OPENING DAY

Wow! What a great start for our teams today!

• TM (0-0-1): OCPW 7 Cleveland Black 7 (if scores were officially recorded)
• MM (1-0): OCPW 21 Apex Gold 0
• PW (1-0): OCPW win via forfeit by Tri-county due to not enough eligible players

Seeing the hard work put in at practices is beginning to show as the first games were played today. There's still work to be done and areas to improve but OCPW is proud and excited about the 2009 season as it gets underway!

GREAT WORK, ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!!

TEAM PARENTS

Here are the Team Parents for each team/squad so please look on your contact list for their information. They will be your point person when volunteering. Please contact them first with your offers or requests.

TM: Beverly Howarth
TMC: Jacoba Slagter-Jager
MM: Stephanie Miller
JPC: Molly McLean
PW: Susan Payne

GAME SCHEDULES

The game schedules for all teams are now on the calendar. Please note the locations carefully because some associations use more than one field for their games.

Remember that your child must be a the game field 1 hour before game time. DO NOT BE LATE. If late, your football player may not be able to play.

OCPW PHOTO DAY

OCPW PHOTO DAY

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  When: Wednesday, August 26th


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  Time: 5:45 until


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  Where: Cedar Ridge High School (1125 New Grady Brown Rd, Hillborough 27278 or check website)


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  What to Wear: Football players wear complete game uniform except helmet and cheerleaders wear complete cheer uniform. Coaches wear coach's polo and khaki shorts.

Please make sure that you bring your completed order form with money to photo day. If you do not have an order form, there will be extra forms available.

The order in which photos will be taken is organizational, team, and then individual. If you are not ordering individual photos, you may leave after the team picture is taken.

If you would like to order the organizational photo, please write in "organizational photo" and choose either 5x7 ($8.25) or 8X10 ($9.75). This is not the same as the team picture and this option is not on the order form.

For those families with siblings in OCPW, you can have a photo taken of your children together but it will be a separate order form so please let the photographer know if you want this optional/additional option.

You must add the $3 shipping to your order. Your order will be shipped directly to your house. Please make your check out to "Bishop Photo".

DO NOT BE LATE!!!

PHOTOS WILL NOT BE POSTPONED OR RETAKEN BECAUSE YOUR CHILD IS LATE.

MAKE-UP WEIGH INS

You will receive an email with instructions on the make-up weigh ins on Wednesday, August 26th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The season opener is fast approaching and we need volunteers so we can get ready for the games.

Please contact Eileen Stough, Kellie McCaffrey, or Kimberly Nevin
as soon as possible if you are interested.

GAME SCHEDULE

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR B/C THE GAMES POSTED FOR WEEK 1 HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

Sorry for the inconvenience but all these changes have been the result of one of the associations being allowed to remain and then backing out at the last minute.

The schedule will be posted as soon as possible (latest will be by Monday). Please note that we have been warned that there may be additional revisions over the next couple days. We will notify you by posting an update to check the calendar.

Thanks for your patience. It has been an interesting start to this season but we've ended up with a great group of dedicated participants and families.

JAMBOREE

Please make sure that you get your player to the game field NO LATER than 1 hour before game time in full gear.

Remember that there is an admission fee. Adults $3 and Students $1. Admissions must be paid in cash.

RAFFLE TICKETS AND MERCHANDISE ORDERS

If you are not planning to attend the Kickoff Dinner, you MUST turn in your raffle tickets and money to Kimberly Nevin by tonight's practice. We must have them in order to place their entries into the raffle drawings.

If you are attending the Kickoff Dinner, please make sure you either turn the tickets and money into Kimberly Nevin @ tonight's practice or bring them with you to the Kickoff Dinner on Sunday.

If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Nevin (knevin@nc.rr.com or 918-3893).

Also, remember that all spiritwear orders and money are due by tonight's practice. The order will be placed Monday morning.

Thanks!

SPIRIT MERCHANDISE ORDERS DUE

Spiritwear orders due by Friday, August 21st, practice. Money and order forms due. Turn into Eileen Stough or Kimberly Nevin

GAME 1 SCHEDULE OUT

Please check the calendar for opening day games and locations. Your head coach will notify you of what time your player must be at the field.

As soon as we get the rest of the schedule or any other games, an update to check the calendar will be posted.

FRIDAY PRACTICE

Practice on Friday, August 21st, will only be
from 6-7 PM

Each team will wear the following to practice:

• TM: Full Gear

• MM: Spirit pack shirt & shorts, helmet (bring shoulder pads just in case)
• PW: Spirit pack shirts, helmet, and shoulder pads

FOR WEIGH IN

Please have your football player come to practice on THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th, in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats for the weigh in by 6 PM. DO NOT BE LATE! Your player may miss the weigh in if late.

However, bring his full gear to change into after weighing in. There is practice after they change and weigh in.

Please remember that the make-up weigh in if your player doesn't come or doesn't make weight will be on Wednesday, August 26th at the Garner Civitan Club (time TBA).

Parents will not be allowed in the area where weigh ins are being conducted.

REVISED JAMBOREE SCHEDULE

NOTE THE CHANGES IN THE JAMBOREE SCHEDULE BELOW

We only received the Jamboree schedule tonight so DO NOT ASK when you will get the game schedule. We DO NOT KNOW when we will get the game schedule. Due to unforseen circumstances tonight, the game schedule is having to be redone by the league. As soon as we receive the game schedule, an update will be posted to check the calendar. The league is making the needed corrections and will get the revised game schedule to us as soon as they can. It is not an easy task so please keep that in mind (arranging 111 football teams with games at 13 possible home fields in a 8-9 week timeframe).

Please make sure that your player is at the game field at least 1 hour prior to game time (or whatever timeframe that your head coach sets) in complete game uniform and ready to warm up. Make sure you give yourself enough time to allow for getting lost. DO NOT BE LATE (your player is not required to receive playing time if late). This rule is for all games and not just the Jamboree games.

Please note that there is an admission fee for all games (including Jamboree). This fee helps to offset the cost of field rentals as well as other costs that coincide with hosting home games. Adult cost $3 and student cost $1 and must be in cash. There is usually concessions available.

Here is the Jamboree schedule:

@ Wilders Grove
11:00-11:30 AM: TM vs Apex Green (Field B)
11:30 AM- 12:00 pm: TM against Garner Blue (Field B)

@ Capital City
2:20-3:00 PM: MM against Garner Blue (Field A)
3:00-3:40 PM: MM vs Capital City Gold (Field B)

@ Wilders Grove
3:40-4:20 PM: PW against Garner (Field B)
4:20-5:00 PM: PW vs South Johnston (Field A)

All directions to the game fields are under "Maps" on the website so please refer to the website. If your child does not have enough conditioning hours completed to participate in the Jamboree, you will be notified. However, your child is still required to be at the game because he is part of the team. If you are unsure about your player's conditioning hours, contact Eileen Stough immediately.

UNIFORM CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Please turn your practice pants, game pants, and game jersey inside out to wash them. Please wash them in gentle, cold water. NO BLEACH FOR THE GAME PANTS. If needed, please only spray with stain remover (it will help if you spray them as soon as you can even if you don't wash them for a few days).

Game jerseys should be hung up to dry. DO NOT PLACE GAME JERSEYS IN THE DRYER!! Placing the jersey in the dryer will shorten the life of the jersey by causing fading and peeling of the numbers. You may be responsible for replacing the game jersey if it is returned at the end of the season in poor condition ($50 value).

Pant pads can be washed with warm, soapy water periodically as needed.

JAMBOREE SCHEDULE

We only received the Jamboree schedule tonight so DO NOT ASK when you will get the game schedule. We DO NOT KNOW when we will get the game schedule. Due to unforseen circumstances tonight, the game schedule is having to be redone by the league. As soon as we receive the game schedule, an update will be posted to check the calendar. The league is making the needed corrections and will get the revised game schedule to us as soon as they can. It is not an easy task so please keep that in mind (arranging 111 football teams with games at 13 possible home fields in a 8-9 week timeframe).

Please make sure that your player is at the game field at least 1 hour prior to game time (or whatever timeframe that your head coach sets) in complete game uniform and ready to warm up. Make sure you give yourself enough time to allow for getting lost. DO NOT BE LATE (your player is not required to receive playing time if late). This rule is for all games and not just the Jamboree games.

Please note that there is an admission fee for all games (including Jamboree). This fee helps to offset the cost of field rentals as well as other costs that coincide with hosting home games. Adult cost $3 and student cost $1 and must be in cash. There is usually concessions available.

Here is the Jamboree schedule:

@ Wilders Grove

• 11:00-11:30 AM: TM against Garner Blue
• 11:30 AM- 12:00 pm: TM vs Cleveland Black

@ Capital City

• 2:20-3:00 PM: MM against Garner Blue
• 3:00-3:40 PM: MM vs Capital City Gold
  

@ Wilders Grove

• 4:10-4:50 PM: PW against South Johnston
• 5:30-6:10 PM: PW vs Cleveland
  

All directions to the game fields are under "Maps" on the website so please refer to the website.

If your child does not have enough conditioning hours completed to participate in the Jamboree, you will be notified. However, your child is still required to be at the game because he is part of the team. If you are unsure about your player's conditioning hours, contact Eileen Stough immediately.

SPIRITWEAR MERCHANDISE

ORDER YOUR ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS SPIRITWEAR!
Don't wait to place your order for spiritwear merchandise! Order before it's too late.

Please turn in your completed order form with payment no later than Friday, August 21st. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Download the following form to place your order:

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PRACTICE CLARIFICATION/REMINDER

Due to Monday's practice being canceled, there is a make-up practice for EVERYONE from 8:30-10:30 am
on Saturday, April 15th.

THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL!

DINNER RESERVATIONS

Please bring your Kickoff Dinner reservation and money to practice by Saturday, August 15th. We need to get a headcount so that we can let our caterer know.

SPIRIT PINS

Order your photo pins of your football or cheerleader for $5 each

This is a fundraiser for the cheerleaders and is optional for anyone who is interested. They are just a fun way to show spirit for your child's team and for your child.

It's important that you pre-order early so that you can get them back by the 2nd game (the Jamboree is not considered a true game). Please see Katherine Stanley (usually sits near cheer side) to submit your money and order.

If you place your orders now, your child's photo will be taken on our scheduled picture day, Aug 26th, seperate from the scheduled photographer.

If you will not be at picture day, please contact Rachel Hawig (rachel_hawig@yahoo.com) or send her a picture file with your child's photo in their uniform or give me an actual photo of them in their uniform.

MAKE-UP PRACTICE

There will be a make-up practice (for the one canceled on Monday) on Saturday, August 15th from 8:30-10:30 am.

RAFFLE TICKET SELLING VENUE

If your participant needs an opportunity/venue to sell his/her raffle tickets, we have reserved a location at Southern Seasons in University Mall for Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th, from 11am-3pm.

YOU MUST CONTACT KIMBERLY NEVIN in order to reserve a time slot. We do not want participants just showing up or being dropped off. A parent/adult must stay with the child at all times.

For more information and to reserve a time slot, contact Kimberly Nevin (knevin@nc.rr.com or 918-3893).

TUESDAY'S PRACTICE (AUGUST 11TH)

There IS practice tonight.

We will not wear helmets and shoulder pads until 7pm per league. We will continue to take extra precautionary measures against the heat throughout practice just as we would if it were game day (it can be pretty hot those first few games).

PRACTICE CANCELED PER LEAGUE

We just received notice from the league that all practices in the CFF are to be canceled for tonight.

Tomorrow is predicted to be cooler so we should have practice.

CORRECTION FOR MONDAY (AUG 10th) PRACTICE

• If your player has had less than 5 hours of practice, please come in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.
• If your player has had 5 or more hours of practice, please come in shoulder pads with blue practice jersey, helmet (WITH MOLDED MOUTHPIECE ATTACHED TO THE HELMET), spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.IF YOU DON'T KNOW, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.

For those new to football: You need to wear the t-shirt under the shoulder pads (to prevent rubbing). The shoulder pads go on top of the t-shirt and the blue practice jersey goes on over the shoulder pads.

WEIGHT CERTIFICATION

Weight certification for all players will be on THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th. DO NOT BE LATE!!!

Your football player must be weighed in by a league board representative (also a volunteer) in order to be certified onto a roster. The football player must be on a roster in order to be allowed to play in games.

Your player must be in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats. He must then bring the rest of his equipment (depending on hours of practice completed, see calendar for details) to change into for the remainder of practice.

If your player does not make weight or misses weight certification, you must go to Garner Civitan Club on Wednesday, August 26th, time TBD (OCPW's Photo Day). IF YOUR PLAYER IS NOT WEIGHT CERTIFIED BY THIS DATE, HE CANNOT CONTINUE TO PRACTICE AND CANNOT PLAY GAMES UNTIL HE IS WEIGHED BY THE LEAGUE (which will not be before the first game and is at the mercy of the availability of the league board for date, time, or location).

MONDAY'S PRACTICE (AUGUST 10th)

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER .

Due to the predicted heat for Monday, August 10th, we will not be going into full gear (if your player had at least 10 hours of practice). We WILL BE HAVING practice but if it will be canceled, it will be posted @ 3pm. We take extra precautions during hot weather conditions but it will not be successful unless your child is well-hydrated before practice starts.

Please following the following guide for what your football player should wear to Monday's practice:

• If your player has had less than 5 hours of practice, please come in spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.
• If your player has had 5-9 hours of practice, please come in helmet (WITH MOLDED MOUTHPIECE ATTACHED TO THE HELMET), spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.
• If your child has had 10 or more hours of practice, please come in shoulder pads with blue practice jersey, helmet (WITH MOLDED MOUTHPIECE ATTACHED TO THE HELMET), spirit pack shirt, shorts, and cleats.
  

IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE CONTACT EILEEN STOUGH IMMEDIATELY.

MAKE-UP PRACTICE

If your football player has missed one or more practices this week, there is a make-up practice on Saturday the 8th from 8:30-10:30 am at the practice field.

Please contact Eileen Stough (orangecountypopwarner@yahoo.com or 967-7912) to find out what he should wear to this practice.

WHAT TO WEAR

For Friday the 7th practice, football players that have had a minimum of 5 hours of practice need to wear spirit pack shirt, shorts, shoulder pads with carolina blue, mesh practice jersey, and helmet (WITH MOLDED MOUTHPIECE ATTACHED TO HELMET).

HELMETS

Football Players:

• If you have not missed a practice, please wear your spirit pack t-shirt, shorts, cleats, and helmet (with your mouthpiece that has been molded--MUST HAVE IT ATTACHED)
• If you have missed one practice, please wear your spirit pack t-shirt, shorts, cleats, and bring your helmet (with your mouthpiece that has been molded--MUST HAVE IT ATTACHED). You will wear it for the second half of the practice.
• If you have missed 2 practices, please wear your spirit pack t-shirt, shorts, and cleats ONLY.

If you have questions about whether or not your child wears his helmet, please contact me or bring your helmet. We will have your remove it if you have not met your 5 hours required to go into helmets.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MOUTHPIECE ATTACHED TO YOUR HELMET.

PLEASE CAREFULLY WATCH THE MOUTHPIECE WHEN YOU PLACE IN THE WATER (It will melt if in too long).

AUGUST 3RD

For practice today, your child should be in his/her spirit pack t-shirt and shorts (tennis shoes for girls and cleats for the boys).

The practices this week are 6-8pm.
If you are bringing missing items for your child's registration, please come between 5:30-6pm so (s)he can begin practice when it starts at 6pm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE DRINKING WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

It will be hotter today than it was Saturday.