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A Message from Boosters

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Dear Parents, Coaches, and Board Members:

Our season has started off with a bang, 9-1-1, and this week our Varsity kicks-off league play with Westminister at home on Wednesday, and away at Fountain Valley on Thursday!  These games count so please support all the teams with lots of cheers!

Our NO WASH CAR WASH was a great success – even without water!  There was a steady line of cars throughout the day and the girls did a great job (with much assistance from the coaches)!  Thank you to the Booster members, Gels, Kalatschans, Hendrixs, Dewans, Lukowskys, Blandas, Hubbards, Warmingtons, and many others who gave of their time to help organize and support this event, including food, supplies, EZ ups, setup, cleanup, etc.  This is our biggest and only true fundraiser so every dollar helps us reach our goal.

As we mentioned at the parent meeting and parent party, one of the main reasons the Field Hockey program is so amazing for our girls is that we have great support from our player families, in addition to our great coaches.  As you know, our fundraising goals for our 2014  “Finish Strong” campaign is $25,000.  To date, we are at 15% of our goal!  Your donations allow us to get extra training, state of the art equipment, additional coaching support for in-season and off-season, tournament fees, lodging and food for tournaments, team bonding events, and much more.  This year ALL players also received brand new dry-fit polo jerseys in both navy and white that the girls are most thankful for!  We would like to thank those of you who have generously donated to our campaign thus far!

    You may give your donation to Nancy Vaughan made out to NHHS Field Hockey Boosters, and any amount is very much appreciated.  We are hopeful for 100% participation from our field hockey families this year!  If you would like you could also donate to the Newport Harbor Educational Foundation, in order to receive your tax deduction.  You simply indicate how much of your donation is restricted to Field Hockey.

    If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to your coaches and/or Board Members.  We look forward to a great season!

    Go Sailors!

    Jennifer Blanchfield

    Newport Harbor Field Hockey Booster President

    Goalie Training

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    Thanks to our Finish Strong campaign, all of our goalies had three training sessions with goalkeeper specialist, Jill Dedman. Jill was an All-American, Big East Goalkeeper of the Year (twice) at Boston College and was a goalkeeper on the US National Team from 2001- 2004, a member or the USA Indoor Team from 2005-2006, then on the outdoor team again from 2006-2008. Jill coached at the collegiate level for University at Albany, Indiana University, and University of California in Berkeley, CA. She now runs Blockstar Field Hockey and consults with collegiate and high school teams as a goalkeeper specialist. Thanks for the trainings, Jill!


    And while we are on the subject of goalkeepers: Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alum Sydney King (Class of 2011) is a redshirt junior goalkeeper for the University of Louisville Division 1 Field Hockey Team. The No. 14 University of Louisville field hockey team had a huge 3-2 win over No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday. Great work, Syd!

    Stix Weekly

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    PROGRAM WIDE
    – The No Wash Car Wash was a great success! Thanks SO much to all who helped out!
    – We apologize for the delay on the backpacks, we are hoping that they arrive this week!
    – Spirit Gear order forms are due Monday so that we can get everything ordered right away. Click here for more info.

    VARSITY
    Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. & Goalie Training 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Team Dinner at the Hubbard home hosted by the Manderson and Hubbard families.
    Wednesday – First League Game! Home Game vs. Westminster at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:10 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
    Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
    Friday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.

    JUNIOR VARSITY
    Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. & Goalie Training 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Team Dinner at Lukosky home.
    Wednesday – First League Game! Home Game vs. Westminster at 4:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:15 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
    Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
    Friday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

    FROSH/SOPH
    Monday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & Goalie Training 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday – Home Game vs. Harvard Westlake at 4:30 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:30 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
    Wednesday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Team Dinner hosted by the Blanda and Obuljen Families
    Thursday – Away game at Edison HS at 4:15 p.m. Bus departs at 3:00 p.m.
    Friday –  Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    USA Field Hockey: Futures

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    If any player is interested in participating in the USA Futures Program, they must email us at newportharborfieldhockey@gmail.com. We have had Newport Harbor Field Hockey players participate in the past and they have had positive experiences. Futures is a really great environment for a player to reach new levels in their field hockey skill and experience.

    About the Futures Program

    The Futures program is the Olympic Development division of the United States Field Hockey Association. The purpose of the Futures Program is to raise the level of field hockey throughout the United States.

    The Futures program consists of 27 hours of training from January through May that culminates in participation at the Regional Futures Tournament in May or June.  From the Regional Futures Tournament, Futures athletes have the opportunity to advance to higher levels of play through selection to elite teams at the National Futures Championship. Futures participants meet on scheduled off-season weekend dates at Huntington Beach High School or Moorpark College to receive coaching and skill development techniques. All coaches on staff are accredited USA Field Hockey coaches through their coaching education program.

    Click here to learn more about US Field Hockey Futures.

    Order Spirit Gear

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    Click Here to download the order form for Newport Harbor Field Hockey Spirit Gear.

    This is completely optional and it is not a fundraiser – the Boosters do not make any profit, the cost is as low as possible for the girls and families (parents, you can order things too!).

    The deadline for turning the form is Monday at practice because we want to get everything ordered as soon as possible for the girls (although, there has been absolutely no need for sweats quite yet with this weather!).

    Game Recap

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    Newport Harbor Varsity Field Hockey (9-1-1) travelled to Moorpark College to play their final pre-season game against Louisville High School. The Sailors shoutout the Royals 8-0. Jordan Blanchfield had four goals with assists by Emily Vaughan, Daniela Vazquez, and Noelle Hubbard. Caroline Gels had two goals with assists by Cameron Dewan and Mollie Crook. Dewan scored a goal with an assist from Vazquez, and Vaughan scored a goal with an assist by Hailey Martinez. The Sailors open league with a home game against Westminster on Wednesday.