Sunday's Game

OPPONENT: Pius IX RFC
DATE: Sunday, April 5
TIME: Kick-off 1:30 p.m. (be at the field by 12:30)!
PLACE: Minooka Park

DIRECTIONS:

1. Head west on Bluemound Rd/US-18
   
2. Turn slight left onto WI-164 S. (2.1 miles)
   
3. Turn left onto CR-Y/E. Racine Ave. (0.8 miles)
   
4. Turn Right onto E. Sunset Dr. (200 ft.)
   
5. Minooka Park is located at 1927 E. Sunset Dr. in Waukesha
   

PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY

Due to the cold, we are cancelling practice today and Thursday. Practice will begin on Monday!

Just a reminder, practices are Mon., Wed., and Thrus., from 4 to 6 p..m. at Brookfield Christian School, which is located on the corner of Burleigh Rd. and Lilly Rd., just south of Brookfield East High School.

Don't forget your mouth guards and cleats!

Brookfield East Registration

For girls attending Brookfield East:

Please pick up information including registration papers, a calendar of events, and apparel order forms AFTER SCHOOL on THURSDAY, February 26th in Mrs. Simek's room across from the Library. If you can't make it, please let me (Liza Lemkuil) or Henna know so we can get you some copies.

Thanks

Updated Spring Schedule

The spring schedule is now complete, barring unforeseen changes. The two big changes: First, we will traveling up to Mauston, along with Kettle Moraine and Oak Creek, on May 3 to play teams visiting from Minnesota. Second, we will be playing a round robin game against both Fond du Lac and Muskego on June 6 to end the season.

This schedule should provide us with great opportunities to play new teams and also provide everyone with a lot of good opportunities to play.

Finally, I would note that April 25, 2009 is the Founders' Cup match against Catholic Memorial. The gauntlet has certainly been thrown down by CMH and it is time for us to strike back and stake a claim to having our club's name engraved in the win column.

Spring is coming...

Behind the scenes, we are starting to make progress towards the spring season. The schedule is just about set and it looks like it should be an exciting spring season as we return to Iowa and gear up for our Founders' Cup rematch with Catholic Memorial. We have a large group of departing seniors so hopefully we will go out with a bang... bringing home the Cup and building a great new core of players for the Fall!

I have to say that I was impressed and inspired during the Catholic Memorial game when our team pulled together, chanted our motto, and pressed ahead until they finally scored. That is just the kind of spirit that can move a team forward. I was reminded of that moment when I went to see some rugby in Wales over the Christmas break. Every time the Scarlets scored the stadium burst out in song, singing the refrain to Yma O Hyd (this is a link to the YouTube Song). The refrain means:

Chorus:

Ry'n ni yma o hyd (We're still here )

Ry'n ni yma o hyd (We're still here)

Er gwaetha pawb a phopeth (Despite everything)

Er gwaetha pawb a phopeth (Despite everything)

Ry'n ni yma o hyd. (We're still here)

It was a completely inspirational. Perhaps we need a fight song?

Spring 2009 Tentative Schedule

1. Wed., March 11, 2009: First Day of Practice. Practices Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Subject to field availability)
2. Sun., April 5 Pius v. Brookfield (away) 1:00 p.m. (location TBD)
3. April 17-19: Iowa Tournament (Tentative). Departing for Des Moines April 17 and returning April 19. If we don't have enough players, we may field a combined side with Kettle Moraine RFC
4. Sat., April 25: Catholic Memorial v. Brookfield (The Founders' Cup Match) 10:00 a.m.
5. Wed., April 29: Kettle Moraine v. Brookfield. 4:00 p.m. at Nagawaukee (yes--this is a mid-week match)
6. Sun., May 3: Minnesota/Wisconsin Challenge Mauston, WI
   
7. Sat., May 9: DSHA v. Brookfield. at Dretzka at 9:30 a.m.
8. Sun., May 17: Vernon v. Brookfield, home match at 2:00 p.m.
9. Sat., May 30: Northshore v. Brookfield, Away at 10:00 a.m.
10. Sat., June 6: Brookfield v. Muskego; Broofield v. Fond du Lac, away (Fond du Lac) at 10:00 a.m.

I will let you know when the full schedule, including field confirmations for practices and matches, are available. But I hope this gives everyone a rough idea of our Spring schedule.

Congratulations to Val and Rachel

Congratulations to Val and Rachel, who were both named to the 2008 All-Tournament Team!

For those of you who aren't familiar with this honor, four independent selectors watch all the final matches and select a 22-person roster for the All Tournament honor. Val and Rachel were selected for their performances during our final match against Vernon. A full list of the all tournament team can be found here.

Who knew that Rachel was so tall?