Girls Updates

Due to the weather and field conditions, the Girls game vs Apple Valley will be postponed one week to Thursday, April 24th. Still at 6PM, home game, Field 10. Thanks!

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UPDATE: BOTH JV GAMES ARE CANCELLED FOR APRIL 17

Update for Thursday April 17th: BLACKS AND SILVERS GAMES ARE CANCELLED!

Today:
-Silvers game tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. The game will most likely be rescheduled for sometime next week.
-There also will be no practice tonight for Black or Silver.

Tomorrow:
- As for tomorrows games, continue to check the blog continuously over the next 24 hours as there might be late notices as to whether the games are a go or not.
-Blacks game field has changed to a different location for tomorrow vs. Cooper below is new location
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cavanaugh+Early+Childhood+Center/@45.0394564,-93.3848384,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2a987610315f1cee

Next Week:
- Black will be having 3 games next week!
4/22 6:00 vs. Blake (Field H4)
4/23 7:30 @ Benilde
4/24 6:00 vs. Spring Lake Park (Field H10)

-Silver has one game right now on thursday like normal, possibility of a rescheduled game earlier in the week.
4/24 6:00 @ Henry Sibley

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Madison Mudbath

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Madison Mudbath. We will be making teams this week so if you want to go to this awesome tournament sign up ASAP.

The art of packing for a flying tournament

Varsity Hurtems traveling to Paideia on Friday:

ATL weather

The timing of laundry might be important.  Think ahead!

Packing list:
- street clothes (there is a dress code for the plane, captains will tell you Thursday)
- toiletries Liquids policy
- Photo ID
- your inhaler, epi pen, or any other meds you need
- your kit (BOTH jerseys, HUrt shorts, cleats, tights, reusable water bottle etc.)
- socks
- warm up clothes (it will be brisk and dewy in the AM)
- hat/head ware, sweat bands
- a disc with your name/team written on the back in dark permanent ink
- $$, phone, charger
- old jerseys to trade (or any jerseys you sold that are going to a new home)
- pillow*
- sleeping bag*
- towel
- your best; your focus; your swagger; your happy.

Players will bring one carry on + a personal item.  The best use of these items is a duffel (rolling luggage gets awkward and can't do double duty as a field bag) and a backpack.

Pro tips:
- Use space wisely: put socks inside of cleats; roll instead of fold, bring buds instead of beats
- bring ear plugs (some of your brothers snore)
- work together: all 19 of you don't have to bring shampoo!
- separate things that smell; have to stay dry; or go together with ziploc bags.
- if you're planning to buy merch, leave space
- bring an empty cleat bag to keep things in at the host family's house
- you know what makes a decent pillow? *your warmup clothes + towel bundled together
- sleeping bag substitutes: *blanket, sleeping bag liner
- pack the essentials first.  If you have space left over, you've earned whatever else you can fit.
- peanut butter and nutella are considered liquids and will be confiscated (SIGH)

The team is bringing the standard food bag, sunscreen and bug spray.  Erin will have HUrt tats and eye black.  Here's another example packing list for a flying tournament for reference.

Parent notes:
- comfy footwear
- sunglasses/hat
- water bottle
- there are fire ants!
- this is one of the only tournaments with raised vantage points... if anyone wants to video...
- camera
- loud voices
- something to do if there's a bye round
- layers
- something to sit on if the bleachers are wet

If you didn't find what you were looking for in this really long post, please ask someone who went to Paideia last year or find Erin at the Varsity game Thursday night.

Thanks Mother Nature

Attention JV SILVER PLAYERS & PARENTS!
The game tomorrow is an AWAY game in PRIOR LAKE! In order to participate players need to sign up on the signup genius and indicate if they:
-need a ride 
-have a ride
-if parent can drive others 
PARENTS please signup also using the same link
You can click on the link in the upper right hand corner of the sidebar. 
Carpools need to be assessed. 
This is JV SILVERS 1st League Game :-).  The signupgenius gives departure times for games. Players need to be at fields 45 min to 1 hour to warm up and run prior to game time (6:00pm always unless otherwise noted). 
We need many more players to fill a roster!  

~ I understand parent and family work schedules are a challenge at this time of day. If parents or players (hmmm that's a better idea!)Make some PB&J sandwiches for the car! Or pick up Subway and kids can eat in the on the way if necessary.  

Questions? Team parent Susan Resnick is your resource. 

Thanks Silver!  Good luck tomorrow!

Debbi




Due to the snowstorm JV practice is moved to WJH tonight. This JV practice is for the BLACK TEAM ONLY! Silver will have practice at lions park or Sandburg Learning Center tomorrow. And Silvers game is still a go for Thursday. Blacks game on Thursday has been postponed and will be having practice instead.

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Showcase game!

psst, family...

1. Marlee Kaminsky is awesome (she's our facilities coordinator)
2. Girls are going to play CDH tonight at 7:30pm at the HHS Stadium under the lights
3. I'll repeat that.  UNDER THE LIGHTS.
4. That means ALL TEAMS can come watch after their practice is over!!!

So - wear some Hurt/Hert merch.  Wear layers.  Come cheer on your sisters!

Practice/Games this week

Hi all,

Lindbergh has decided not to open their fields until next Monday (14th).  That means we will have to go with our "back up plan" - there are indoor fields available this week.  I have posted them on the sidebar.

Individual coaches will be in touch about games.

Erin

Teams for League (Updated!)

These are the updated rosters as of today. Once again if you do not see your name on the list please email me so we can get that figured out.

Listed below are the teams for league. As we have said before no ones spot on these teams are set in stone. Players may be moved from team to team because of effort, attendance and all the other expectations we have set this season. These are also are not tournament teams, those will be posted prior to each tournament unless otherwise told.

If you do not see your name on one of these list please email me and I will let you know which team you are on

Black:

Barry	Jordan
Bloom	Benji
Borenstein	Jacob
Condon	Jake
Fern	Andrew
Fogel	Noah
Friedman	Adam
Haskovitz	Max
Krelitz	Mosey
Lee	Oliver
Margolis	Josh
McGraw	Louis
Melin	Mitchell
Passman	Abe
Patel	Andrew
Rudelius	Bobby
Seffren	Max
Segal	Evan
Segal	Zach
Stillman	Max
Teplinsky	Isaac
Wolpert	Max
Shaver	Avi
Brandys	Joey

Silver:

Borkon	Josh
Campbell	Alex
Chase	Jovito
Cohen	Benjamin
Herman	Gabe
Kadet	Ethan
Kahn	Noah
Kristal	Cole
Lehman	Jake
Lentsch	Theo
Liebesny	Jared
Thomas	Warden
Patel	Samit
Reminick	Dante
Resnick	Sam
Ribnick	Mathew
Ribnick	Benjamin
Schear	Ahmree
Smith	Jacob
Zaroff	Jordan
Zaroff	Noah
Cole	Kristal

Austin Lehman 

Alex Condon

Alex Kim

Sam Stillman 

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CHICAGO TRAVEL #3 (final)

CHICAGO TRAVEL FINAL POST

Good morning Chicago travelers!  I've consulted with a driver out on the roads this morning and we've decided to give MNDOT a little extra time to plow the roads. The first part of the trip will likely be slower than normal travel times. But it looks like the 2nd half of the trip should have better road conditions.

Our new and final departure time is 12:noon!  
Please be at the back parking lot of Adath Synagogue no later than 11:45am.

Carpools:

 Lieberman car:
Michael
Will
Johnny
Coach

Molnar car:
Matt
Shaps
Isiah  

Spencer car:
Braden
TyLo

Pavelka car:
Ben
Kaminsky 
Drew
Boney
Coach

I suggest everyone eat lunch/brunch whatever before we depart. We will stop for another meal further into the trip.

I appreciate everyone's flexibility. 
See you soon!

Debbi

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CHICAGO TRAVEL UPDATE # 2

Rain☑️ Sleet☑️ Snow☑️ Minnesota spring weather at its finest. 

However, the  plan, as of tonight,  is to stay on track with our departure time to Chicago.
  
We are leaving at 11:15am from the back of the Adath parking lot.  Please arrive no later than 11:am so that yourself and your gear can be transferred into the appropriate assigned car.   

We will reassess weather and road conditions tomorrow morning and make a final decision around 9:am.  

Remember to pack Toasty Warm and dry for the weekend. Pack extra garbage bags for your field gear, the ground is sure to be wet.  Might as well toss a bottle of sunscreen in your bag too !   You never know...:-)

Check back tomorrow morning for possible changes.  Hopefully there won't be any!

Debbi 


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CHICAGO TRAVEL UPDATE

UPDATE:
We all know there is winter (ugh) weather forecasted for tomorrow and Friday.  I am watching the weather closely (!!) however it's still too early to know how it will affect our travel plans.  It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, 
The safety of our players, coaches and chaperones/drivers is our #1 priority. Period!  Everyone should be prepared to be flexible for Fridays departure time to potentially move earlier or later. 
Everyone traveling in the carpools should have winter gear, a filled reuseable water bottle and extra snacks (in addition to your field food) for the drive.  I'm anticipating a slower and longer drive to Chicago. 
I will update again when we have more details. 
Thanks !    
Debbi 
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Atlanta/Paideia info for Varsity

PAIDEIA 

Varsity boys attending Paideia:
We are only a few weeks away from this tournament!   I apologize for the late blog post.
There will be additional information regarding travel specifics, packing  and weekend details as we get closer to our departure. What I'd like to communicate now is the per player total price.
You've already paid a deposit towards the trip. The balance will be $400 per player.
As you all know, this trip requires us to fly to Atlanta. Players and coach will be staying with a host family, the same family that the team had stayed with for several years:-).  The balance is due to me by April 8th. Check, cash or credit card (3.5% service fee applies) will be accepted. Checks should be made out to HOPKINS ULTIMATE. You may mail your payment to me at:
Debbi Pavelka
6840 Harold Ave
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Or give your payment to Ben Pavelka or a captain.

Questions or credit card payment?  Feel free to contact me.
More information will be coming soon!


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Chemical Awareness meeting

Chemical Awareness Meeting
This is just a reminder before spring break that there will be a required chemical awareness meeting for all teams on April 7th at 6:00 p.m. and it will be taking place in the auditorium at the high school. If you have already attended a chemical awareness meeting for another sport you may be exempt. Everyone must email hopkinsultimate2012@gmail.com with a yes, I am attending or no, I participated in ______ sport and have already attended this meeting. Everyone must send an email so we know you have seen this. See you all there.

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Madison Mudbath Sign Up Genius

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AA4AA29A64-madison1


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SPRING FUNDRAISER

Update:
There are 3 spots left in the morning shift for players and 1 spot left for a parent volunteer.  
This event is this Saturday, March 15th!  Find a friend or 2 and sign up together!
Thanks! 

Debbi



Dundee Nursery Planting

Here is the link for the signup to the spring fundraiser at Dundee Nursery.
Stephen Elias spoke about this opportunity at the Feb 18th meeting.
There are several remaining spots to be filled.
If you like getting your hands dirty or crave a little spring feeling this sign up is for you :-)


Spring fundraiser
Dundee Nursery
March 15
2 shifts


Thanks
Debbi

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VARSITY BOYS/PARENTS=PAIDEIA

$100 DEPOSIT REQUIRED by Tuesday February 25

Varsity players that have  signed up for Paideia:

Airfare to Atlanta is continuing to go up. . We need to lock in our tickets ASAP!  We have time restraints as to when we can travel.  Anyone who has signed up to participate in Paideia needs to get to me a $100 deposit.  Checks should be made out to HOPKINS ULTIMATE  and Tuesdsy February 25, 2014 is the deadline.  Checks cannot be mailed!  They need to be given to either captain, Braden Spencer or Max Wolk or my son, Ben Pavelka.   If you prefer to pay by credit card there is a 3% service fee.

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention !

Questions can be directed to either myself or Wendy Shear. (Wendy is out of town until Sunday night)




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Hi all, sorry for the delay in the post. As many of you have probably heard, Hert girls have been invited to scrimmage against some new Macalester players this Saturday (tomorrow) at 2PM.
What: Scrimmage
Where: Macalester College (1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul MN, 55105, at the Leonard Center
campus map (The Leonard Center is number 11 on this campus map)
When: 2-3:30, though some girls have work and we can certainly end early
Roster: These are the girls who have confirmed to me they are playing: Mickela, Lilly, Carmen, Jordan, Addie, Winnie, Sam, Noa, Abigail, and Katie. Jenna and I will be there to coach (and play if needed)

The girls are planning on meeting at Lindbergh at 1:15 and carpooling over. (I can make myself available to drive as well, just let me know!)

There is parking off of Snelling Avenue just south of the Leonard Center and the main entrance to the building is on the west side. We'll be playing in a fieldhouse, so it's a standing-room-only type of environment for those of you that will be coming to spectate.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns (I will be in class prior to the scrimmage, but I will respond asap), 651-336-4182

Lisa


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2/20 Girls Practice Cancelled

Snowpalooza.  Dangerous Roads.  Enough said.

Please be safe tonight, and come ready to practice hard on Sunday.

Erin, on behalf of Al, Jenna & Lisa

SPRING MEETING/NEW REGISTRATIONS TONIGHT @ 7:pm HHS cafeteria

MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS new and returning

Hi everyone!
Here's a peek at Tonight's Spring  Meeting.

Topics we will be covering include:
The  spring ultimate season
Practices
League games
Tournaments
Team specific details
Fundraisers
Open board positions
Parent/player involvement and expectations
Our new merch!
And more!!

Please make this meeting a priority.

~if you participated in our discount card fundraiser in November and still have discount cards/money to turn in this is your last chance!  If you earned 'free' cards they will be available tonight as well.  Please see Stephen Elias before or after the meeting.

If you registered in the fall you are still registered.  If you are new and interested in playing ultimate, tonight's meeting will answer questions and give you the opportunity to turn in registration materials.


See everyone tonight!

debbi pavelka
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Upcoming Varsity Tournaments

Varsity Hurtems & Parents,

We got enough to go to Chicago Invite, and we were officially invited to Paideia Cup.

We'll talk more about this at Registration, but there are some action items:

1) Since the girls aren't going to Chicago, we can't get a bus.  We'll need to consider whether we have enough parents to drive, or if we need to rent 15 passenger vans.  Parents, if you are willing to drive to Chicago, please contact either Norma Wolk or Sarah Norsted-Cohen (or speak with one of them at Registration).  We'll need to figure out logistics.

2) Players, please discuss with your parents and then SIGN UP for Paideia.  Since this is a flying tournament and airfare fluctuates, we'd like to make travel decisions by March 1st.  That means that we must have 16 boys signed up in the sign up genius by March 1st.

3) Players, please plan ahead.  You'll be coming off spring break and going into a back-to-back tournament situation.  That means you need to be on top of all your life stuff before & during spring break so you don't suffer for attending these tournaments.

Let's go places.
Erin

Upcoming Clinics

Wanna get better at Ultimate?  Some stuff is coming up.

Rise Up is an organization that is partnering with MNYU to provide clinics for both players and coaches.  Registration for their events is here: https://uttc.launchtrack.com/ - Please note that as our sport continues to grow, parents will eventually be in a position to coach 3rd-8th grade teams (kind of like basketball and other varsity sports).  I'm not saying that this is happening anytime soon, but I do want to make sure you know that ANYONE is allowed to attend coaching clinics.  You don't have to be a certified anything to go to those.  So if you're interested in learning more about ultimate, or how to teach throwing etc., consider attending yourself!

The Carleton Ultimate Summer Program (CUSP) is a week-long residential summer experience for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors held at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. The program focuses on teaching sports psychology, team-building, mental preparedness, and leadership using Ultimate as a vehicle to reinforce these concepts. The Program runs from July 27 to August 2, 2014. Participants will be housed in Carleton residence halls. All meals, activities, and equipment are included in the registration fee. The cost is $675 before April 30, 1014 and $725 after April 30, 2014.  Contact Carleton Summer Ultimate

Registration is also open for quite a few summer ultimate camps:
http://www.nextlevelultimate.com/
http://chicagoultimatetraining.com/
http://www.edgeultimate.com/contact
http://www.ussportscamps.com/ultimate/

Others should have 2014 dates soon:
http://nutc.net/

SJU Tournament Update

Hurtems, Parents,

We will not be attending SJU indoor.  We had neither safe roster numbers nor enough drivers to make the trip.

There is an all team practice Sunday the 16th at 5-7pm.

We'll talk more about this at the Registration Meeting on the 18th.

Erin

Varsity Goals Meeting 2/9

This Sunday February 9th, Varsity will have their Team Goals Meeting.

This meeting is mandatory for all varsity players. It will give us an opportunity to discuss personal and team goals for the upcoming spring season. It will also be a good time to bond with your brothers.

Where: My house 1619 Utah Dr. St. Louis Park 55426
When: 12:00-2:00
Food assignments:

Sophomores: Dessert
Juniors: Main course
Seniors with last name A-L: Drinks
Seniors with last name M-Z: Salad

Talk to your captains if you have any issues. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

--Wolk

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New Merch for HUrt

  IT'S HERE!  HOPKINS ULTIMATE MERCH

New items! Easy to buy!

Order online...pay by credit card !
Ship directly to you (additional fee)
Or FREE pick-up in Plymouth

Check it out~ click on the link!

http://www.vsacustom.com/hurt.aspx

VSA will be at the spring registration meeting too!

( the BEST weatherproof blankets will still be available too)

VSA Custom Apparel
3900 Vinewood Lane North
Plymouth
(SE corner of Plymouth Road and Vinewood) VSA Custom

Reminder
~Board meeting tonight. 7:30pm
6840 Harold Ave
Golden Valley 55427

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Superbowl Sunday Practice 2/2

Hurtems,

As I do every year, I'm planning on holding practice on Superbowl Sunday.  This year, the facilities people have asked us to move up our practice to 5-7pm @WJH.

If a few of you want to figure out how to get the game playing in some capacity in the structure, I would be okay with that.

Just wanted to get the word out since this is an unusual Sunday, and an irregular time for practice.

Thanks!
Erin

JV Carpooling

Sorry parents,

We're not sure who is available to drive tomorrow.  With these last minute, a-team-dropped, kind of situations, logistics are...well...imperfect.

JV Junior and Senior Hurtems - please post in the comments if you can drive, and how many people you can take.  Example: Erin can drive, me +3.

Everyone else playing JV tomorrow - if your parent can drive, please post in the comments and indicate how many people you can take.  Example: Erin's mom can drive, me +3.


I will send along assigned carpools for Lindbergh.

Things to remember:
The Waiver - linked in the sidebar
Snacks - this tournament will not be providing food, bring what you need
Warmups - please wear warm clothes, as you may have to park several blocks away
Cleats - this is turf, gentlemen!
A White (not grey) and a Blue/Black (not grey)
A reusable water bottle
$ - Greyduck typically has merchandise

JV PLAYERS PLAYING IN GREY DUCK TOURNEY

Please meet in the Lindbergh parking lots at 9:40am on Saturday morning. To play in the tournament, you need to have a waiver signed by a parent if you under 18. If a parent cannot drop you off at Lindbergh to sign the waiver, please try come to my house today to pick one up. Text or call me at 612-280-7188 for my address. Thanks
-Braden

Erin's note: the waiver is also HERE

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SPRING REGISTRATION MEETING & BOARD MEETING DATES

SPRING REGISTRATION MEETING

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18th
7:pm
Hopkins High School Cafeteria

 This meeting is for prospective players, new players already practicing with teams, and all players currently registered. 
This is a mandatory meeting!  All players must attend and bring a parent/guardian with them. Registration materials can be downloaded from the side bar on the right. I will have copies available at the meeting. 
NOTE: if you attended and registered w/payment at the fall reg. meeting you do not need to fill out or pay. You DO have to attend.  

Information will be given about HUrt, policies, games, practices, tournaments, fundraising and Hustle.  

Our winter Board meeting is:

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29th
7:30pm
Debbi Pavelka's 
6840 Harold Ave
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Any parent of a Hopkins Ultimate player may attend.  There are always board positions to be filled and/or shared.

Stay warm!
Debbi 

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JV IS IN!!!!

We found out tonight that a spot opened up for JV at the U of M tournament this weekend. This is a Saturday only tournament and starts at 11 am. There will be a sign up genius for it up sometime tomorrow. More info to come.

The SIGN UP for this event includes both the Varsity and JV information.
All players need to have a completed WAIVER

Driving Policy:
- Whenever possible, parent driven carpools are preferred
- This tourney will follow our policy for State at NSC: Juniors and Seniors may drive*
- Under no circumstances may JV players ride with a Varsity player.
- There is street parking near the facility, there are also a few pay ramps nearby.

*Technically, Sophomores can drive with permission from their parents, and can take passengers if those passengers also have approval from their parents...but we have 2 days to mobilize and that's a lot of approval to get.  If we have enough drivers between parents, seniors, and juniors, then no sophomores should drive.

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MLK schedule/departure update

The schedule posted out on score reporter has been confirmed as the final schedule:
http://scores.usaultimate.org/scores/#college-open/tournament/14097

That means we will be departing at 12:45p from Lindbergh instead of 8:30a.

Required:
-waiver
-tourney payment
-indoor shoes

The rest is in prior posts, please make sure all your brothers know.

The remainder of our family will have a great practice on Sunday 8-10pm.  Use this time to work on throwing/catching!  We have such a limited time inside (without wind), please take advantage.  Debbi will be posting in the next week or so about the Spring Registration meeting, but you can mark your calendars for 2/18 at 7pm.

Erin

MLK/ DULUTH TOURNAMENT INFO

Varsity players traveling to Duluth
REMINDER:  We will meet  @ Lindbergh at 8:30.  Bring/wear appropriate winter gear. We might be playing indoors but by Monday it will be -14 degrees! 

Players and Parents:

We will be leaving for Duluth Sunday morning, 1/19.  Please be  at Lindbergh by 8:30 AM.  we will leave promptly at 8:45 AM.   Returning Monday, 1/20 in the evening.  
We have several parent drivers for our carpools who will be chaperoning also (Thank you parents!)
Total cost per player to attend is $65.  Checks should be made out to Hopkins Ultimate.  You can give your check to Ben Pavelka at practice tomorrow, mail it to me (Debbi the address is on the sidebar) or bring your check to Lindbergh Sunday morning.  Please note: you MUST pay before we leave.  No payment, no tournament.

We are staying at:

Comfort Suites in Canal Park
408 Canal Park Dr. 
Duluth, MN 55802
218-727-1378

Hot/cold breakfast buffet and pool are available.  The player rooms are double queens.  Rooms will be assigned.  
You will be responsible for the following meals; brunch/lunch on the way to Duluth, dinner Sunday night  and a fast food stop on the way out of town Monday night.  There will be a team snack bag, but as always, bring your own snacks/food if you've got particular things that keep you fueled. Remember your reusable water bottle and your swimsuit :-)


Other things you should bring:
WHITE (not gray) SHIRT.
BLACK (not gray) SHIRT.
A disc WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Athletic shorts and socks.
Sweat pants/warm ups.
Indoor shoes (tennis, cross trainers, basketball, etc.) - this is a hard surface.
Anything else you'd need for playing ultimate.


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Upcoming Tournament Signups

Please save these dates in your calendar and quickly indicate if you'd like to attend.

Greyduck Tournament - Jan 25th - Varsity - SIGN UP

SJU Tournament - Feb 15-16th - one Varsity Team, one JV team (roster size will be determined by coaches for the JV team)  SIGN UP

Chicago Invite - April 4-6th - Varsity and Girls.  This is the last weekend of spring break, so this signup genius will determine whether we attend or not.  SIGN UP

PRACTICE CANCELED

SUNDAY NIGHTS PRACTICE (January 5th, 2014)  CANCELED!
Due to extreme weather.

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

Here is the signup genius for the MLK Indoor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2). You recently received an email re: rostering

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration fees support camp scholarships

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

BLITZ FUNDRAISER UPDATE/REMINDERS

Wowza!

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

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

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

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

Have a happy Holiday season!

Debbi






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Girls Winter Workouts Reminder

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

VARSITY WORKOUTS THANKSGIVING WEEK

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

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24th = BLITZ FUNDRAISER

2nd SUPER SUNDAY BLITZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blitz day schedule

 November 24th

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

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Girls Winter Workouts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Debbi

 


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PARENT DRIVERS

PARENTS!  We need your help PLEASE!

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

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

Debbi

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

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Girls Jerseys

Hert Jersey Requests

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

Noa and Becca

Varsity Workouts

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

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Jerseys

Hello Hurt Varsity and JV,

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

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Fundraiser video

What you need to know about our ALL teams
Fundraiser:

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

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

And much more!

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

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

http://youtu.be/cIFlwDw9Us0

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

Thanks!
Debbi

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Fundraiser Details

Hurtems, Hertettes, Parents,

Please make the fundraising events below a priority.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks,
Erin

FUNDRAISER DETAILS COMING SOON!

Save these dates:

NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER  17
NOVEMBER  24