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.

Vaune's Birthday Thank You

Team Vegas Water Polo,Thank you so very much for the many Birthday greetings and some condolences It was indeed a memorable Birthday. Special thanks to the Wills Family, Tony & Angie, Jacint, Shannon, Zach, Mario & Juliette, John, Jake, Alex, Valerie, Mark, Mary, Matt & Jen, Lorna & Bruno, Joe P., Marcus, Lee, Julie and David "Thor". I am extremely grateful!!!! See you all soon - keep smiling and be safe!!!!!

Vaune #2

Commerce Tournament

Carmen was here this weekend, helping at the Festival. She has again offered her warehouse for our team to stay there during the Tournament. Here are the details:

April 5th - Saturday 12 & Under Coed
Mary, Max, Jared, Connor, Tyler, Steven, Skyler, McCarthy, Derek, Daniel, Santana.

April 6th - Sunday 14 & Under Coed
Eleanor - Emilie - Gabby - Adam - Dr Phil - Zach - Josh - Mary - Max - Santana - Fee - Hunter.

We will all leave Friday after school - time and location TBA.

$75 per player - plus your food money and help with gas. Money is due March 1st at the movie morning. Payable to: Team Vegas/Henderson

Movie Morning

Movie Morning:
Date: March 1st - Saturday
Time: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Sandy
59 Desert Sunflower
Henderson NV 89002
Adam has purchased the DVD movie on Water Polo about the Hungarian and Russian Famous
Blood Bath Game. Great Movie

We will watch the Movie - have lunch - play a few team games. Cost $2.00 and bring your own drinks.

Workout rigth after this team outing!!! 12:30 pm parent pick up and take to workout. Beef Sandwiches - Chips - Dip.

MOVIE - GAMES - POPCORN - LUNCH - PRIZES!!!!

I have 6 seats in my car - I can take some to workout if you don't want to drive back to my place. Let me know Thursday.

Master Festival - Results

I want to Thank Jake and Eleanor for their work on getting all the club players to work the event!!! They did a great job making sure everyone was doing their jobs correctly. I told some of the players "What a great job you have done this weekend" Many of the adults who played in the Festival were very impressed with how professional, sweet and cute you are were. Beside Jake and Eleanor from the club were: Josh - Jared - Skyler - Connor - Treavor - Hunter - Mary - Max - Gabby - Derek - Joey - Adam - David - Ryan - Al - Dan - Omar - Ser - Jorge - Santana - Nelson and Emilie.

Also a big Thanks for the Masters who help coach and or Refed this weekend: Mark - Vaune - Tony - Magee - Robert - Marcus - Jacint - Joe and Thor.

An even bigger Thanks to Valerie for working the concession stand. Aniko and Diane for organizing lunch for 120 people. John said he wanted to out do Rob so he paid for the Pizza for the kids on Sunday.. Thanks John.

Work Schedule for Club Players

Master Festival

People that are working on Friday and Saturday morning will be ball shaggers. People working on Saturday night or Sunday you will be working a game table. Everyone will help set up and break down each evening. If you have any questions please email Jake at: jake-2@cox.net or him at: 496-1224.

Friday (4 - 9 pm)
Conner - Jared - Steven - Treavor

Saturday Morning (9 amd - 12:30)
Al - Conner - Gabby - Emilie

Saturday Afternoon/Night
Conner - Josh - Zac - Gabby - Emilie - Santana - Dr Phil

Sunday All Day (9-5 pm)
David - Ryan - Adam - Gabby - Conner - Josh - Derek - Joey

DRESS WARM - GLOVES - RAIN SHOES - PARKA - It is going to rain all weekend.

Carmen

For those who went to the Commerce Tournament: Carmen (we stayed in her warehouse) will be here this weekend to help at the clinic -if you did not give her your present from the last trip please bring her one this weekend. Make sure you say hello to her and thank her again!!!!

Master Festival

Club: Jake and Eleanor have given all players their assisgnments for this Friday - Sat and Sun. Please be there on time - dress warm and on Sat and Sun bring a lunch.

Club workout will be Sat at the Multi Gen Pool 12:30-1:30 pm

Mastes: Everyone who have been assisgned please make sure you are there on time - be ready to get in the water if needed. After the last game we (Masters only) will be having a get together to meet our VIP coaches and sing Happy Birthday to Vaune (it's her 50th). This will begin at 6 pm.

Amy's Baby

Amy "Morrow" Bennett had a boy on Valentines Day - "Christopher Charles Bennett"

Congrats Amy and Charlie

Amy's email address: ammorrow@gmail.com

Suits and Sweat Shirt In

If you ordered a suit or Sweat Shirt they are in - check with Tony. The towels, bags, sweats are not in yet.

Club Zone Team

Parents if your child will be attending tryouts for the Zone team - please be at Whitney Thursday Feb 14th at 8:30 pm. Mark St. John will let everyone know how the tryouts will run.