Thursday, May 31, 2007

GIRLS' State Info

the girls' team will meet at 6:50a on saturday morning in order to leave at 7a on the dot for the fields. So far we have 3 drivers (with vans) - we could really use one more unless a couple of the girls are planning on driving (or jeanine is helping to pick kids up) as they will have extra gear to bring for the slumber party later that night. I will also be needing a ride out there.

for the rest of the state tourney info, please see post below.

State Information

The Varsity and JV teams (& probably Hert Force) will meet at Lindberg at 7am on Saturday to figure out rides and will depart at 7:15 for the Polo Fields. If you're not carpooling, be at the fields by 8 am unless you've spoken to your coach. JV Parents that are planning on staying the day at the fields, it would be lovely if one or two of you could drive, though we'll probably have enough student drivers. Please post in the comments if you can drive some kids. Thanks.
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From http://www.mnhsultimate.org/state.aspx:

The 2007 Minnesota State Tournament will be held on June 2nd & 3rd at the Twin City Polo Club at 6755 Turner Road, Maple Plain, MN.
Directions to the Polo Club

1. Go west from the Twin Cities on I394/US 12 to Maple Plain.
2. Go through Maple Plain to County Road 90 (just past the railroad bridge west of town).
3. Turn left (south) and go about 1 mile to Turner Road.
4. Turn right (west) on Turner Road and go about 1/2 mile.
5. The clubhouse will be on your left. Please park where directed by volunteers.

Tournament Details

The Captain's Meeting will be at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning and games will start at 8:30 a.m. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, June 2nd

7:00 Volunteers to Arrive
8:00 Captains Meeting
8:30 First Game Begins
8:30 - 10:00 Round #1
10:30 - 12:00 Round #2
12:30 - 2:00 Round #3
2:30 - 4:00 Round #4
4:30 - 6:00 Round #5

Sunday, June 3rd

7:00 Volunteers to Arrive
8:30 First Game Begins
8:30 - 10:00 Round #1
10:30 - 12:00 Round #2
12:30 - 2:00 Round #3
2:30 - 4:00 Finals
4:15 – 4:30 Awards Ceremony

After State, Go to YCC!

2007 UPA Youth Club Championships: Minnesota's Open Team!

The Minnesota High School Ultimate League is looking for players interested in joining Minnesota's YCC open team. The UPA Youth Club Championships will be held on August 11-12th at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.

Q: What is the UPA YCC?
A: The UPA Youth Club Championships is a tournament featuring the best high school ultimate players in the country. 8 Open, 8 Mixed, and 8 Girls teams from cities around the nation have been invited to attend. Minnesota will be putting together all-star teams to compete against teams from Seattle, New England, and more: http://www.upa. org/juniors/ championships/ 2007_ycc_ temp

Q: How can I try out?
A: The open team will hold a preliminary practice on Tuesday, June 5th. There will also be two tryouts on Monday, June 11th and Tuesday, June 12th. Both tryouts and the practice will be from 6-8pm at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis , MN, near the corner of E 50th St and Cedar Ave S.

Q: How much will it cost per player and what's involved in participating?
A: The estimated cost per player will be about $90; tryouts are free. You will get two formal club team practices per week, team uniforms, and also will be entered into the YCC tournament as well as the MN Ultimate Disc Invite on July 21-22nd .

Q: Am I eligible to play in the 2007 UPA YCC?
A: Any high school player from MN who will be 18 or younger on June 1st, 2007 is eligible to attend. You must be a current member of the UPA and must bring your UPA ID number and medical waiver to the clinic.

Q: Why should I come out for the team?
A: Playing on the YCC open team will give youth players the opportunity to play with the best of their peers from around the state. The team will also be coached by an experienced crew of Ultimate veterans who have played with and led numerous elite college and club teams. YCC's is an excellent opportunity to improve as a player, broaden your ultimate horizons, meet new friends, and compete against the best youth players in the nation!

Q: Whom do I ask if I have questions?
A: Dave Klink is the MN UPA YCC Teams Coordinator. Dave can be reached at: Email: daveklink@gmail. com - Phone: 651-983-2713

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

JV practice on Thursday

The JV will be having practice tommorow, Thursday the 31st at Lindberg at 5:30, but come to toss at 5 if you can.

The Last Week!!

BANQUET IS TONIGHT!!!

also - HERt Force ladies: you are invited to an over-night slumber party
WHEN: Saturday after our last game
WHERE: Jeanine's dad's house (7550 Turner Rd, Independance MN 55359) which is within walking distance of our tournament fields!
DINNER: pizza, pasta, something or other... (still in the works)
BRING: towel, sleeping bag, pillows - whatever you need for an overnight and a tournament the next day

if you are not able to spend the night, please find a ride to the tournament for sunday morning. any questions, please call Jeanine @ 952.486.0892 or Kelley @ 952.200.3556. if you need to call us on saturday night and our cells aren't getting reception, the house phone # is 763.479.4499.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

practice tomorrow

Just a reminder for those who haven't heard: the varsity team will be practicing tomorrow (wednesday). We are planning to meet at lindbergh at 4:00 and practice until about 6 to leave time for kids to go home and get ready for the banquet.
See you all there,
Zach

Varsity Boys Practice Tuesday

There is practice today, Tuesday, May 29, 2007 for the Varsity Boys team at the usual time.

We apologize for the missing information on the blog and calendar about this oversight, but there is practice and please spread the word. This practice is one of two remaining practices before the final tournament of the season.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Don't Forget the Banquet on Wednesday!

You are Invited to the Hopkins Ultimate Final Banquet Ultimate Party! Dessert Buffet and Awards Ceremony Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007 Time: 7pm to 9pm Location: Eisenhower Cafeteria Cost: No cost for players. $14.00 for parents and guests. Please make your check for the party out to Hopkins Ultimate. You can send it to the below address or give it to Jodi Alter or Jennifer Kreiman at the party. RSVP by May 23Please fill out the below form and mail it to Ivan Arenson or email your reply to: Jodi Alter jodialter1@comcast.net and Jennifer Kreiman kacheljak@usfamily.net Include the names of the players, and number of parents/guests who will be attending. Please RSVP by May 23. Send in this form along with your payment to:Ivan Arenson11933 Orchard Ave. W.Minnetonka, MN 55305Name of Player(s)­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________________________ Number of Parents/guests attending ­­­­­­­ #adults______# kids__________ Make Check out to Hopkins UltimateAmount Paid ($14 per Parent/Guest) $___________________________ Check Number #_____________________________________________

No JV Practice Today

Russ and I just want to confirm that there is NO JV practice today. Practice is also off for Wednesday, as it coincides with the year-end banquet. Right now, it looks like we will be practicing Thursday, as there are no more league games.

Try and find some time this week to keep your throws sharp and start visualizing all the success we will have at state next weekend!

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Congratulations Are In Order

First and foremost, Conrats to our newest College National Champions the University of Wisconsin Hodags, with Hopkins Alumni teammates Evan Klane ('05) and Ben Feldman ('06).

Secondly, Congratulations to Central Regional Freshman of the Year Michael Arenson ('06) at the University of Minnesota. This award is voted on by the captains of the teams at regionals.

Congrats to Pat Jenson ('06) for being Winona State's Callahan Award Nominee. The Callahan is the UPA's College MVP award, and each team can nominate one person.

Finally, big Congratulations to JV Captain Jojo Christianson for being named a National Merit Scholar.

Nice work kids! The Hurt Family is proud of you all.

Jake

Thursday, May 24, 2007

JV game still on

The rain is supposed to lighten up through the evening and there's nary a hint of lightning, so we are still on. You know the temperature.

girls stuff canceled

Erica said that the girls' thing is canceled tonight.. thurs the 24

Varsity Game CANCELED

THE GAME IS CANCELED BECAUSE OF LIGHTNING THERE. the game on Thursday the 24th vs henry sibley.
-greg

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

JV Thurday home game

The JV is playing Eden Prairie A at Lindberg in our last game of the season. Game is at 6, but we are getting warmed up at 5 pm.

Practice Canceled Today

Wednesday practice for both the Varsity and JV on this, the 23rd of May, is hereby canceled due to the poor conditions and forecast. We can play in rain, but not in lightning. Spread the word.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

HOPKINS ULTIMATE BANQUET

You are Invited to the Hopkins Ultimate Final Banquet Ultimate Party!
Dessert Buffet and Awards Ceremony Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Eisenhower Cafeteria
Cost: No cost for players. $14.00 for parents and guests.
Please make your check for the party out to Hopkins Ultimate. You can send it to the below address or give it to Jodi Alter or Jennifer Kreiman at the party.
RSVP by May 23
Please fill out the below form and mail it to Ivan Arenson or email your reply to: Jodi Alter jodialter1@comcast.net and Jennifer Kreiman kacheljak@usfamily.net
Include the names of the players, and number of parents/guests who will be attending.
Please RSVP by May 23. Send in this form along with your payment to:
Ivan Arenson11933 Orchard Ave. W.Minnetonka, MN 55305Name of Player(s)­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________________________
Number of Parents/guests attending ­­­­­­­ #adults______# kids__________
Make Check out to Hopkins UltimateAmount Paid ($14 per Parent/Guest) $___________________________
Check Number #______________________________________________

Monday, May 21, 2007

Calender Confusion

Note to players and parents: some of the dates on the calender are wrong. All varsity practices will be held at the normal time (530) this week and next. The game at Sibley is still at 6, and the banquet is on May 3o from 7 to 9 at eisenhower. There may be others, but that is all that I know of.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Volunteers needed for the Minnesota High School State Ultimate Championships, June 2 & 3, 2007 in Maple Plain.
Come show your support for the Minnesota Ultimate community by volunteering a morning or afternoon. We are hoping to make this the best tournament yet and can't do it without the help of volunteers like you!If you are interested, please visit the MNHS Ultimate website to indicate your availability and volunteer interests.
http://www.mnhsultimate.org/volunteer.aspx
Questions? Please contact Lauren Gloede at laurengloede@gmail.com or 651-645-1747
We hope to see you at the fields!

Saturday, May 19, 2007

CAR WASH SUNDAY

CAR WASH CAR WASH CAR WASH

This is from Ron Curme regarding this Sunday:

CAR WASH is this Sunday, NOON to 4 at Spielman’s Service center, first building NORTH of the BP gas station at the North East corner of Hopkins Crossroad (County Road 73) and Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka

Parents and kids – send notice to your friends, family etc about this PLEASE. Weather is going to be great.

Parents, if you can or want to bring bottled water and/or snacks, please let me know. THANK YOU
-Ron

Bring everything you brought to the last carwash (rags, brushes, car soap, etc). If you didn't get the chance to pick up your rags because of the rain, chances are they'll be there.

SHIFTS: show up 15 minutes early to help make transitions easier. If you can stay for both.. GREAT!

-Shift ONE: Players with last names A-H, NOON to 2:00

-Shift TWO: Players with last names I-Z, 2:00 to 4:00

hopefully, the shifts will be even
Thanks for your help everyone. It all benefits the team.

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section and we'll do our best to get back to you.

Friday, May 18, 2007

JV at Granite City

The JV will be meeting at Lindberg along with the Varsity at 7pm this coming Saturday. Directions to the fields are in the previous post's comments and will also be available when we leave. Here is the JV roster:

Bayer Jeremy *
Boerhave Grant
Bumstad Sam
Christensen Jonathan
Englert Tim
Golob Mark
Kitchener Aaron*
Leonard Eli
Litin Danny
Loecken Matthew
Mobius Andreas
Persson Nils
Rasmussen Ethan
Rafowitz Adam
Raskin Daniel*
Segal Sam
Wexler Nathan

* indicates player has not paid.

Let me know if I've gotten anything wrong. See you tommorow!