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Help wanted

The Team is looking for volunteers to help with the video taping of Varsity Home/Away matches for use by the Coaching Staff. Would require your time during one-half of the match, no experience necessary. No pay, no benefits but you will be the recipient of much gratitude of this Webmaster and the Coaching Staff. If interested, here are the best ways to let us know you're available: •E-mail northwoodsoccer2010@gmail.com •Call Linden Seitz at (574)400-5189

•At Home Matches tell the nice lady in the Ticket Booth and she will point you in the direction of Mr. Seitz Thank you!

This week in NW Soccer

Obviously, today will be the season's first game at 5 pm at our home field (@ Nappanee Elementary) against Whitko.This is a Varsity only contest. Tonight also is the order deadline for t-shirt etc.. The orders (with checks/cash) will need to be turned in to Lindy Seitz. Mr. Seitz by the way, also doubles as the teams videographer/photographer.

On Thursday, both teams (V & JV) will travel to Elkhart Central. The JV game starts at 5 pm and the Varsity match will kick off at 6:45. Both Wednesday and Friday, practices will be held at the High School practice field (3:30-5:30). First day of school will be Friday as well. Saturday is the Annual NW Soccer Car Wash fundraiser. The Car Wash will be at LJ Wagner's on US Hwy 6 across from Burger King. Players will have to work the entire time. Each player needs to raise $ 40 in order to get the free NW soccer performance shirt ($ 20 value)

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Game Day

The 2012 season will kick off this afternoon at 5 pm with the home game against the Whitko Wildcats. Hopefully the field will be mowed and lined (and maybe even rolled). The Varsity will meet at the field at 4 pm to set up the field and prepare for the afternoon contest. Last year's result was 13-2 and the focus today will be on preventing the opponent from scoring. Yesterday's practice was a good one in many aspects. The rain made the possession game a bit more challenging but the team worked hard and looked good.Some time was dedicated to corners and free kicks and hopefully we will be able to execute the free kick sometime during today's game. NOTES:

The JV was able to boost its numbers when Grant and Antonio made it to practice. The JV will not practice today but instead will watch the Varsity contest. Tim Escoto is the only Varsity player dealing with injuries but seems to feel better every day and was able to practice with the team .

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NEXT GAME (Game #1) vs Whitko Wildcats

The season starts tomorrow with a home game against Whitko at 5 pm. It will be the first game for both schools. The field is looking good, the nets are up and the new dug outs are finished. This will be a Varsity game only since Whitko does not field a JV.

Field #2 wasn't forgotten

Field #2 received a face lift as well with new dugouts and an improved pitch (natural).

New equipment and fields for VV Grijpskerk

Field #1 is now artificial turf with lights and new dugouts.

VV Grijpskerk installs new field

The new artificial turf has taken the place of the natural grass field on field #1 at the VV Grijpskerk sportscomplex "De Enk". Nice, who wouldn't like to play there and it has even been painted correctly.

Donation from Builders Association of Elkhart County

Over the summer, NorthWood Boy's Soccer sponsored a home in the Builders' Association of Elkhart County's 2012 Parade of Homes. Volunteers from last year's and this year's team worked over a 9-day time period manning a ticket booth and greeting visitors as they came to view the new home that was being displayed. In return for their hard work, they were able to earn $500 to benefit the Boy's Soccer Program. Thanks to Sherry Beckwith in allowing us to be involved in this fundraiser! In addition to Sherry volunteering her time at the house, thanks go out to Rita Tucker and Linden & Stacey Seitz as well. Pictured here are this year's Team Captains presenting the $500 check to Coach Duerksen and Coach Dijkstra.

2012 NorthWood Fall Sports Media Day

2012 NorthWood Men's Soccer - Varsity

2012 NorthWood Men's Soccer - Seniors

2012 NorthWood Men's Soccer - Captains

2012 RED-BLACK SCRIMMAGE

Is this a sign of things to come? We have played 4 pre-season games and now we have concluded the Red-Black scrimmage. Despite a dry summer, we managed to schedule 3 of the 5 games in the rain. Too bad only one dugout was done and not sitting in the right place so no one could take advantage of the structure. The field was in fair condition although the grass was too tall for soccer. But hopefully everything will be in place for the season opener this coming Tuesday.

2012 Alumni Game images

AUGUST 9 2012, NORTHWOOD ALUMNI GAME

Alumni Game 2012

The 2012 Alumni Game was played under cloudy and rainy skies but it did not dampen the spirits of these -former?- great athletes. Some of the players actually worked on their form (Coo) and improved during the game. The coaches' team played with pressure and was on the opponents half most of the second half but was facing counter attack after counter attack. It was really good to see all of these former players! And even though this is a fun game, it was pretty clear these are still all very competitive athletes.

BACK ROW from left to right, Josh Ailes, Roman Ortiz-Prather (Noodle), Connor Beckwith, Seth Douwsma, Ryan Lincoln, Cameron "Coo" Hartman, Coach Dijkstra (of course), Micah Shaw, Josh Stump, Brody Morningstar and Michael "holy" Schmitt. FRONT ROW from left to right, Levi Miller, Coach Duerksen, Jacob Smith, Tyler Slagle, Nate Davidhizar, Eddie Salinas, Robbie Burns, Dustin SHaw, Bobby "Ricky Bobbie" Delafuente and Chris Roelandts.

Announcer Mattern commits for another year

SOME OF ANNOUNCER MATTERN'S HANDYWORK (WORKING THE SCOREBOARD) The Voice of NorthWood Soccer has agreed to once again be the informational announcer during home games. Former NW soccer player (Defender, #4), former JV Soccer Coach and current WaNee Community Schools Director of IT and NorthWood Head Softball Coach is already used to wearing numerous hats but will once again don the agitator hat (for NW opponents)during NW soccer contests. "And now, get on your feet for yyooouuuurrr NNNNNNOOOOORRRTTTHHHWWWOOOOOOOODDD PPPAAANNTTHHHEEERRRSSS!!!!!"

JV Game Cancelled

The August 21 JV contest with Lakeland Christian has been cancelled by Lakeland Christian. LCA does not have enough players to field a JV this year.

Thank You, Seth

Coaches Duerksen and Dijkstra want to thank Seth Douwsma from Indiana Wesleyan University (and former NW soccer player) for helping out this summer. Seth assisted the coaching staff during Soccer Camp 2012, the 7v7 competition, 2 a days and some of the pre-season matches. Seth will play in the alumni game tonight and will return to IWU on Sunday to prepare for the upcoming season which promises to be a good one for IWU. Thanks again Seth and Good Luck this season!

Alumni Game/Red-Black scrimmage and Parent Meeting tonight

It will be a busy night at the game field tonight which kicks off at 6 pm with the annual Alumni Game. Around 20 or so former players have committed to showing up and giving it their once a year try at beating former teammates. After the alumni game (which should be around 7 pm), it will be time for the Red-Black scrimmage. The team has been split up in a Red and a Black (actually Red and White) squad that should be evenly matched. After the scrimmage, parents will get some information from the Captain's Club reps that will deal with a variety of issues for the upcoming season DON'T FORGET TO BRING THE CLOTHING ORDER FORM PLUS CHECK. REMINDER: RAISE THE $40 FOR THE AUGUST 18 CAR WASH FUNDRAISER (AT LJ WAGNER 10 AM - 2 PM)

Program week 2

On the track 9-10 am Mon/Tue/Thu. Afternoon practices 3:30 - 5:30 pm (Mon-Wed & Fri). Wednesday 3 pm team pictures (Media Day). Thu - 6 pm alumni game to be followed by Red-Black scrimmage. At the conclusion of the Red-Black game, there will be a short meeting with the parents to discuss the upcoming season (info from the Captain Club's representatives and some comments from Head Coach Duerksen). REMINDER: Start working on your car wash fundraiser pledges!