COMMITMENT: If a player is unable to attend Festival after signing onto the team, they are still responsible for making all payments up until the time they drop out. They must send a letter in writing to WCU stating that they are dropping the program and upon receipt of the letter will be the official drop date. Unless we find a replacement, ALL fees apply.
PAYMENTS: September 7th $500, October 11th $500, November 1st $195 (plus $160 for uniform if needed) also due by October 1st Thanksgiving dinner $40pp.
PRACTICE: If you have questions please call or email Lauren at 774.249.0296 laurenc@wcufha.com.
Practices are MANDATORY.
September 27th 9-11am @WSC,October 12th 12-3pm Forekicks, Marlboro,October 25 (7-8:30am/Worcester SC), NO Practice Nov 1st
November 8th 9-11am/Worcester SC
November 14th 2-4pm/Forekicks2Marlboro(sneakers and cleats)/immediately followed by LazerTag(done by 7:30pm)
November 21st 1-3pm/Forekicks2Marlboro(sneakers&cleats)/immediately followed by Team Pasta Party
REMINDER WINE TASTING FUND RAISER NOVEMBER 7, 2009 - sell tickets !!! - goal is 20 tickets per player !!!
REMEMBER Festival in California is a competitive, college recruiting tournament. In order to be Competitive and considered for Recruitment the mandatory practices are vital to our TEAM's success. We can't achieve our 'goals' if we are not prepared.
THANKSGIVING DINNER: Reservations in California are being confirmed. Please contact sarah.worley@mac.com to inquire about your reseveration and payment for the people in your group who are coming to dinner. That amount should INCLUDE the player in your family: i.e. 2 parents and one player = 3 dinner reservations. The cost is per person and will include all taxes and tips. Remember checks to WCUFHA by October 1st.
HOTEL INFO: The team will be staying together at the Holiday Inn Express, Indio California. We have not reserved rooms for parents. Additionally, there are several other hotels in the immediate area {84096 Indio Springs Dr Indio, CA 92203}. - if you would like to book a reservation at the same hotel please follow the detailed instructions as follows:
From: Vicky Vassalotti <info@globaljbs.com>
All Parents please read all of the following information Do NOT call the hotel to place the reservation
WCUFHA (Team name)
http://www.globaljbs.com/event/2009NationalHockeyFestival
Click on or cut and paste the above link and then scroll down and click Hotel Information and Reservation form. PLEASE READ all the information and Complete the online form (2 part process) Click to Review then Click to Submit. Must put TEAM Name and credit card information. Reservation is to be in
parent name NOT childs name.
You should receive direct confirmation from the hotel, please give ample time. If you do NOT receive confirmation from the hotel or from our email please contact Vicky info@globaljbs.com
Holiday Inn Express, Indio
84096 Indio Springs Drive
Indio, CA 92201
Room Types/Rates: King ($129.00) Queen/ Queen ($129.00) Other Rates: Hotel tax is 10%. (Subject to change without notice) Cancellations and/or changes MUST be made through the Global Housing Bureau and NOT the hotel. Please adhere to the hotels cancellation policy noted below.Registration Deadline: 10/15/09
Individual Cancellation Policy: 7 days prior to arrival
Group Cancellation Policy: 30 days prior to arrival
Roomlist Deadline: 10/15/09
Also check our website for discount car rental information. If your hotel states Sold Out, do NOT pay attention. Your team block is part of that Sold Out. If you would like a different hotel, please call Vicky to make arrangements: Vicky Vassalotti, Event Housing Coordinator, JBS Destination Solutions/Global Housing Bureau 561/296-0817 info@globaljbs.com www.globaljbs.com
FLIGHTS: Each player and/or parent is responsible for flights. Area airports are Palm Springs, Ontario (CA), Los Angeles, Long Beach, Las Vegas and San Diego. From my experience in 2006 arriving and departing - I wish I had booked my flights in and out of San Diego - mileage may 'appear' longer but traffic is MUCH lighter and would have saved us several hours. The decision is yours. If you wish to send your player with another family - feel free to use <please don't abuse the email list> the email list for your inquiries. Arrival must be on TUESDAY (in time to make the 10:30pm meeting in the lobby of our hotel) - departure late Saturday (medals are generally handed out around 4pm after the team's last game ) or after... There will be a team breakfast on Wednesday morning at 8am, a practice at 10am and Team Dinner on Wednesday 5pm.
ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION: TEAM Transportation will not be provided. Please make arrangements with another attending parent or with Lauren to get transportation to and from hotel/field. If you are flying alone, please let Lauren know by Sept. 7th practice.
USFHA CARD: If you have not provided us with a COPY OF the Player's current/valid USFHA membership CARD (we need an actual COPY
OF THE CARD !!) please bring it with you to practice. It will not be returned so ensure it is a copy for us to keep. This must be supplied on or before September 15th. After this time your name and info may not appear on the US Field Hockey roster or in the WCU Media Booklet.
BIO BOOK (distributed to college coaches): Please contact sarah.worley@mac.com with the following information ASAP if you have not already done so. This book is critical to your player - this information gets in front of coaches and college recruiters !!!
Player's Date of Birth:
Year of Graduation:
Position:
School Attending:
HS Coaches name and phone number:
Comprehensive List of Athletic Honors:
Comprehensive List of Community Service:
Other Sports/Interests:
Home Address (mailing):
Home Phone:
PLAYER's!!!! email address: (please ensure this is 'professional looking' if not sign up for one that is e.g. batoutofhell@aol.com NOT appropriate janesmith@aol.com is A-OK)
Parents First and Last Names:
Major player is interested in: e.g. biology, education etc.etc.
FUNDRAISING: We have a few events scheduled for fundraising. I have a check from Imagination Sports for $200 to start our fund rolling (as a result of the merchandise sold at NIKE Camp so thank you for those who attended). On November 7th we will be hosting a Wine Tasting (Adults Only! J). Sarah Worley and Nancy Ramsdell are heading this charge. Flyers were sent home at first practice, YOU need to sell tickets to this event !!.
WCU is running a clinic for grades 1-8 starting Sept. 20th for 8 weeks at Worcester State College. We are asking for PLAYER help to coach/run this clinic. More details to follow at practice. PLEASE CONTACT anyone with ounger children and PUSH THIS CLINIC! Your participation in this will look GREAT on your college bio/resume!
Remember - practicing hard and playing hard you will achieve your 'GOALS' !! Don't let yourself down, don't let your TEAM down.
Take care and good luck in school and on the field !