High School Nationals in St. Louis March 2-6, 2011

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It's time to make our travel plans to St. Louis for USA Racquetball High School Nationals, which take place March 2 - March 6.

We will leave for St. Louis on Wednesday March 2, begin play on Thursday, March 3, and return on Monday morning March 7.  Some things to consider about the tournament:

• Cost - Good news - between the iPad raffle (raised approx $2,100) and funds received from Lincoln Boosters ($500) we will be able to at least pay for hotel, rental van, and most food expenses.  Basically, players will be responsible for the cost of their flight (approx. $300 right now).  Of course actual amount we can fund per player depends on how many players can go.
• School - Players will miss 4 days of school
• Baseball / softball practice - Tourney takes place during first week of baseball practice, which I know will limit the number of our players that will choose to go to St. Louis, as many players vie for a varsity roster spot or key position.  Softball players may have a similar situation, please discuss with Chris Gobel.
• Fun - this tourney is a lot of fun... we had lots of memorable experiences in 2009 in St. Louis, and this year I'm sure will be much of the same !
• Chaperones - Kathleen and I are both going.  We'll have two 2-bedroom suites, one for me & the boys, one for Kathleen and the girls.  We will cook a few meals at the hotel, and do a downtown St. Louis team dinner as well.  Kevin Ross (Clayton's dad) is also planning on going I believe.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY 12/24/10 IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING HS NATIONALS.  Then we'll get that group together and coordinate flights/hotel/ground transportation etc...

Bruce Reid

Week of December 19th

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Hope everyone had a good day yesterday at the tournament.  We will have the courts available during our normal practice times this week (Sunday 5-7 pm, Monday and Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm), but practices are optional.   Coach David will be available at each of the practice times this week, but I won’t be there.  Scott will likely be at practice Tuesday night.

PS-  REMINDER – I HIGHLY recommend that Lincoln players participate in the OJRA Winter Blast tourney at Sunset Athletic Club January 6-9, 2011.  You won’t miss any school, but may play matches Thursday and Friday nights, and a lot on Saturday and Sunday.  Here is a copy of the registration form or you may register on-line.  Please contact me if you have questions, otherwise you can fill out the form and mail it to the address on the form.  

Please don’t feel pressured to play, I’m just making sure the team understands how valuable this tourney is in preparing you for the State High School Tournament January 26-30, 2011 .  There is no better opportunity, and timing is perfect !


Enjoy you Winter Break.

Bruce Reid

IPad Raffle Results

The lucky winner of the iPad is Tracy Barton.  
Thank you everyone for your participation and support!
Come out and support Lincoln Racquetball matches this Saturday December 18th.