Club News: Week of 10 July 2006

Quick Look at Topics this week: Weekday Training | Weekend Practice | Chicago Cup |Team Uniforms

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Weekday Training:

. . . . . Tuesday evening (July 11) starting at 7 pm at Northwestern University. It's our last chance to train before Chicago Cup, so make every effort to be there!

Weekend Practice:

. . . . . Will not be be held because of Chicago Cup.

Chicago Cup:

. . . . . It's here! There are many things you can do to make our tournament a success this year. Expect further emails this week as planning is finalized, and get ready for a GREAT tournament!

. . . . . We are still in need of people to help manage the coolers (keep them stocked, etc.) during the tournament. Email Theresa if you can take this on.

. . . . . Everyone who is playing must help to collect balls and work the score table during games - go here to see the schedule of when you will work - thanks in advance for your cheerful assistance!

. . . . . The following items are needed - please email Theresa if we can borrow any of them from you: Coolers, Air Horn, Stereo and Speakers (loud ones w/ a microphone if possible).

. . . . . Schedule is now posted. Take note of when you play! Your captain will be contacting you with further details. (Chicago A, you have first game - early to bed on Friday! :) ) We will need plenty of help first thing in the morning to set up cages, tents and tables, so if you can arrive by 7 am, PLEASE do so!

. . . . . Tournament fees must be given to Shayan or Theresa ASAP (practice on Tuesday, or via mail to Shayan's address). The cost is $35 and includes food at the social.

. . . . . There are still places for female players on other teams. The tournament will be more fun with full teams, so if you're not on the Chicago teams, you can still play! And if you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know about the recruiting board!

. . . . . Thank you to everyone who brought in advertising dollars/services for the program! If there are any last minute inclusions, I will take artwork until Tuesday (tomorrow).

Team Uniforms:

. . . . . Tops are currently at the screen printers, and they are supposed to be finished on Wednesday. If you are playing in Chicago Cup, you will get the shirts this weekend; otherwise, they will be delivered after the Cup. Bottoms will be distributed on Tuesday at practice. You will be contacted separately about rentals if that applies to you.

If you didn't order, there are extra shirts (email me with your size, and realize that all the numbers are pre-printed at this stage), but we only ordered bottoms for those who requested them. If you would still like to get a bottom to go with the uniform, please take care of ordering your own at Field Hockey World. The women's skort is the TK Pisa in Navy, and the men's shorts are the TK San Remo in Navy (you will need to scroll on each page to see them). Please enter something about Chicago FHC in the delivery options section of the order form, so they know what orders are coming from us. There is no immediate discount, but it will give us more leverage in the future with them if they know when our team members are making purchases.