HFC EDPT - Memorial Day Tournament REPORT

Team:

I would like to thank everyone for a great tournament. I was able watch all or part of almost all the games.  I was very happy with the performance of our teams and players.  When I think back 7 weeks to the start of the season I am proud of the difference in skill demonstrated by the players and the play of the teams, but what really stood out for me was how much our players enjoyed playing and playing with each other.   With that love of the game as motivation I know they will continue to improve this season and the next.

I look forward to finishing off the last two weeks of the season. We still have some great soccer to go.

I know there were some great pictures taken this weekend. If people would like to share them with me, I will post them on the team webpage so everyone can enjoy them.  Thanks.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC EDPT - Tournament First Day

Team:

Thanks to everyone for braving the weather and to all the players for putting in some great performances today.  I look forward to watching more games tomorrow.

WET CLEATS
If you have wet cleats from running in the wet grass today, the best way to dry them out quickly is to stuff them with crumbled newspaper.  Let sit for an hour or two then replace the newspaper.  Continue until the newspaper is dry when you remove it.  Make sure to push it all the way into the toes on the cleat.

Tomorrow looks to be a little dryer and a little warmer. See you in the morning.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC EDPT - Memorial Day Tournament REMINDER

Team:

We have the Memorial Day Tournament this weekend!  This is a great event and a lot of fun for the players.  We have each of our teams entered in the tournament and each team has 4 games.  That is 16 games our players will be involved in this weekend.

It is very important that we know who is going to be at every game this weekend.  I have sent our notifications for each of the 4 games for each team, but some players have not responded, or have not responded to every game.  I resent the notification today to each player who has not responded.  If you receive a notification please update your players status asap.  We have one team who only has 5 players who have accepted for some games.  The coaches can get players if needed, but we need to do it by Friday afternoon.  Once we check in on Friday evening, we are not allowed to change the roster for a team.  That is why it is important to respond and if you accept a game to be there so the team has enough players to compete.  Thanks for you help.

HYDRATION
I would like to take a little time on proper preparation and hydration during games, even though it looks like we are going to have a cool weekend.  Sports science has found that proper hydration is very important to athletic performance.  To get the peak performance, and avoid injury or heat related problems, from an athlete proper hydration is critical.

Good Fluids

• Water is always good.
• Sports drinks are good especially for players who do not like to drink water, but most have too much sugar. mix 1/2 with water for best results.

Bad Fluids

• Avoid milk or any dairy based products (shakes, etc).
• Energy drinks have way too much caffeine, sugar and other stimulates. When drunk is quantity these can cause medical issues especially for youth athletes.
• Fruit/Vegetable juices in general have too much sugar/carbohydrates for use during an activity.  Can be used before or after activity in moderation.

Best Practices

1. Athletes must be hydrated before starting an activity.  They should drink 8-16 ounces of fluid 30 minutes before the start of an activity.
2. Athletes become dehydrated very quickly during athletic activities there they should drink 2-4 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes during activities
3. For recovery from athletic activity the body needs fluids (8-16 ounces) immediately (5-15 minutes) after the end of activity.
   

This means players should drink fluid before practice, have at least 16 ounces of fluid to drink during practice and then another drink once they are done.  Thirst is NOT a good predictor of hydration.  In general, by the time an athlete is thirsty they are already dehydrated.  This is why athletes should be in the habit if drinking before and during activity even if they do not feel thirsty.  The best way to determine if someone is hydrated is by asking 2 simple questions 1) when was the last time you peed? 2) what color was the pee?  A well hydrated athlete will have peed in the last 60 minutes and the pee would have a clear or slightly yellow color.  If your athlete has not peed in the last 60 minutes or the pee was yellow or dark yellow then they are dehydrated.

Thanks and see you all on the field.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC EDPT - Memorial Day Tournament

Team,

In a week and a half the club Memorial Day tournament will be upon us.  Each of the teams is registered for the tournament and will play 4 games, 2 games on Saturday and 2 games on Sunday.  The games are shorter than our normal league games (20 min halves with no half time).

The team managers should be getting out to you soon with the tournament jobs.  Please remember the club counts on the tournament to raise money to keep the club fees low and your tournament work helps make it possible.

We will send out more information next week as we get closer to the tournament.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Boys Blue
Saturday, 5/25 @   1:00pm at MCAA #25
Saturday, 5/25 @   2:40pm at MCAA #25
Sunday,   5/26 @   8:00am at Middle #12
Sunday,   5/26 @ 12:10am at Souhegan #5

Boys Red
Saturday, 5/25 @   8:00am at Cemetery #15
Saturday, 5/25 @   9:40am at Cemetery #15
Sunday,   5/26 @   8:00am at Souhegan #5
Sunday,   5/26 @ 12:10pm at Middle #12

Girls Blue
Saturday, 5/25 @   8:00am at Souhegan #5
Saturday, 5/25 @ 10:30am at Souhegan #7
Sunday,   5/26 @ 11:20am at Cemetery #15
Sunday,   5/26 @   1:50am at Cemetery #15

Girls Red
Saturday, 5/25 @   8:50am at Souhegan #5
Saturday, 5/25 @ 11:20am at Middle #13
Sunday,   5/26 @   8:00am at MCAA #25
Sunday,   5/26 @ 10:30am at MCAA #25

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC U10 - Pepperell Tournament Preliminary Schedule

Teams:

The preliminary schedule for the Pepperell Tournament is available.  This schedule is still subject to change until Oct 5.

We will be playing our normal team rosters for the tournament with the addition of a few guest players.  Mike Erickson will be joining the BU10 Blue team, Miles Lim will be joining the BU10 Red team, and Megan Kirk will be joining the GU10 Red team.

The games are a little shorter than our normal league games with 2 x 20 minute halves and no half time break, just a switch of fields.

The games are scheduled close together, so players should plan on remaining at the tournament site with lots of fluids and light snacks to recover between games.

Please plan on arriving at least 45 minutes before you first game.  Players should wear their red shirts but bring white as well.  Directions and a map of the fields is attached.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Saturday, 10/6

HFC GU10 Blue (Hampshire FC A)
8:30  Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
10:10 Taysa A - Field G2
11:50 Littleton C - Field G3

HFC GU10 Red (Hampshire FB B)
8:30  Littleton C - Field G3
10:10 Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
11:50 Clinton - Field G2


Sunday, 10/7

HFC BU10 Blue (Hampshire SC A)
8:30  Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
10:10 MSG Magic - Field G2
11:50 FC Tigers - Field G3

HFC BU10 Red (Hampshire SC B)
8:30  FC Tigers - Field G3
10:10 Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
11:50 Pepperell Crusaders - Field G2



Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC U10 - Pepperell Fall Classic Tournament, Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 6-8)

Parents & Players,

I number of you have asked about the schedules for the tournament.  We do not have the schedules yet for the tournament, but they have told us that the girls teams will be playing their 3 games on Saturday and the boys will be playing on Sunday.

Hope this information is helpful.  We will publish the schedule as soon as it is available, but that will most likely be the weekend before the tournament.  You are welcome to check the tournament website yourself for the latest information.  The link for the tournament website is available on the right hand column of the team website ( http://asc-u10.blogspot.com/ ).

Thanks and as always, please me know if you have questions or comments about the program.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC U10: Columbus day tournament

Parents,

We are registering our teams for the Columbus Day weekend tournament.  The teams will get 3 game at the tournament.  Last year the girls played on Saturday and the boys on Sunday, but we need to plan on either or even possible both days for games.

All players are expected to participate in the tournament, but because it is a holiday weekend, sometimes families have other commitments.  If for any reason you know your player will not or may not be able to participate, please let me know asap.  This is important so we can adjust the team rosters if needed for the tournament. 

You only have to reply if your player will NOT be participating in the tournament.  Thank you.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC u10: Thank you for a great Weekend!

Hello ASC/HFC Community,

On behalf of the ASC/HFC Board of Directors, I would like to thank everyone for volunteering this weekend and making this year's tournament a huge success.  We hosted 273 teams this weekend with minimal problems.  We are receiving many compliments on our staff and tournament and what a great time teams had.  This is our club's biggest fund raiser and we could not have done it without all of you.   Thank you to you all!

Congratulations to our BU13, BU15, BU17 and BU19 teams for winning their division and the BU11 team for making it to the semi finals!  Also, congratulations to all ASC/HFC teams for playing well and showing great sportsmanship throughout the weekend.

Club Year end party will be on June 18th from 6-8 at Upper Wilkins Field.  More information to follow.

Lisa Davidson

Treasurer/Tournament Co-Director

ASC U10 Pepperell Tournament Schedule - FINAL

Team:

Here is the final schedule for the Boys team.

Please plan on arriving at 12:15pm on Sunday so you will have time to park and find the field.  The team will begin warming up for the game at 12:30pm.

Wear the blue ASC camp shirt, but bring the red and white uniform shirts if you have them.

Roster

Jack	Ede
Adam	Stiefel
Michael	Estabrook
Grace	Valvano
Andrew	Babb
Andrew	Taylor
Priya Kruthi	Gavini
Ian	Doherty
Benjamin	Lockitt
Tristan	Colby

Sunday, Oct. 10
Game 1 @ 1:00pm vs Westerly Bulldogs on field V3
Game 2 @ 2:30pm vs Merrimack Blue Devils on field V3
Game 3 @ 4:00pm vs FC Tigers on field V1

See attached field map for field locations


Field Location
Varnum Brook Middle School
10 Hollis St.
Pepperell, MA. 01463

Directions: http://g.co/maps/tgtr7

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

ASC U10 Pepperell Tournament Schedule - FINAL

Team:

Here is the final schedule for the Coed team.

Please plan on arriving at 7:45am on Sunday so you will have time to park and find the field.  The team will begin warming up for the game at 8:00am.

Wear the blue ASC camp shirt, but bring the red and white uniform shirts if you have them.

Roster

Reilly	Hansen
Simon	Trombley
Katerina	Stuopis
Alexander	Lin
Emma	Parrott
Dara	Estes
Sutton	Boothroyd
Jaxon	Weisberg
Gwen	Valvano
Dylan	Button

Sunday, Oct. 10
Game 1 @   8:30am vs MSC Raptors on field V1
Game 2 @ 10:00am vs Westford C on field V2
Game 3 @ 11:30am vs Lunenburg Cosmos on field V2
See attached field map for field locations


Field Location
Varnum Brook Middle School
10 Hollis St.
Pepperell, MA. 01463

Directions: http://g.co/maps/tgtr7

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

ASC u10 Boys - Pepperell Tournament

Dear "Boys" U10,

You have games on Sunday in the Pepperell Fall Classic at 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.  Arrive 45-60 minutes early.  

Wear your blue shirts. 

We have one tent.  If you have an extra, please let me know.  It might be nice to have a second.

Please find directions and maps on the website.  The fields are near Varnum Brook School, but the best parking for our fields is down a side road (see map).  They usually have a sign for the parking.

http://www.pepperellsoccer.org/fallclassic

If you wish to bring a snack or drinks to share after games, please let me know.  There are approx. ten players.

Don't forget bug spray and sunscreen(?).  My child came home with a tick last year.

See you there,

Laura Taylor

ASC U10 - Columbus Day Tournament Schedule Change

Hi parents,

The schedule has changed and is now permanent.The u10 boys team will be playing @ 1:00 pm V3, 2:30pm V3 and 4:00 pm V1. Please give yourself plenty of time for parking, and arrive 35 min early for warm up.

Thanks,

Karen

ASC u10 Pepperell Columbus Day Tournament Rosters and Schedules

Hi all,

We are getting ready for Pepperell this weekend.  Please find below the rosters and schedules.  These are not the normal rosters as we introduce a few more younger players to the rosters for this event.  So, please be sure to note the team you player will be with, and the times.  Please have your player wear their BLUE shirt to the tourney as not all players have the full uniform.  The tournament website is at: http://www.pepperellsoccer.org/fallclassic

We need forms by Wed at the latest.  Please bring them tonight to practice if you have not turned them in yet.  I will register the teams on Friday and your player CAN'T PLAY without the form.  Also, note that parking can be tough at the tourney so please arrive 45 minutes prior to game time so that we can have 30 minutes with the kids to get them ready both physically and mentally.  Bring soccer ball for warm ups and lots of liquid too!

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

M

COACH MIKE and MARK - SUN				FORM	Sun 12:15 V3, 1:45 V3, 3:15 V1
1	U10B	Jack	Ede	yes
2	U10B	Adam	Stiefel	yes
3	U10B	Michael	Estabrook
4	U10B	Grace	Valvano	yes
5	U10B	Andrew	Babb
6	U10B	Andrew	Taylor	yes
7	U10B	Priya Kruthi	Gavini
8	U10B	Ian	Doherty	yes
9	U10B	Benjamin	Lockitt	yes
COACH ANGELA and MOLLY - SAT
1	U10G	Isabelle	Aiello	yes	Sat 8:30 V3, 10:00 V3, 11:30 V3
2	U10G	tierney	mccabe
3	U10G	Avery	Karavas
4	U10G	Kyra	Chen
5	U10G	Nathalie	Patnaude
6	U10G	Carolyn	Hornor
7	U10G	neve	quinn	yes
8	U10G	Georgia	Jones	yes
9	U10G	India	Jones	yes
COACH SHAD and MARK - SUN
1	U9coed	Reilly	Hansen		Sun 8:30 V1, 10:00 V2, 11:30 V2
2	U9coed	Simon	Trombley	yes
3	U9coed	Katerina	Stuopis	yes
4	U9coed	Alexander	Lin	yes
5	U9coed	Emma	Parrott	yes
6	U9coed	Dara	Estes	yes
7	U9coed	Sutton	Boothroyd	yes
8	U9coed	Jaxon	Weisberg	yes
9	U9coed	Gwen	Valvano	yes
10	U9coed	Dylan	Button

Molly O'Donovan Dix

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