Tickets

Vaune wanted me to let you all know that Rob's friends are out in force giving tickets in the following areas:

Trop to Swenson and Maryland Parkway. This morning she counted 20 bikes cops issuing tickets. Be safe and driver slower and don't go through red lights.

CHAWPS - Results

The older club players were in California this weekend: CHAWPS 16/18 Boys Tournament. The combined the tournament with 16 and 18 & Under teams (two of the 18 & Under teams pulled out at the last min). So we played against one 16 & under team, which was our 1st game. San Diego 16's had an awesome goalie - he stopped close to 12-16 of our shots (at least 8 of those shots should have gone in)... it was a close game from start to finish. In the fourth quarter with less than 1:30 left we score to go ahead by one goal. We played great defense and San Diego was not even allowed a shot at our goal. Team Vegas/Henderson won!! David our goalie had an awesome game (did not turn his head once) some great passes out and some nice saves.

With the win under our belt we could do no worst than 4th place. Our next game was against San Diego 18 years old - they was much strong, fast, and more experienced then our team. We gave them a good game, we made them play hard and more important we learn from our mistakes. We lost by 5 or 6 goals.

Our last game was for 3rd or 4th place - According to the schedule we were to play Santaigo 16's but he put in his 18's.... did not tell the players before the game. They were up most of the game, again we did not put away our shots. In the fourth quarter we tied them late in the game and then went ahead by one goal.

After this tournament we have so much to work on: Seeing the entire game, communication, 6 on 5, and getting to the next level. These will be our goals for Kearns next week.

Hosting Tournaments

I met with the City last week and we talked about Team Vegas/Henderson hosting water polo tournaments. We have the OK to host the following events:

2006 - This summer
-August 18th - 19th - 20th (Friday - Saturday - Sunday)
-I would like to have 3 divisions: Masters - 16 & under boys - 12 & unders
-Our entire team along with playing would be expected to help work the tables, selling T-shirts/food items.
-If all goes well we could raise enough money to buy shot clocks.

2007 - Master Festival
-Feb 23rd, 24th, 25th (Friday - Saturday - Sunday)
-This is for beginners masters - we would put on clinics and run a tournament at the end.
-Again this will involve all Masters and club players work the tables - etc.

The City has been great to us - and their staff is awesome!! I know that staff would love for you to email their boss and let her know what a great job they are doing. Mark is the person we are working with for pool time and the tournaments. And just mention how great the Senior Guards are and the Life Guards!!!

Sally Ihmels - Recreation Superintendent

Sally.ihmels@cityofhenderson.com

More info will follow - Keep those dates open!!!

Chawps - Info

Meet at the Multi Gen Pool Parking Lot at: 6:00 am Eat something before you come to the pool we won't have time to stop and get something to eat.

Alex has the caps and Nik is bring 6 balls (get the balls on Friday) Sarah can you make sure we have the balls.

You will be playing at Colony HS in Ontario - your 1st game is at 10:30 pm vs San Diego (white caps). Our other games depend on our record for the day. The last game begins at 5:10 pm.

Things To Bring:
1. $15 for gas - give to your driver
2. $3.00 for ice and water (the water is for you during the games - this is not covering your water for the entire trip). - give to your driver
3. Sun Screen - it is going to get hot on Saturday... (note: after you put on sun screen you need to wash your hands to get the grease off).... if you have grease on your body after the game begins you can be kicked out for the rest of the game.
4. Team T-Shirt
5. Food money - lunch & dinner (snack money too)

Drivers:
1. Brooks: Matt, Eliz, David, Andrew, Jake
2. Belinda: Nik, Jill, Jeff
3. Aniko: Adam, Alex, Sarah
(Ryan will meet us at the pool - everyone should be at the pool by 10 am NO LATER!!!)

Directions to the pool:
15 to 60 West - exit Haven and go south. Left onto Riverside Dr. While heading east on Riverside Dr turn right onto Millcreek, take 2nd right and park in the lot. The pool is located behind the two story building.

Amy - Growing up

Amy moving to Florida for her new job teaching - she is also getting married in November in Florida. Amy is coming to workout on Wed - let's go out to grab a bite to eat and say good bye to Amy. Wednesday June 21st - maybe at the Hard Rock Casnio Cafe (not the one on the corner but the one inside the casino). Great local speical!!

Whitney Grandfather

Whitney's Grandfather passed away this morning - June 19th - our prayers are with Whitney and her family. Let us (the team) know if we can do anything for you Whitney!!

Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo - your friends

Kearns Tournament

Please bring your final payment for the Kearns Tournament to Sandy on Tuesday - June 20th. Make the check payable to Sandy Nitta for $155.00

We will be leaving early Thursday am - The following will be driving: Matt, Dirk and Sandy and everyone will have a ride to Kearns. We will provide water and a few snack for all players. Bring your own food money, Sun Screen, Team T-shirt (we want to take a team picture).

More info to be provide when we know our game schedule.

Dues

Masters who owe for June: Please pay today (19th):
Mark, Dave, Edwin, Tony, Roger, Alex, Brian, Robert, Ben

Club: I have not check yet - if you have not paid by Tuesday - you will not be allowed in the water.

Older Players - CHAWPS

I should have the game schedule for June 24th (Sat) - you should plan on leaving Sat am about 7 am. We need drivers: please respond to this post if you can help drive. (I believe Belinda (Nik's Mom) said she would drive, Dirk (Andrew's dad) said he would drive - Brooks will drive and have room for 2 more - we need about 1-2 more drivers.

Everyone should bring their own drinks and snacks for the day. Who ever you drive with please pay them money for gas.... the money collect paid for entry fees only.

I hope to have everything set in stone by Tuesday or as soon as they give me our game schedule.

Sandy

International Games

Masters you are welcome to come and watch the games too!! In fact I need help cooking the dogs for the kids. Sat 6/17 10-11:30 am watch dvd - 11:30-12:30 pm lunch (bring $2 for lunch).... you must respond on this blog so I can get food for you.

Here are directions to my house:

95 South - off at Horizon, turn right - get into the left lane and make a left onto Horizon Ridge - go up the hill to Mission and make a right. Go to the 2nd street Spainish Needle and make a left - go up the hill till it dead ends and make a left on Desert Sunflower Circle - my house is the 1st house on the right. #59.

Sandy

Joe's Wedding

Here's info on Joe's Wedding:

Below is the URL that shows the location of the wedding... http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=Your+Parke&address=2020+Olympic+Ave&city=Henderson&state=NV&zipcode=89014-2216 Your Parke 2020 Olympic Ave Henderson, NV 89014 702-898-2213 Thanks, Joe

Club Assignments

Here are the dates that you MUST work, if you can not work your shift you can trade with someone else but, or find someone to work in your spot. You must inform Sarah or Jake. If you do not show up to work to help raise money for the team you will be asked to donate $25 to the team fund.

June 17th: Ryan, Nik, Max, Gabby from 2:30-4 pm

July 1st - We will not work this weekend because of the Kearns tournament.

July 8th: David, Andrew, Arthur (we need two parents to come and transport the food and drinks, also to supervise from 11-4 pm)

July 15th: Adam, Eleanor, Sam, Trevor, Hunter, Conner

July 22nd: Jill, Elliot, Skyler, Mia

August 5th: Eric, Andrew, Zach, Justin, Shane

August 12th: Jeff, David, Stephen, Dr Phil

August 19th: Elizabeth, Baby, Mary, McCarthy

August 26th: American Water Polo Tournament - We need parents to work Sat and Sun!!

Thanks

Club Players: Paper Work - Suit - Work

Your team captains: Sarah and Jake have been working hard to get many things organized for the team and not many of you have been following up to help our team. So far they only have stuff from:

Jeff - OK
Adam - no suit
Skyler - only paperwork
Mia - only paperwork
Max - OK (this player has been on the team for 3 workouts and he has everything in)
Eleanor - no suit
Sam - no suit
Mary - no suit
Elizabeth - no suit
McCarthy - no suit
Zach - OK
Alex - OK
Ryan - OK
Matt - no suit
EVERYONE ELSE HAVE NOT TURNED IN ANYTHING!!!!!!!

Jake and Sarah are signing club players up for working the Sat fundraising - if you turned in your paperwork you will be assisgned the dates you selected..... if you have NOT turned in your paperwork you will be assigned days to work by your captains.

INTERNATIONAL WATER POLO

I HAVE SEVERAL DVD'S FROM THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. I WOULD LIKE THE CLUB MEMBERS TO COME TO MY HOUSE AT 10 AM TO WATCH A FEW GAMES. MASTERS YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME. WE WILL WATCH THE GAMES FROM 10 - 11:30 AM. BRING $2 FOR LUNCH - WE WILL HAVE HOT DOGS - CHIPS - DIP - DRINKS.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST BEFORE FRIDAY 9 PM - TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING!! IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS BLOG THERE WILL BE NO FOOD FOR YOU.

AFTER LUNCH WE HAVE WORKOUT AT 1 PM.

SANDY

Master Nationals

Great job! Last year we got our butts kicked - this year we did 110% better!!! Few interesting facts:

1. did you know CHAWPS the team that tied us in the last few seconds finished in second place?
2. did you know the team that beat us in the last few second in the 40's got 4th.
3. comment of the tournament: here's the situation: Magee chases the goalie (which was OK because there were on seconds left in the quarter, Magee somehow gets the ball from the goalie and makes a backhand - Jenny, Dave and I think Brad are swimming back on defense with their man - they do not know Magee scored - Sandy says "Don't you know where the ball is at?" Dave comes back with "Sandy - Defense, Defense, Defense" Got me Dave!!!
4. our last game for the 20's the final word was "Finally" Finally we won one of the close games!! We won with 1 second left in the game!!!
5. sorry Paul could not stay the entire tournament - hope your girlfriend is better.
6. sure missed foley and carlos on sat and sunday - there went our offense but the team held together and played great.

Here is what I learned from this tournament:
-I need to condition everyone with swim sets - scrimmages did not do the job at nationals!
-Every two weeks we will be working on one part of the game - making sure everyone knows our defense, offense, counter attack - etc. Monday's conditioning and drills Wed conditioning and scrimmage (stop and go) Saturdays: Clinic with club and 30 min scrimmage 30 min situation scrimmage 30 mins scrimmage.

I am pleased with our progress - and looking forward to helping everyone improve their game which in turns helps the entire team. Can't wait till next year's Nationals: they will be at Irvine June 8-10th... mark your calendars.

If you are ever approached from other teams wanting to come out and scrimmage us - tell them yes and I will get pool time!!

Sandy

Club: from Sarah and Jake

Club Players:

Please remember to bring your flyers with information and $5 by Tuesday. If you lost your flyer, please copy this infornation onto a piece of paper and return that:

Name:
Home Phone #:
Cell Phone #:
Address:
E-mail Address:
Cap # (2-14, list a few)
Shirt Size:

Please circle the 3 dates that you will work for the summer fundraiser:
June 17, July 1, (older players going to Kearns do not sign up here) - July 15, July 22, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26.

Also you need to get an all black speedo (for boys) or thick strapped/zipperback (for girls) we are getting these embroildered and they will be our team suits. Please get one as soon as possible and give it to Sarah or Jake so we can get them done.

Thanks Sarah and Jake

Summer AM Workouts

I have added two workout from 10 am - 12:15 Tuesday and Friday. These workouts will begin June 13th - at the Multi Gen Pool.

The following players can attend:
Jake - Alex - Sarah - Matt - Eliz - Jeff - Eric - Baby - David - Andrew - Jill - Elliot - Nik - Eleanor - Sam - Hunter - Adam - (Ryan you can come from 10:45 - 12:15)

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