Schedule Change 8/23/11

Due to the fact that Lakeland Christian had a low number of athletes come out for soccer, the JV game has been shortened to one half. The Varsity game will start at 5 pm followed at 6:30 by the JV game (1/2 game).

Order forms due

The order forms for t-shirts, hoodies etc. are due. If anyone has not handed those in to Mrs. Beckwith yet, bring them to practice today and give the forms to Connor.

Buddy picture

Long talked about buddy picture. But the long wait was well worth it...........

Picture Day

Yesterday was picture day. Pictured above is the 2011-2012 NorthWood Men's Soccer Varsity.

Practice Schedule week 2 (8/8 - 8/12/11)

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10am (on the track) and 3:30 - 5:30pm.

Thursday is the intra squad scrimmage around 7:15pm on the game field (no practice).

Friday 3:30-5:30pm.

Today (Monday 8/8) is also picture & media day at 3 pm for JV & Varsity.

New Link

The top link "Parent's Page" will now direct you to the NorthWood Soccer Parent's page. This page will have location information to away games, pictures of JV & Varsity games and information coming from the representatives of the Captains Club.

Car Wash Saturday

Tomorrow's car wash starts at 10 am, all players should be at LJ Wagner's at 09:45.

Senior Run

Seniors lead the teams in a 45 minute conditioning run thru town on Friday 8/5/11.

First week in the books

The first week of two-a-days is in the books.

Varsity/JV split day

Team & Individual pictures

Team and Individual pictures for the NW Soccer team will be taken at 3 pm this coming Monday. We should have the order forms tomorrow so we can hand them out to all players. Jerseys will be handed out at theafternoon practice tomorrow.

Car Wash request

If anyone is willig to donate some shampoo for the Car Wash, please have your player bring it to Fridy's practice. Shampoo is the only thing we don't have enough of for the Car Wash.

Practice reminder

Friday's morning practice will include the Senior Fun Run. This means you will need to bring your running shoes (or indoor soccer shoes).

Link change

There is now a link (See "Links" on right side of blog)called "NorthWood Soccer Pics on Facebook". By clickingthis link you will be able to view all uploaded pictured from this season's games. First game is only 12 days away.

Car Wash pledges !

All players are asked to get at least $40 in pledges for this Saturday's Car Wash fundraiser at LJ Wagner's.

All players are to work the entire Car Wash (10 am - 2 pm)but should be able to take a lunch break during the Car Wash.

Practice times for week 2

August 8 - 12 schedule:

August 8/9/10 (Mon/Tue/Wed) 9 - 10 am at the track.
Bring running shoes.
Afternoon practice 3:30 - 5:30 pm
August 11 (Thu)
Alumni game at 6 pm, Red-Black scrimmage following (around 7:15 pm)
At the game field behind Nappanee Elementary.
August 12 (Fri)
3:30 - 5:30 pm

Mandatory Athletic Meeting

The mandatory athletic meeting on 8/3/11 (tonight) will take approximately 20 minutes. After Athletic Director Norm Sellers concludes his part, the boys soccer program will meet in an assigned area to go over some of the things like t-shirts & hoodies orders for the 2011 season as well as general soccer information from the Captain's Club.

Two-a-days begin

About 26 players turned out for the first two practices of the season. Players got to enjoy Oklahomas and crosses under sunny skies.

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES
Wednesday 8/3/11 3 pm - new players concussion test
Wednesday 8/3/11 7 pm - mandatory athletic meeting
This meeting is followed by a Soccer meeting for all parents to get information on the upcoming season.

Saturday 8/6/11 10-2 pm Car Wash, players are asked to get a minimum of $40 in donations each. This is the only fundraiser for the soccer program this year.

Monday August 8 - 3 pm: Picure/Media Day

Thursday 8/11/11 Red-Black scrimmage (preceded by the alumni game)
Location: Game field. This is an opportunity for parents to take pictures of their players.

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