two items for lost and found

At some point this season I acquired a white hoodie. If anyone is missing one, let me know.
Also, Courtney is missing an long sleeve orange t-shirt which she took out to the Taylor Mill game. If anyone has seen it, please let me know.

Thanks and Happy Halloween,
Bob

Another way

This might be better:

alternate route

Here is the back way to the game tonight if you want to avoid I-275 traffic/construction:

REMINDER

Last game of the season is this Tuesday, Oct 25th, at 6:00 PM at Mills Road.

We were proud of the way the girls played after three weeks off. Hopefully, we can finish strong on Tuesday.

For those of you interested in indoor soccer, Ryan Bihl will be contacting you in the next few weeks. We usually play in the 2nd session which begins in January.

Bob

NO GAME THIS SATURDAY

Sorry for not sending this sooner, but we will not be playing this Saturday as the other team is missing too many players due to Fall Break.

The game will be played Tuesday, Oct 25th, at 6:00 PM at Mills Road.

So, another Saturday free...Enjoy!

Spring Valley rain out number

I failed to list the Spring Valley rain out number when I posted the schedule.
The number is 859-429-0337

As of this writing the fields are open for play (9/24 @ 10:00 AM)

Game Saturday

I thought we had a good practice on Tuesday. We worked on spreading the field and holding our positions and also on moving without the ball. We would like to see two forwards fighting for possession while the other forward is getting in position to receive a pass. Don't be alarmed if you see players staying out of the fray.

Reminder that we play Saturday at Spring Valley at 11:30.

See you then.

Great Game

Thanks to everyone for fighting through traffic and making it to the game on time. I thought the girls played great and we were happy that they fought back for the tying goal.

See you on Tuesday.

Bob

http://erlangersoccer.blogspot.com

First Game - Time Change

We are scheduled to play our first game this Saturday, 12:45 at Childrens Home #1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for warm-ups. Below is the entire schedule.


Date Time Field Snacks
Sat 08/20/11 12:45 pm Childrens Home #1 Maria
Sat 08/27/11 11:30 am Spring Valley Abby
Sat 09/03/11 11:30 am St Pius #1 Sydney
Sat 09/10/11 11:30 am Spring Valley Rylee
Sat 09/17/11 11:30 am Childrens Home #1 Casey
Sat 09/24/11 11:30 am Spring Valley Sarah
Sat 10/15/11 9:00 am Mills Road #4 Courtney
Sat 10/22/11 11:30 am Spring Valley Mallory

Directions:
Children's home - Rainout Line (513) 956-0890
I-75 to exit 186, Buttermilk Pike. Go east to Dixie Hwy. Turn left to first light. Turn right on to Orphanage Rd .4 mile. Childrens Home and fields are on the righ

St Pius - Rainout Line (513)-333-5789
I-275 to Turkeyfoot Road. South on Turkeyfoot to Dudley. East (left) on Dudley to St Pius School. Field #1 on right side by Original Church Building as you begin to go behind school

Mills Road - Rainout Line - (859) 392-0199
I-275 to RT 16 (Taylor Mill exit). Go south approximately six (6) miles. Turn left on Mills Road. Field is about ½ mile on right. (If you go past the "IN & OUT" Market on Rt 16 you have gone too far. Turn around and take the first street on right

Unofficial schedule

A preliminary schedule has been released and at this time our first game is this Saturday 8/20, 12:45 PM at Children's Home.

We should be able to release the full schedule by Saturday.

Thanks,
Bob

Practice Times

We are set...Practices will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 at Spring Valley.
Opening weekend in tentatively set for 8/20, but that is not official.

We should have an additional player tomorrow - Sarah Cutcher. Sarah had played U8 for me about three seasons ago.

See you tomorrow!

Bob

Practice change

I wanted to give everyone a warning that we will be changing the practice night. This will not impact our first practice which is still on Thursday - 6:00 to 7:30 at Spring Valley.

More details as soon as possible and sorry for the inconvenience

Thanks,
Bob

Fall Soccer Begins!

It is time to begin practice for Fall soccer. I have just received the roster and am pleased that the girls should know one another from past seasons. We have many girls that are new to U10 so there will be a few changes. The games will be played in two 25 minute halves; we will use a size 4 ball and there will now be offsides. We will also be working more on spreading out; passing and moving without the ball.

The coaches for this season will be myself, Ryan Bihl and Kevin Carothers.

As always, I will use http://erlangersoccer.blogspot.com to post news and the blog will send an email out to the team. To contact me you can leave a comment on the blog or email me at bob.blasingame@gmail.com. To ensure I have the correct email addresses for everyone, please send me an email to confirm. Also, my cell phone is 859-803-6421.

We will practice on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 at Spring Valley, with the first practice on August 4th. Please ensure you daughter brings plenty of water to offset the heat.

Our roster:
Maria Blasigname
Mallory Bihl
Rylee Ratliff
Sydney Longshore
Abby Carothers
Casey Miller
Riley Ball
Morgan Ball
Megan Leonard

I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

Thanks,
Coach Bob

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End of season party

This Thursday, June 9th, I would like to get everyone together at Lincoln Ridge park to hand out medals, eat pizza and play soccer. Before is a link to park information with directions. It is located behind just past Kenton County Golf Course on Independence Station Road.
http://www.kentoncounty.org/county_departments/parks_/parks/lincoln_ridge_park.html

When you pull in to the park, continue on until the road ends and you will find shelter we plan to use. There is a playground and soccer field next to the shelter.

Let's plan on starting around 6:00 PM.

Please send an email to angie.blasingame@gmail.com and let us know if you can attend so we can get a head count for pizza.

Thanks,
Bob

NO PRACTICE TONIGHT

I am sure you have figured it out, but there will not be any practice tonight.

See you Saturday.

Final Game this Saturday

After the slow start to the season, I can't believe the final game is upon us. We will play this Saturday at 11:30 @ Ft Mitchell.

We have had an outstanding season and all of the girls seem to get better every week. I really appreciate the hard work they have put in at practice and the effort they give during games.

An end of season party is being planned as well. Will update as soon as we finalize.

Thanks,
Bob

Make up game

We have a game scheduled for Saturday, May 28th, 11:30 at Ft Mitchell park.

I apologize for the inconvenience of playing on a Holiday Weekend. Please let me know if you cannot make it.

angie.blasingame@gmail.com

Thanks,
bob

Rain out information

Just in case, here is the rain out number for Mills Road as well as directions. We are scheduled for a 6:00 PM start. I will check as often as I can and will post an update if needed.

Mills #3 -- Rain Out Number (859) 392-0199

I-275 to RT 16 (Taylor Mill exit). Go south approximately six (6) miles. Turn left on Mills Road. Field is about ½ mile on right. (If you go past the "IN & OUT" Market on Rt 16 you have gone too far. Turn around and take the first street on right.

Thanks,
bob

Update to the updates

Remaining games:

May 20th (Friday) at 6:30 pm at Ft. Mitchell - Rylee has snacks
May 21st (Saturday)10:15am @ Lions #1 - Caryn has snacks
May 24th (Tuesday) 6:00 at Mills Road - Jenna has snacks
May 28th (Saturday) more details to follow

If any changes need to be made to the snack schedule, let me know.

Thanks,
Bob

UPDATE

I called the Villa Hills/Crescent Springs hotline and the update was left at 7:30 this morning. The fields are currently open and whether games are played is being left up to the referees as a game time decision.

So, at this time we are still on.

I will update as soon as I hear anything.

Please continue to check the hotline @ 859-628-4950

Update

First, I thought the girls played a great game tonight. We still need to work on attacking the ball, but we are doing well (and I hope they are having fun).

Second, I just received confirmation that we will play Friday, May 20th at Ft Mitchell park.

Only two others to reschedule!

Scheduling notes

Reminder that we have a game this Wednesday, May 11th, 6:45 at Ft Mitchell. I believe the Carothers are bringing snacks.

We will practice Thursday, but with my new job I am working until 5:00, so I may not be at the field until 5:45.

Game this Saturday, 11:30 at Crescent Springs. I know you have been holding snacks for a while, Kelly, can you bring them to this game?

We are tentatively scheduled to make up another rain-out on Friday May 20th at 6:30 at either Ft Mitchel or Children's Home. More details as we finalize refs.

Great game by all the girls on Saturday!

Thanks,
Bob

new contact information

I have a new cell number:
859-803-6421


Bob

Found!

I have a blue/grey jacket with silver butterflies that was left at practice last night. I will keep it in my soccer bag until claimed.

Thanks,
Bob

NO SOCCER TONIGHT

Hotline was updated at approx 2:30 PM.

No game tonight.

See everyone at practice tomorrow.

Bob

Wednesday's game

Reminder that we have a game scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 @ Mills Road. The rain out number for Mills is 859-392-0199.

As soon as I hear something I will post it.

Thanks,
Bob

NO GAME (AGAIN)

I had a call from the opposing coach that the field is closed. I called the hotline (513-956-0890) and confirmed. Due to mud the field conditions are unsafe.

*sigh* at least we can sleep in.

Have a great weekend and hopefully we will play Wednesday.

Bob

No Practice tonight and revised schedule

Rather than run in the slop, let's forego practice tonight.

Updated schedule:

Saturday, April 30th - 9:00 AM @ Ft Mitchell
Wednesday, May 4th - 7:00 PM @ Mills Road #3
Saturday, May 7th - 11:30 AM @ Lions #1
Wednesday, May 11th - 6:45 PM @ Ft Mitchell
Saturday, May 14th - 11:30 AM @ Crescent Springs
Saturday May, 21st - 10:15 AM @ Lions #1

I still need to reschedule the most recent rainout as well.

See you Saturday,
Bob

You'll never guess

Recieved an email from the opposing coach for Wednesday's makeup game...He received word that the fields will be closed on Wednesday and the game is cancelled.

See you on Thursday.

Maybe.

Bob

Yup, rained out again

I just called the hotline and we are rained out.

Game this Wednesday at Ft Mitchell at 6:30.

Enjoy the weekend, everyone.

No Game

I know you are all shocked to learn that tonight's game is cancelled. Unfortunately, we could not find a lifeguard to preside over the game.

Either Sean or I will check the fields tonight and see if we can hold practice in the green space at Lions tomorrow. If you do not hear from me, plan on practicing, but check your email to make sure.

Hope no one had any storm damage from last night.

Thanks,
Bob

Reminder

Wanted to remind everyone that we play tomorrow night at 6:30 at Ft Mitchell. This assumes that the rain will cease at some point today.

Also, we have scheduled the make up for the first rain out of the season for Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 at Mills Road.

And thanks to the Longshores for taking care of snacks for Wednesday.

No game this week

First, thanks to all the girls for a great game on Saturday. I was proud of the way they played. As for this week, I am sorry for the late notice but I needed to make sure our opposing coach was on the same page. This weeks game is being moved to Wednesday evening, April 20th at Ft Mitchell at 6:30. Both teams had Spring Break issues. I will be out of town this Thursday so we will cancel practice as well, unless Ryan is able to run it. I will let him make that call. So, no practice tomorrow unless you hear from Ryan. If you have any questions, feel free to call my cell 513-300-2105. Thanks, Bob

Today's game is cancelled

NO GAME TODAY I just heard from the opposing coach that the hotline was updated at 10:20 and the fields have been closed at Mills. So, enjoy your weekend and we will see you Thursday at practice.

Practice on Thursday

The girls had a great practice last week in bad conditions. Unfortunately, I don't think the weather will be much better Thursday, but we will do what we can. Beginning this week I would like to stagger the girls so we can do 30 minutes of age appropriate activities. Practicing from 5:30 to 6:30 will be: Alissa, Caryn, Grace, Jenna and Savannah Practicing from 6:00 to 7:00 will be: Abby, Mallory, Maria, Maycie, Rylee and Sydney If the older girls arrive early, Maria will already be there so I am sure we can find something for them to do, but they don't have to arrive until 6:00. Thanks, Coach Bob

Spring Schedule

The schedule is out and posted below. Just a reminder... if the weather is bad on any Saturday the best thing to do is call the rain out number posted with the field directions. If the fields are closed the number will have a message stating that, otherwise we will play.

I would like to make up a drink/snack schedule for post game, most likely it will be in alphabetical order. I need to know if anyone had a food allergy we should be aware of. If so please send me an email so I can address it with the snack list...Thank you!

U-8 Erlanger /Elsmere Girls Soccer Spring 2011

April 2^nd 2:00pm @ Mills #3

April 9^th 9:00am @ Lions #1

April 16^th 10:15am @ Ft Mitchell # 1

April 23^rd 2:00pm @ Children’s Home #2

April 30^th 9:00am @ Ft. Mitchell #2

May 7^th 11:30am @ Lions #1

May 14^th 11:30am @ Crescent Springs

May 21^st 10:15am @ Lions #1

Mills #3 (8) Rain Out Number (859) 392-0199

I-275 to RT 16 (Taylor Mill exit). Go south approximately six (6) miles. Turn left on Mills Road. Field is about ½ mile on right. (If you go past the "IN & OUT" Market on Rt 16 you have gone too far. Turn around and take the first street on right.

ERLANGER LIONS #1 Rain Out Number (859) 429-0337

I-75 to Erlanger/Donaldson Rd East, Ex 184. Go to 4th light(.7 mi) turn right on Dixie Hwy. Go to 4th light(.6 mi) turn right on Sunset Ave. Go 4 stop signs(.6 mi) straight into Erlanger Lions Park. Field is on top of hill behind 2 baseball fields. Walk down gravel road if baseball games in play.

FT MITCH 1/2 Rain Out Number (513) 956-0890

I-75 to exit 186, Buttermilk Pike. West on Buttermilk to first light. Turn right onto Grandview (Shell station on corner). Follow to end (approx 1 mile), Park is on the left. NO PARKING ON STREET OR GRASS. Additional parking is available behind the Dress Building at 221 Grandview

CHILDREN'S HOME 2 (8) Rain Out Number (513) 956-0890

I-75 to exit 186, Buttermilk Pike. Go east to Dixie Hwy. Turn left to first light. Turn right onto Orphanage Rd .4 mile. Children’s Home and fields are on the right.

Crescent Springs Park (8) Rain Out Number (859) 628-4950

I-75 to Buttermilk Pk. West on Buttermilk Pk. Turn right into Crescent Sprigs Park (across from Kremer’s Market and Fire House). Field on right side of parking lot

Spring Soccer Begins

Hello to everyone and welcome to the Spring Soccer season. In this introductory email I just want to go over a few basics before we get going.

As with the last two seasons, primary team communications are done through our blog at http://erlangersoccer.blogspot.com and as posts are made they should send an notification to the email address provided on your registration. To ensure that this is working properly, please send a reply to this email. If I do not hear back, I will call to confirm your email address.

The season will begin on Saturday, March 26th with all scheduled games played on Saturdays. Make-up games are usually on our practice night if possible. Our field for home games and practices will be at Erlanger Lions. We will have an 8 game season with a possible bye-week thrown in.

Practice this season will be on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:00. After the first practice we will break into two overlapping groups with younger players practicing from 5:30 to 6:30, and the older girls from 6:00 to 7:00. This will allow 30 minutes to tailor specific drills to the experience levels of the girls and 30 minutes to work as a team.

Our first practice will be Thursday, March 17th.

Coaches this season will be Bob Blasingame, Sean Skaggs and Ryan Bihl.

Our roster has a good mix of older and younger players and we should be able to have fun and be competitive:

Maria Blasingame
Maycie Skaggs
Mallory Bihl
Rylee Ratliff
Jenna Miller
Sydney Longshore
Grace Koch
Savannah Koch
Abby Carothers
Caryn Bosley
Alissa Schadler

I have jerseys to hand out to Savannah and Alissa. If any other girls have hit a growth spurt and need a larger size, let us know.

Other items will be discussed at the first practice. In the meantime, feel free to send any questions my way.

Thanks,
Bob

Sign-up for Spring Soccer!

Registration for Spring Soccer is underway!

Sean Skaggs has handed out forms to the Erlanger Elsmere Elementary schools, St. Henry Elementary, both City Buildings, the Kenton Co. Library (Erlanger), St. Henry Church and St. Barbara Church. Forms can also be found on the Erlanger website and the NKSL website.

http://www.nksl-soccer.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5:registration-information&catid=4:registration&Itemid=3

http://www.ci.erlanger.ky.us/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=122

The deadline is next week, so please send in your forms soon.

If you cannot locate a form, or have questions, please contact Sean or me assistance.

Thanks,
Bob