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Thursday, June 21
Hornet News
It's hard to believe that another year in Hornetville has come to a close...seemed like only yesterday we were boarding the bus for Ottawa! As always the ladies provided us with a very successful and entertaining year and most importantly they have continued to grow on and off the field as individuals and also as team mates! We are a fortunate staff to have them as students and mentees and by this time next year we hope to be counting the days until Denmark!
In the meantime...mark you calendars...
Training will resume on Tuesday July 19 and continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6PM until dark through October. At that point we will move indoors for the remainder of the fall season.
Team Camp is Monday August 15 through Thursday August 18 from 5PM until 8PM at the sewer authority fields (with the annual swim party to follow!)
Respective tournament schedules will soon be forwarded for summer and fall so please stay tuned for those as well.
August/September Vacation schedules - please forward as soon as possible so we can plan our summer tournament attendance needs
ADHOC Training/Playing is available for any Hornet player that just can't sit still during break time...give me and Shag a call if you want to knock it around some evening!
Team Fund Raising...first off....thanks sooo very much to those folks whom have coordinated and supported fundraising (and paperwork, and parties etc.) over the last year. We are always afraid to list the names in case we forget one but you guys know who you are and you are a major contributor to the program's success! We welcome new volunteers to that team of folks as well. As always, the summertime is a great opportunity for the ladies to get together and wash cars and travel around to businesses to raise money for their teams...SO...we would welcome efforts from as many parents as possible in that regard. We rely heavily in those dollars to keep the program active, at the highest level yet still affordable to all! We are already paying fall bills and preparing for indoor leagues, training venues and tournaments so every penny counts. :-) In fact, if we do well we may even chip in to upgrade Rob's rental car from that embarrassing white Chevy!
Team Managers - Yes...it's time to rotate some responsibilities....over the years we have been very fortunate to have considerable assistance regarding paperwork, bill paying, and other administrative acitvities and in fairness many folks deserve a break so we are soliciting for some new administrative assitants! We desparately need a team manager for both the Black and Gold Hornets...Activities would include annual player registrations, team online registrations, tournament applications, bill paying, budget tracking, social activity(s) planning, coordinating rentals for training in winter, upgrading Rob's rental vehicle etc. For the last year or so Mike and I have pretty much assumed a majority of these activities in addition to our other tasks and we would truly appreciate some assistance. (Just kidding about Rob's car....don't want to anger him as he is the Black Hornet official registration guru....thx for that Rob)
Europe 2006 communications will be starting back up shortly! We have crafted a 10 day/3 country scenario that will be right in the budget range we diuscussed this past spring. Now that we are ready to move on to 2006 we will begin a series of communications to get the ball rolling on planning and, of course, fund raising opportunities. In the interim it would be beneficial to dig up as many creative money making ideas and money management schemes as possible. It will truly be a team effort from all of us going forward. IN fact we are probably going to work very hard to cut back a little on our annual team activities and expenses to aid each families ability to consider Europe a reality for their Hornet. Stay tuned for more on all of those items!
Cheers for now,
The Hornet Staff
Tuesday, January 18
This week in Hornetville...
Great weekend for the ladies! Saturday was pretty special considering it was the first time together in competition and the girls played very well winning their Dock game against South and then moving on to Wyoming Valley and winning 5 of 6 games in tournament mode. I think we just ran out of gas at the end but the games were all enjoyable to watch and the team improved each time out. We were only given 12 medals (their policy) so am I holding them until they send me 2 more so each player receives one. We have to pay for each award over 12 and they didnt have anymore on hand Saturday.
This week:
Wednesday Open Gym/Fun night
Friday Match against Branchburg 6PM until 8PM. The facility is not that far as it is just a bit up the road after crossing the 202 (New Hope) bridge (heading towards Flemington). Directions below. The ride should be about 35 40 minutes from Chalfont. I have room for 5 Hornets if anyone is interested. I plan to leave my home at 5:15. I will bring them to their homes afterwards if need be. This is our last tune up for cups so lets make the best of it!
Saturday Dock league game at 11:40AM (beats that 8 oclock stuff!)
Sunday We really, really, really dont want to interfere with Eagles activities so as long as we feel we have good participation at the weeks activities we will cancel that session. Unless youre Shaggy and dont care because you like the Redskins
boooooooooooooooooooooooo
Directions for Friday night:
CJ Indoors Sports (Branchburg Match)
426 Case Rd, Flemington, NJ. 08822.
Take 202 north (Towards New Hope), follow north across the Delaware river, through the first round about, then left onto Case Blvd.
Their temporary website is www.cjisports.com
GO HORNETS!!
GO EAGLES!!
Saturday, January 1
Hornet Winter '05 activities schedule is upon us...
Hornet Faithful,
Hope the holiday season is going well for all! We have worked very hard to assemble a pretty diverse schedule for the upcoming months to include training, league, match and tournament competitions as well as some fun activities! We also tried to work around some of the known High School activities as well so a s not to interfere. Please save this message and note the dates on your calendars so we can ensure good team participation!
Training:
Our training will resume on Sunday evening 1/9 from 6:30 until 8pm. And continue EVERY Sunday through March 5 EXCEPT Super Bowl Sunday 2/6. We will train at Chesterbrook Academy (formerly Rainbow World) at 239 north main street in Chalfont. Since we have folks coming from many locations I am including a link for driving directions. If you need specifics please feel free to contact me. Its only a couple of minutes from the sewer practice facility.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?1a=&1c=CHALFONT&1s=PA&1z=&2a=239+NORTH+MAIN+ST&2c=CHALFONT&2s=PA&2z=18914
The gym is small but very affordable! We will concentrate on technical skills each session.
Rules for players: All players must have a ball, their challenge sheets, their warm up sheets and, of course, their practice kits on.
Open Gym!
We are very fortunate to also have the same gym reserved starting Wednesday 1/ 5 continuing every Wednesday up to March 9 from 6:30 until 8PM for any girls interested in free play nights. We will supervise but the entire night is just for the girls to pick teams, play short sided games and have fun on their own for 90 minutes each week! This is intended to be a relaxing, fun night out for the girls to run around, play and have fun together when it fits their schedule.
League:
We are participating in the BuxMont High School Indoor League at Christopher Dock (same location as our November practices).
Game schedule is as follows:
Saturday 1/15 8:00 am vs. C.B. South H.S.
Saturday 1/22 11:40 am vs. BuxMont United U16
Saturday 2/12 11:40 am vs. Wissahickon H.S.
Saturday 2/26 8:00 am vs. Montgomery Rowdies I
Saturday 3/12 8:55 am vs. Montgomery Rowdies II
Attached is the full HS schedule as a reference for the girls whom are playing for their respective high schools in the league as well.
January Competitions (February is still TBD
stay tuned):
We are going to GREAT lengths to ensure NO INTERFERENCE with EAGLES playoffs!!!!
Tournament
January 8 Saturday: Wyoming Valley Sports Dome (Eagles weekend off!)
2PM until 11PM. This was a great time last year and is also an awesome venue to warm up for Cups!
Directions:
PA Turnpike (Northeast extension) Exit 36; Make a left on to Route 115 North. Continue 41/2 miles to Exit 1. At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Kidder Street. At the end of 2nd light, make a left onto Mundy Street. Go to the second stop light; make a left on to Bear Creek Boulevard. Watch for the Dome sign 1/4 mile on right.
Arrive by 1:15 PM
Match
January 21 - Friday (No Eagles game this night!) 6PM 8PM Branchburg NJ (We will organize a carpool for the players if need be
.it is about a 45 minute ride)
Take 202 north (Towards New Hope), follow north across the Delaware river, through the first round about, then left onto Case Blvd.
CJ Indoors Sports, 426 Case Rd, Flemington, NJ. 08822. Right off Rt 202!
Their temporary website is www.cjisports.com
Indoor Cups:
Saturday 1/29 at the Lanco field house (same venue as last year).
From PA Turnpike
Take PA Turnpike to Exit 21
Take route 222 South to Route 30 West
Stay in the left lanes on 30 West and the road bears left or right
Bear left onto 283 West--towards Harrisburg
Go to East Petersburg/Millersville exit which is Route 741
Go right off the ramp on Route 741 and proceed through 2 lights
Lanco Fieldhouse will be 500 yards on right after 2nd light
Schedule: (Arrive 45 minutes prior to our first game to register!)
8:00 am vs. Lower Merion Field #1
9:48 am vs. Lower Dauphin Field #2
12:30 pm vs. Harleysville Field #1
2:45 Quarter finals Winner bracket A (our bracket) Field 1
3:39 Semi finals Field 1
4:06 Championship Field 1
Whew
.please be sure to notify the coaches if you are unable to attend any events so we can plan accordingly!
Also attached is a chronological list for easy reference in Word format.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again!!!!
Hornet Staff
GO HORNETS!!!!
Tuesday, October 12
Hornets Win Haslet Columbus day tournament
Hornet Fan Club
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First off
Great tournament weekend...another super achievement by the girls
AGAIN. The coaches are very proud of the heart and effort as well as the tactical efforts they continue to improve upon.
A reminder of this weeks schedule:
Tuesday: Training 5:30 until dark
Saturday: Training 10am until Noon
Sunday: Match against F.C. Bucks 15F (AWAY) Time and location still TBD so please plan for a game Sunday afternoon. I will forward specifics the moment I receive them!
Finances:
Thanks to diligent fundraising 2004 has been an awesome experience for the ladies! The additional trainers are great and our tournament schedule was really fulfilling. We also have (nicer) new shorts and socks (coming any day) as well as the water bottles handed out Sunday as an added extra for the team. That and a continuously restocked medical kit of late. This is a great accomplishment as we have required fewer personal dollars spent in the last 12 months than ever before thanks to all of the parents chipping in!!
Moving forward into 2005 we still have some reserve dollars but need to add to it to continue paying bills moving forward. We will be collecting $150 from each family due no later than November 7th. I could REALLY use a volunteer to collect and track the money for me. I will handle getting it into our account once we have the total sum in hand.
November:
Starting Wednesday November 8th we will be practicing indoor at Christopher Dock form 6:30 until 8PM each Wednesday through November 17th. We will also continue our Saturday mornings from 10 till noon.
Indoor:
We will be playing in the Saturday morning Christopher Dock High School league in January and February. Games are Saturday mornings and they occur, generally, every other week. We will slip in a few tournaments as always for fun too! League play will probably start on Saturday January 8.
Indoor Cups are Saturday January 29th at the Lanco Field House
PLEASE BE SURE TO NOTE THIS! We need a full team to compete and have struggled in the past for numbers at cups.
Bad News: (saved it till last)
We LOST our rental contract for Christopher Dock for the winter months. Although we booked in early August we were bumped last week by a CYO basketball league that demanded our Wednesday slots as part of their needs. Unfortunately they represent more rental time and dollars than we do so we lost that battle. The worst of it is that by this time of year it is nearly impossible to find training facilities indoor. We have contacted all of the venues we are aware of and are in dire need for an answer. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas PLEASE share them with us. We need to find a solution!
Thx a million!
Hornet Staff ( and Ward
even though he is retired)
Tuesday, October 5
Columbus Day tournament
Horneteers et. al.,
Awesome match on Sunday! Perhaps not the final result we wanted but considering the injuries we are nursing the level of physical effort, teamwork and desire to win was outstanding!
HAZLET TOURNAMENT UPDATE:
This is our last outdoor tournament of the year...how time flies! Please be sure to tend to your wounds appropriately this week so we can be healthy and play for great results this weekend!
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday
9:15 AM Field 4
11:45 AM Field 5
Sunday
2:30 PM Field 5
5:00 PM Playoff
DIRECTIONS:
Take PA Route 202 East/North towards New Hope and follow signs to the bridge across the Delaware River. Continue on 202 North to Somerville where you will take 22East to 287 South towards Perth Amboy. Exit onto the Garden State Parkway South. Take exit 117. Stay to the left following signs for Route 36. You will follow Route 36 (east) till your 3rd traffic light. (Airport Plaza and KFC on corner) Make a right at this light on to Middle Road. Stay on Middle Rd past 1 traffic light. Just before 2nd traffic light make right onto Green Acres Dr. (you will see a sign for Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club). Soccer Fields straight up on left
These illustrations are available at: http://www.hazletsoccer.org/CDFieldMaps.htm and here http://www.hazletsoccer.org/DirectionsMap.jpg
GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!
Coach Barry
Thursday, July 15
Summer Stuff.....
Hornet family...
Just in case the summer sun and fun has affected our memories (it has mine
for sure) a reminder that we resumed practice tonight and will continue
throughout the summer from 6pm until 8pm every Tuesday and Thursday in
preparation for our August tournaments and, of course, the upcoming fall
season.
Attached are respective schedules in Excel for your quick glance
convenience. If for some reason your email does not allow attachments please
let us know so we can provide you with hard copies. They contain a lot of
detail and all dates are very, very important!
Please note within the schedule that we will be having our annual team camp
on August 16th through the 19th from 5pm until 8pm. This annual camp serves
the players so well as it provides in depth touches and preparation heading
into our tournament schedules. We will have Brian, Kellie and even an
additional trainer or 2 so the girls will get some nice special attention
and a solid week of hard work, education and fun.
Additionally please remember to ALWAYS notify your respective coaches of any
activities you cannot attend. Since we only have 13 scheduled training
sessions prior to the season start each one has measurable value for the
players and teams so attendance is paramount as is working on fitness and
touches on our own.
Hope summer is going great for all! It was great to get back out with the
ladies tonight!
"Never look back and feel you haven't succeeded, but do to see what you have
learned. Always look forward, with what you have learned and see success in
your future now"
GO HORNETS!!!
The Hornet Staff
Friday, April 2
A message form the Hornet Training Staff:
First off....positive thought for today....
" I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying."
Just a reminder that weeknight practices start next Tuesday April 6 and continue every Tuesday & Thursday throughout the Spring. Start time is 5:45 PM. In the beginning we will practice until dark. Practices are at Sewer Authority.
To best achieve our individual and team goals Hornet Practice Objectives are back in place: Upon arrival all players shall have a ball (inflated please, work through their Hornet Warm up appropriately, stretch, 3 anaerobic runs, stretch and 6x50 sprints. This is solely the players responsibility!) The trainers will then take over the sessions. All sessions will end with 15 minutes of a perimeter run followed by a warm down. Just a reminder to refresh everyone's memory!
Also a reminder that each player needs to communicate any and all absences from practice to Barry, Brian, Kellie and myself. Training is paramount to our successes as teams so please coordinate your schedules as needed to keep our attendance at a successful level.
and a final positive thought...
Show me a player who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a player you can beat every time!!
GO HORNETS!!!!!!
Saturday, June 14
Pags Tournament
Great job this weekend girls! We'll get them next time. You had a great spring season. Enjoy your time off and get some rest. Good Luck in the Ottawa Tournament to the players that are going. See you in July!! - the Webmaster
Thursday, June 10
Black Hornet Season End/ New Season Snippets!
*** HORNET BULLETIN ***
1) Just wanted to let everyone know what the Black Hornet staff will
look like when we re-convene in July as a U15F team.
Head Coach - Barry Coulton
Trainer/Team & Personal Goals - Kellie Woolcock
Professional Trainer - Brian Hearn
Communication Guru - Barry Coulton
League and Tournament Registrar - Rob Irons
Finance and Budget Director - TBD
Webmaster - Bill Connolly
2) We will of course still have a fund raising committee, but ideally
this will be a rotating group as 2-3 Mom's should not do it all. Next
possible money raiser - did I hear car wash?
3) We still need a Fashion Coordinator to help with new uniforms as
needed, bags as needed, sweatsuits as needed, etc. Please let Barry
know if you are interested!
4) PRACTICES will start up again on Tuesday July 13 @ 6 PM at Sewer
Authority. We will practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings through the
Fall.
5) We will be having a Team Camp from Monday Aug 16 - Thurs Aug 19,
all four nights from 5 - 8 PM @ COVERED BRIDGE. Coaches Brian & Kellie will be
the principal trainers. Attendance is very strongly encouraged!! Cost is included in parent assessments.
6) August/Labor Day Tournaments scheduled (see attached calendar too).
a) Beattie/Wertz Tournament (Council Rock) - Aug 21-22
b) Spirit Kickoff (Downingtown) - Aug 28-29
c) CASA Classic (Harrisburg) - Sept 4-5 {hotel weekend}
7) We are in the PAGS CUP Division again in the Fall. Go to
www.pags.org for more information. The weird thing, for now, is that
they are not showing a Premier Division and they have 24 teams in the
Cup Division, so stay tuned form more clarity on division structure and
our schedule.
Next week I will send out some fun statistics that you might like.
The year-end detailed budget will hopefully be circulated in July.
Thanks everyone! GO HORNETS - kick butt in PAGS and then have a
wonderful soccer break!!!!!
HORNET STAFF
Monday, June 7
Hornets take second at the Virginian
Great weekend girls! A lot of injuries left you beat up for the finals but you made it there and played well. Great job. - the webmaster
Monday, May 3
Hornets take Red Rose Tournament!!
Great job this weekend, girls!!!
Monday, April 26
Red Rose Tournament - May 1-2 in Lancaster
Hornets -
Here is the schedule for the Red Rose Tournament in Lancaster on Saturday May 1 - Sunday May 2. Saturday games will be at McCaskey East High School and Sunday's games will be at F&M College.
Sat 10:20 AM vs Hempfield Explosion - Field 10
Sat 1:50 PM vs Penn Manor Predators - Field 11
Sun 11:30 AM vs Hempfield Impact - Field 1
Sun 3:00 PM FINAL - Field - 8
Directions to MCCASKEY EAST HIGH SCHOOL - FLDS - 10 - 14:
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike west to exit 286/old exit 21 (Lancaster/Reading/Rt. 222 south). Follow Rt. 222 south approximately 14 miles to the Lancaster area. Follow signs for Rt. 30 EAST - TO THE WALNUT STREET/Route 23 EXIT - GO RIGHT - PROCEED 2.5 MILES - AT THE 2ND LIGHT TURN RIGHT AND THEN DOWN THE HILL TO YOUR RIGHT FOR THE FIELDS
Directions to Baker Field Complex at Franklin and Marshall College (Fields 1 - 9):
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike west to exit 286/old exit 21 (Lancaster/Reading/Rt. 222 south). Follow Rt. 222 south approximately 14 miles to the Lancaster area. Stay to the right and follow signs for Rt. 30 west (York). Pass Oregon, Lititz and Fruitville Pikes. Just beyond Fruitville Pike, exit to continue on 30 west (York). Take first exit for Harrisburg Pike (The Park City Mall will be on right). At the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto Harrisburg Pike away from the mall. THERE WILL BE A F&M SIGN ALSO - PROCEED THRU 3 LIGHTS- GO UNDER THE RAILROAD BRIDGE. - ON YOUR RIGHT WILL BE THE FIELDS - DOES HAVE PARKING - BUT WILL FILL FAST - LOTS OF ADDITIONAL PARKING IN FIELDS (GO PAST THE FIELDS AND TURN RIGHT ONTO LANDIS - THEN RIGHT ON TO NEWTON RD- THEN RIGHT ON TO WILSON - PULL INTO THE PARKING AREA - YOU ARE AT THE FIELDS).
Go HORNETS!!!!
Ward Clark
Tuesday, April 13
Hornets take the Southampton Easter Tournament
Congratulations, girls for winning the Southampton Easter Tournament on Saturday!! - the webmaster
Friday, April 2
JAGS - This Saturday April 3
Hornets,
I have some exciting news about this Saturday! As a just reward for our extra long drive, we will be playing a second game in North Jersey this Saturday. Right after our game vs. Bergen we will drive 20 minutes (closer to home) for a game vs. Ramapo. Ramapo plays in a different JAGS division than us (JAGS has 3 divisions - all of equal caliber).
We are also putting together a carpool for anyone interested that will meet at Sewer Authority and leave at 11:00 AM. Barry will have his van, I will drive and we might need one other volunteer if we get a lot of takers for the carpool. We will call parents on the final ride home to coordinate pickup times, etc.
So...game # 1 vs Bergen at 2:00 (arive 1:15 PM, and...game # 2 vs. Ramapo will start at 4:30 PM. You have directions to Bergen (River Dell High School) already. Directions from Bergen to Ramapo (Franklin Avenue Middle School) follow:
Back track from the River Dell High School to Route 17 South. About 4-5 miles up on your right you will see a sign for route 4 West / 208 North (right by the IKEA) you are going to bear right onto route 4 West. Stay in your right lane; 1 mile up ahead the road splits - Route 4 to your left and Route 208 North to your right. Stay to your right and take 208 North about 10-15 miles to the exit for Summit Avenue; make a right onto Summit Ave.. go until it ends in a "T", (at light) then make a left onto Franklin Avenue. Go to Pulis Avenue and make a Right next to VFW parking lot. School driveway will be on Pulis avenue on your left. Our Ramapo contact is Chris. His cell number is 201-697-6944 if anyone gets lost.
Ward Clark
Friday, April 2
Southampton Tournament
Hornets,
The schedule is in. We play at the same place we scrimmaged Buckingham and Southampton last weekend - across the street from William Tennent HS. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to first game.
1:00 PM vs Southampton - Field # 1
3:00 PM vs Hulmeville - Field # 2
5:00 PM vs PSC Coppa - Field # 1
Games are short - 40 minutes long. No Championship game - round robin only.
We have 13 coming, 2 NO (Klun and Irons) and 1 ? - Sheridan. Please let us know if this is not the case.
Thanks & GO HORNETS!!!!
Ward Clark
Friday, April 2
Hornet Ambassadors....THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Hi Folks,
Was contacted by Mike Freed today regarding our Canada adventure. He apologized for the late notice but needs a commitment from us to move forward. As a friend he is willing to accept a small deposit of $35 per person at this time for the tournament fee and to reserve the bus. We can cover that up front but need to get a pretty firm commitment from the families attending. For those interested there are many options for traveling along as well.
Please keep in mind that this trip is designed specifically around the girls as a team function providing them the opportunity to spend lots of fun time together, see new sites and play the game they so enjoy. Because that is the plan each player is required to pay for the mini-tour (which of course entitles them to all of the amenities and activities). Parents may choose to drive separately, book there own rooms and organize their weekend any way they want. I plan to drive separately myself and leave with Colleen and Trisha from the tournament to vacation.
That said I would like to mention that when asked the girls from each team have mentioned to the coaches that they really really want to go so here is a suggestion...some of the players have mentioned that they have not even had any discussion with their parents regarding this opportunity to date so...please CAREFULLY REVIEW the inserted package with your Hornet and discuss it as a family. I am confident that we, as a parent team, can work out any details to make this a success whether it be money raising, chaperones or whatever...I think it would set a great example to our girls if we were to rally as a parent team to make this a reality for them. If the majority of both teams go and we book 4 players to a room we can really reduce the costs too! If we don't get a minimum commitment of 13 - 14 players per team we will unfortunately have to cancel and that would be unfortunate.
If you have any questions at all please give me a shout. This is the only time we will plan this trip as we want to start planning longer term for a Europe or similar opportunity in 2-3 years.
Thx!
Barry
National Capital Girls Invitational
Mini-Tour to Ottawa
THURSDAY, JULY 29: Bus departs from your designated meeting site at approximately 7:00am for Ottawa. In addition to rest stops for breakfast and lunch, the bus will stop at Skydeck in Lansdowne, Ontario, for a panoramic view of the Thousand Islands and St Lawrence River. Bus arrives in late afternoon, checking into hotel accommodations in downtown Ottawa. Early evening dinner at Tucker's Marketplace buffet, followed by a 90 minute private booking at LaserQuest, an 8,500 square foot, three level laser tag facility.
FRIDAY, JULY 30: Entire day free for sightseeing in Ottawa. Each participant will receive a combination bus/boat pass on Gray Line Doubledecker Tours. The tour buses feature hop-on, hop-off privileges, with 15 stops throughout the city, all near major attractions, giving you unlimited access to visit such sites as Parliament, Byward Market and a vast array of some of Canada's best museums. The pass also entitles you to a 90 minute Ottawa River cruise. Buses run every 45 minutes through the day from 9:00am-5:00pm. A number of these attractions are within 15-20 minutes walk of your hotel. In the evening you can visit the Busker Festival, which takes place in the nearby (5 minute walk) Sparks Street Mall. This event features street performers of all varieties.
SATURDAY, JULY 31: Group matches in the National Capital Girls Invitational Soccer Tournament. The tournament features close 250+ teams from throughout Canada and the northeastern United States. Your bus will take you to/from matches (all field sites within 30 minutes of your hotel), with two matches being played on this day. Depending on your schedule, you may have more time for sightseeing and can again spend time at the Busker Festival.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1: Final group matches and start of playoffs in the tournament. Again, your bus provides transportation to/from matches. The evening features the end of the Busker Festival and a variety of activities around Parliament (this is a holiday weekend in Ottawa).
MONDAY, AUGUST 2: Tournament Finals. If you are playing in the final, the bus will leave after your match for home. If not playing in the final, the bus will leave 10:00am for home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
§ Bus transportation to/from Ottawa, travel to matches and tournament activities and local transportation between games.
§ Four nights hotel accommodations in downtown Ottawa, including a breakfast room.
§ Sightseeing/activities package that includes admission to Skydeck, group dinner, one day tour bus pass, Ottawa River cruise and evening of laser tag.
§ Tournament entry fee and filing of permission to travel papers with US Soccer.
§ Keystone United staff to serve as a guide on the trip.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
§ Meals (except for group dinner Thursday evening)
§ Hotel incidentals (phone, room service, restaurant charges, etc)
§ Admission fees for sightseeing activities you choose to attend while sightseeing on your own
PRICING 2 in Hotel Room 3 in Hotel Room 4 in Hotel Room
30 - 34 people on the bus $495/person $430/person $405/person
35 - 39 people on the bus $475/person $410/person $385/person
40 - 44 people on the bus $455/person $390/person $365/person
45 - 50 people on the bus $435/person $380/person $355/person
Pricing notes: Above prices are based on departure points within 50 miles of Franconia. Other departure points could result in a slightly higher price ($10-15 per person). If less than 30 people on the bus, there will be a surcharge of $100 for every person under 30 on the bus. For example, if there are 27 people on the bus, then there will be a surcharge to the group of $300 (3 x $100).
NATIONAL CAPITAL GIRLS INVITATIONAL MINI-TOUR TO OTTAWA
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT: The tournament started in 1983 with 12 teams in two age divisions. The 2004 version will feature eight age divisions with 250+ teams. Tournament participants are mostly from the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, with US teams coming predominantly from Region I states. Matches are played at a variety of field sites, all within 30 minutes of downtown Ottawa. The tournament is sanctioned by the Canadian and Ontario Soccer Associations. Teams must be registered club teams, but can have up to three guest players from another club and three guest players from their own club. Age divisions are based on a January 1st cutoff (not August 1st), resulting in the following age divisions:
UNDER-12: Born 1/1/92 or later UNDER-13: Born 1/1/91 or later
UNDER-14: Born 1/1/90 or later UNDER-15: Born 1/1/89 or later
UNDER-16: Born 1/1/88 or later UNDER-17: Born 1/1/87 or later
UNDER-18: Born 1/1/86 or later UNDER-19: Born 1/1/85 or later
Teams are divided into groups of 4 or 5 teams, with round robin play within the group determining teams who advance to the playoffs. Group play starts on Saturday and finishes by early Sunday afternoon, with semifinals taking place later Sunday afternoon. Finals are held on Monday morning and early afternoon. The tournament entry fee is included in the cost of your package, as is the cost for filing permission to travel forms with EPYSA/USYSA (Keystone United will assist in this process).
ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION: Bus transportation will be provided by Hagey Coach & Tours of Franconia. All buses are air conditioned, have toilet facilities, and are video equipped. In addition to providing transportation to/from Ottawa, your bus will take you to/from matches and locations in Ottawa between/after matches.
ABOUT THE HOTEL: Hotel accommodations are all in downtown Ottawa, putting you within walking distance of many major attractions. In addition, you are one block from one of the tour bus stops and five minutes from Sparks Street, the location of the Busker Festival. The main hotel we use is the Crowne Plaza Ottawa. It features 400+ rooms, a restaurant, bar, fitness center and indoor pool. Teams booking after the initial block of rooms at the Crown Plaza have been used will be placed in similar hotels in downtown Ottawa. Keystone groups will have a breakfast room available to them, which will include bagels & cream cheese, whole fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea and milk.
ABOUT THE CITY OF OTTAWA: Ottawa is the home of the Canadian government. In addition to the large volume of governmental buildings and embassies, it is also the cultural center of the country, featuring a vast array of museums, historical sites and family attractions. Some of the city's landmarks and attractions (all of which are within walking distance or can be visited with your tour bus pass) include:
§ Parliament: The seat of government. Tours available, including the Peace Tower. Changing of the Guard ceremony daily.
§ Royal Canadian Mint: Produces collector, bullion and medallion coins.
§ War Museum: Canada's largest military history collection.
§ Saint Patrick's Basilica: Ottawa's oldest Roman Catholic church, with over 100 statues.
§ Byward Market: Unique shops and restaurants surrounding a colorful outdoor market.
§ Rideau Hall: The official residence of the Governor General.
§ Museum of Nature: Canada's rich history of dinosaurs, mammoths, fossils and gems.
§ Supreme Court: The high court of Canada.
§ Museum of Civilization: Explores 1,000 years of human history, including an IMAX theatre.
§ Rideau Canal: A 19th century operating canal, featuring eight northern entrance locks.
§ 24 Sussex: The stone mason residence of the Prime Minister.
§ National Aviation Museum: Traces the history of flight with over 100 aircraft.
In addition to providing transportation to these attractions, your tour bus pass also provides you with a 90 minute boat trip on the Ottawa River, which is fully narrated. Other activities include shopping at the variety of malls in downtown Ottawa, such as the 200+ store Rideau Centre and the open air Sparks Street Mall. Sparks Street is also the home of the Busker Festival, which will feature several blocks of street performers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Finally, the Casino du Lac-Leamy is a popular attraction for the adults, located across the Ottawa River in Hull. It features 1,250 slot machines and 45 gaming tables. Transportation can be provided by your bus.
Thursday, March 25
Hornet Schedule Update
Here is the latest in sequential order:
1 - Please add a round robin friendly vs Buckingham and Southampton for this Saturday March 27. Arrive 1:45 PM with play getting underway around 2:30 PM. Games will be at the soccer fields across the street from Wm Tennent High School. This of course will be in lieu of a morning practice at Sewer Authority.
2 - JAGS game Sunday March 28 vs CWS - game time tentatively set at 3:00 PM; arrive 2:15 PM. Directions and game time confirmation to follow in a separate e-mail:
3 - Saturday April 3 vs Bergen at their field in North Jersey. Game time 1:30 PM; arrive 12:45 PM. Game is at River Dell HIgh School. Here are the directions: From Chalfont, I would go 202 North to Somerville, NJ to 287 North to 78 East to Garden State Parkway North and then follows the directions below.
Directions to River Dell High School
From Garden State Parkway: Northbound: Exit 163 (Route 17 North). Take first exit-Midland Avenue/River Edge and follow directions from Route 17.
From Route 17: Take Midland Avenue/River Edge exit, heading east. Stay on Midland Avenue for exactly two miles and seven traffic lights. After the seventh traffic light you will see the River Dell Middle School on your right. At this time, make a left onto Myrtle Avenue. (Myrtle Avenue becomes Pyle Street) High School is on your left.
From New Jersey Turnpike: Take Turnpike extension (Paterson, Dover) to Route 80. Exit at Route 17 and proceed north. Follow directions from Route 17 (above).
4 - The cancelled game vs Hibernian from Sun Mar 21 has been re-scheduled to Saturday May 22 @ 1:00 PM; arrive 12:15 PM. This is a home game; exact field TBD.
Ward Clark
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Sunday, March 14
Team meeting....IMPORTANT!
Hornets et. al.
This Thursday night we have planned a very special and most important
meeting for the girl's to spend time with the coaches and then more so with
Kellie to discuss a few things and then formulate their goals for the
upcoming season (and beyond). This is a most important event and every
effort needs to be made to attend because it is an activity where every
player needs to participate so the team has a fully cooperative plan going
forward.
Parents are encouraged to attend as well since we will spend the first half
of the meeting setting the goals and expectations of the coaches and also be
providing the girls with some very valuable information on how we plan to
strengthen the team by working closely with each player. The second half of
the meeting will be just the girls working together on their goals which
will give the parents an opportunity to move to another room and talk for a
bit.
We will meet in the basement classroom at the New Britain Baptist Church
(rt. 202 and Tamenend Ave in New Britain) from 7PM until 9PM. Entrance is
through the lower door in the bottom parking lot. If you need directions
please contact one of the coaches.
It is strongly encouraged to make every effort to attend! This will be the
most important gathering for the girls this spring and missing out will be
unfortunate for both player and team.
Thx!
Hornet Staff.
Friday, March 12
Sunday schedule is in!
Hornet folks,
Schedule for Sunday is in! First game is at 3:20 PM. Arrive by 2:30 so we
can register. Championship at 7PM...plan on being there! Remember this is
turf so turf shoes or spikes are recommended. See you there....this will be
great fun!!
Directions:
From 1-476 PA Turnpike - Northeast Extension
Take (old) Exit 36. This is the exit AFTER the main Pocono exit at Rte 80;
Make a left on to Route 115 North. Continue 41/2 miles to Exit 1. At the end
of the ramp, make a right onto Kidder Street. At the end of 2nd light, make
a left onto Mundy Street. Go to the second stop light; make a left on to
Bear Creek Boulevard. Watch for the Dome sign 1/4 mile on right.
GO HORNETS!!!!!!
Tuesday, March 9
Sunday March 14 - Last Indoor Tournament
Horneteers,
Here are the directions for Sunday's Indoor Finale at Wyoming Valley Sports Dome in Wilkes-Barre. Wait till you see this place - it is worth the drive.
Schedule - they only tell you the first game time. This is not available until after 6PM tomorrow night, so look for an e-mail Thursday morning from Barry with these details. The U14F tournament itself runs 4-5 hours and will start anywhere from 11 AM to 3 PM. Please target your arrival time 45 minutes prior to whatever time you get from Barry. Format is 6 vs 6 plus a Keeper. It is touchline - complete with throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. Turf shoes or cleats should be worn.
Directions:
From 1-476 PA Turnpike - Northeast Extension
Take (old) Exit 36, new exit 105. This is the exit AFTER the main Pocono exit at Rte 80; Make a left on to Route 115 North. Continue 41/2 miles to Exit 1. At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Kidder Street. At the end of 2nd light, make a left onto Mundy Street. Go to the second stop light; make a left on to Bear Creek Boulevard. Watch for the Dome sign 1/4 mile on right.
GO HORNETS!!!!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, March 1
Hornets - Its Never Too Early.......
Please let us know, either way, of your availability for our first outdoor tournament on Saturday April 10 - the day before Easter. I am asking for this way ahead of time as we have played the day before Easter the last 2 years and were missing lots of players due to the Easter Holiday. Just trying to plan ahead to see if we need any guest players, or not.
Thanks.
FYI......Pat Bohn has volunteered to be our Memorial Day Hotel Coordinator. THANKS Pat!!!
FYI....last indoor tournament is Sunday March 14 at Wyoming Valley Sports Dome in Wilkes-Barre. I will not know schedules until that week, around March 10. Once I know you will know.
FYI.....3 more Wedensday night practices at Dock - March 3, 10 and 17.
GO HORNETS......Beat DELCO!!!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, March 1
Four in a Row!!!!
The Hornets have won their fouth indoor tournament in as many weeks by winning the CB East indoor this weekend! Congratulations, girls. You all played well this weekend!
Monday, February 23
Hornets win Southamptom Indoor Tournament
The Black Hornets won the Southampton Indoor soccer tournament at William Tennet on Sunday. Congratulations, girls for winning tournaments three weeks in a row!!
Thursday, February 19
2004 State Cup draw is posted
Click on the headline to go to the EPYSA web posting of the 2004 State Cups. Scroll to bottom and click on 14F NCS page. We play FC Delco on March 16th or 17th. - the webmaster
Wednesday, February 18
Tournament This Weekend - Sun Feb 22
HI Gang,
As far as the Hornet Staff knows, we have 14 field players plus our Keeper for the William Tennent tournament this Sunday. This is a lot of players for three 17 minute games with only 5 field players. SO......we would like to split the team up and have one team play Saturaday Feb 21 at Perkiomen Valley High School while the remainder play in the Tennent tournament on Sunday. This, of course, assumes all 14 players can make it and everyone's schedules are flexible enough. PLease let me know ASAP (like today) if you have a problem with either day.
If this works, we will let everyone know tomorrow or Friday which venue to go to, schedules, directions, etc. We will discuss this with the girls tonight at Dock too.
PLEASE RESPOND RIGHT AWAY WITH CONFLICTS. OTHERWISE, WE WILL ASSUME EITHER DAY IS FINE.
Thanks.
Ward Clark
Wednesday, February 18
This Sunday's Tournament
Good morning,
Here is the schedule and directions for this Sunday's tournament at William Tennent High School in Warminster. We are limited to a maximum of 14 players so please let us know if you cannot make it. Format is 5 vs 5 plus a keeper. Games are 17 minutes long.
See everyone Wednesday night at Dock. Thanks.
Southampton Soccer Indoor Invitational
Sunday, February 22, 2004
U-14 Female
1 Lenape Valley
2 Warminster
3 Harleysville
4 Southampton
9:00am Warminster vs Southampton
9:20 Lenape Valley vs Harleysville
9:45 Warminster vs Lenape Valley
10:05 Harleysville vs Southampton
10:30 Southampton vs Lenape Valley
10:50 Warminster vs Harleysville
**Please note we have added an extra 5 minutes between
games when someone is playing back to back
DIRECTIONS
From County Line Road:
Cross Route 611 and Route 263(York Road). Go approximately 5 lights to Centennial Road and turn left. Follow road about 2 miles. William Tennent High School is on the right. Gym is in the back of the school.
From Street Road & Route 611:
Go east on Street Road(Route 132). Cross over York Road(Route 263). Go approximately 7 lights to Centennial Road and turn right. William Tennent High School is on the left and gym is in the back of the school.
Wednesday, February 18
Hornets win Lehigh Valley Indoor Tournament
Way to go, girls. Winning back to back tournaments is super!!! Great temwork allowed you to score many goals! Great weekend, girls!
Thursday, February 12
Lehigh Valley Tournament - Sunday Feb 15
Ad Hoc Hornets,
First game this Sunday is at 1 PM; please arrive no later than 12:30 PM. Games are 25 minutes long so everyone will get plenty of playing time.
Everyone playing has to complete a Waiver Form, complete with parent & player signatures. I will have blank copies at practice tonight. If you are not there you will need to go www.lvysl.org, scroll down to the 2004 LVYSL Indoor Tournament announcement and click on # 5 - Waiver Form. Completed forms should be returned to Coach Barry or me ASAP. Barry needs all these forms before he can register the team on Sunday.
Directions to Turff Club, 1206 Sherman St, Allentown, PA 18109
Like last week your goal is to get to Route 22. The Turff Club is closer to Bethlehem so there are 3 options to get to Route 22:
Option 1 - PA Tpke to Allentown Exit - go 22 EAST to Airport Road South exit (several miles)
Option 2 - Rte 309/78 - go 22 EAST to Airport Road South exit (several miles)
Option 3 -Rte 309, then 378 North in Coopersburg - go 22 WEST (about 1/2 mile)
From there follow these directions as printed on tournament website:
Rt 22 to Airport Road South
Take Airport Road South to the light at Union Blvd.
Make a left onto Union Blvd and go to the light at Sherman Street.
Make a left onto Sherman Street.
The Metro Design/turff club sign will be on your left just after the stop sign.
Park in the lot before the building or around the corner on the side street and smaller parking lot.
Parking is available on both sides of the building in Metro Design/turff club parking lots and on the street. DO NOT park in the Eatmore Fruit Co. lot (you will be towed)
Ward Clark
Thursday, February 12
Hornets Take First at Parkland again!
For the second year the Black Hornets have won the Parkland Indoor tournament. Nicole had 4 shutouts for the day! Way to go Hornets!!
Friday, February 6
Important Hornet Program Update...
Hi folks!!
Just a review of last night's practice and the assignments and goals the staff is working to really pull the team up a notch in 2004 and make our soccer experiences more rewarding as players and teams...practice was fun in that we revisited some good stuff like player demonstrations and pairing up with teammates to learn more about each other. Especially our newest Hornets. The insights and ideas from the players was really inspiring so we are excited to get started right away.
The coaches are going to take advantage of having an expanded staff to help get each and every player to be their 'soccer best'! We have decided to establish some near term goals with some end dates to get us into spring in great fashion.
1. Rules are rules so be sure to follow them...rule infractions will result in consequences (coach Brian is in charge of determining)...for the entire team! So remember...
- Proper uniform and warm ups at ALL Hornet events
- Bring a ball to every indoor session
- READ and REPLY to emails when required ASAP (still 5 surveys out and that is very disappointing to us)
- Arrive at practice dressed to play
- Pink, Green and Warm up sheets are with you at ALL practices....you never know when we will plan to use them.
2. Green sheets due by end of practice March 17....we will work as much as any Hornet wants at practice to be sure we succeed! That's the beauty of multiple trainers with lots of energy!
3. Practice begins upon arrival with the Hornet Warmup followed by individual work on green sheet items...you can get alot of items checked off quickly this way! You DO NOT need to have them checked off at home any more...just at practice or otherwise.
4. Achievement sheets will be distributed to the team to help us keep track of our goals and accomplishments as well as those of our team mates. (Kellie will be taking this task on and will work with each player as much as they want!)
5. All trainers will fill out practice evaluations and review them together each week.
The goal is to get back to helping each player get the most (that they want) out of being a part of the program. Great stuff!!
MOST IMPORTANTLY...
There will be NO exceptions to any of the above...
If you want to speak to any of the trainers at any time feel free to send them a message...we plan to interact as much as possible. Many Hornets have been doing this already as a result of our surveys and that has been super!
the Hornet Staff
Friday, February 6
Another important update.....MOVIE NIGHTS!
Hi team....
By popular demand we are planning movie nights for NEXT WEEK.
Monday night GOLD Hornets
Thursday night BLACK Hornets
Coach Kellie will be stopping by to get to know the girls better, ask and answer questions, eat popcorn and have some fun. The movie most suggested was Finding Nemo so that looks like the entertainment for the evening(s).
Where: Coulton Crib (call for directions if necessary)
Time: 6:30 until 9PM...Parents are free to stay and hang out together too!! (upstairs where it's quiet!)
Some good winter fun indeed!! See you there!!
Also...we were thinking it might be fun to take advantage of coach Barry's recording studio and have the girls make up and record a song sometime...YIKES! If you're interested we can plan a night for that too! Let us know...
See you there!
Tuesday, February 3
3 vs 3 soccer tournement - CANCELLED
Bummer - the 3 vs 3 was pushed back a week and now conflicts with our tournament at the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome on Sunday March 14. We can't do both...so we will still be doing the Wyoming Valley Tournament.
Ward Clark
Tuesday, February 3
Parkland Tournament - Sunday Feb 8
Winter Hornets,
Here is the schedule for the Parkland Tournament this Sunday. Please arrive by 8:00 AM.
8:36 AM vs Parkland Dominators
9:30 AM vs Parkland U13
10:06 AM vs Parkland U14
11:18 AM vs Lower Macungie
11:54 AM vs Deep Run
Directions to Parkland High School, 2700 North Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104:
Your goal is to get to Rte 22 in Allentown. You can do this by either choosing the PA Tpke Northeast Extension to Allentown Exit or by going Rte 309 North, then continuing along after it merges with Interstate Rte 78. Either will get you to Rte 22 where you will go EAST. Proceed on Rte 22 EAST for a mile or two to the North Cedar Crest Blvd exit. Go approximately 2 miles on N Cedar Crest Blvd. Parkland HS will be on your left. It is huge - you cannot miss it....AND, it won't really feel like you are in Allentown. Rather it will feel like you have left Hornetville for Countryville.
FYI.....the Sportsplex league schedule is just about over. There might be one additional game scheduled for later in February, but that is uncertain at this time. No games are scheduled for Sun Feb 8. We will NOT be playing our last game scheduled for Sun Feb 15 so that we can participate in the Turff Club Tournament in Allentown instead.
GO HORNETS!!!!!
Ward Clark
Tuesday, January 27
Tentative Black Hornet Spring Schedule
Greetings from the Hornet Sports Center,
As promised, here is a rough idea of our Spring Schedule. We are looking at a full slate of soccer activities, hopefully some social activities and of course some fund raising activities. We are continuing along our path of trying to provide the best training we can and play against very challenging competition. In talking to the girls and reading their surveys, the consensus is that the vast majority of the girls are extremely committed to the Hornets and to soccer. As such, the Black Hornet schedule will remain very active with an eye on those girls with the most commitment and having an interest in playing lots of soccer. Its all good!!
PRACTICES:
Saturday mornings starting in mid to late March (weather permitting) and continuing through mid-June - we will practice on every Saturday morning that we are not playing a game or participating in a tournament; time TBD. Weeknight practices will begin after daylight savings and be 2 nights per week; nights TBD.
STATE CUPS:
We have entered the Snickers Cup again - a single elimination tournament against the best teams in eastern PA. The first (and hopefully not the only) game will probably take place in late March.
SPRING LEAGUE:
We have entered the JAGS Spring League which is comprised mostly of high quality teams from New Jersey. There should be around 6 games, starting in late March/early April and going through May.
TOURNAMENTS:
April 10 - Southampton One Day Before Easter Tournament
May 1 & 2 - Red Rose Classic in Lancaster @ F&M College. A possible overnight trip?
May 8-10 - YMS Epic in Yardley.
May 28-30 - Virginian Memorial Day Tournament (yes we are going to try it again and we are asking for a parent volunteer to make reservations at a hotel that doesn't charge you if the event is cancelled)
June 11-13 - PAGS Classic in Downingtown
We might throw in a couple of friendly scrimmage games too.
We will take our summer break after the PAGS Classic and get back together in mid-July so that we have a couple of weeks to prep for the Ottawa trip.
All in all, this is an active schedule and a fun schedule. Once we know more dates and times we will send out the oh so cool calendars!
We are looking forward to more good times in Hornetville! GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, December 1
December in Hornetville
Holiday Tidings,
Well this is the week us Hornet parents have been waiting for. Will Friday ever come?
Couple of Hornet matters:
1 - Indoor Game @ Sportsplex this Sunday at 4:45 PM vs Hulmeville. Please arrive 30 minutes prior. Bring both jerseys and gold t-shirt to all indoor games. Wear the white jerseys. Indoor shoes required. There will be schedules for the rest of the indoor league season available at the door. I don't know if we are on rink 1, 2 or 3. As with all Hornet events, please let us know if you cannot attend. If you are hurt, please provide Coach Barry or myself with an updated injury status report this week. Thanks!
2 - Congratulations to Ashley Klun and Becky Clark for qualifying for ODP Winter Indoor Training.
GO HORNETS!!!!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, December 1
Welcome to Kelly Woolcock!!!
We are pleased to announce that Kelly Woolcock has joined the Hornet staff. Kelly is a recent graduate of St Josephs University where she played 4 years of Division I soccer. Kelly was a starter her freshman year and she also graduated from CB West. She is looking forward to becoming involved with the team and is anxious to meet all the players. Look for Kelly to get involved this Winter. - Ward
Monday, December 1
Winter Indoor update
Winter practices for January will occur on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to noon at Quakertown Christian School (same place we practiced last Winter on Friday nights). We are open to the idea of carpooling from Clemens - lets toss the idea around as a group at the Irons next Friday night. The actual practice dates will be Jan 3, 10, 17 and 24. No practice on January 31 as we will be in Lancaster (again) for Indoor Cups. After this we revert to the Wednesday night practice schedule at Christopher Dock. At this time we are not contemplating a carpool for the Dock practices.
Thanks to everyone for the hard work selling pointsettas and footlball ticket. Alas, this hard work needs to be supplemented by cold, hard cash from each of us. We are looking for the next assessment of $125 from each family at this time. Due to the holidays, we will give everyone a little more time to get myself or Barry a check. Lets go with January 15. Please note there will be another assessment due around the end of March for the same amount so if anyone is truly into embracing the Christmas spirit we will accept checks for $250 at this time.
Monday, November 17
Hempfield Heroines,
Great weekend at Hempfield. As far as the coaches are concerned, you played four outstanding games and did not give up a goal. Great stuff - you should all be very proud.
Couple of details for everyone:
1 - The Black Hornets will NOT be practicing on Tuesday this week. Rest up everyone!
2 - The Irons will be having a Holiday Party for Hornet parents on Friday December 5, starting around 7:30 ish. Rob will be dressed in his elf suit.
3 - Please contact Gigi with any questions about Poinsetta Sale. Today is the deadline to get orders in.
4 - I owe everyone an e-mail on PAGS Playoffs. Stay tuned.
5 - Still working on summarizing Winter plans, Fall wrap up, etc. Stay tuned.
GO HORNETS!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, November 17
Hornets take second at Hempfield
Great weekend at Hempfield, girls!! You played great all weekend. It is a shame the ref's didn't know how to call offsides!!! Let's get ready for the PAGS playoff!!! - the webmaster
Tuesday, October 21
IMPORTANT - Practice & Game & PAGS Information
Hello. Excellent game on Sunday vs. Harleysville. Good ball movement, good communication, good finishing, good defending. Its all good!
PRACTICES - Tonight is still at Sewer Auth fields @ 5:30 since the lights are not all in place yet.
Starting Thurs Oct 23 we will be practicing at Covered Bridge for the rest of the Fall season. Practices will remain on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 - 7:15 PM. After that other teams have the field. Remember to bring your flashlights as this is a long walk through dark woods - perfect for Halloween. If you need directions please call or e-mail me.
GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
Sat Oct 25 vs Lititz @ SEWER AUTHORITY. Game time 12:00, arrive 11:15 AM.
Sun Oct 26 @ Lower Macungie. Game time 12:00 PM, arrive 11:15 AM. Here are directions to their fields in Macungie.
The Creamery Fields - Macungie, PA
Take 309 North towards Allentown. Remain on this road until after it becomes both 309 North & 78 West. Take Exit (exit 16 in my atlas, but I don't know if it has been renumbered) for Rte 222 South - also called Hamilton Blvd. Take this to Trexlertown and Rte 100. Proceed South (left) on Route 100 to next traffic light (about one mile). Make a right at the light onto Spring Creek Road. The field complex is about 0.25 mile down on the left, just beyond the next intersection.
Bring both Black and White jerseys to all games from now on.
PAGS - Looks like our last league game is Sunday November 9. PAGS playoff game(s) will most likely be the following weekend, BUT we are at the Hempfield Tournament that weekend (Nov 15-16). I don't know how this will work out yet, but we might have a weeknight playoff game under the lights, at a neutral field?, sometime during the week of Nov 9. I will of course keep everyone in the loop on this as we get more details, and....we need to win the rest of our games to ensure we are in the playoffs.
Hempfield tournament details to follow a little later. GO HORNETS!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, September 29
*** Virginia Beach Information***
Here are directions to the hotel, directions from the hotel to the playing fields and our game schedule. Website address for the tournament is www.beachfc.com, and has game schedules and directions to fields for your perusal as well. The Hornets landed in the top bracket, the Premier division. This is good - we will be playing some really good teams just like we did in our August tournaments.
Directions to Clarion Hotel, 4453 Bonney Road, Va Beach, VA 23462:
* I-95 south into Delaware.
* Shortly after I-95 and I-495 come back together, exit onto Route 1 South.
* Take Route 1 south to Dover area. At this point you will be directed to Rte 13 South.
* Take Route 13 south all the way down the Delmarva peninsula and across the Chesapeake (toll $$) Bay Bridge and into Virginia Beach.
* After about two miles, exit by bearing right onto 225 South, also called Independence Blvd.
* (Yahoo paste from here) - Continue on INDEPENDENCE BLVD - go 4.3 miles. INDEPENDENCE BLVD becomes S INDEPENDENCE BLVD - go 0.2 miles. Turn left on BONNEY RD - go 0.6 miles. Arrive at 4453 BONNEY RD, VIRGINIA BEACH
GAME SCHEDULE:
All games at Lake Tayor High School. There are two 3 team divisions in the Premier bracket.
Sat Oct 11 8:00 AM vs Strictly Soccer (St. Petersburg, FLA) LT Field # 6
Sat Oct 11 4:00 PM vs Hockessin (Delaware) LT Field # 6
Sun Oct 12 10:40 AM vs ? - Semi finals LT Field # 5 or 6, -OR-
Sun Oct 12 12 PM vs ? - 3rd place consolation LT Field # 6
Sun Oct 12 3 PM vs ? - Championship, if we make Semis and win LT Field # 5
The 3 teams in the other Premier Division are Beadling (Pittsburgh), West Chester (PA) and CSA Red (North Carolina)
From the Clarion Hotel to Lake Taylor High School is not far. Directions as follows:
* Bonney Road back to Independense Blvd. Follow signs to I-264 West
* I- 264 West about 2-3 miles to I-64 West
* (FC Beach website paste from here) - Lake Taylor:
(LT) From Intersection of I-64 and I-264, follow I-64 West (Richmond/Airport) to 1st Exit (#282) - Northhampton Blvd) and turn left onto Northhampton Blvd (south) at the light. Go to first traffic light and turn left onto Kempsville Road. Lake Taylor High School is a short distance on the left.
GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!!!
PS - Please check maps, atlases and website directions yourself to be sure.
Ward Clark
Tuesday, September 23
Friendly This Sunday & Welcome To A New Hornet
Our friendly this Sunday Sept 28 will be vs. the Bux-Mont FC Force at their fields in Hilltown. Game time 4:00 PM, please arrive around 3:15. Bux Mont, formerly Souderton, plays in the Premier Division of PAGS. This should be a real good game for the girls. If you want to come a little earlier, the Bux Mont U19 girls team is playing at 2:00. They are one of the top teams in Pennsylvania and they have our very own Sarah Coulton on the team too. This is outstanding, high level soccer.
We will wear Black and directions as follows:
Hilltown Civic Park is located on Route 152 north of Chalfont. Take route 152 north through Chalfont and travel until dead end at Hilltown Pike. 152 north continues by turning right onto Hilltown Pike. Travel approximately 3/4 mile to where Hilltown Pike turns sharply to the right and 152 North bears left. Bear left onto 152 north. Field is 100 yards on right hand side.
Also, I am pleased to announce that Amanda Reh will be playing with the Black Hornets as a secondary player. Amanda, better known as Pudge, will continue to practice and play with her Warminster team in ICSL, but she will also play with us on Sundays. Please welcome Pudge and parents Fran and Emil to the Hornets.
Week 4 football tickets omitted the Eagles-Bills game by accident. You can either write the game in yourself or grab corrected tickets from Pat at practice this week. It works either way.
Thanks & GO HORNETS!!!!!!!
Ward Clark
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Wednesday, August 27
Kirkwood & Spiritual Reflections
(click on headline to go to website)(map located under handouts tab)
Good Morning,
Great weekend at Spirit. Great teams, great effort, great games. Good stuff Hornets - these were 3 of the best teams you will ever play in one tournament - and you hung with all of them. Everyone of those teams were in tougher games than they expected from the Farmgirls of little ole Lenape Valley. Congratulations on a great weekend! BTW, Beadling won the whole thing beating Freestate 3-1 in the finals.
Kirkwood schedule - all on Field # 7
Sat 10:40 AM vs Springfield YC Speed (VA)
Sat 4:00 PM vs SJ Banshees East (NJ)
Sun 10:40 AM vs Kirkwood Raiders (DE)
Sun 2:40 PM Championship Game - we will be there!!
Directions are complicated. I will give you but I suggest you visit the Kirkwood website yourself. I used their directions, a map and Yahoo to come up with the directions below. Website is www.kirkwoodsoccer.org. Address is 1220 River Road, New Castle, DE 19720,
Blue Route to 95 South
95 South to 495 South
Exit 1 off 495 South onto Rte 13 South
Rte 13 South for 2-3 miles to left on 141 South for about 2 miles into town of New Castle
Right on River Road (Route 9)
Kirkwood Soccer Complex on right (about 1 mile from New Castle but not too sure on this distance)
Plan on close to a 90 minute drive from Chalfont. It should be less, but you never know........
Ward Clark
Monday, August 25
Good Tournament this weekend girls!
You played well even thought you were short handed. Way to take it to Langhorne! - the webmaster
Thursday, August 7
Spirit Kick-off Classis Schedules are out!
Click on the headline to go to the webpage.
Games are:
Sat Aug 23rd
11:45 AM LV Black Hornets vs Beadling Blast
2:15 PM Langhorne Strikers vs LV Black Hornets
Sun Aug 24th
9:15 AM Semi-finals for 1st place teams
10:30 AM Consolation game for 2nd place teams
11:45 AM Consolation game for 3rd place teams
1:00 PM Championship game
Saturday, July 5
We Have A Keeper!!
I am pleased to announce that Nicole Jones has joined the Black Hornets as our new Keeper. Nicole played with PSC Coppa last year.
Please join me in welcoming Nicole to the team.
Ward Clark
Monday, June 23
Hornet Summer News
Hola,
Sorry for the constant e-mail stream what with this being our break and all, but there is lots to share.
PRACTICE - Practice will resume the first week of August. This is a longer break than usual. Staff advice - enjoy! Once we know the specific days of the week for practice we will let you know.
TOURNAMENTS - here are all tournaments through November
1 - CASA Classic in Harrisburg area (Aug 9-10). This is a "hotel" tournament. See below for reservation information.
2 - Spirit Classic in Downingtown area (Aug 23-24).
3 - Jimmy Delano Kickoff Classic in Kirkwood, DE (Aug 30-31). Note: this is a "commute" tournament.
4 - FC Beach Classic in VA Beach, VA (Oct 11-12). This is a "hotel" tournament.
5 - Hempfield Classic in Lancaster County (Nov 15-16). This is a "commute" tournament.
FALL LEAGUE - we are playing in PAGS Cup Division this fall which is a perfect spot for the Hornets. To see the alignment go to www.pags.org (click on headline). FYI....PAGS has traditionally played more Sunday games that Saturday games. I can't guarantee this will be the case this fall, but thought the heads up would be a good idea anyhow. Once we get paperwork package from PAGS, we will let everyone know as the girls will need new player passes, new 1" x 1" photos, signatures will be needed, birth certificates will have to be official ones if not already, etc. Expect to hear from us on this before too long.
VACATION SCHEDULES - I have heard from about 2/3 of you. Still need to hear from the remaining 1/3. Expect a phone call from me tonight or tomorrow if you are part of the 1/3. You can avoid this by sending me an e-mail. THANKS!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS - I am looking for a parent volunteer to take charge of the hotel reservation process. Please contact me ASAP on this. We need to act quickly on both "away" tournaments.
That's all for now....but I won't be a stranger. Adios.
Ward Clark
Monday, June 16
Black Hornets take 1st Place at PAGs
Congratulations, girls! You played well this weekend and all spring long. Now take a well deserved rest until July! A sad goodbye to the hornets moving to new teams. We will miss all of you! Also a very sad goodbye to Coach Mike! You will be greatly missed. Thanks for all you have done for the team the last 2 years. Many thanks to Coach Barry, our new Head Coach and Ward Clark for all your dedicated work running the team this year. - the webmaster
Tuesday, June 3
This Week in Hornetville
I have more clarity on next week's busy schedule. Looks like we will be ending the Spring season with a flurry of activity. Here is the latest:
Mon Jun 2 - Friendly vs New Hope Boys @ Sewer - arrive 6:00 PM; wear Gold
Wed Jun 4 - normal practice @ Sewer - 6:00 PM
Thurs Jun 5 - Friendly vs LV Killer Bees @ Sewer - arrive 6:00 PM; wear gray
Sat Jun 7 - one day Buckingham Tournament - schedules and fields to follow
Mon Jun 9 - normal practice @ Sewer - 6:00 PM
Wed Jun 11 - normal practice @ Sewer - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun June 14 & 15 - PAGS Tournament in Downingtown; schedules, etc. to follow
After that, we are all on soccer holiday until sometime in July; details to follow. - Ward
Thursday, May 22
Virginian Tournament cancelled!!!
Sorry to report......
2003 Virginian Tournament Cancelled Thursday, May 22, 2003 11:30 am The Virginian Executive committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2003 Virginian Memorial Day Soccer Tournament scheduled for this weekend, May 24-26, 2003. This cancellation comes as a result of existing and forecasted weather conditions that have caused the closure or pending closure of most soccer facilities across the Northern Virginia region over the Memorial Day weekend.
We'll let you know if we can scramble up any last minute soccer activity for the weekend.
Ward Clark
Friday, May 2
YMS EPIC Tournament schedule is in..(click to go to website)
Hornets et. al.,
Next weekend is looking great for the Hornets!! We have been selected to
compete in the EPIC premiere division and, as planned, our schedule contains
some super competition! A good Coppa palette cleanser for sure!!
Saturday 5/10
3:30 PM Hornets vs. Radnor Rockets Mac H
6 PM Hornets vs. Lionville Destruction Mac G
Sunday 5/11
11:45 AM Hornets vs. FC Bucks Mac H
3:30 PM Hornets vs. Greater Chester Valley Mac H
We are heading into the core of our Spring Soccer Season and this is one of
only 3 key premiere tournaments the Hornets will compete in this season;
therefore attendance is expected at all friendlies and practice sessions
throughout and, of course, next weekend's competition to best prepare as a
team for success.
Based on the importance of performing well in the EPIC and in VA in 2 weeks
we will have a low-impact tactical shadowing session Friday evening May 9th from 6PM
until 7:30PM at the Sewer Authority to establish our game plan for the
weekend. We need the entire team for this session to have value so please
arrange to attend. We will focus on restarts, set plays and zone attacking.
GO FARMGIRLS!!!!!!!!!!
All games are at Macclesfield Park complex on River Road (great Hot Dogs!)
From the web site:
PA Tpk West to Exit 28 (Philadelphia). Take Route 1 North to I-95. Take I-95
to Route 332 exit (Newtown/Yardley). At top of ramp go right onto 332 East
(toward Yardley). Continue to 1st light (approx 1.5 miles) and turn left
(332 becomes Afton Ave). Continue approx 3/4 mi into Yardley Borough and
thru traffic light at Main St. Continue about 1/4 mi until road ends at stop
sign. Delaware River is straight ahead. Turn right onto Delaware Ave (will
become River Rd). Continue for 3/4 mile and go under tall stone RR bridge.
Continue about 100 yds and turn right into entrance for Macclesfield Park.
From Chalfont/Doylestown:
Head east on Almshouse road through Richboro and past Tyler Park to the
intersection of 413.
Turn right on the 413 Newtown bypass, straight through 2 lights. This
becomes 332 east.
332 East (toward Yardley). Continue to 1st light past the I95 overpass and
turn left (332 becomes Afton Ave). Continue approx 3/4 mi into Yardley
Borough and thru traffic light at Main St. Continue about 1/4 mi until road
ends at stop sign. Delaware River is straight ahead. Turn right onto
Delaware Ave (will become River Rd). Continue for 3/4 mile and go under tall
stone RR bridge. Continue about 100 yds and turn right into entrance for
Macclesfield Park.
Friday, May 2
Black Hornets move to 7th in Penn East
The girls have moved up in the rankings and all our points are still not counted yet. Way to go girls!!! - the webmaster
 | | The girls are on the move! |
Monday, April 28
State Cup Game
Good game against Coppa, girls! Let's beat them next time!!
Wednesday, April 23
Hornets take second at Nether Tournament
Great job, girls!!!
Monday, April 14
Pasta Party at Dusing's
Date 4/25 Time 6:30 PM. Nancy is looking for several volunteer Mom's to help out with preparations and some of the food contributions. Please contact Nancy directly to lend your support
Monday, March 31
Mystery Friendly reveiled
Hornet Wonderers,
The mystery friendly has been confirmed:
Friday April 4 at Christopher Dock High School. Arrive 6:15, game at 7:00 PM vs. The Rowdies under the lights. Note: this is a Nexturf field.
The Hornet coaches would like to emphasize that this friendly and the one on Saturday April 5 are State Cup tuneups and VERY IMPORTANT. Please do everything you can to attend both. We will play these then make adjustments, etc. at our outdoor practice sessions on Monday April 7 and Wednesday April 9 - all this leading up to our first State Cup game on April 12. Go Hornets - Beat Coppa!
Christoher Dock HS is 3 miles north of Hatfield on Rte 463/Forty Foot Road. Their website @ www.christopherdock.org has more specific directions if needed.
Please wear Gold shiny jerseys to all friendlies, but bring the gray alternate (we may need vs. Lenape Valley U12 on April 5).
Thanks - Ward
Friday, March 28
Hornets and Followers,
You may have noticed a dearth in the e-mail correspondence this week. Well I am back in town and fixin' to bring ya'll up to date on things in Hornetville.
1 - Please see the assignment list below for the Beef N Beer. It is attached. Thanks to those helping out - we couldn't pull this off without you!
2 - We have been accepted to the Nether Tournament on April 19 and the YMS Tournament on Mother Day Weekend, May 10-11. (Yeah!). Schedules and all that to follow later.
3 - Friendly this Sunday vs. Southampton is confirmed. Dress warm and be there by 2:15. Starts at 3:00 PM. We are looking for a couple of parents to bring snacks for afterward - enough to share with both teams. Please let me know if this will be YOU!
4 - We have added another indoor (and definite) practice at New Hope Solebury High School on Monday night, March 31. Same time,etc. meaning the car pool leaves Clemens at 5:55 PM.
5 - We are trying to nail down a weeknight, under the lights friendly for next week. For now, the team (hint - they are good and are located nearby) will remain a surprise. Stay tuned for a confirmation and more details.
6 - Lodging info on The Virginian 2003 for Memorial Day weekend is imminent.
Have a great day!
Ward
Friday, March 21
Gray Hornets beat Black and Gold Hornets
A great time was had by all on Sunday when the first annual parents v girls indoor soccer game was played. The parents whipped the girls 9 to 3. Maybe you'll win next year girls, when the parents will be a year older and you'll be a year stronger!! I was still hurting on Wednesday!! - the webmaster
Thursday, March 13
The Hornet News Just Keeps Piling In
Horneteers,
I have loads more stuff to let you in on. In essence, we have mapped out all Hornet activities for the next month. Some of the information is redundant, but if you keep only this e-mail you will have a wonderful "trail map" covering the next 4-5 weeks. I am giving you this in a chronological, calendar based order. Tired of the buildup? Here goes:
* Sunday March 16 10:15 AM - Parents vs. Players @ Sportsplex. Participating parents should wear white t-shirts. Please arrive around 9:45ish. Girls should wear shiny gold jerseys.
* Monday March 17 5:55 PM @ Clemens - car pool & practice at NHS High School
* Wed March 19 6:30-9:00 PM @ Coultons shack - Players invited to a "Beat Coppa Night" complete with snacks, idle chit chat, soccer movies and the like.
* Sun March 23 3:00-5:00 PM - Outdoor Practice @ CB West Day Field - Behinh Tennis courts
* Wed March 26 5:55 PM @ Clemens - car pool & practice at NHS High School
* Sat/Sun March 29/30 - trying to schedule a friendly scrimmage (just one day; shooting for Sunday). More info to follow.
* Sat April 5 - trying to schedule a friendly scrimmage. More info to follow.
* Sat April 5 - BEEF n BEER
* Mon April 7 5:45 till Dark - First weeknight outdoor practice @ Sewer Authority. Monday practices continue through mid-June. Times to be tweaked along the way as daylight hours get later.
* Wed April 9 5:45 till Dark - Second weeknight outdoor practice @ Sewer Authority. Wednesday practices continue through mid-June. Times to be tweaked along the way as daylight hours get later.
* Friday April 11 Pasta Party for the girls at the Dusings ranch. Nancy is looking for several volunteer Mom's to help out with preparations and some of the food contributions. Please contact Nancy directly to lend your support. Time TBD.
* Saturday April 12 First State Cup game vs. PSC Coppa @ Sewer Authority. Time TBD.
* Monday April 14 Outdoor Practice, etc...............
In addition, the Black Hornet Staff is looking for a Social Director - someone who will plan a monthly activity for the girls. This could be laser tag, swimming, miniature golf, whatever. If there is enough interest amongst the parents, we might even make this a rotational responsibility where there is a sign up sheet and everyone picks a month to host/put together an activity. Interested applicants should get back to me.
A reminder that the Hornet Team Camp is set for August 18 to August 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. We are hoping for as close to 100% attendance as possible. It worked wonders for the girls last year!!!
That's all for now. If anything changes or is added we will be sure to let you know. GO HORNETS!!!!!!!
Ward Clark
Monday, February 24
Hornets take Perk Valley Tournament
Folks,
Just wanted to say what a GREAT weekend of soccer for our girls! Two indoor championships in a row...I can see the confidence building. Real nice job at Perk Valley. Sunday was some of the best indoor soccer I have seen the girls play. The passing was sweet and there was no question about who wanted to win the ball or the game. Excellent stuff ladies!
Coach Mike
Monday, February 10
Hornets take Parkland Indoor Tourny
Black Hornets,
CONGRATULATIONS on winning the Parkland tourney. Some tight
defending,goalkeeping and key accurate shooting help to make this a great afternoon. You should be proud! - Coach Mike
Friday, February 7
Black Hornet 2003 Handout
To All,
The handouts that you got at the parents meeting are also on our handouts page under Hornet Handout 2003.
Friday, January 3
Hornets take second in U13 1st Division
Way to go girls! You played well this season. Get ready for the Indoor season. Have fun playing before the KIXX game at the Spectrum this weekend!!! - the webmaster
Tuesday, November 5
Hornets beat Diamonds
Way to go Hornets!! With the Montgomery tie and Pennridge loss we are back in the running for First Place!!! Keep it up! Beat Warminster this week! - the webmaster
Wednesday, October 30
Hornets come up short against Pennridge
Hornets, great game!! We'll get them next time! - the webmaster
Sunday, October 20
Hornets undefeated in 4 straight league matches
Ladies,
The coaches are thrilled that you are presently in first place in our division. The Hornets have not won the division title since our first year (U-9). Let's keep our heads on and take each game as it comes. You can only win one game at a time. Great effort on Saturday!
The Coaches
Thursday, October 17
Hornets take Second Place in George Pratt Tourny
Hornet Folks,
Another fine tournament weekend for the Hornets! I think the girls have
shown once again that we can play and win at the Premier level. GREAT job
Ladies! - Coach Mike
Way to go girls! Great job taking 2nd place in the U13 Premeir Division at the Cape May George Pratt Memorial Tournament this weekend! - the Webmaster
Tuesday, October 8
George Pratt Memorial Tounament Website
Click on the headline to go to the website. The tournament schedules are now available. It is also available on the handouts page. Directions to the fields are also on the handouts page.
Monday, October 7
Montgomery game comments
Ladies,
Way to represent LV with pride against Montgomery. Although the score does
not reflect it the percentage of possesion and work rate was certainly in our
favor. Just need to work on finding that elusive net a bit more often. So many
scoring opportunities that just slipped by. There were alot of special efforts
this game which we will need to conquer Cape May next weekend so keep those
memories fresh in your minds. Remember to touch a ball some and work on our
fitness this week!!!
3 down, seven to go : )
The Coaches
Tuesday, October 1
Two wins in a row!!
Hornets,
The way we finished Upper Dublin off to win the game, put together with an
awesome performance against Y.M.S.,in the first half we took Y.M.S. out of
the game by winning everything in the air...they didn't know what hit em !!!
As a team we are organizing and playing VERY aggressive.It couldn't come at a better time. Two down and eight to go. LETS DO IT LADIES !! - Coach Mike
Great come from behind win last week against the Dominators. Super shot by Ashley with 20 seconds left iced the game for the hornets!!
Way to doninate the Twisters this week. Jumping out to a 2 goal lead in the first half. Great game girls!! - the webmaster
Saturday, September 28
Hornets ranked 12th in the state!!
Click on the headline to take you to Gotsoccer.com. They have rankings based on tournament wins. Look us up!!!
Thursday, September 5
Quotes from SockerFan.com
Quotes from Sockerfan Forum section under U13 Girl Watcher:
"Was at Ross/Haney and did get to see alot of the U13 games. Yes the FC Coppa team did
well (only goal scored against them was in finals).
The Lenape Valley team should be one of the better teams this year just look at who they
beat to win; Reading/Berks & FC Bucks both PAGS cup teams and then FC Coppa all 1-0.
Not taking anything away from the rest of the field but those four teams will suprise alot of
other teams this year. (Just my opinion)"
"Where did this Lenape team come from? Watched them play Monday. Was impressed with
their work rate and heart. Certainly defeated some great teams along the way and that can't
be an accident. Good luck to them!"
Way to go, girls!!! - the WebMaster.
Wednesday, September 4
LV Hornets are the Ross-Haney 2002 U13/14 Champs!!!
HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF!!!!!!!!YOU SHOULD ALL BE VERY PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
LENAPE VALLEY BLACK HORNETS YOUR FUTURE IS VERY BRIGHT!! COACH MIKE
2 Time Champions!! After a successful weekend wrapping up Colleen Reilly the
hornets stormed PSC Ross Haney knocking off Reading Berks, Buckingham,
putting aside Spirit United in a championship comeback fashion only to meet
FC Bucks (rated #2 in the state of PA) in the Semi's. Perhaps the longest
shoot out in U-13 history the ladies held touch and defeated their nemesis
on the 20th kick!!!! FC Coppa had not given up a single goal the entire
tournament but that didn't matter to the Hornets. Patience and hard work
paid off when Gen flicked a ball to Becky Clark in the perfect position to
tap it home and secure the 1-0 Championship victory in the most sought after
tournament in PA!!. Super special congrats to Breanna earning the coveted
spirit award too! Her name will be permanently inscribed on the tournament
trophy and displayed at the PSC club headquarters. This victory is so big
that Lenape is getting mentioned even in the local online soccer forums. WAY
TO GO!!! This is only the beginning girls! -Coach Barry
Tuesday, September 3
Congratulations from a fan!!
From: Linda Houck - PA
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 8:14 AM
To: Barry Coulton
Subject: What a win!
Ok...so we go early for Taylor's game...only to watch the greatest PK's
battle! What a semi-final win for your team.
Then we decide to stay AFTER her game to watch yet another great game.
WOW! From someone who was standing up on the hill, with a bunch of philly
parents (hey...watch it, i'm from philly!)...they were all quite
impressed, and rightly so.
Your team played their hearts out...left everything on that field! Your
keeper is fantastic! Your defense held the line and your mid and top just
worked their butts off. What a win for you and your team.
Please pass on our congrats (Taylor & Tierney watched too!)
Sunday, September 1
PYO Link to check Ross/Haney Results
Click on Headline to go to PYO website. Click on Ross/Haney at the top of the screen to go to the tournament site.
Thursday, August 29
Hornets take First Place at Colleen Reilly
Way to go Hornets! Girls you played a great weekend of soccer! Keep the intensity up for this coming weekend at Ross-Haney!
Tuesday, August 6
Hornets take second place at Warrington!!!!
Girls, you kept your cool in the heat this weekend and played well. Way to go Hornets!
Friday, June 28
Cape May Columbas Day Tourny Hotel Info
Hey Folks,
We have just been informed that the Montego Bay Hotel will not block out rooms, for the Cape May Tournament and that they only have 18 left,sooooo... you need to call ASAP and reserve yours for October 11 and 12. The number is 1-800-962-1349. We will also try to reach you by phone. Please get back to me and let me know how you make out!! I am keeping a list.
Thanks once again!
Coach Mike
Thursday, June 13
Super Tournament at Lehigh Valley!
Girls,
WOW. Farm Girls Rule!! I believe the message is " go play select so Lenape
can come in and kick your butt"! Let's keep this up for JAGS.
- Coach Barry
Ladies, Last fall a decision was made by the coaches to provide more
activity, namely tournaments, this spring so that no one would have to go the
ICSL select teams. I think you have proved this weekend, that the Black
Hornets are as good or better than many of the local league select teams.
Your courage and effort provides some of the most exciting soccer I have seen
this year. I honestly believe that we were as good as the team we lost to in
the shoot out. They were as good as the team they played in the championship.
Your hard work has really paid off. Let remember, we can still get better.
Your efforts should continue to reap even more benefits. Keep it up!
Coach Bob
The Black Hornets played superbly at the premeir level at the Lehigh Valley tournament. Winning 3 games against select teams and playing the fourth to a 1-1 tie and taking the game to a shootout in the semi-finals. The girls defeated IGSL Select 4-0, UBSL Select White 5-0 and PAGS Select White 1-0 to win their division. In the semi-finals they played PAGS Select Red to a 1-1 tie after OT but then went down in the shootout 4-3. What a super weekend girls!! Colleen Coulten was injured on a super play at the PAGS goal when she collided with the PAGS goalie and twisted her ankle late in the second half of the game. Way to give it your all Colleen!! Barry said X-Rays showed that the ankle is not broken but Collen will need to rest it until after we come back from our vacation break in Mid- July. Speedy recovery to Colleen and Carly Hecht. Get some rest and get healthy girls, we need you back soon!!
*** Updated*** I forgot to mention Ashley Klun's hat trick plus 1. Way to go Ash, 4 goals in one game was awesome!!! I think you deserve a Hornet Hat for that Hat Trick!!! - the Webmaster
 | | Girls, you get a wave for your superior effort this weekend!! |
Tuesday, May 28
Hornets battle to 2nd Place at Hampton 2002
What a great weekend of soccer! Maybe not the result we had hoped for, but
lets not lose site of the things we accomplished as a team. First of all four
very exciting and competitive games. Three wins against teams at that level
is HUGE! We organized very well offensively and defensively think our fitness
is getting much better. How we played as a team is what carried us through
this weekend, yes there were many superb individual efforts. Picking an MVP
will not be easy. You all deserve one as far as I am concerned.
Thanks for an awesome job!!! Coach Mike
| | You get a wave for your effort last weekend, girls! | |
Tuesday, May 21
Hornets take First Place at MSA Shoot for the Cure
Hornets,
Excellent effort at Montgomery this weekend. You have been knocking at the
door all spring. It feels nice to be on the winning side this time around.
Defense...no goals allowed! We are seeing the rewards of our efforts in a new
defense. Many Thanks to Erica in goal. You played very well. Amber and
Rachael with two goals each, well done ladies. Kacey and Genevieve with a
goal each. Each of you listened and made adjustments suggested by coaches and
you played well for 4 games. Ladies, you made all of the parents and coaches
proud. I would call this a great team effort.
Coach Bob
WAY TO GO HORNETS!!
There is one sure way to win a tournament...and that is to give up NO goals!
What a superb job the defense did. The pressure/cover defending was
excellent, not to forget a focused goalie. Add the offensive attack we had
yesterday with that and that equals a championship.
Girls you were a dominating team yesterday and have proven that you are ready
for the next level. This is one big step in that direction. So let's take
this Little Lenape Valley Farm Club and move forward! Girls thank you for all
your hard work, you made it a GREAT day for all of us.
Coach Mike
Great job ladies!!!!!!!!! Your play Sunday was nothing short of amazing..I am so proud of you, but more then that..I am very happy that you had a chance to taste VICTORY, it is soooooooooo sweeeeeet.!!!!!!
Coach Seth
Great job ths weekend, girls! Let's carry it over to Hampton when you go to defend your championship out there!!! - The Webmaster
Monday, April 22
Black Hornets take second at Quakertown in U13 Division
Black Hornets,
Outstanding soccer this weekend girls! The passing was crisp. The
organization was good. The effort was superb! I know that each and every
Hornet on the field did their absolute best to bring home a trophy and we
did. There are six other teams who were unable to accomplish this. Keep
working hard in practice. Your efforts show during the games we play. During
the last game I overheard the line judge talking quietly as he watched us
attack..."nice move, good pass,..." It was obvious, he was impressed with our
play. When the referees are noticing our play like that, you know that you
are getting better and better.
We, as coaches and parents, are proud of you all!
Don't Forget Your Hornet Warm-up!
Coach Bob
Black Hornets win at Hampton!
With excellent teamwork and great ball control, the Lenape Valley Black Hornets defeated the Mt Laural Dragon Ladies 3 to 2 in the title game at Hampton on Memorial Day weekend. Great work, Ladies!!
IT DOESN'T MEAN WHAT IT USED TO!!!!!
Friday, March 8
Black Hornets take Second at Rocketsports Tournament
Way to go girls! Great tournament and a great final game against Parkwood. You had them scared!
Friday, March 8
Black Hornets take second at Valley Tournament
Two weeks in a row the hornets have played great. With 4 wins and 1 loss the Hornets had another great day of soccer.
Monday, April 22
Spring League Schedule- ** Updated **
Hey folks,
This is what our spring league schedule looks like...
Sun. 4-7 2:30 -@ Council Rock
Sun. 4-21 2:30-H Hatboro Horsham(conflict with Q-town tourney.. reschedule?)
Sun. 4-28 2:30-H Chestnut Hill
Sun. 5-5 4:00-@ New Hope
Sun. 5-19 2:30-H Y.M.S.(conflict Montgomery tourney..reschedule?)
Sun. 6-2 2:30-H Warminster - **Moved to North Branch Park Field #2**
Sun. 6-9 2:30-@ Lower Southampton
I hope to have hard copies of this for Wed. evening practice 5:15 to 6:45, and we are scheduled for a scrimmage with the New Hope boys for Sat. @ 2:30. Please get back to me on these two events and the first game 4-7...You know how much I love to receive e-mails. Thanks Coach Mike
Ps. Directions will follow weekly, I have to call and get them.
Monday, April 1
Black Hornets Take Second Place at Southhampton
Ladies,
Whew...another one that got away but let's stay positive! You can't much closer
to a championship than overtime huh? The lesson is clear that the better team
doesn't always get the trophy and trophies are NEVER easy to achieve!!
However, the ability to adjust to the 4-4-2 formation was great! We really created
some good opportunities on the flank and clogged up the middle defensively.
The wall passing and support off the ball in the final game was more than we
could have expected. We are organizing better and better around the ball. Remember
the individual goals we set for each game and consider how each of us can work
to improve in those areas. They will be the keys to succeeding every time we
step on the field. Keep practicing.
Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to
all the locks!!
Saturday, April 17
Directions to Delco game today
Here are directions for Saturday's game.
Pennsylvania Turnpike West to the Valley Forge Exit # 326 (old exit #24). Proceed through the tollbooth; less than a quarter mile on the right is the Rt. 202 (West Chester) on-ramp. Take Rt. 202 South to the Rt. 30 (bypass) West (Following signs to Downingtown and Coatesville) to the Thorndale/Rt. 340 Exit. Turn Left onto Rt. 340 East. Proceed through 3 traffic lights and USTC is on the right approximately 1 mile up the hill.
>Ward Clark
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