boys basketball practice

Hi everyone -
The Halls are back in town after spending Christmas in Georgia. We had a great time with family and hope you all did have/are having a wonderful break as well.

Practice today, Tuesday, Dec 29th. It is from 4 - 6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran. We know many of you are out of town,
but if you are able to come, that would be great.


Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

practice tonight

Boys practice is scheduled tonight from 8:30 - 10 pm at Redeemer Lutheran. Please keep your eyes open for any changes

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

boys are practicing tonight

Just in case there was any confusion, the boys practice is still on for tonight. We know many of you can't come, and that's fine.

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Merry Christmas 2009 from Rod & Jan Farthing & Family!

Greetings to all our friends in the RHAA! 

 

(If this is the second one of these you've received, please forgive; our lists may overlap.)

 

  Merry Christmas! 

3127 Highway K, Salem, MO 65560 (Same house, new address!)

Christmas 2009

Dear Family and Friends,

Here we are at the end of another year. We have been blessed in so many ways, and we praise God for His goodness. Now that Rodney is 60 (yep, he is) we're truly in the "seniors" bracket. We are down to having an "only child" at home. So where did the year go? Here are a few highlights:

Rodney spoke 75 times for ARM Prison Outreach www.arm.org, driving to 53 different locations in 7 states, including 2 camps and 4 conventions. The kids and Jan traveled less this year, though they were along for the camps and conventions and a few extra locations. When Joy and Ryan left for college, Jan and Julia went along with Rodney about once a month. Rodney teaches Bible Study at church on Wed. nights. He continues as senior hospice chaplain for Phelps Regional Hospice based in Rolla. He serves as district 8 coordinator for the Constitution Party of MO. rodfar@arm.org

Jan continues as wife & mom, teacher (only 1 student now), ARM appointment secretary, Dent Co. home school coordinator, 4-H project leader, mentor for ex-prisoners/families, children's teacher at church, and substitute manager for the clothes closet at church (when Joy's not home.) jan@arm.org

Randa (36) and Muncher and Nebraska welcomed Kinlee Carene on Feb. 9. She is SO like her mom. Some pics bring flashbacks of days gone by. She is growing well and may soon pass her big sis. Nebraska is now 3 and ahead of the curve on her academics. She still deals with weak lower body strength so is not yet walking alone, but is doing well holding on. Randa continues her Down Syndrome blogging community. www.justrk.blogspot.com She loves - and is quite good at - creating backgrounds for people's blog sites, not to mention the encouragement she can offer to new moms of children with Down Syndrome. Muncher is still with the IT dept. of St. Charles County. braskasmom@gmail.com

Jody -- Dr. Joel Farthing, DVM (33) -- is in his own clinic with his partner Nick Lindsay. O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Clinic is in full swing. Stop by and see him if you're in the STL area.  http://www.ofallonvmc.com/about_us/vets/  Skye continues as an auditor with St. Charles County. DocJoel@gmail.com

Rachel (29) married Patrick Donlan in May. Rachel is still in administration with St. Luke's Hospital. Patrick represents The Hartford investment company in the Mutual Fund division. They live in St. Charles while they are saving and house hunting. stlrachel@aol.com

Joy (20) is at St. Louis Christian College and enjoys being there. She is taking the general classes for freshmen. She will be home Dec. 19 for semester break. She works in the school cafeteria. She also continues to care for the church clothes closet and volunteers at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem when she is home. godzlilgirl89@yahoo.com

Ryan (18) is at Oklahoma Christian University in OKC and loves it, achieving a 4.0 GPA. He works maintaining computers in the school library and helps with their web site. He is working towards a ministry major and a computer minor. He also enjoys creating videos. His most recent IS at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Ke-yDCQaw& Email: ryan.farthing@student.oc.edu

Julia (14) is now finding out what it's like to be an only child. She is doing 8th and 9th grade work this year, desiring to graduate in 2013. She is playing girls' basketball with the Rolla Royals. She continues to be in 4-H and does art, horse, and photography. She won a lot of ribbons at the Dent County Fair in August, including 4-H Best of Show for a horse painting.

Our prayer is for each of you to have a wonderful family time celebrating Our Savior and days of God's blessings in the New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love from all of us to all of you!

The Farthings

Friday practice cancelled

Ladies and Gentlemen, Due to the plethora of sicknesses and unavailability of others we are cancelling tonights practice, please get well ladies, and we will see you on Monday, God Bless you all, Brett --- On Thu, 12/17/09, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote: From: RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> Subject: practices tomorrow To: "Alison Bruno" <cabruno@embarqmail.com>, "Alison Bruno" <rollamommy4@yahoo.com>, "Brett Adams" <keetsrus@yahoo.com>, "Caryl Cates" <cjcates@fidmail.com>, "Cindi Laire" <tazbrat3@yahoo.com>, "Danny Hall" <dth77@juno.com>, "David and Patricia Riggins" <iris@fidnet.com>, "Girls Basketball News" <royalsweb.bbgnews@blogger.com>, "Jan Farthing" <jan@arm.org>, "Jeanine Maxwell" <jeanamax@gmail.com>, "Jenny Williams" <golden_girl@embarqmail.com>, "Kathy & Lee Collins" <tribe12@fidnet.com>, "Kelsey Quittschrieber" <kelseyjq@gmail.com>, "Martha Collins" <sporty-marty@hotmail.com>, "Pam & Walter Williams" <walterandpam@embarqmail.com>, "Rod Farthing" <farthing.r@gmail.com>, "Stacy Quittschreiber" <jandsq@gmail.com>, "Terris Cates" <terris@integrityeng.com>, "Walt Williams" <wwbigcountry@yahoo.com>, "Amy Quakkelaar" <moquak@gmail.com>, "Ange Parrett" <aparrett@centurytel.net>, "Bill Hickle" <hickle@rollanet.org>, "Chris McCluskey" <chris@christian-living.com>, "Dan & Dawn Hall" <halls8@embarqmail.com>, "Gary Applegate" <applegateg@missouri.edu>, "Jacob Hamacher" <iamthelordsservant@gmail.com>, "JH Basketball News" <royalsweb.bbjnews@blogger.com>, "Karvel Kofoed" <kofoed@mindspring.com>, "Lisa Applegate" <lisaapplegate@yahoo.com>, "Lucy & Lee Robertson Home" <leenlucy@fidnet.com>, "Lucy Robertson work" <lucy.robertson@mfwbooks.com>, "Michele Sbabo" <msbabo@centurytel.net>, "Nathan Hickle" <nathanhickle@gmail.com>, "Paul Hamacher" <ceo@spirestocks.com>, "Rachel McCluskey" <rachel@christian-living.com>, "Renee Cook" <mamoruti@gmail.com>, "Robert & Susan Hohman" <sushoh@windstream.net>, "Ron & Beth Light" <rlbl@fidnet.com>, "Scott & Judy Cureton" <sbcureton@embarqmail.com>, "Sonja K Kofoed" <kofoedkids@juno.com>, "Steve Quakkelaar" <Steve@quakkelaar.com>, "Terry Callahan" <puzzler@accubak.net>, "Varsity Boys Basketball News" <royalsweb.bbnews@blogger.com>, "Zeke Hall" <motormouth96@embarqmail.com> Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 11:02 AM Thursday, Dec 17th -- NO boys or girls basketball tonight Friday, Dec 18th Practices at Redeemer Girls 6 - 7:30 pm Boys 7:30 - 9 pm At least that is the plan currently. I know there are a lot of boys sick, and some going out of town...PLEASE let your coaches know if you are unavailable for practice Friday night, and check your email before heading to practice for any last minute cancellations. Blessings! -- Dawn Hall RHAA secretary

practices tomorrow

Thursday, Dec 17th --

• NO boys or girls basketball tonight

Friday, Dec 18th

• Practices at Redeemer
• Girls 6 - 7:30 pm
• Boys 7:30 - 9 pm

At least that is the plan currently. I know there are a lot of boys sick, and some going out of town...PLEASE let your coaches know if you are unavailable for practice Friday night, and check your email before heading to practice for any last minute cancellations.

Blessings!

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

watch?

Mr. Hall thought he put his watch in his bag, but couldn't find it today. Any chance any of you picked it up last night?

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

practices tonight

Hope everyone survived the busy, wet weekend....thanks so much to all who pitched in to help on Saturday. It was a successful day, and we look forward to doing it again in January with girls' teams.

This week practices:
Tonight (Monday)

• Boys and girls  at the junior high gym as usual -- girls 6- 8 and boys 7-9.

Tuesday - junior high

• Boys only, 7 - 9 pm, junior high
  

Friday at Redeemer Lutheran

• Girls' practice 6 - 7:30 and boys from 7:30 - 9 pm. 

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

tonights games

It has come to my attention that I confused many of you with the latest schedule I sent out.  Sorry!

YES, there are two boys games tonight

This is the schedule

• 6:00 14U Boys
• 7:15 -- Girls
• 8:30 Varsity Boys

Those last two games were not listed on the last schedule (the attachment) I sent out.

I'm so sorry for any confusion this caused for any of you. We need the varsity group there for that game!

Also, my apologies for messing up on the practice last night. I thought I had reserved Redeemer, but obviously I had not. I promise it will be my last mess-up for this year, but no guarantees on 2010! :)

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

practice tonight REMINDER

Today's (Thursday, Dec 10th) is at a different time and place --  4 - 6 pm at Redeemer Lutheran.

I'm still getting responses back about having earlier practices through the holidays... I already sent out the revised schedule, and we weren't able to move any of those except Dec. 29th to the earlier time slot due to facility availability. I know they are late practices-- but it is over Christmas vacation, otherwise we wouldn't do it.
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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Boys Christmas break practices -- some time adjustments

Adjusted Christmas Break Boys Basketball practices -- all at Redeemer.

Friday, Dec 18th -- 7:30 - 9:30 pm (younger boys may finish earlier)
Monday, Dec 21st -- 8:30 - 10 pm (gym is not available earlier)
Tuesday, Dec 29th -- 4 - 6 pm


Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Tournament schedule

Attached is the current tournament/game schedule for Saturday.

Note that we no longer have a 9:45 am game, which is what I said in the Sunday night email...

Here is the current plan:
11 am -- Varsity (18U) Boys vs. Springfield Knights
1:30 pm -- 14U Boys vs. Mountain Grove Christian Academy
5:00 pm -- 14U Boys vs. SWMO Eagles (Springfield)

I apologize for these changes - I realize they are significant. On the other hand, the boys get to sleep in after a late night!

We do still need volunteers to help, especially during the times when our teams are not playing. I know it is a busy time of year, and many families have other commitments, so if you are able to volunteer, let me know what times work for you and what you'd like to help with (admissions, scoreboard, timer, concessions)

thanks.

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

christmas break practices

On the calendar, we have boys practices scheduled for

Friday, Dec 18th
Monday, Dec 21st
Tuesday, Dec 29th

We have 8 - 10 pm on the schedule, but just realized that since we are doing these at Redeemer, we could do the practice before the girls, from 4 - 6 pm. This would be much better for Coach Hall.

Please let us know if you have a strong preference for the later time..

Thanks

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

boys teams

Dear basketball boys families -

Apparently there is still some confusion about which boys are on what team. I apologize that we have not made this clearer.
I realize that we sometimes use terminology in our emails that may be unfamiliar to you, though we understand perfectly well what it means. So to clarify, here are the boys included in each group. Yes, there is quite a bit of overlap.

18U/Varsity -

Aaron Callahan, Zeke Hall, Jacob Hamacher, Stephen Kofoed, Cody Light, Austin Maxwell, Tyler Parrett, Gabe Quakkelaar, Noel Robertson, Alec Sbabo

14U/Junior High -
Dylan Applegate, Aaron Callahan, Christopher Cates, Matthew Collins, Peter Cook, Jonathan Cureton, Zeke Hall, Collin Hohman, Austin Maxwell, Colin McCluskey, Tyler Parrett, Gabe Quakkelaar, Noel Robertson, Alec Sbabo

Hope this helps.
Dawn Hall

boys basketball update

Notes on the next two weeks –

 

Monday, Dec 7th

 

18U (Varsity) Boys game in St. Robert at Maranatha Christian School

 

Directions to Maranatha:

Take I-44 to exit 161 – Fort Leonard Wood

Exit and go south on Missouri Ave.

The 3^rd stop light is at Bosa Drive – turn left

Make an immediate right onto Acorn Drive, follow it for a little ways until you see the church and school at 200 Acorn Drive.

 

Players should be at the game by 5:30 pm. We will meet at the Kroger parking lot in Rolla at 4:45 pm for those who need rides or want to carpool. Let us know if you need a ride or if you can take riders--please call us on our cell phones -- see note at end; also, please let us know if you are driving separately. Riders, please remember to give drivers $2.50 each way to help cover their expenses.

 

Thursday, Dec. 10^th

 

Practice at Redeemer Lutheran Church/Family Life Center  4 – 6 pm 

 

Friday, Dec 11^th

 

A homeschool group from Jonesboro, Arkansas is coming to Rolla to play our teams.

 

Game times:

6:00 pm -- 14U boys – all 14U boys dress

7:15 pm – girls game

8:30 pm – 18U boys – 10 older boys

 

Arrive at the Rolla Junior High by 5:45 pm, dressed and ready to play.  Older boys, please arrive by 7:30 pm.

 

Volunteer schedule:

Admissions: Judy Cureton  5:45 – 6:45 (when Stacy arrives)

                     Stacy Quittschrieber  6:45 – 7:45

Scoreboard: Lee Robertson

Scorebook:  Terry C.? 

Concessions: ? Kathy Collins may be coordinating something in this area.

 

Saturday, Dec 12^th

 

14 U Boys tournament – look for a separate email with the entire day's schedule. We still need volunteers in many areas that day, so look at the schedule and let me know what times you are available to help.

 

18U boys have a tentative game scheduled at 12:30 pm vs. the Springfield Knights. They are bringing their varsity boys team to play the Jonesboro team, and would like to play two games to make it worth their drive.

 

Our guys are scheduled to play:

·           9:45 am vs. Mountain Grove (14U team) at Middle School

·           12:30 pm vs. Springfield Knights (18U team) at Junior High

·           2:45 pm vs. SWMO Eagles (14U team) at Middle School

 

Monday, Dec 14 – Practice 7-9 pm at Junior High

 

Tuesday, Dec 15 – Practice 7-9 pm at Junior High

 

Friday, Dec  18 – Practice 8-10 pm at Redeemer

 

Let your coach know if you have conflicts for any of these dates… and remember that schedules may change due to weather or excessive conflicts, so keep alert!

 

Cancellations:

I have been asked at what point we make decisions about canceling games due to weather. Here are some basic principles:

 

#1 – we don't cancel games based on forecasts, because we've learned that the weather in Missouri likes to do its own thing J

 

#2 – we consult with teams driving to play us first. Even if the weather is okay here, their weather may not be, and if it is a long distance, they may not want to make the drive if the weather is uncertain.

 

#3 – we must defer to the school district, since we are using their facilities.  If school is cancelled in Rolla, their policy is that their facilities are not used for any events. I'm not sure yet how that applies to Saturdays.

 

#4 – we don't usually cancel until the day of an event, sometimes even midday. Keep your eyes open for emails if the weather is iffy (and remember the weather may be good here, but our opponents may not want to make the drive, or we may not drive to a location where the weather is bad).

 

FINALLY….

 

Our phone system/internet connection is on the fritz… we have used someone else's connection to get this message sent… So if you need to talk to us in the next day or two, call us on our cell phones.

 

Dan 573-201-1020

Dawn 573-201-6141

 
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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

tshirts

Unfortunately, Key Sport had some equipment fail today and it backed up all their printing projects. Since our tshirts are not essential, they didn't get done.

I will be able to fill a few of the orders at the game tonight, with shirts I have in stock, but the rest of you will need to wait until next week sometime. Sorry about that!

-Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

tonight's game notes

Since this is our first game, I'm just going to put out a few reminders:

• Please treat the facility with respect, and ask spectators you invite to do the same. This includes not playing with the lockers in the hallway and throwing trash away.
• Please stay in the gym area -- children especially should not be wandering around unattended. This is a safety issue as well as a respect issue.
  
• Some game nights we will have access to the practice gym -- tonight we will not. Another group has asked permission to use the practice gym for a practice tonight; since we only have one game, we don't really need it, so I gave them permission. Let's do our best not to disrupt them!

Arrive at 6 pm to get warmed up and ready. The game will start at 6:30, maybe a tad earlier if everyone is there and ready to go. Remember that we are charging admission -- $1/person; $5 family cap. There will not be any concessions tonight, except maybe drinks, so eat before you come!

Look forward to seeing you all tonight! Thanks to all who volunteered to help:

• Chris McCluskey -- admissions, starting at 6 pm
• Terry Callahan -- scorebook
• Lee Robertson - scoreboard

Merry Christmas from Isaac!
Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Re: oops - here's the directory

Thanks for all your offers to help -- we are all set, but I'm encouraged that we'll be fine for the rest of the season!

  I will have some corrections on the directory, so I'll make those and send it out again in the next couple of days.

Dawn

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:06 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Attached is a directory -- please check your entry especially, and let me know if I've made any errors, Thanks. Sorry it took me so long to get it together.

Friday night game vs. Houston Wellspring Academy.
Rolla Junior High
Arrival time - 6 pm
Game time -- 6:30 pm

Lee Robertson has volunteered to run the scoreboard and is willing to teach anyone else who would like to learn.
We still need someone to 1)keep the scorebook and 2) to collect admissions, starting at 6 pm...please let me know if you can help in either of these areas.

Thanks,
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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

oops - here's the directory

Attached is a directory -- please check your entry especially, and let me know if I've made any errors, Thanks. Sorry it took me so long to get it together.

Friday night game vs. Houston Wellspring Academy.
Rolla Junior High
Arrival time - 6 pm
Game time -- 6:30 pm

Lee Robertson has volunteered to run the scoreboard and is willing to teach anyone else who would like to learn.
We still need someone to 1)keep the scorebook and 2) to collect admissions, starting at 6 pm...please let me know if you can help in either of these areas.

Thanks,
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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

directory attached/game tomorrow evening

Attached is a directory -- please check your entry especially, and let me know if I've made any errors, Thanks. Sorry it took me so long to get it together.

Friday night game vs. Houston Wellspring Academy.
Rolla Junior High
Arrival time - 6 pm
Game time -- 6:30 pm

Lee Robertson has volunteered to run the scoreboard and is willing to teach anyone else who would like to learn.
We still need someone to 1)keep the scorebook and 2) to collect admissions, starting at 6 pm...please let me know if you can help in either of these areas.

Thanks,
--
Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Practice tomorrow

Reminder --

Practice tomorrow, Monday, November 30th, is at the High School practice gym from 7 - 9 pm. The entrance to the practice gym is to the left of the main glass door entrance to the high school, off the circle drive. Please feel free to call if you need help finding it!
Dan's cell is 201-1020, our home phone is 364-4858.

Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

uniforms that don't fit

If you have a uniform piece that does not work for you, you may bring it to practice tonight. I will be there at 7 pm and can collect those pieces and possibly re-issue some. Most of you will have to wait while we order some new pieces.

Thanks
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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

more about uniforms

A final  reminder to have your players try on their uniforms before they come to practice tomorrow night. (And parents, you have the final say as to the fit.) Please email me if you need a different size, but keep what you have until I ask you to bring it to exchange.

Yes, we are trying to use the uniforms we already have, but it is also important that they fit somewhat reasonably, so please don't be shy about telling me a bigger or smaller size would fit better. We are going to have to order a few pairs of shorts, so we might as well be sure everyone has the size they need. It is more costly to get new jerseys (because of the printing of logo and numbers), so we'll probably try to make due with those, but if we need to, we can buy some new ones.

If you did not get a uniform yet: 
I will NOT be at practice tomorrow night, but I will send a box of bags with Mr. Hall. Each bag holds a uniform for players who did not get a uniform Monday. Please take these home and try them on, then email me if you need a different size of anything, since I guessed at sizes and/or gave you what was left. Again, keep them until I ask you to bring them to exchange (if you need a different size).

New Players:
Each of you gets a white Royals t-shirt to use as a warm up shirt as part of your registration.
Please email me the following information:
1) T-shirt size (I suggest you go a size higher than what you usually wear, so it will be loose over your game jersey)
2)  Name to put on the back -- your first or last name -- siblings can choose to have an initial, too (like C. Cates for Christopher, since his sister Emily also plays)

Returning players may buy a new warm-shirt for $10 if they want a new one... please provide the same information requested above.

I've attached a t-shirt order form in case anyone wants to order additional shirts for family members. They come in navy, gold, and white. I am hoping to order some smaller sizes than are listed on the form, so feel free to add sizes you'd like to buy, and we'll see if we can get them. I need t-shirt orders by next Monday at the latest. (you may pay when they arrive)

Thanks,
Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Uniforms/parent meeting

Thank you for your patience last night as we distributed uniforms. It is very important that everyone try on the uniform they took home to make sure it fits. We are going to try to use the uniforms we currently have, but we will order some additional sizes if we need to. We are particularly concerned about the shorts fitting properly -- we don't want kids worrying about losing their shorts!

If you were not able to get your uniform last night, it is very important that you pick it up Thursday. I will just be assigning uniforms by my best guess of size, so you will need to let me know if something doesn't work. If for some reason, you are unable to attend practice on Thursday, please contact me to make arrangements to get your uniform.

Thank you to all who came to the parent meeting. We covered a lot in a short period of time, so please feel free to ask if you have any questions. I will include the agenda and calendar in the bag with your players uniform for those who weren't able to attend the meeting, so be sure to ask them for it Thursday.

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Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

parent meeting

We will be having parent meetings Monday, November 16th, in the junior high cafeteria (go past the gym and turn left at the end of the hallway)

Here is the schedule for the entire evening:

6 pm -- girls practice starts
6:30- 7 pm -- boys uniform distribution/measurement/ordering (please arrive by at least 6:45 to get this done)
7:00 -- boys practice starts in practice gym with Mr. Hickle
7:00 -- boys parent meeting
7:30 -- girls parent meeting (girls will be in practice gym while Coach Adams joins the meeting)
8:00 -- girls uniform distribution/measurement/ordering after practice ends...
9:00 -- boys practice ends

It is important that you attend the appropriate team meeting, since we will be covering each group's schedule and dynamics specifically. If you absolutely cannot make the meeting, please let us know so we can be sure you get the appropriate information. We are still finalizing calendar, waiting to hear back from some people, so we won't hand out any calendars until that night. The calendars are online at rollaroyals.com if you want to see where we stand right now.

Please feel free to ask if this is unclear or you have any questions in advance.

Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Basketball practice tomorrow/parent meeting

Just a reminder that there will no longer be separate 14U (junior high) and 18U (varsity) practices. All the boys will be practicing together. Tomorrow night, Nov 9th, and Thursday night, Nov 12th, this will be from 7-9 pm at Rolla Junior High. Please email coach Hall at dth77@juno.com  if you can't make practice.

Our parent meeting will be NEXT week. If you have a strong preference of Monday or Thursday, please let me know right away, since I need to reserve the Jr. High cafeteria -- we'll do it at 7pm so you can stay when you bring boys for practice. It should take about 1/2 hour.
 
Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Practices to begin tomorrow

Practice for 18U boys begins tomorrow at Rolla Junior High from 7 - 9 pm, starting in the practice gym and ending up in the main gym. Boys should bring a basketball (if you own one) and the practice jerseys they were issued at open gym (if you didn't get one, you'll get one at practice).

Players not able to make practice (or games) for any reason, please notify Coach Hickle -- his email is cc'd so that you can easily find it. His home phone is 573-364-7410.

Forms and fees are due at practice. The registration form is especially important for us to have before you start participating in practice. If you need to pay your fee in installments, that is fine -- just let us know. I will be there only at the very beginning of practice, so please have it ready for me then.

Coach Hickle and Nathan have decided not to be a part of the 18U boys team this year; however, they will continue to be involved with practices until we are able to figure out how to proceed from this point on.

We will be having a parent meeting soon -- look for a message about that. You may look at the schedule on the website, but it is subject to change -- we are still working on confirming things. But it will give you a general idea of what is planned.

Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

shoes...

In anticipation of the open gym tomorrow night, we have discovered that Zeke's basketball shoes no longer fit him! He has 2 pair (I think we got one pair from his cousin), and they are in almost new condition, having only been worn inside and for one season. If anyone needs good basketball shoes, size 8 men's, let us know and we'll bring them to the open gym tomorrow night for you to try. We'd like to get some $$ for them -- so make us an offer. We'd rather have them put to good use than sitting in a box!

We also are in the market for a new pair for him, so if you have a slightly used pair that you'd like to sell us, let us know! We need a men's 10 or 10.5. Oh, and Abby needs some, too, size 8 women's.

Feel free to share your "shoe needs" with the list -- that's one of the benefits of the RHAA community!

Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

Basketball is Starting!

RHAA Basketball Open Gyms next week
Monday, October 26 and Thursday October 29th
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Rolla Junior High

Coaches will be present, but these are not practices. They will be a time to practice shooting and perhaps do some informal scrimmages. Parents are welcome to attend. Girls will have a separate open gym time from 6 - 7:30pm.

Registration forms and fees are due before the beginning of practices (Monday Nov 2nd). If you are new, you may print out the attached registration form or you may pick one up next week to fill out. If you do print it out, please re-format it, if necessary, to keep it on one page. Returning players, you are welcome to fill out a new form, or you can pick up your form, already filled out, at one of the open gyms next week -- then all you have to do is check the information, sign it, and pay your fee.  Registration forms and fees can be turned in at an open gym -- please put them in an envelope addressed "Dawn Hall" and give it to me or to a coach, if I'm not there. Or, you can mail it to me at the address on the form. Checks should be made payable to RHAA.

Practices for 18U boys will begin Monday, Nov 2nd and will continue on Monday and Thursdays through November -- you'll be given a practice/game schedule for December, January and February by the first practice

• Rolla Junior High
• 7- 9 pm

Dawn Hall
RHAA secretary

cleaning up

We are finally getting around to putting the basketball uniforms away, and we have quite a few jerseys missing. We'd like to know where these are, so if you still have any of these, please let us know right away.

#20 new Varsity jersey

old jerseys #s 8, 14, 15, 25, 40 and 45 (these were distributed for use at practices, but we do need them back, in case we didn't make that clear...)

Thanks for any help you can give to help us put this to rest!

Dawn

Thank you

Please accept this very belated and generic thank you...my sense of etiquette tells me I should write individual thank-yous, but a reality check tells me it's better to do it this way than not at all. :)

Our family is so appreciative of the love and gratitude expressed to us at the end of the basketball season. It was amazing the creativity that was exhibited in the expression of thanks,  from kind words, pencils, and hand-made cards to apple butter, tea bags and azalea plants, with many other wonderful gifts in between. Each gift speaks to us in a different way, and we not only appreciate each gift, but even more the givers. We know that sports commitments can put a big strain on families, and we appreciate your willingness to join together with ours and other families to make RHAA possible.

Thanks again!
The Hall Family

Practice Jerseys

Hey guys -

As I was putting away the uniforms today, I came up short a few old jerseys. I know that you all were using some of the old ones for practices, and wonder if perhaps some of you still have them. The numbers missing are:

15

14

8

25

 

Please, check your drawers and laundry - if you come up with one, let me know and we can arrange to somehow get it back!

 

Thanks,

Becky

 

 

Re: rescheduling games...

Me again -
If you haven't already responded to the message about possibly scheduling more games, don't bother. We have evaluated the responses we have received so far, and my family has convinced me that we need to just declare the RHAA basketball season officially over. (too many conflicts - one person this day, another person a different day, etc.) We are sorry for the disappointment this will cause some of you, but as one parent pointed out, that's part of life. It doesn't always work out the way we hoped it would.

So, the only thing left on the schedule is the Basketball Recognition Night, which we will hold Friday, Saturday 13th. We have already received notice that a few players cannot make it (and are very sad about it), but again, it gets complicated to make a change... if we change it, likely we'll have other people who can't come. So, we're just going to have to go ahead with what we have planned. 

It truly has been a pleasure working with all of you. As much as I feel like I failed in making this work out, it is easier to make the final decision because I know you are all supportive and understanding.

So, we'll see you the 13th to celebrate the end of the season...

Dawn

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 5:22 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all -
Too bad the snow couldn't have waited til tomorrow, so we could get this game against Fulton in. 

I am trying to figure out possible rescheduling dates for this game as well as dates that we might be able to schedule one or two more games. However, the bits and pieces of information that I've heard about different schedules and availability makes me wonder if we will be able to find a date that works for the majority of the team! Since we didn't have anything on the calendar, people have started making other commitments, and I'm afraid we may just have to call it a season.

But, we are going to see if we can work something out....I've started with the head coaches' availability. Now we need to check on players. Just to clarify, we are talking about Varsity Boys, and Gold Team Girls

Please reply to this email ASAP and tell me which of these dates WOULD NOT work. If you have already told me, you don't have to again...

Thurs, March 5
Friday, March 6 (girls only)
Saturday, March 7
Monday, March 9 (boys only)
Thursday, March 12
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14

Obviously, we had scheduled the end-of-year recognition night for Friday, March 13th, but that isn't set in stone...

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

rescheduling games...

Hi all -
Too bad the snow couldn't have waited til tomorrow, so we could get this game against Fulton in. 

I am trying to figure out possible rescheduling dates for this game as well as dates that we might be able to schedule one or two more games. However, the bits and pieces of information that I've heard about different schedules and availability makes me wonder if we will be able to find a date that works for the majority of the team! Since we didn't have anything on the calendar, people have started making other commitments, and I'm afraid we may just have to call it a season.

But, we are going to see if we can work something out....I've started with the head coaches' availability. Now we need to check on players. Just to clarify, we are talking about Varsity Boys, and Gold Team Girls

Please reply to this email ASAP and tell me which of these dates WOULD NOT work. If you have already told me, you don't have to again...

Thurs, March 5
Friday, March 6 (girls only)
Saturday, March 7
Monday, March 9 (boys only)
Thursday, March 12
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14

Obviously, we had scheduled the end-of-year recognition night for Friday, March 13th, but that isn't set in stone...

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Tonight MS&T Game

I know this is terribly last minute, but for any of you who are able to get out of your driveways, and were looking for something to do tonight (since your games were cancelled), the MS&T basketball teams are playing their last home games tonight. The ladies play at 5:30 and the guys after that at 7:30, both games at Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.

 

Becky

 

 

Re: Game today Canceled - Please Reply

The Fulton team is not available next week, but could do Fri 3/13 or Sat 3/14.  Please reply and let us know if either or both of those dates are possible for you.

Thanks,

Dan

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Please reply to this message so we know y'all got it.

Games in Fulton canceled today due to weather. 

Let us know if next Saturday works for you.  We are waiting to hear if it works for the Fulton folks.

Dan

(Yes, I actually get involved in the communication occasionally)

Game today Canceled - Please Reply

Please reply to this message so we know y'all got it.

Games in Fulton canceled today due to weather. 

Let us know if next Saturday works for you.  We are waiting to hear if it works for the Fulton folks.

Dan

(Yes, I actually get involved in the communication occasionally)

Lost & Found

There were three jackets left at the Junior High Gym last night - please let me know within the next week if any are yours, or I will send them to the Junior High Lost&Found.

1 Green Fleece Jacket, Old Navy-M
1 Black/Blue Hooded Jacket, Athletic Works-boys 8/10
1 Gold w/ Blue stripes Long-Sleeved Shirt, with a "Euro 2008, Austria-Switzerland" patch on the arm, L

Thanks,
Becky

Pictures, and End of the Year

Thank you all for being so prompt about pictures yesterday! We were able to get everyone done with plenty of time to spare, and I think the photographer was very pleased. As of now, the plan is that he will get the pictures to us (the Halls) sometime in the next 1.5 to 2 weeks, and then we will be responsible for passing them on to all those of you who ordered them.

Right now, it looks like Friday, March 13th is going to be our end-of-the-year recognition night. We are hoping to get the Junior High facility, and have the use of the gym and cafeteria there. Our tentative schedule will be as follows:

6-6:30 JH Boys vs. Dads/Older Brothers Game
6:30-7:15  Potluck Dinner and Fellowship Time
7:15 - 8  Player and Coaches Recognition
8 - 8:30 Girls vs. Moms/Older Sisters Game
8:30 - 9:30 Varsity Boys vs. Dads

For the potluck, RHAA will provide paper goods and drinks. Please e-mail me as to whether you family is able to come, and a rough estimate of how many people you will have coming.

Remember, uniforms need to be turned in at this date, if you haven't already. Girls and Varsity Boys - please don't wear your uniform for the scrimmage - we will plan to use the gold practice jerseys (for the girls) and the older jerseys that Hickles have (for the guys). JH Boys - please bring your uniform, if you still have it, and we may or may not use them for the games in the evening. If we do use them, our family will just take them home and take care of washing them. Also, we'll hand out the pictures (if we have them in by then).

As always, ask if you have any questions! I hope that everyone can make this date - it's always a great wrap-up to the season, and a wonderful chance to fellowship with other families.

Becky

Pictures

Quick reminder on picture schedule for tomorrow. We'd like to have everyone there, even if you don't want to buy pictures. Please let us know if you won't be there for any reason, so we don't wait for you.

Also, if you are planning to buy pictures, please fill out the enclosed form and bring your payment along. Checks made out to Avalon Photography. That makes the process go much faster.

• 3:00 pm JH boys start arriving for individual pictures
• 3:30 JH boys team picture
• 3:50 JH boys need to be done (Mr. Hall can take them all to the gym, so parents can leave them...)
  
• 
  4:45 Girls start arriving for individual pictures
• 5:15 Girls team picture (all one team)
• 5:30 Girls need to be done
• 
  6:15 pm Varsity boys arrive for Individual pictures
• 6:30 pm Team picture
  6:45 pm  Boys need to be done and head to gym
  

RE: Tomorrow's Games

Got it.  How many will be driving at 5:15?  I’m trying to figure out if my van is needed.

 

Caryl Cates

 

From: RHAA Sports [mailto:rollaroyals@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:17 PM
To: Aaron Callahan; Amy Quakkelaar; Ange Parrett; Dan & Dawn Hall; Danny Hall; Elise Hamacher; Galen Johnson; Gary Applegate; Jacob Hamacher; Jeanine Maxwell; JH Basketball News; Lisa Applegate; Lucy & Lee Robertson Home; Lucy Robertson work; Michele Sbabo; Nathan Hickle; Paul Hamacher; Steve Quakkelaar; Zeke Hall; Abby Hall; Alison Bruno; Ange Hamilton; Becky Hall; Bret Adams; Camie Edwards; Caryl Cates; David and Patricia Riggins; Erin Hamilton; Flora Caudill; Girls Basketball News; Jenny Williams; Kathy & Lee Collins; Kelsey Quittschrieber; Martha Collins; Michael & Joy Rodgers; Pam & Walter Williams; Rebekah Applegate; Renee Caudill; Sarah Hazell; Scott Hamilton; Stacy Quittschreiber; Walt Williams; Bill Hickle; Brandon Beaty; Bret & Stacy Welshymer; Bret Welshymer; Debbie & Rick Brown; Jan Farthing; Kim Beaty; Landon Durick; Mark Hickle; Nathan Brown; Rod Farthing; Ron & Beth Light; Ryan Farthing; Stacy Welshymer; Varsity Boys Basketball News
Subject: Tomorrow's Games

 

Varsity and JH Boys, and Gold Girls --

Well, inevitably, we have had a schedule change since that supposed "final" e-mail. :)

Because of some facility issues on the Lebanon side of things, our games tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 23rd) are going to be played at Camden Christian School, IN Camdenton (same location as Thursday night - Varsity Guys, it's the same place we usually play Camdenton, check website for directions). We will still be playing against the Lebanon Rockets. Our games will be played at the following times (notice time changes, 30 minutes later) --
6:00 pm - JH Boys
7:00 pm - GOLD Girls
8:15 pm - Varsity Boys

Camdenton is a little further than Lebanon (1:15 rather than 1:00), but the games have been moved back 30 minutes, so here are departure times --
Halls (and any JH Boys families) leaving Rolla from Kroger at 4:15 pm.
Girls need to leave by 5:15
Varsity Guys by 6:30

Please reply to this so that we know you got the message! Also, let us know your driving plans.

Thanks in advance for being flexible, and sorry if this causes any problems for you.

Becky

Tomorrow's Games

Varsity and JH Boys, and Gold Girls --

Well, inevitably, we have had a schedule change since that supposed "final" e-mail. :)

Because of some facility issues on the Lebanon side of things, our games tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 23rd) are going to be played at Camden Christian School, IN Camdenton (same location as Thursday night - Varsity Guys, it's the same place we usually play Camdenton, check website for directions). We will still be playing against the Lebanon Rockets. Our games will be played at the following times (notice time changes, 30 minutes later) --
6:00 pm - JH Boys
7:00 pm - GOLD Girls
8:15 pm - Varsity Boys

Camdenton is a little further than Lebanon (1:15 rather than 1:00), but the games have been moved back 30 minutes, so here are departure times --
Halls (and any JH Boys families) leaving Rolla from Kroger at 4:15 pm.
Girls need to leave by 5:15
Varsity Guys by 6:30

Please reply to this so that we know you got the message! Also, let us know your driving plans.

Thanks in advance for being flexible, and sorry if this causes any problems for you.

Becky

jacket missing?

Just got a call from the Houston coach, saying they found a camouflage jacket they think must belong to one of our parents. Anyone missing one? Let us know and we'll be sure to remind him to bring it when they come here next week.

Dawn

Final February Update

Varsity Boys -

Tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 19th) - Practice at Wyman Elementary, *4-5:30 pm*

Friday, Feb. 20th  -  Game vs. Springfield, 8:15 pm, Rolla Junior High

Monday, Feb. 23rd - Game in Lebanon, 7:45 pm

• Halls will be leaving from Kroger at 4:00 pm for the JH boys' game. We recommend that you leave by 6:15 pm for your game. Usually the Hickles have room, so if you are in need of a ride, start with giving them a call!
  
• The game will be played at the Cowan Civic Center, directions are posted on the website
  

Tuesday, Feb. 24th - Practice at Wyman Elementary, 7 - 9pm

Thursday, Feb. 26th - *Pictures* and Game vs. Houston Warriors, 7:15 pm, Rolla Junior High

• PICTURE DAY! We will be having them taken directly before the game. Location: Avalon Studio in downtown Rolla, 110 W. 8th St., right down from Alex's Pizza (the studio was formerly Kent Jewelery). Those of you who are interested in an individual picture, please arrive at 6:15 pm, dressed in your uniform. If you are not interested in an individual shot, then please arrive at 6:30 pm, in your uniform, for the team photo. Remember, for a team and individual, the price is $12.00. Attached is an order form with pricing on additional prints.

Saturday, Feb. 28th -  Game in Fulton vs. Fulton Saints, *4:15 pm*

• The Halls will be leaving Rolla from OAT Theatre at 12:45 for the girls game. We suggest that you leave Rolla by 2 pm. (For those in Pirates, Mrs. Nisbett is aware of the timing of this game and is going to schedule around it for you. :) Again, get in touch with the Hickles if you are in need of a ride.
  
• Games will be played at the MO School for the Deaf, directions on the website. This is our last scheduled event of the season.

March -

• We are working on scheduling a few more games for you guys (but not having a whole lot of luck so far. . .). If everyone would look at your calendars and e-mail us any known conflicts these first few weeks of March, that would be extremely helpful. We will keep you posted.
• We will also plan to have an end-of-the-year recognition pot-luck/parent vs. kid game (? depending on what the parents are up for. . .) sometime early in March. Right now, the dates we are looking at are: -- Sunday afternoon or evening, March 8th -- Friday night, March 13th -- Sunday afternoon or evening, March 15th. Please let us know if you have known conflicts for any of these dates! We will keep you posted on what we decide.
  

Thanks, Becky

RE: Tuesday night games

I will be taking Emily.  My Grandmother lives in Houston, so we will be visiting her before or after.  We would be willing to take up to 5 with us as long as they wouldn’t mind either going a little earlier, or waiting to return a little later.  (My Grandma is in the nursing home, and we would only stay about 30 min.)

 

Caryl Cates

 

From: Rod [mailto:farthing.r@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:45 AM
To: RHAA Sports
Cc: Bill Hickle; Brandon Beaty; Bret & Stacy Welshymer; Bret Welshymer; Debbie & Rick Brown; Jan Farthing; Kim Beaty; Landon Durick; Mark Hickle; Nathan Brown; Nathan Hickle; Ron & Beth Light; Ryan Farthing; Stacy Quittschreiber; Stacy Welshymer; Varsity Boys Basketball News; Abby Hall; Alison Bruno; Ange Hamilton; Becky Hall; Bret Adams; Camie Edwards; Caryl Cates; Dan & Dawn Hall; David and Patricia Riggins; Erin Hamilton; Flora Caudill; Gary Applegate; Girls Basketball News; Jeanine Maxwell; Jenny Williams; Kathy & Lee Collins; Kelsey Quittschrieber; Lisa Applegate; Martha Collins; Michael & Joy Rodgers; Pam & Walter Williams; Rebekah Applegate; Renee Caudill; Sarah Hazell; Scott Hamilton; Walt Williams
Subject: Re: Tuesday night games

 

Boy, do I (and Ryan) remember that carpet!!!!!

Thanks again, we'll drive straight from our home south of Salem.  It's less than 40 miles to Houston, so it is one of our shorter drives -- about 43-44 miles.  We'll plan to arrive during the girls game.  Do we know what color they'll wear?  Should we bring practice whites?

Rod

On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Tuesday night games vs. Houston Wellspring

• Girls Blue Team at 6 pm
• Boys at 7:15 pm

Games will be held at Faith Fellowship Church (the same place as last year, for those who went). It is a carpeted gym, so we highly recommend knee pads if you have them to wear -- several of our players ended up with some pretty bad rug burns last year.

To carpool, meet at the Rolla Kmart Parking Lot -- girls meet at 4:30 pm/ guys at 5:30 pm.

• Girls: Only Abby and Becky are going from the Hall family, but our 12 psgr van is available to go, if an adult will drive it. Otherwise, our daughters will need a ride with someone else.
• Guys: The Hickles have 7 seats available in their van

To ease our minds that everyone is covered, please let us know what your plans are for getting to the games. Thanks!

Directions below -- (if you go to Google Maps directly, you'll need to adjust the final step --the church is actually 5 miles out of town on Highway 17)  Basically, south on 63 into Houston, then turn right on Highway 17, go 5 miles west.

From Kmart

 

1.	Head south on S Bishop Ave/US-63 Continue to follow US-63		25.3 mi
2.	Continue on MO-63		0.3 mi
3.	Continue on US-63		3.1 mi
4.	Continue on MO-63		15.7 mi
5.	Continue on N Sam Houston Blvd/US-63 Continue to follow N Sam Houston Blvd		2.2 mi
6.	Turn right at MO-17/W Summit Ave		5.2mi

Faith Fellowship Church 7804 Highway 17 (?) Houston, MO 65483

 

 

jerseys

Wellspring's uniforms are green; they do not have white either. Their coach was fine with us just wearing our navy, but you may want to bring your practice jerseys in case.

Re: Tuesday night games

Boy, do I (and Ryan) remember that carpet!!!!!

Thanks again, we'll drive straight from our home south of Salem.  It's less than 40 miles to Houston, so it is one of our shorter drives -- about 43-44 miles.  We'll plan to arrive during the girls game.  Do we know what color they'll wear?  Should we bring practice whites?

Rod

On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Tuesday night games vs. Houston Wellspring

• Girls Blue Team at 6 pm
• Boys at 7:15 pm

Games will be held at Faith Fellowship Church (the same place as last year, for those who went). It is a carpeted gym, so we highly recommend knee pads if you have them to wear -- several of our players ended up with some pretty bad rug burns last year.

To carpool, meet at the Rolla Kmart Parking Lot -- girls meet at 4:30 pm/ guys at 5:30 pm.

• Girls: Only Abby and Becky are going from the Hall family, but our 12 psgr van is available to go, if an adult will drive it. Otherwise, our daughters will need a ride with someone else.
  
• Guys: The Hickles have 7 seats available in their van

To ease our minds that everyone is covered, please let us know what your plans are for getting to the games. Thanks!

Directions below -- (if you go to Google Maps directly, you'll need to adjust the final step --the church is actually 5 miles out of town on Highway 17)  Basically, south on 63 into Houston, then turn right on Highway 17, go 5 miles west.

From Kmart

1.	Head south on S Bishop Ave/US-63 Continue to follow US-63		25.3 mi
2.	Continue on MO-63		0.3 mi
3.	Continue on US-63		3.1 mi
4.	Continue on MO-63		15.7 mi
5.	Continue on N Sam Houston Blvd/US-63 Continue to follow N Sam Houston Blvd		2.2 mi
6.	Turn right at MO-17/W Summit Ave		5.2mi

Faith Fellowship Church 7804 Highway 17 (?) Houston, MO 65483

Tuesday night games

Tuesday night games vs. Houston Wellspring

• Girls Blue Team at 6 pm
• Boys at 7:15 pm

Games will be held at Faith Fellowship Church (the same place as last year, for those who went). It is a carpeted gym, so we highly recommend knee pads if you have them to wear -- several of our players ended up with some pretty bad rug burns last year.

To carpool, meet at the Rolla Kmart Parking Lot -- girls meet at 4:30 pm/ guys at 5:30 pm.

• Girls: Only Abby and Becky are going from the Hall family, but our 12 psgr van is available to go, if an adult will drive it. Otherwise, our daughters will need a ride with someone else.
  
• Guys: The Hickles have 7 seats available in their van

To ease our minds that everyone is covered, please let us know what your plans are for getting to the games. Thanks!

Directions below -- (if you go to Google Maps directly, you'll need to adjust the final step --the church is actually 5 miles out of town on Highway 17)  Basically, south on 63 into Houston, then turn right on Highway 17, go 5 miles west.

From Kmart

1.	Head south on S Bishop Ave/US-63 Continue to follow US-63		25.3 mi
2.	Continue on MO-63		0.3 mi
3.	Continue on US-63		3.1 mi
4.	Continue on MO-63		15.7 mi
5.	Continue on N Sam Houston Blvd/US-63 Continue to follow N Sam Houston Blvd		2.2 mi
6.	Turn right at MO-17/W Summit Ave		5.2mi

Faith Fellowship Church 7804 Highway 17 (?) Houston, MO 65483

Re: national tournament?

Thanks, Dawn.  Sounds like a plan.  Thanks for being willing to work on finding some additional games.

Rod

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

It is fairly clear that we going to the National tournament is not something we should pursue at this point, but everyone seems to be in favor of extending the season to play some more games.
I'm not sure why I was so optimistic about being able to schedule more, since I really don't know beyond the SWMO Eagles -- but I will get on that right away and see what we can work out. Unless I hear differently, I am going to work on Monday, Thursday and/or Friday evenings for games.
Dawn

national tournament?

It is fairly clear that we going to the National tournament is not something we should pursue at this point, but everyone seems to be in favor of extending the season to play some more games.
I'm not sure why I was so optimistic about being able to schedule more, since I really don't know beyond the SWMO Eagles -- but I will get on that right away and see what we can work out. Unless I hear differently, I am going to work on Monday, Thursday and/or Friday evenings for games.
Dawn

Re: another thought

The additional games would be the most that Brandon could do.  The time commitment/expense,etc. is too great for him at this time.

Stephen and Kim Beaty

Re: another thought

The Brown's prefer adding additional local games over going to the national tournament due to the time commitment.  And can't guarantee participation in a bunch of additional games at the end of the season - but if they are local games it would help in that regard.


Rick

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 1:37 AM, Bill Hickle <hickle@rollanet.org> wrote:

I like the idea of scheduling more games.  In addition to other teams such as the Eagles or Ava, perhaps we could have one or more formal scrimmages against some of the guys coming off of the high school team, such as Ben Stickler, as soon as their season is over.  We will improve as we play against fast skilled players, and we can get that locally once the H.S. season ends.

Debbie and I are willing to participate in the tournament if all others do, but we would probably prefer the option of scheduling some more games in lieu of the week-long tournament.

We would be interested though in driving down for the championship game, which I assume is on Saturday.  Maybe a group can caravan down for that if others are interested.

Thanks,
Bill

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

On my way home, I thought of another "option", since it sounds like the biggest draw about the national tournament is getting more games. There are two weeks between the end of our season (currently Feb 28) and nationals.  How about we try to schedule 4-6 more games in those two weeks? Teams that are going to nationals may be looking for games to stay sharp, and may even be willing to come to us to play. But even if we have to travel, it isn't much different than commuting to Springfield for nationals.

The SWMO Eagles have already asked if we want any more games this season, and I'm guessing we might also be able to schedule the Springfield Knights. I've heard Ava is going--we've played them before, but didn't get a game scheduled this year.  I am open to suggestions on other teams that are a good match for us -- if anyone has a chance to look at the nationals website and see who is registered, that would be a good place to look for teams.

Just a thought to throw into the mix!

Dawn

Re: another thought

I like the idea of scheduling more games.  In addition to other teams such as the Eagles or Ava, perhaps we could have one or more formal scrimmages against some of the guys coming off of the high school team, such as Ben Stickler, as soon as their season is over.  We will improve as we play against fast skilled players, and we can get that locally once the H.S. season ends.

Debbie and I are willing to participate in the tournament if all others do, but we would probably prefer the option of scheduling some more games in lieu of the week-long tournament.

We would be interested though in driving down for the championship game, which I assume is on Saturday.  Maybe a group can caravan down for that if others are interested.

Thanks,
Bill

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

On my way home, I thought of another "option", since it sounds like the biggest draw about the national tournament is getting more games. There are two weeks between the end of our season (currently Feb 28) and nationals.  How about we try to schedule 4-6 more games in those two weeks? Teams that are going to nationals may be looking for games to stay sharp, and may even be willing to come to us to play. But even if we have to travel, it isn't much different than commuting to Springfield for nationals.

The SWMO Eagles have already asked if we want any more games this season, and I'm guessing we might also be able to schedule the Springfield Knights. I've heard Ava is going--we've played them before, but didn't get a game scheduled this year.  I am open to suggestions on other teams that are a good match for us -- if anyone has a chance to look at the nationals website and see who is registered, that would be a good place to look for teams.

Just a thought to throw into the mix!

Dawn

Re: another thought

Colin thinks  "more games" are a good idea, but it doesn't look like the tournament will work out too well for our family due to work schedules and school. IF Colin is the only "holdout" we will try really hard to work it out.

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

On my way home, I thought of another "option", since it sounds like the biggest draw about the national tournament is getting more games. There are two weeks between the end of our season (currently Feb 28) and nationals.  How about we try to schedule 4-6 more games in those two weeks? Teams that are going to nationals may be looking for games to stay sharp, and may even be willing to come to us to play. But even if we have to travel, it isn't much different than commuting to Springfield for nationals.

The SWMO Eagles have already asked if we want any more games this season, and I'm guessing we might also be able to schedule the Springfield Knights. I've heard Ava is going--we've played them before, but didn't get a game scheduled this year.  I am open to suggestions on other teams that are a good match for us -- if anyone has a chance to look at the nationals website and see who is registered, that would be a good place to look for teams.

Just a thought to throw into the mix!

Dawn

Re: another thought

I think Ryan may have already responded; I asked him to do so.  I think more games the first two weeks of March is a good plan.   Thanks again for your efforts .... and "second thoughts."

Rod

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

On my way home, I thought of another "option", since it sounds like the biggest draw about the national tournament is getting more games. There are two weeks between the end of our season (currently Feb 28) and nationals.  How about we try to schedule 4-6 more games in those two weeks? Teams that are going to nationals may be looking for games to stay sharp, and may even be willing to come to us to play. But even if we have to travel, it isn't much different than commuting to Springfield for nationals.

The SWMO Eagles have already asked if we want any more games this season, and I'm guessing we might also be able to schedule the Springfield Knights. I've heard Ava is going--we've played them before, but didn't get a game scheduled this year.  I am open to suggestions on other teams that are a good match for us -- if anyone has a chance to look at the nationals website and see who is registered, that would be a good place to look for teams.

Just a thought to throw into the mix!

Dawn

another thought

On my way home, I thought of another "option", since it sounds like the biggest draw about the national tournament is getting more games. There are two weeks between the end of our season (currently Feb 28) and nationals.  How about we try to schedule 4-6 more games in those two weeks? Teams that are going to nationals may be looking for games to stay sharp, and may even be willing to come to us to play. But even if we have to travel, it isn't much different than commuting to Springfield for nationals.

The SWMO Eagles have already asked if we want any more games this season, and I'm guessing we might also be able to schedule the Springfield Knights. I've heard Ava is going--we've played them before, but didn't get a game scheduled this year.  I am open to suggestions on other teams that are a good match for us -- if anyone has a chance to look at the nationals website and see who is registered, that would be a good place to look for teams.

Just a thought to throw into the mix!

Dawn

Re: National Tournament??

Thanks, Dawn.  There are certainly a lot of factors.  But from our perspective, with Ryan a senior and looking at a ten-game regular season schedule, we hope it works out though it will involve expense, time, and driving.

Sure hope there are 18 & U slots open so we can get our varsity boys in the mix.  Is the team entry fee an obstacle?

Thanks again.

Rod

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 1:11 PM, RHAA Sports <rollaroyals@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Varsity families and players –

We are exploring the possibility of sending our Varsity boys team to the National Championship Tournament, which is being held in Springfield, Missouri this year. However, it is a big commitment that would need to be made by all of the families involved if it is going to work.

We'd like to talk to all of you briefly after the game on Saturday(tomorrow) to determine if this is something we should pursue further. But because timing is critical (we are already on the late side of making a decision), I've decided to send out a brief overview of what would be involved so you have an opportunity to give it some thought before we meet to talk about it.

 Schedule:

¨    Monday, March 16 – 2:30 pm through Saturday, March 21^st

¨    Will play 5 games, starting on Monday night

¨    First two games in Division II pool play – teams ranked 33-64 in the 18U division. Our play in those two games will determine which bracket we play in for Thurs/Fri/Sat games.  I think they place teams into  4 different brackets of 8 teams each.

¨    Games are played in the afternoons and evenings – they have speakers in the mornings that are geared to the entire family (at least they have in the past)

Costs:

¨    Team registration cost is $425

¨    Individual registration is $30 – t-shirt and program

¨    Housing (or a lot of driving back and forth) – looks like it would be needed Monday night, and then Thurs/Fri nights (from what I can see, Wed is an off day for games..

¨    Food

 Options:

¨    Individual players who are interested in going can register to play on Team USA, made up of individuals whose teams aren't participating… the advantage here is that those 16 and younger could register 16U instead of 18U. I don't think there is any team registration for that.

¨    Go to watch games one or two nights (the 18U boys Division I is very high quality basketball, and worth going to see for sure!)

 

Here are some personal thoughts on this.  Our son Andy attended this tournament twice when it was held in Oklahoma City, playing with the Lebanon Rockets organization. Dan attended the first year, and I the second, and both of us were very impressed with the organization and the way they run the tournament. We have mentioned this in past years as a possibility, but we understand it is a big commitment of time and resources,and we have not pushed it.  It being in Springfield makes it more accessible, but the commitment is still big. We have not promoted participation this year because personally we have conflicts that week, but our presence is not required. If there is enough interest, we will do what we can to help make this a reality.

 There are a bunch of deadlines this weekend, including signing up for housing at discounted rates negotiated by the tournament at local hotels. It was recommended to me that we make reservations if we think at all we will want to stay in hotels…. They can be canceled later.  The online housing deadline is 5 PM tonight, though, so it would need to be done immediately. If someone wants to do that on behalf of the group, that may be wise. Or we can search out other options for housing, which is a good possibility--I've already made an initial contact with our volleyball coach who has contacts in Springfield, both churches and individuals with large homes.

If you want to find out more or register for housing, you can look at the website:  http://www.homeschoolbasketball.com/

Look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

Dawn