth straight day of complete cardio and leg strength failure. Hitting the snooze button and falling out of bed was never so much fun.
Besides for the intrinsic fitness benefits (and setbacks) – the goal is to mentally “win” the workout. 
Not to finish, but to win workouts that on average rated a 9/10 by 25 of the hardest dudes you see walking to class. 
But the Hodags are not the only squad pushing. Bella Donna’s workout google-doc is getting lengthier by the day. Without fail, each player signs in to account for the work they put into the season, and every day the list grows. Last night for example, I saw the Pimpdags doing a running and agility workout. The Hodags were killing a long set of plyos and tabatas, while Bella Donna was running sprint intervals and lifting weights. Atropa girls were also seen on the track and in the weight room – putting the total number of ultimate players in the Shell at approximately 75 with the 4 teams combined. And that was just last night. 
But that’s really the only alternative. Besides for once a week indoor practice for 2 hours, beginning maybe a week or two before the first big tournaments of the season; Wisconsin has no other way to prepare. It speaks volumes to the commitment level each player has individually invested into the season and the program. No other school has 80 college students busting their ass every single day of the week for the mere enjoyment and excitement of chasing a piece of plastic. But that’s the best part; it’s fun, it creates lifelong friendships, and it prepares an individual for future obstacles. Unlike most ultimate teams – Wisconsin has matured into a mentoring program. Your buddy not only runs sprints and lifts with you, but teaches and guides you. He is the second opinion, who has already experienced your struggle. Wisconsin’s success comes from the fact that being a part of the team is so much more than an athletic endeavor. It is an experience, a guiding force which teaches an individual to balance their time, activities, money, and life. It teaches a work ethic, a competitive drive, and the ability to succeed. When you have finished your time with the Hodags – you are a man’s man. 
For all the glamor of being able to play ultimate outside year long – Wisconsin fights with discipline and delayed gratification. No one wants to sprint on the track, jump over hurdles, and touch backboards until they want to puke – but Madison player’s consistently do these activities with the final goal in mind. 
Three days ago the Spring Season officially began as almost every player had fully returned from winter vacation. The first short 6 minutes of complete suffering was exactly to the point. But it was the post-running talk that seized my attention. Captain Matt Young began to speak of his goals for the team and his expectations from his teammates. He cemented the first building blocks of something great and took strides to imprinting the importance of this season on the 27 eager faces around him. Matt Young also spoke of his personal sacrifice to the team. As a medical student – Matt must complete several month long rotations as part of his school, which means Crumb is driving many hours on the road just to make it to Hodag functions. Soon I realized that Matt was not talking of sacrifices, but of opportunities. “Every day I drive to practice, I have to pass Breese Steven’s Stadium. That is four times a day I pass it, and every time I get so jacked up thinking that this is the location of National Finals.” In the loud and crowded Shell, I still felt the shiver of excitement roll through the tightly packed group of eager young men. I’m two years removed and even my heart quickened at that thought.
Then Jon Masler took front and center, making his first introduction to the 2010 team. Having been in Israel for the last 5 months, Jon had been waiting and stewing in the thoughts of his 5th year. With enthusiasm to spare, Masler stated his heart-felt commitment to the team and proved it with a quick flash of his freshly marked Hodag tattoo. The group hooted in approval as the first indoor Hodag Love roared and echoed throughout the Shell. 
Wisconsin will have legs to spare this season and will most likely push another team's top player into total failure. Late in a hot tournament, he will bend over and put heat exhaustion in a big pile on the field. And the reason will be none other than the tenacity of the Hodags. Wisconsin will sprint you into the ground this season by throwing the fastest, most gritty, eager blanket defenders on you again and again.

All Team Practice - Friday Night

Notice the schedule for this weekend - All Team Practice on Friday night from 9-10:30 PM.

It's not a school night, but it is our last chance this year to get on the indoor turf at the Plymouth Dome! See you all there!

Mikey K

Pick up on Superbowl Sunday

For those of you who still want to run around on Sunday:

There will be pick up from 6-10pm at Bethel on Sunday. The space was reserved for TCUL winter league but games were canceled on account of superbowl.

If you have any additional questions, please let me know.

Erin

JVJerseys

ATTENTION to ERIK MAAG, SAM PARKER, JEREMY STEINMAN, JAMES ANEMA, ASHER MINTZER, ISAAC HERMAN, ERIK RUBINYI, DANIEL GRAYBOW: YOU GUYS NEED TO PICK A NUMBER AND YOUR SIZE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON OR I'LL JUST HAVE TO PICK NUMBERS FOR YOU.
Thanks.

Chili's Monday

On Monday, Feb. 1, if you go to Chili's in St. Louis Park and use this coupon with your food purchase (dine in or take out), Chili's will give 10% to Hopkins Ultimate. Share the coupon with your friends and family.
Location: 5245 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park

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.

JV Jersey Numbering

ATTENTION to ERIK, SAM PARKER, JEREMY STEINMAN and MICHAEL LIEBERMAN: you guys are going to have to pick new numbers because the ones you picked are already taken, sorry.

If you are on JV and you have not posted what size and number you want, you MUST do it now. I also need JV COACHES sizes and numbers as well.
Thanks

Chicago Invite

Nihal, Danny Golin, Josh, Zach and Wyatt, Sam Bumsted. Eli (?), Jason, and Jake Hoffman are who I have for Chicago. Anyone else, please post ASAP. Thanks, Mimi

St. John's Tournament moved to March

We just received word that the St. John's Tournament has been changed to March 13. That is the first tournament planned for our JV boys.

If you didn't receive the JV schedule via email and you want to have it, put your email address in the comments.

Girls Practice Still ON - Boys Varsity and JV - Practice Canceled Sunday Night

Due to the Purple Fever that has taken over the state of Minnesota, boys varsity and JV practice is canceled tonight, Sunday 1/24, for the Vikings game.

The girls have decided to still have practice. 6:30-8:30 at the NJH fieldhouse. Per Erin, if any of the boys don't care about the football game, they are still welcome to attend practice.

Go Bears!
Mikey K

New Cleats?

If anyone is interested in getting new cleats for the upcoming spring season, Eastbay has a couple good deals going on right now: Free Shipping on orders over $75 and $15 off any order of $99 or more. I would highly suggest getting football cleats over soccer because there is usually more cleats at the bottom of the shoe to help you cut better.

Here's the link: http://www.eastbay.com/

Know that there are plenty of great Nike Cleat options there and remember that we are Hopkins. Stay Wet.

"Youth Ultimate"

Recently "Youthultimate.com" (which is a supporter of the Hopkins Hustle), redesigned their site and you should check it out. It's a great place to get tuned in about youth ultimate from all around the country and to learn about what other teams are up to.
P.S there is a link on the right side of the page for it.

Nationals -Western and Chicago upcoming

The Varsity Boys and Girls teams will be traveling to Western Nationals (May 7-9/Seattle) and Chicago Invite (March 19-21) this year. We have commitments from a core of players and parents.

We will not be sending a HURT team to Atlanta so you need not send a deposit for that trip.

We are still eager to add more players especially for Western Nationals because it will make the teams stronger and the trip more fun. So even if you said no before, you can still send a $100 deposit and we will reserve a plane ticket for you.

Parents and players, you can mail your $100 deposit check made out to Hopkins Ultimate for Nationals anytime before Feb. 1 to 2317 Archers Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305 or give your check with player name in the memo to Emma Peaslee at practice or at school.

Varsity and Girls 's travel plans

This is our list of players planning to travel for spring tournaments. Thanks to all who responded to our emails. In addition to fund-raising, the club does provide limited travel scholarships to individuals facing financial challenges You can contact Sheri Brenden if you have questions.

Atlanta - Paideia Cup April 16-18 - This is not enough players to field a team. We cannot hold our plane tickets if we don't have a commitment from more varsity players. Send your email response to Mimi Klane (klaneys@msn.com) tonight if you haven't already.
Bumsted
Klane
Leonard
Mekler, W
Mekler, Z.

Seattle - Western Nationals - May 7-9
Boys
Bumsted
Gollin
Klane
Mekler, W
Mekler, Z.
Rasmussen, E.
Sussman, Jack

Girls
Mia
Laurel
Emma
Mara
Jenna
Sarah
Haley
Emily

Parents - Sheri Brenden, Phil Eckhert, Colleen Bjerke, Mim Klane

We have a block of non-stop Seattle plane tickets on Northwest ($333) Departure May 7, 2:30 p.m. Return May 10 1:25 a.m. (redeye) We are not yet locked into putting the deposit so Varsity, girls and parents can still get in on the trip (and we want you too.)

If you have questions or concerns, please call me 952-593-5956.

Boys Varsity Practice - Tuesday 1/19 5:15 PM at Williston

Fellas -

The varsity team has practice on Tuesday at Williston from 5:15-7 PM.

See you there.

Mikey K

Girls Work Outs (that's right it's that time..)

Hey girlies,

We are going to start team work outs again. So, it's finals this week and we don't need more stress but next Tuesday, the 26th, we will be meeting at lindbergh and Jeanine will go through our work out plans with us. So, meet there. Looove you all

Travel Plans - Varsity and Girls must repond by 1/18

Mimi Klane and Judy Saltzman sent emails to varsity and girls' team members and their parents regarding deposits for upcoming tournaments. We need an email response by Monday (1/18) to hold the plane tickets. Please respond. If you or your parents did not receive the email about the Varsity and Girls Spring Tournament schedule, please post your email address in the comments.

MLK TOURNEY PARTICIPANTS!!!!!!

The final participation fee for each player in the MLK Tourney is $80. This includes: entry fee, coaches' per diem, hotel AND gas money for the cars transporting our athletes. PLEASE... give your check, made out to "Hopkins Ultimate," to Coach Mikey when you meet to leave for the tourney. You must have your check to go on the trip.

Each driver will receive $20 per athlete transported as reimbursement for gas costs to and from Dululth. Checks will be mailed to the drivers as soon as Sheri is notified of the transportation arrangements.

****PARENTS**** Hopkins Ultimate has hotel rooms reserved for athletes and coaches attending the MLK Tourney at the Comfort Suites Canal Park in Duluth. We were able to get a rate of $99+ taxes for the night. Parents -- if you are attending the tourney and wish to stay at the same hotel, be sure to mention "Hopkins Ultimate" and you, too, will be given the $99 rate. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 218-727-1378. The hotel is located right down by the aerial lift bridge, and the rate includes breakfast on Monday morning. ***

GO HOPKINS ULTIMATE!

Any questions, please call John Dailey at 612-508-6965.

Thanks,
John

Hello players, their wonderful families and the Hopkins community,

We wanted to thank you all for your participation in our most recent fundraiser, Davanni's. With all of your help we have successfully raised $208.37! This a fantastic addition to our fundraising goals. Thank you, again! We, really couldn't have done it without you.

Our next fundraiser is at Chillis on Monday February 1st. There will be more on this later. Mark it on your calendar.

MLK Tourney in Duluth Information

Hey Guys -

Below is the information about our tourney in Duluth this weekend. As our captain's meeting is at 3:30 PM on Sunday, let's meet at 11:45 AM at Lindbergh and we'll stop for lunch on the way (most likely Tobie's).

The total cost per player is still being calculated with hotels and everything. This information will be updated here as soon as it is finalized. Players will need to bring a check made out to "Hopkins Ultimate" to Lindbergh on Sunday before we leave. Our per player cost last year was $80.

Gas costs will be split amongst each car, so please bring some cash for that. Also bring some money for lunch Sunday afternoon, dinner on Sunday night and lunch/snacks for the way home Monday.

Depending on how we finish on Sunday, we'l either be playing early Monday morning or Monday afternoon. The blog and our new Twitter (@hopkinsultimate) will be updated with results.

Things you should bring:
WHITE (not gray) SHIRT.
BLACK (not gray) SHIRT.
A disc WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Athletic shorts and socks .
Indoor shoes (tennis, cross trainers, basketball, etc.) - this is a hard surface.
Anything else you'd need for playing ultimate.
Some snacks for during the games if you want. There should be some food and water provided, but don't count on a great spread.

Questions? Call me or one of your captains.

Mikey K

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Late Pool: Captain's meeting is at 3:30, Sunday afternoon

Northern Lights
Gustavus
Mankato Y
Hopkins

4:05 - 5:20: Northern Lights vs. Mankato Y ----- Gustavus vs. Hopkins

5:30 - 6:45: Northern Lights vs. Hopkins ----- Gustavus vs. Mankato Y

6:55 - 8:10: Northern Lights vs. Gustavus ----- Mankato Y vs. Hopkins


The 3 and 4 seeds from each pool will play Monday morning, and the 1 and 2 seeds from each pool will play on Monday afternoon.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me jacob959@d.umn.edu, or you can call me at 651-331-0860

The tournament is also on the UPA website: http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=18&id=7184. Scores will not be reported.

Duluth Update - It's a Go!

Hey Varsity Boys -

Our trip to Duluth is a go!

Here is the list of players who are attending:

1 Ethan
2 Joshy K
3 Eli
4 Bonesaw
5 Carl
6 Gollin
7 Y Mek
8 Sussman
9 Evan Fish
10 Cousins
11 Special Alumni Guest Grewe

Last year this tourney cost $80 per player, assume around that for this year too. John Dailey is working hard to line up our accomodations, and that information will be passed along as soon as possible.

Regarding gameplay, I don't know the exact schedule yet, but that will be posted as soon as I know. Regardless, we are going to drive up on Sunday 1/17 from Lindbergh to the fieldhouse, play Sunday afternoon and evening, then stay the night at a hotel in town. Play will continue Monday morning (MLK Day) and wrap up around 3:30 PM at the latest. Kids should be back to Lindbergh by around 6 or 7 PM on Monday evening, if not earlier.

This is an indoor tournament, played on a hard surface similar to our North Jr High fieldhouse. It is 5 on 5. Bring gym shoes as well as a WHITE (not gray) shirt, a BLACK shirt, and some changes of socks, etc. Our hotel should have a pool, so if you are inclined for that feel free to bring a swim suit.

If you are on this list and your status has changed, please call me ASAP to let me know.

Mike
774-4-LAYOUT
(yes, this is really my phone number)

Duluth

If you can go to Duluth next weekend then please post here!

Wow! Great turnout for Cub!

What an awesome turnout on short notice for our Cub fundraiser. We had at least 25 baggers on hand today representing all three teams. Results: $543

Thank you to all the players and parents who squeezed this into their family calendar this weekend. (Thanks to you too, Mikey, for taking a shift.) The Cub manager was amazed that we could assemble such a good group with less than 24 hours notice. We will be on his list if another cancellation occurs.

Thanks to Judy Saltzman for lining up this gig. And hats off to Emma and Haley who worked hard Friday to organize the shifts and recruit players to fill the day.

CUB FOODS BAGGING! SIGN UP HERE

WE GOT A CUB FOODS FUNDRAISING SHIFT FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY JANUARY 9).

THERE ARE 3 SHIFTS TO CHOOSE FROM. WRITE YOUR NAME AND THE SHIFT YOU WANT. VARSITY, JV AND GIRLS ARE ALL EXPECTED TO HELP.

THIS IS WHAT PAYS FOR TOURNAMENTS! PLEASE VOLUNTEER. (the cub address is 4801 Hwy 101, Minnetonka) Wear a jersey or we will have Ultimate t-shirts on hand.

12:00-2:00

2:00-4:00

4:00-6:00

Correction to Jeanine's Address

I live at 3544 France Ave South, St. Louis Park MN 55416. (The girls get together post originally had the wrong address, but it is correct now.) Call me if you get lost 952-486-0892. My house is sort of tricky to find. It is immediately after the gas station. Everyone always goes past it the first time.

Fundraiser Night at Davanni's!

Come join us for our fundraiser at Davanni's on Highway 7 on Monday January 11th from 4-8pm! Twenty percent of all proceeds go to Hopkins Ultimate.

You must have the flyer so we get credit for your purchase. I am unable to attach it to this part of the blog. A link to the printable coupon can be found above the calandar just to the right of this post.

Please tell your friends and family and give them a handout! The more people that come, the more money we will make.

Who could say no to pizza?

See you there!

Sunday Indoor Practice - North Jr High

Our first Sunday indoor practice of the season is this Sunday, 1/10, from 6:30-8:30 PM at North Jr. High.

Plan on our main practices being Sunday nights for the majority of the winter season.

Please be there laced up and ready to go by 6:30.

This practice is for all teams, Varsity, JV, and Girls.

Please give me a call (via Google Voice - on right) if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mikey K

Girl's get together!!!!!!

HEY GIRLS--

We are finally having a girls hangout.

It's at 12:30 at Jeanine's house on Saturday January 9th.

Jeanine's address:

3544 France Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

-Bring board games and maybe a snack

Post on the blog if you can make it!!!!

Varsity Practice - Williston - Tuesday 1/5

Varsity Boys-

Our first practice of the winter season is tomorrow night, Tuesday 1/5, at Williston. Practice starts at 5:15 and ends at 7 PM.

Mike

JV Jersey Size and Number

If you are on Boys JV team then post your jersey size and number please.
Numbers that are already taken: 0,4,6,8,11,12,14,20,23,24,28,33,41,51,75,81,84,88

MLK Tournament in Duluth, MN - Jan 17-18

The U of MN-Duluth Northern Lights Ultimate is again hosting their annual winter indoor tounament in Duluth MN.

The "college" division, in which Hurt will participate, starts on Sunday January 17 and concludes Monday January 18. The plan as of now is to leave Hopkins on Sunday morning, stay at a hotel in Duluth on Sunday night, and drive back on Monday.

Varsity boys, please comment on this post to notify coaches about your availability. We should have the space to accommodate all varsity players who are interested. Expect to leave for Duluth around 8 AM on Sunday 1/17 and return by 5 or 6 PM on Monday 1/18.

Parents, never been to an ultimate tournament? Chaperon your son's team! We are looking for about four parents to drive players in your car to and from Duluth. Parents, you would be responsible for the cost of your lodging for the one evening we are staying in Duluth, Sunday 1/17.

More information to come. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mike

Break Workouts

Monday Dec 28th and Wednesday Dec 30th: 12 pm at Lindbergh.

This is mandatory for Varsity players that are in town.

Anyone is welcome to come though.

Happy Holidays from Hurt!

Hello Everyone -

We are off for the next few weeks until school starts back up in January. Let me take this chance to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season from your coaches!

That being said, once school starts, get ready to get to work. Like we talked about yesterday, it is IMPERATIVE that you use this time over the next few weeks to improve yourself individually. Don't forget about ultimate over the next few weeks!

Happy Holidays!

Mikey K, Erin, Jeanine, Lou, Mike Born, Tom, and Eazy

All Team Practice Sunday 8-10 AM - Plymouth Dome

All team practice tomorrow morning, Sunday 12/20 from 8-10 AM at the Plymouth Dome.

Please be there ten minutes early (7:50 AM) so that we can use all of the time at the Plymouth Dome.

See you there.
Mikey K

Ignore UPA membership renewal letter

If you receive a renewal notice for your Ultimate Players Association (UPA) membership, just ignore it. Your 2010 membership has been paid with club registration fees and you will receive a membership packet in a few weeks.

Boys Varsity Practice Tuesday, 12/15

Fellas -

We have Williston tomorrow from 5:30-7 PM. Please be there at 5:15 so you have some time to get ready.

Thanks,
Coach Mike

Boys Workouts

Every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, there will be workouts after school at 3 in the Lindbergh Center. Everyone is welcome to and should come get faster and stronger but it is mandatory for Varsity.

Hopkins Varsity Ultimate

Hopkins Varsity Boys,

We are starting to get into the full swing of the winter season and the number of people at practices and workouts is bad. Being on Varsity is a big responsibility and it means that you can't just miss practice because you feel like it. So for now on, I will be keeping track of attendance. If you miss practice and you don't notify a captain or if it's a bad excuse, you will be running a certain amount of killers at the start of practice. I know a lot of you have other sports, so this is not focused towards you guys. Get it together boys.

GIRLS READ THIS

Please update the google doc about what dates work for you for a potential girl's get together or add a date that works better:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApwdGOHGDYqfdFZOeWc4ajMxSXBGd0ZGQXVTMmR0VEE&hl=en

Also just to clarify... WE ARE GOING TO ST. OLAF THIS SATURDAY.
-Meet at lindbergh at 8:15
-Bring the waiver!
-Bring tennis shoes

*Write your name under this post if you are going to St. Olaf so we know who needs a ride

*UPDATED* Upcoming Practices and Hurt Events

Hi Guys -

As you may notice on the right hand menu, our winter practice space is coming together.

Here's a quick update on the next week ahead:

The Girls and Varsity teams have a practice on Sunday 12/6 from 8-10 AM at the Plymouth dome. We only have half a field on this day, so we don't have enough room for all three teams this time. There will be more space available throughout the winter and everyone *should* get some time to use this facility.

The JV team has practice on Tuesday 12/8 from 5:15-7 PM at Williston Center. We don't officially get the court until 5:30, but be there early so you have some time to change your shoes, etc. Please bring indoor shoes as this is a synthetic basketball court floor. Bring a WHITE shirt, a DARK shirt, YOUR OWN WATER, and a disc as well.

The Girls and Varsity teams have been invited to St. Olaf in Northfield, MN, on Saturday 12/12 for an indoor scrimmage. The Girls are going from 10 AM - 12 PM, and the Boys Varsity from 12-2 PM.

• Girls, please meet at Lindberg at 8:15 AM to carpool.
• Boys, please meet at Lindbergh at 10:15 AM to carpool.

All players who are attending this scrimmage need to bring the signed waiver found here. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign this as well.

Both of these trips, though indoor, are weather permitting (i.e., we're not driving through a blizzard). Thanks to Hurt Alum Andrew 'RZR' Kelley for inviting us!

Again, in this flu season, sharing water is IRRESPONSIBLE. Do not share water and get your teammates sick! Bring your own bottle or use the water fountain at Williston.