FYI - the shirts have been ordered, the rep - Brian Mattoon, has placed his order and the shirts are due in to him this week. Then the sweatshirts go out to be silkscreened and the polos go out for their embroidery. I will touch base with him early next week. We will then have a better idea on shipping, there will be several options depending on when the order is completely ready.
I will keep everyone posted as we progress through this process!
9 Days until Opening Day VS. Drew in Tampa!
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Parent contact email has been sent
Today, I emailed the first draft of the parent contact spreadsheet. Hopefully, it is mostly right, but just email me back and I will make any necessary corrections. If you did not get the email - I am still having issues with your email address. Send me a blank email and I will copy that address into my contacts and then transfer it into the UR Baseball distro list.
Tomorrow, I will send out the shirt order form, for your review. I will also send out the payment info. Last chance to get an order in or correct any of my mistakes!!!
Thank you all for your help and support in getting this put together.
There will be a large contingent of parents in Florida to support the team, I'm looking forward to it!
16 days until Opening Day!!
Ed
Tomorrow, I will send out the shirt order form, for your review. I will also send out the payment info. Last chance to get an order in or correct any of my mistakes!!!
Thank you all for your help and support in getting this put together.
There will be a large contingent of parents in Florida to support the team, I'm looking forward to it!
16 days until Opening Day!!
Ed
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Florida Trip - Parent Get Together
I mentioned this in the previous topic to Ed suggesting that since the parents really haven't had a chance to meet everyone, that we get together for a simple dinner during the tournament. There are several Romano Macaroni Grill's in the area, Lake Mary and Altamonte Springs. The food is good and they can handle a group of people. The restaurant isn't that expensive and the dress code is casual.
**** Special Note to Beth Guzski - NO, I'm not buying!!!
Anyway, I will do some more research. Just to think about a day, Wednesday, March 12th, the team plays at 11:00a.m. It might be the best day since it will give everyone a chance to relax after the Yellowjackets win that morning. We can pick a time as we get closer to the date.
I'm presenting this as an idea. There is no obligation or pressure to attend. Your feedback is welcome with other ideas/suggestions, plus I already have interest from several parents/couples.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!
Rich
**** Special Note to Beth Guzski - NO, I'm not buying!!!
Anyway, I will do some more research. Just to think about a day, Wednesday, March 12th, the team plays at 11:00a.m. It might be the best day since it will give everyone a chance to relax after the Yellowjackets win that morning. We can pick a time as we get closer to the date.
I'm presenting this as an idea. There is no obligation or pressure to attend. Your feedback is welcome with other ideas/suggestions, plus I already have interest from several parents/couples.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!!
Rich
Monday, February 18, 2008
All shirt orders are due by Friday 2/22/08
All shirt orders are due by Friday to me. I will then send the group order to the Nike rep that coach has used. On Friday, I will send out an email with the Nike rep name, address, checks made out to info, etc. We will all have to send him a check for the total amount + $ 4.50 for shipping per order. On Thursday night, I will send out a spreadsheet with the orders to those who have placed an order, Please review this spreadsheet and let me know if there is a mistake. If your info is correct - no need to contact me.
The spread sheet will reflect the pricing, add in shipping, and list your total in the last column. The sweatshirts remain at $ 40, but he was able to lower the polo shirt to $ 36 based on our order so far.
I am still having some trouble with some email addresses. If you received my latest email about shirts, great! If you have not been receiving emails, send me an email and I will copy your email address into my contacts and then transfer to the distribution email listing.
I am trying to get my son to get me email and contact info for some parents - Just, Chanatry, and Francis - if any of you can assist with their info, please get it to me or have them contact me.
More and more parents have indicated that they will be going to Florida - some all week, some for only a part of the week. Rich Cannon is trying to organize a dinner for the parents during the UAA tournament in Sanford, please advise on your level of interest, I think there were 6 parents so far.
The team is getting ready, hope to see you in Florida!
18 days until Opening Day!
Ed
The spread sheet will reflect the pricing, add in shipping, and list your total in the last column. The sweatshirts remain at $ 40, but he was able to lower the polo shirt to $ 36 based on our order so far.
I am still having some trouble with some email addresses. If you received my latest email about shirts, great! If you have not been receiving emails, send me an email and I will copy your email address into my contacts and then transfer to the distribution email listing.
I am trying to get my son to get me email and contact info for some parents - Just, Chanatry, and Francis - if any of you can assist with their info, please get it to me or have them contact me.
More and more parents have indicated that they will be going to Florida - some all week, some for only a part of the week. Rich Cannon is trying to organize a dinner for the parents during the UAA tournament in Sanford, please advise on your level of interest, I think there were 6 parents so far.
The team is getting ready, hope to see you in Florida!
18 days until Opening Day!
Ed
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Shirt orders, email distro list, parent contacts
A little bit of everything this morning -
I am developing an email distribution list for contacting all of the parents. If you did not receive an email regarding this, I don't have your email or do not have a correct email. Please drop me an email, ekahovec@highfalls.com, so I can add your email address to the list. I am also developing a parent contact list, this has proven helpful to many parents in the past. It will have names. addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. I personally carry this list with me to each game, just in case a parent is not present and there is a need to contact them. Fortunately, I have not had to use it for emergencies, just to give game updates parents who request it. I have received phone calls throughout games and weekends, with update requests from parents who could not attend, but couldn't wait for their sons to call later that evening for an update.
Shirt update - Coach has arranged through his Nike rep the following:
Polo shirt - Nike dri-fit polo embroidered for $38
Sweatshirts - Nike premier fleece hoody, nice and heavy, 2 color silkscreen and number on the sleeve for $40
Please get your orders to me as soon as possible and I will try to push this through. I'm not sure who we will be paying, U of R, UR baseball, Nike rep, etc. but I will find out and let everyone know. I want to get the orders in ASAP to be able to get the shirts out to everyone who orders them quickly.
20 days until Opening Day vs Drew in Tampa!!
FYI - for the countdown I do not count the day I am currently in, or the day of the game, only those in between, feel free to debate this with me!
At this point - the parent contingent in Florida that I am currently aware of will be as follows:
Kahovec, Vanderstyne, (Bowe - Eddie and Jay Jay's grandparents on their mothers' side), Cannon, Guzski, Sullivan, Larioni, McEneaney, Fuke - all the way from Hawaii, and Toland. I'm sure there are more, sorry for anyone I have missed, although I'm sure that Shane, Olsen, Veenema, Kloc, Park, Brocks, and others will be there! I would expect that some time during the week, a great majority of the players will be represented, if you are unable to travel to Florida - we will miss you! I'll try to keep everyone posted as the week progresses, but being on vacation and watching UR Baseball at the various parks, may not leave much time for blogging...
I will do my best!
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
I am developing an email distribution list for contacting all of the parents. If you did not receive an email regarding this, I don't have your email or do not have a correct email. Please drop me an email, ekahovec@highfalls.com, so I can add your email address to the list. I am also developing a parent contact list, this has proven helpful to many parents in the past. It will have names. addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. I personally carry this list with me to each game, just in case a parent is not present and there is a need to contact them. Fortunately, I have not had to use it for emergencies, just to give game updates parents who request it. I have received phone calls throughout games and weekends, with update requests from parents who could not attend, but couldn't wait for their sons to call later that evening for an update.
Shirt update - Coach has arranged through his Nike rep the following:
Polo shirt - Nike dri-fit polo embroidered for $38
Sweatshirts - Nike premier fleece hoody, nice and heavy, 2 color silkscreen and number on the sleeve for $40
Please get your orders to me as soon as possible and I will try to push this through. I'm not sure who we will be paying, U of R, UR baseball, Nike rep, etc. but I will find out and let everyone know. I want to get the orders in ASAP to be able to get the shirts out to everyone who orders them quickly.
20 days until Opening Day vs Drew in Tampa!!
FYI - for the countdown I do not count the day I am currently in, or the day of the game, only those in between, feel free to debate this with me!
At this point - the parent contingent in Florida that I am currently aware of will be as follows:
Kahovec, Vanderstyne, (Bowe - Eddie and Jay Jay's grandparents on their mothers' side), Cannon, Guzski, Sullivan, Larioni, McEneaney, Fuke - all the way from Hawaii, and Toland. I'm sure there are more, sorry for anyone I have missed, although I'm sure that Shane, Olsen, Veenema, Kloc, Park, Brocks, and others will be there! I would expect that some time during the week, a great majority of the players will be represented, if you are unable to travel to Florida - we will miss you! I'll try to keep everyone posted as the week progresses, but being on vacation and watching UR Baseball at the various parks, may not leave much time for blogging...
I will do my best!
See you at the ballpark!
Ed
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Rochester mentioned in D3Baseball.com
Check out www.D3Baseball.com as they review the New York Region. Rochester is mentioned as the dark horse in the region, and is also mentioned in the review of the upcoming Liberty League season. Both comments are very positive and shed a positive light on the program and the upcoming season.
High expectations and some recognition for our boys, this could be a very good year indeed!
They just need to take it one game at a time, one inning at a time, and they can live up to the hype!
I am certainly looking forward to this year, starting in Florida, as the warmer weather will be appreciated.
Mark your calendars now for the weekend of April 26 and 27th, as we travel to RPI, and May 9, 10, and 11th, which is the Liberty League Tournament, hosted by the regular season champion, with an automatic bid to the NCAA Regional Tournament at stake!!
The Liberty League Tournament is a double elimination tournament for the top 4 teams in the standings at the end of the regular season. The team that finishes in first place in the standings, gets to host the tournament. The tournament winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAA D3 Regional Tournament. The past few years, the New York Regional has been hosted by Ithaca College at a minor league park in Auburn, NY.
Happy Valentine's Day to all, I hope you all had a LOVE-ly Day!
22 days until Opening Day vs Drew in Tampa!! I hope many of you can make the trip, even if only for a portion of the week.
See you at the ballpark
Ed
High expectations and some recognition for our boys, this could be a very good year indeed!
They just need to take it one game at a time, one inning at a time, and they can live up to the hype!
I am certainly looking forward to this year, starting in Florida, as the warmer weather will be appreciated.
Mark your calendars now for the weekend of April 26 and 27th, as we travel to RPI, and May 9, 10, and 11th, which is the Liberty League Tournament, hosted by the regular season champion, with an automatic bid to the NCAA Regional Tournament at stake!!
The Liberty League Tournament is a double elimination tournament for the top 4 teams in the standings at the end of the regular season. The team that finishes in first place in the standings, gets to host the tournament. The tournament winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAA D3 Regional Tournament. The past few years, the New York Regional has been hosted by Ithaca College at a minor league park in Auburn, NY.
Happy Valentine's Day to all, I hope you all had a LOVE-ly Day!
22 days until Opening Day vs Drew in Tampa!! I hope many of you can make the trip, even if only for a portion of the week.
See you at the ballpark
Ed
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Roster set at 27, less than 1 month to Florida
My son told me that the roster was set at 27 as of Friday. In less than a month, the team will be in Florida, competing in the UAA tournament, 4 Liberty League games, and a non-league contest. Unless the weather in upstate NY changes drastically over the next few weeks, the first time the team gets outside is in Florida. The team has the most challenging schedule in Florida, that I have seen. No days off, play the first morning, and 4 Liberty League games against last year's League Champion will certainly indicate what type of team this will be coming out of Florida!
I will be working on the parent contact/email listing and contacting Coach in regard to the shirts this coming week.
Now that the roster is set, welcome to the Rochester Baseball Family to all the new players and parents. I have already been working out positions, batting orders, and pitching matchups in my head, and the good news is that it isn't easy, there will be competition for playing time in many positions. It will all boil down to who is hitting and who is not.
As far as the pitching staff, there are some new faces, which is very good! This team will need every arm available, especially in Florida.
Overall, I think the team looks very solid on paper. This could be a very good year for Rochester Baseball!!
See you at the ballpark - Go Jackets!
I will be working on the parent contact/email listing and contacting Coach in regard to the shirts this coming week.
Now that the roster is set, welcome to the Rochester Baseball Family to all the new players and parents. I have already been working out positions, batting orders, and pitching matchups in my head, and the good news is that it isn't easy, there will be competition for playing time in many positions. It will all boil down to who is hitting and who is not.
As far as the pitching staff, there are some new faces, which is very good! This team will need every arm available, especially in Florida.
Overall, I think the team looks very solid on paper. This could be a very good year for Rochester Baseball!!
See you at the ballpark - Go Jackets!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Baseball team supports basketball team
The UR Mens Basketball Team has a very big homecourt advantage at the Palestra. There is a student section called the Hive, and its most vocal and loyal inhabitants are the members of the UR Baseball team. They cheer on the basketball team with great enthusiasm. There are pictures of recent UR games on Democrat and Chronicle.com, which is the local Rochester, NY newspaper, look under photo galleries, and D3hoops.com where a running blog during a recent game noted that the blogger had never heard a crowd as loud as the UR crowd at a recent game. There are many pictures of the crowds on both websites, take a look and perhaps see your son enjoying the game.
Coach Neer has spoken on the microphone, a few times this season, a first in his 32 years @ UR. He thanked the students, and told them that sleep was overrated, and to be there @ noon on Sunday.
The basketball team has been ranked # 1 in D3, during the season and beat then # 2 Brandeis, then lost to Emory, dropped to 3rd and then beat # 1 Wash U. All of these teams are in the UAA. Baseball is just as competitive, as we play the UAA tournament in Florida.
Just a little over a month until Florida, hope many of you can make the trip! For those who cannot, I will try to update you through the blog, so keep watching!!
Coach Neer has spoken on the microphone, a few times this season, a first in his 32 years @ UR. He thanked the students, and told them that sleep was overrated, and to be there @ noon on Sunday.
The basketball team has been ranked # 1 in D3, during the season and beat then # 2 Brandeis, then lost to Emory, dropped to 3rd and then beat # 1 Wash U. All of these teams are in the UAA. Baseball is just as competitive, as we play the UAA tournament in Florida.
Just a little over a month until Florida, hope many of you can make the trip! For those who cannot, I will try to update you through the blog, so keep watching!!
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