Commerce - Driving

We will leave for Commerce on April 4th - Friday after school 3 pm - location to be announced.

Here is what I have - let me know if there are any changes:

Adam - Driving out Sat am
Eleanor - Driving out Sat am
Max - Driving - with: Josh & Emilie
Derek - Driving with Jared and Danny
Gabby - Driving with Zach
Skyler - Driving
Santana - Driving
Hunter - Connor - Driving
Mary & McCarthy - with Sandy

We will leave close to the 15 Highway.

PLEASE BRING A CARD AND GIFT FOR CARMEN!!!!

Parents: Here are a few hotels close to the pool:

Here are a few nearby Hotels in Commerce:Double Tree Commerce - $99 per nightAttn: Laura Mendoza - 323-887-4305
Crowne Plaza Hotel - $109 per nightAttn: Koko Judge - 323-823-4004
Ramada Inn - $59 per nightAttn: Toti Zabayle - 562-806-4777
Embassy Suites Downey - $119 per nightAttn: Melissa Gordon - 562-861-1900

The players and Coaches will be staying at:C-Trade Enterprises Inc.5945 E. Washington Blvd.Commerce, CA 90040

The pool is located at:5600 Harbor StreetCommerce, CA 90040

Going Away Party - Club and Masters

The Brooks are moving to California this June. They have been such a large part of our team: both parents on the Masters - and all four kids playing with the club and Masters. We will miss them - but before they leave we want to have a get together to wish them well.

May 31st - Saturday after workout
Tony's house - If you need direction - see Tony, he will have maps on that Sat
Bring: Your own drinks; Side dishes: Guys on Club and Masters - Deserts: Gals on Club & Masters - All Goalies: Chips and Dips.

Masters - 777

OK it is time for an outing to the Hard Rock for dinner after workout. Next Wed April 2nd!! Steak, Shrimp, potatoes and salad for $7.77

Next Wed - April 2nd

Commerce Tournament

Last min details:



1. Still looking for drivers:

Tony can take 1 player

Derek's Dad can take 2 players

Sandy is taking the Brooks

Adam is driving up on Sat am for his Sunday games.



2. Let Sandy know what time you get out of school so we can set the time we will leave.



3. We are staying at Carmen's Warehouse again - Last time Carmen had all kinds of drinks,

snacks, bagels, muffins, candy, chips, cheese, apples, oranges, strawberries for everyone and

saved everyone at least $50 in hotel cost. And some of you did not bring her anything!!!

Carmen has not asked for anything in return but we all know this is not how we return the

favor.



4. There are still players who have not paid their part of the trip, this has was due almost three

weeks ago!!! Dr Phil, Steven, Connor and Hunter still owe their share!!!



5. We will be staying at:
C-Trade
5945 Washington Blvd
Commerce, CA 90040

6. Pool is located at:
5600 Harbor Street
Commerce, CA 90040

Zone Team

Congratulations to the following players for making it to the next Step 2.

Junior Men:
Jake Melia
Ryan Shovlin
Dr Phil

Youth Men:
Adam Hedegus
Zach Jones
Max Taylor
Josh Parisi
Hunter Chanove

Youth Women:
Eleanor Marrs
Mary Brooks
Gabby Cooke
Emilie Myers
Santana Garcia

At Step 2 if they are selected they will compete against all the other zones across the United States. At this Clinic/Camp/Tournament/Tryout they will be trying to make the United States Youth or Junior Team and will compete internationally. Good Job - Good Luck!!!

Team's Web Site

Jake is working on our new website and should be up very soon. We have our Mission Statement - How To Join - What is Water Polo (great story) - Coaches Bio's - Parent Guidelines - Calendar - Order Forms - Links - Video's - email address for coaches and captains.

I would also like to use our website to advertise your (members in good standing) business: Tony's Meat Company, Thor's Financial Services, etc.....

When you see Jake give him your business card for the website.

website: www.teamvegaswaterpolo.com

Hawaii - Maui

I am going to send in the entry fee (s) for the 18 & Under Boys and Open Team. The following had paid or gave me a verbal "Yes". If you do not attend this mean you will lose your $100 deposit, if more than 2 players can not attend the entire team will lose their deposit too.

Boys: Jake, Ryan, Kyle, Josh, Jake, Branden, Logan, R. Hogan, Adam, Patrick, Zach.
Open: Marcus, Rob, Jacint, Edwin, Vaune, Alex Melia, Joe, Tony, Mark St. John, Magee.

Mary St. John will be in touch with you regarding travel arrangements.

Commerce

We need to know if you are driving to Commerce, if so how many can you take with you. Please let me know this Tuesday! Driving so far:
Derek's Dad and has room for two
Tony and has room for one
Sandy - taking Brooks

Still waiting for payment from: Dr Phil, Steven, Hunter, Connor.

Hawaii and Master Nationals - National Entry Forms !!

Master's National Entries are now out - and we do not have enough players to attend. Let me know if you want to play - we need at least 6 more players.

The following teams have enough players to attend the Maui tournament:
Boys 18 & Under (Jake - Patrick Ross - Kyle Norton - Josh Olsen - Adam - Ryan Hogan - Branden Orcco - Logan Woods - Zach Jones - STILL WAITING FOR DAVID AND RYAN!!)

Masters for Hawaii: Rob Wills - Marcus - Vaune - Edwin - Jacint - Tony - Alex Melia -
Mark St. John - Joe Peila - Magee - Mark Wasik - John Melia and a few of the 18 boys.

Masters Nationals: Entries will be coming out very soon - and I only have the following who have paid - If I do not have enough money to cover the cost of National when the entries come out we will not enter: Rob - Marcus - Edwin - Tony - Zach - need at least 6 players to enter.

We did not have enough of the younger players to sign up - I will refund the $100 deposit to:
Tyler - Max - Zach if you do not want to play with the older boys I will refund your money too.

I have the following parents attending with the team: Valerie Melia.

Mary St. John will now be in charge of all travel arrangements.

Movie Day and Step 1 Tryouts for Zone Team

The movie was great - tell us about some history on our sport! It was really nice to see my 1st water polo coach in the movie.

The test Mark gave everyone was interesting - it made everyone think about what we see, hear and do. Don't forget to do your assignment: watch TV on any sports team and report and understand what you were watching.

The Ice Cream game was funny!!! Mary you made a mess all over Al. Derek you were pretty funny just sitting back enjoying the ice cream while Joey feed you. And I saw you Eleanor giving up the front position and making Gabby get messed up. Pretty funny everyone!!

This fun carried over to workout along with the Tryouts for the Zone Team. The players trying out for the Zone Team did great - everyone (Max, Josh, Zach, Adam, Dr Phil, Mary, Eleanor, Gabby, Emilie and Santana) really stepped up their game which make your team look good!!! Many of the masters watching were very impressed!! Good job.

Don't forget your payment for the Commerce Tournament. Paid so far: Mary, McCarthy, Zach, Max, Adam, Eleanor, Derek.