MM GAME LOCATION CLARIFICATION

Saturday's game on August 30th @ 10 am is at WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh 27614).

Please note the location change. It is right next to the middle school.

MAKE-UP WEIGHT CERTIFICATION

Reminder for those that missed weight certification:

The make-up date is this Wed, Aug 27th, at the Garner Civitan Center (Poole Drive, Garner, NC). OCPW's scheduled time for the weight certification is 7 PM.

• YOUR CHILD MUST NOT MISS THIS MAKE-UP WEIGHT CERTIFICATION (must be weight certified in order to be placed on the roster which is mandatory to play in games).
• Your player cannot play OR practice if he is not weight certified this Wednesday.

GAMES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

There are games scheduled for Saturday (August 30th) of upcoming Labor Day weekend so make sure that you have your player at the field 1 hour before game time. The only exception is for the tiny-mites who have a BYE week for August 30th.

CHANGE IN PRACTICE TIMES

Don't Forget: Starting August 25th, all practice times will be from 5:45-7:45 pm.

Remember: Mitey-Mites and Jr Peewees practice on Mondays and Everyone practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Labor Day week change: Due to Labor Day on Monday, Sept 1st, the practice has been changed to Wednesday, Sept 3rd (this is for MM and JPW practices).

GAME SCHEDULES

The game schedules are out. You should shortly receive a consolidated game schedule via email. The game (and locations) are also on the calendar.

JAMBOREE

For those TMs and MMs participating in the jamborees this Saturday (August 23rd), your player needs to be in full game gear and helmet.

• Game jersey
• Game pants with pads
• Shoulder pads
• Game socks
• Cleats
• Helmet with the mouthpiece attached to the facemask (must be there in order to play; CANNOT BE WHITE OR CLEAR)

Please remember to get to the field on time:

• TMs be @ Apex Middle School at 11 am
• MMs be @ Wilders Grove Youth Center at 12 pm

MITEY-MITES JAMBOREE

Information about the MM Jamboree session for Saturday (8/23):

• Please be at WILDERS GROVE YOUTH CENTER (4204 Willow Oak Road, Raleigh, NC 27604) by 12 pm. This gives time for the coaches to get the players warmed up and ready for the game. The scrimmage will begin @ 1 pm.
• Please have your player in full game uniform with helmet. YOUR PLAYER MUST HAVE A MOLDED MOUTHPIECE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HELMET (they will not be allowed to play without one)
• Please notify Coach Gary if your child will not be at the jamboree (if you have not already notified him).

MPR CHECKERS NEEDED

We need parent volunteers for MPR (minimum play requirement ) checkers for each team. This is MANDATORY for all teams to have for each game. Each association must provide 1 MPR checker for the home team and one for the away team. This is to ensure that all players get their minimum number of plays required per game.

You will be on the sidelines during the game. Once all team players have met the minimum number of plays, your job is done and you can remain on the sideline (out of the way) for the remainder of the game.

Kimberly Nevin will have a "MPR 101 class" on Thursday the 21st @ 7pm for anyone that is interested. If you can't make it Thursday but are interested, please contact Eileen Stough or Kimberly Nevin as soon as possible.

If people do not volunteer, we will begin to assign it. Please consider helping out your child's team.

We thank you in advance.

TINY-MITEs JAMBOREE

Information about the TM Jamboree session for Saturday (8/23):

• Please be at APEX MIDDLE SCHOOL (400 E. Moore Street, Apex, NC 27502) by 11 am. This gives time for the coaches to get the players warmed up and ready for the game. The scrimmage will begin @ 12 pm.
• Please have your player in full game uniform with helmet. YOUR PLAYER MUST HAVE A MOLDED MOUTHPIECE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HELMET (they will not be allowed to play without one)
• Please notify Coach Earl if your child will not be at the jamboree (if you have not already notified him).
  

WEDNESDAY (AUG 20TH) PRACTICE FOR CHEERLEADERS

August 20th will be a make-up practice day for those cheerleaders still needing conditioning hours. If your daughter has not been to 10 practices, you will need to have her at practice (regular time, 6-8pm).

AUGUST 20TH (WEDNESDAY) TINY-MITE FOOTBALL PRACTICE

Football practice for Tiny-Mites on Wednesday, Aug 20th, is CANCELLED.

POST-KICKOFF DINNER AND RAFFLE

Thanks to all the families that were able to join us for the 3rd Annual OCPW Kickoff Dinner and Raffle!

We hope everyone had a good time meeting other families while eating some GREAT FOOD. Much thanks again to The Original Q-Shack (in Durham) for catering the event!

The raffle was a success and we thank all families that helped make it possible!

THANKS AGAIN TO OUR GREAT FAMILIES OF OCPW!!

AUGUST 18TH (WEIGHT CERTIFICATION FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS)

It is important that every football player not be late for practice on Monday, August 18th. The league will be coming to certify all football players weights.

• Please have your football player come to practice in spirit pack t-shirts, shorts, and cleats. He will be changing into his practice wear after he is weighed. He WILL practice for the remaining time (see below).

If your player has been to 5 or more practice, he must bring his shoulder pads, practice pants with pad, and helmet (MOUTHPIECE NEEDS TO BE MOLDED AND SECURED TO HELMET).

OR

If your player has been to 2- 4 practices, he must bring his helmet (MOUTHPIECE NEEDS TO BE MOLDED AND SECURED TO HELMET) ONLY.

OR

If your player has been to 1 or less practices, he needs to only be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.

IF YOUR PLAYER DOES NOT GET WEIGHED ON AUGUST 18TH, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE HIM TO GARNER (Garner Civitan Center) ON AUGUST 27TH.

Note that he will NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY if he does not get weight certified.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH (FOR CHEERLEADERS)

August 18th will be a make-up practice day for those cheerleaders still needing conditioning hours. If your daughter has not been to 10 practices, you will need to have her at practice (regular time, 6-8pm).

WHAT TO WEAR FOR PICTURE DAY (AUG 16TH)

• Coaches: Please wear your polo with khaki pants. No caps for pictures
• Football Players: Please wear your game pants (white with stripes), shoulder pads, game jersey, game socks, and cleats (NO HELMETS NEEDED)
• Cheerleaders: Please wear your cheer uniform (JPW-we hope to have your uniform to you @ Friday's practice)

BE AT CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BY 8:15 AM. DO NOT BE LATE.

KICKOFF DINNER RESERVATIONS

Kickoff Dinner reservations need to be turned in by tonight!

If you plan to go, please make sure you get them in.

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE

There WILL be practice tonight.

Practices are not canceled due to rain.

Advise: Bring towels to put on your car seats and bags to put the cleats in

SPIRIT MERCHANDISE

OCPW Spirit Merchandise will be brought to practices every Thursday until the season begins. Purchases can be made at that time.

• Past seasons Youth T-shirts: $3 each or 2 for $5
• Current Youth T-shirts and Adult T-shirts: $10 each
• Youth Shorts: $10
• Adult Shorts: $13
• Magnets: $2
• Caps: $15
• Visors: $10

Cool weather spiritwear pre-orders will be taken from Sept 1-12. Orders forms of available items and their prices to be distributed via email during the week of August 24th.

KICKOFF DINNER RESERVATIONS

Remember that the 3rd Annual OCPW Kickoff Dinner will be this Sunday, August 17th.

If you plan to attend, please get your Kickoff Dinner reservations in as soon as possible.

Please turn in your reservation and money to Eileen Stough @ practice. We need to get (as accurate as we can) of a headcount in for the food by the end of practice on Wed, Aug 13th.

KICKOFF DINNER RESERVATIONS

Don't forget to bring your registration and money for the Kickoff Dinner on Sunday, August 17th. We need to provide a headcount to make sure that we have enough food for everyone. Remember that the great food will be provided by The Original Q-Shack

Also, remember that all raffle tickets and money need to be turned in at the beginning of the Kickoff Dinner.

Turn in your dinner reservations to Kimberly Nevin (knevin@nc.rr.com) or Eileen Stough (orangecountypopwarner@yahoo.com). We are still taking raffle donations. It's not too late to sign up to sell your raffle tickets at Southern Seasons this Sat (8-9) or Sun (8-10); must contact Kimberly Nevin to schedule time slots.

PRACTICE WEAR STARTING MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH

• Full gear (practice pants with pant pads, practice jersey,and shoulder pads) and helmet (with molded mouthpiece) for everyone that has attended 5 days of practice.
  
• Football players who have already attended 2 practices but less than 5 practices need to come in spirit pack shirt, shorts, cleats, and helmet (with molded mouthpiece).
  
• For those football players who have attended 1 or less practices, need to come in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH

Friday will be a make-up practice for any players have missed 1 or more practices. It will be at the normal practice time (6-8pm).

If your player has been to at least 2 practices, he will need to be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, cleats, and helmet (with molded mouthpiece--only place in boiled water for 8-10 sec max, not the 30 secs that's on the instructions).

If your player has been to 1 or less practices, he will need to be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.

UPDATED 2008 RAFFLE LIST

ORANGE COUNTY POP WARNER

2008 Raffle
"Support the OCPW Tar Heels!"

• 32" Vizio Plasma Television
  Watch all you favorite football games on this High-Definition television!

• Hilton Garden Inn-Durham/Southpoint
  Overnight package for Two people
  Package includes Complimentary Weekend Stay (Friday and Saturday Night)
  and includes Breakfast Buffet

• Carolina Panther Pre-Season Tickets
  4 tickets to Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins
  Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 7:30pm

• Sony Ericcson W580 Phone

• Chapel Hill Restaurant Group Gift Card

• Occoneechee Golf Course
  Round of golf for 4 people and includes 2 carts

• Queen B Farms Family Pack and Sampler
  100% All-natural beef, no additives or preservatives
  Package includes vacuum- sealed and labeled Steaks, Roast, Jumbo Burgers,
  Beef Stew and Ground Beef

• Original Watercolor Painting
  Orange County Pop Warner Tar Heel Football Player

• Autographed Green Bay Packers Cap
  Autographed by Head Coach Mike McCarthy

• Kyle Busch Package
  Autographed Cap and poster, Kyle Busch T-shirt and Kelloggs Racing Tote

• Family Bowling Package
  Gift Card for bowling and shoe rental for family of four!

• Two "Tommy Bahama" Golf Shirts

• 12 pack "Noodle+" Golf Balls

• Sponge Bob Lego Set

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Today is a make-up practice for any players have missed 1 or more practices. It will be at the normal practice time (6-8pm).

If your player has been to at least 2 practices, he will need to be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, cleats, and helmet (with molded mouthpiece--only place in boiled water for 8-10 sec max, not the 30 secs that's on the instructions).

If your player has been to 1 or less practices, he will need to be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.

RAFFLE TICKET SELLING VENUE

The raffle that will take place at the Kickoff Dinner on Aug 17th is OCPW's only fundraiser. OCPW is asking that all players and cheerleaders sell as many of the issued tickets as they possibly can (more available for those that need more). We are still accepting raffle donations (please contact Kimberly Nevin).

Remember that if you need a great location to sell your raffle tickets, OCPW has reserved the inside entrance at Southern Seasons in University Mall in Chapel Hill for Aug 9th (Sat) and Aug 10th (Sun). Those who used this venue to sell their raffle tickets in the past were very successful.

A parent or adult must remain with your child(ren) during entire time. You will not be able to just drop off your child.

If you are interested, you must contact Kimberly Nevin at 918-9813 or knevin@nc.rr.com as soon as possible to reserve your time slot.

CONTACT LIST DELAYED

The release of the contact list will be out as soon as possible. We apologize for the delay. You will receive it by email by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience.

MONDAY'S PRACTICE (AUGUST 4TH)

For Monday's practice, football players need to be in

spirit pack shirt, shorts, cleats, and helmet.

Football players that missed Friday and Saturday practices ,

come in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats (NO HELMETS).

AUGUST 1ST

The 2008 season has arrived!

AUGUST 1ST IS THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE!

Practice on August 1st will be from 5:30-8:00 PM (team meeting after practice)

Practice on August 2nd will be from 8:00-11:00 AM (MANDATORY ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR PARENTS AND PARTICIPANTS AFTER PRACTICE).

Please wear your spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats for these two days of practice.

Remember to look on the calendar to keep up with practice times.

For football players the calendar will also let you know what to wear each day until we get into full practice gear.

GO ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!