Florida Update per Coach Reina

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year to all of you and your families. I hope the Holiday season was relaxing for all of you and you are as excited for the spring season as I am. I have received several e-mails concerning the logistics for our trip to Florida. This is what I know as of today:

The Dates of the trip are March 7-16th. We will be flying into Tampa, FL on the 7th. We have 5 games scheduled in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area prior to our annual UAA Tournament in Sanford, FL.

Hotel: Comfort Inn Executive Center
3580 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL
727-573-1171

March 8-Game vs. Drew University (NJ) Time and Venue are TBD
March 9- Game vs. Skidmore College DH - 10am @ Miller Huggins Field in St. Pete
March 10- Game vs. Skidmore College DH - 9:30am @ Miller Huggins Field in St. Pete

The Games vs. Skidmore College are in place of the weekend in March 22-23. Both teams agreed that playing the games in Florida would greatly increase the chances of actually playing them.

After the games on the 10th we will travel to Altamonte Springs, FL

Hotel: Holiday Inn of Altamonte Springs
800-266-4544

Rate for Parents is $92/ night

The UAA Tournament Starts on Tues the 11th. Here is the schedule:

March 11- vs. Brandeis 2:30pm
March 12- vs. Case Western 11am
March 13- vs. Wash U 10am
vs. Emory 1pm
March 14- vs. Case Western 6pm
March 15- vs. Wash U. 6pm

We will start practice on January 29th (Tues) with 30 players trying out. The roster will be final by the 7th of February with the final 26 players. All players will be receiving a letter within the next 2 weeks letting them know what this years contribution to the Florida Trip and apparel package will be.

I will e-mail everyone a 2008 Spring schedule as soon as it becomes final. There are a few Liberty League dates that are in the process of being switched around to conflicts with other outdoor sports. As soon as we resolve these issues and the dates and times are final and contracted out, I will be sure to e-mail you all a copy.

Enjoy the start of 2008 and Go Yellowjackets!!!!

Joe Reina