Roosevelt Football Current Events

Family Potluck - 1pm on Saturday at Nathan Hale

1. Family Potluck at 1pm on Saturday at Nathan Hale prior to the 3pm pre-season opener against Franklin.  Meet and mingle behind the Nathan Hale stadium (near the baseball fields, tennis court parking, playground area). 
 
2. The drawing for the Seahawk tickets (9/12 game and 9/26 game) will be held at the Potluck on Saturday for those who have contributed to the Football Program (letter attached if you need the info). You need not be present to win, but you must have your donation in by Friday, 9/3 to be eligible.  Response has been terrific, keep those contributions coming!
 
3. DJ has photo buttons already and she'll have them at the potluck on Saturday.  Look for her so you can wear your son's photo button at the game! 
 
4. Coach Ware says there will be practice on Monday, Labor Day, from 3-6pm, at RHS.

Football Team Donations

 We are very fortunate that our kids are involved in a positive and pro-social activity that keeps them busy, fit and gives them a sense of pride and competence. We are also lucky that we get to spend many Friday nights together, waving our green and gold rally towels and hoping for a big win. Football teaches our kids a lot about what they are capable of – setting goals, working hard, being a true team player, dealing with defeat, supporting all team members and let’s not forget – being a winner!
 Parents are a vital part of the Roughriders Team, along with the coaches. We want to be with them every yard of the way and this is why we are asking you to be a “starter” on this team, by giving to the RHS Football Fund so that we can continue to provide the following:

The only way we can accomplish this is with your financial support.  Our reserves last year did not cover our expenses as participation was less than 30%. We would like to see more families participate this year and have lowered our request from the past and are asking each family to make a $100 investment in our Team. IF that’s not possible, please give what you can. Let’s get 100% participation this year.

Make your check payable to RHS Football Fund by September 3rd and be entered in a drawing to win Seahawk Tickets!
We are looking forward to a great season and we need your support. Questions, contact DJ Wilson at 206.523.2808 or by email at dj.wilson@comcast.net. Thank you, GO RIDERS!

2010 JV Football Schedule:

Monday, 9/13 - Garfield @ Roosevelt
Monday, 9/20 - Roosevelt @ Eastlake
Monday, 9/27 - Bothell @ Roosevelt
Monday, 10/4 - Roosevelt @ Garfield
Monday, 10/11 - Roosevelt @ Inglemoor
Monday, 10/18 - BYE
Monday, 10/25 - Woodinville @ Roosevelt
 
 
As for any game (Varsity, JV or JVC) be sure to check with your son and the website before games to verify time and location. The Varsity and Freshman Schedules are on this link (district schedules).  And don't rely on the district email alerts for schedule changes.

Team Pictures

 
Team and individual photos will be taken this Saturday, Aug. 28th, prior to the Green & Gold game.  Please use the link below to order your photo package online (preferred) or send a check and downloaded order form with your player on Saturday.

Remember When Photography http://www.rwpsports.com/neworder/index.php
 
Even if you aren't purchasing a picture package please have your player there for team photos and you'll get a photo button free (your son in uniform on a button - perfect with your Roosevelt Football sweatshirt!).  At first I didn't think my son would like me wearing a button but when he saw it he asked, "where's mine?"

GET YOUR RIDER GEAR!

The RHS Parent Committee is working with Susan Michaels of Misc Thang to bring you "Rider Gear".   Order for all your family members and players!

Items available include:
Ralley Towels, T-shirts, Fleece Headbands & Scarves, Knit Hat, Knit Hat with flaps, Hats, Stadium Chairs, Stadium Blankets and Canvas Athletic Bags.   
Susan will be at Green & Gold Game on August 28th selling items on hand and taking orders for the Personalilzed Sweatshirts and Sweatpants. 
Stop by and see her then so you'll be outfitted for the first game!
Order Form

Football Program Ads

The Family Ad deadline for the football program is Monday, Aug. 23rd. Email your ad in a Word or jpeg format to Julene Davidson at davidsonrj@comcast.net so Julene can pass it right on to our graphics coordinator.
 
Cost: ¼ page:  $50.00;  ½ page:  $100.00;  full page:  $150.00
 
What a bargain for your boy!  What a fine freshman welcome!  What a shout out for your senior!
RHS Football Families:  Over the course of the season there will be many emails requesting help at Varsity, JV and JVC games. If you would like to assist on a regular basis, please contact DJ at djwilson23@yahoo.com.  This will make our pre-game plea for help less frantic. 

Varsity Game vs Franklin - Sept 4th, 2010

For the Saturday, Sept. 4th Varsity game against Franklin (at Nathan Hale's field) we need the following:
1)       Clock operator(s):  This is best done by two people.  One person to operate the start/stop times, the second to operate the down/distance, score, etc. 
2)      Spotter:  This person feeds the down and distance to the clock person (making the job of entering the down and distance easier for the clock operator).
3)      Announcer:  This person calls the lineup and any commentary during the game (as you feel comfortable).
4)      General booth assistant(s).  Be available to fill in at any of the above stations, making it easier for a person to use the rest room or something like that. 
Workers and their immediate family get in on the gate list for no charge (everyone else pays admission).  In the past we've had some Freshman parents volunteer for game duties so Varsity parents can watch their kids play without working the clock or other jobs. 

Freshmen - Now is the time to start.

Freshman football is great. You will be playing with and competing against kids your own age. If you have never played football, here is an easy in to the game and your chance to see what football is all about. If you have been playing for years, this is your chance to make your mark and show Roosevelt what you can do. Above all, freshman football is a great way to feel part of a team and make a big new school a lot smaller and more familiar.

Fall 2010 Practice Schedule

Here is the practice schedule for the rest of the summer.  Note 2-a-Days begin Saturday, Aug. 21st.  The Parent Meeting is at 6pm following the Friday, Aug. 20th practice.  Team/individual pictures will be prior to the Green & Gold Game on Saturday, Aug. 28th. 
W 8/18  3-6pm
Th 8/19 3-6pm
F  8/20  3-6pm
S  8/21   9-12am  3-6pm
S  8/22   Off
M  8/23  9-12am  3-6pm
T  8/24   9-12am  3-6pm
W  8/25  9-12am  3-6pm
Th  8/26  9-12am  3-6pm
F  8/27  3-6pm
S  8/28  9-12am  Green v. Gold Game
S  8/29  Off
M  8/30 3-6pm
T  8/31  3-6pm
W  9/1  3-6pm
Th  9/2  3-6pm
F  9/3  3-6pm
S  9/4  Game 1 v. Franklin
 

2010 Roosevelt Football Team Schedule

View the District Digital Sports Calendar for detailed RHS sports and activity information. You can also add your email address to a sports team list to receive emails when games are changed or cancelled.
The District Sports Calendar is maintained by the KINGCO Athletic Directors. If you have questions about RHS sports information, please contact Mike Scott, RHS Athletic Director.

Roosevelt Football Past Events:

Spring Football BBQ - Friday June 4th 6:00pm

Hard to imagine but next week football practice starts for the 2010 season. I have volunteered to coordinate the spring Barbeque which will take place at RHS on Friday, June 4, after the first week of practice. The barbeque will start at 6:00 and end when the boys are fed! I am looking for some volunteers who would be available to help from approximately 5:00 to 7:30. We will need parents to help set up and serve the food, barbeque the hotdogs and hamburgers, and clean up.

The Spring Barbecue is a fun way to celebrate the first week of practice. If you are able to help feed hungry boys and have some fun let me know!  lisak@keeneys.com

Thanks, Lisa Keeney McCarthy

RHS 2010 Spring Football

The fall sports season is a mere four months away. The following is a list of upcoming dates and events.  All activities leading up to August 19^h are voluntary but strongly recommended. 

June 1st – June 4th:  Spring Football (See attached schedule).  We will practice after school at Roosevelt.   These are non-padded practices which anyone interested in playing football in the fall is welcome and encouraged to attend. 

MWF June 7^th-16th:  In an effort to be as well prepared as possible, those planning to attend our upcoming camp will continue to practice on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through June 16^th (See attached schedule).  These practices will be full contact.  Players will be in full pads.  To participate in these practices, players will need to have their fall 2010 athletic packets on file complete with current physicals and insurance information. 

June 27th - June 30th: Western Oregon University Football Camp.  We will travel to Monmouth, Oregon where we will stay for 4 days and 3 nights.  We will learn skills as well as get the opportunity to practice as a team against teams from the state of Oregon.    We will be collecting fees for camp as well as fees for the following season.  The total coast will be $440 with a 2010-2011 yearbook or $405 without.  A breakdown of the charges is attached.  A check for the entire amount should be made payable to Roosevelt Football.  Partial Scholarships will be available to those who need them, and payment plans can be arranged through Coach Ware if necessary.  Any donations toward scholarship athletes would be much appreciated. 

July 6th – July 30th:  Summer Conditioning.  We will continue our off-season weight training and conditioning program.  We will work out at Roosevelt from 9am until 11am Mon., Tue, Thu, and Fri.

August 2nd – August 17^th:  Open weight room.  The Roosevelt weight room will be open from 9am until 11am Mon., Tue, Thu, and Fri.  All Roosevelt interscholastic athletes are welcome to use the facility for conditioning during this time.  

 August 18 ^th:  Fall practice begins.  Athletic packets, including physicals must be on file by this date in order for a player to be allowed to practice.  Physicals are available through the Roosevelt Teen Health Center.

Forms and Fees

Dear Rough Rider Parent-

            Included should be the following forms.  Please complete them and return them to Coach Ware along with a check for $405 or $440 made payable to Roosevelt Football.

Fees Breakdown

$235 Camp

$20 Transportation

$50 Helmet Reconditioning and inventory

$50 Pay to play

$50 or $85 ASB

 

• 2010 Western Oregon University Camp Registration form.  Complete entire back side of brochure.

• Summer Football Equipment Loan Agreement.  This form is provided by The Seattle School District.  In the section designated for listing the equipment, I have written “SEE ATTACHED FORM.”  We have not issued equipment yet.  When we do, I will attach a copy of your son’s equipment rental form to this sheet.  I will then submit the form to our athletic department before leaving for camp.

• Fall 2010 Athletic Packet.  An entire 2010 Athletic packet MUST be completed for EVERY player.  Please be sure to include proof of insurance and current physical.  If your son already has a current physical, write “already on file” in the space provided for physical verification, BUT THE REST OF THE PACKET STILL MUST  BE COMPLETED. Forms can be found online at (http://www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php) under “Register for a Sport,” or can be obtained in the main office at Roosevelt High School.

Camp Checklist

(__)  Athletic Gear:  All necessary football equipment including a jersey, sweats, shorts, T-shirts, and socks.  DON’T FORGET YOUR SHOES!  The field surface will be grass.

(__)  Towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and other personal toiletry articles.

(__)  Sleeping bag and pillow.

(__)  Spending money:  There is a camp store that sells pizza, drinks, T-shirts, shorts, hats etc. 

(__)  Bag lunch for the first day at camp (6/27/10).

2010 Spring Football Schedule

	T   June 1   Practice 3:00-6:00	W   June 2   Practice 3:00-6:00	Th   June 3   Practice 3:00-6:00	F   June 4   Practice 3:00-6:00 BBQ
M  June 7   Practice 3:00-6:00	T   June 8   Off	W   June  9   Practice 3:00-6:00	Th   June  10   Off	F   June  11   Practice 3:00-6:00
M  June 14   Practice 3:00-6:00	T   June 15   Off	W   June  16   Practice 3:00-6:00	Th   June  17   Off	F   June  18   Off

Volunteers Wanted   

We're looking for volunteers to join the Football Parent Board for the upcoming 2010-11 Season.
Parent Fund Solicitation Chair -works with the board to put together fund raising plan prior to Spring Training and Summer Camp.  Actively solicits contributions by putting letter together to send out to all parents, follow-up by email/phone, in order to meet the fund raising goal.
Auction Solicitation Chair -works actively with the board to procure donations for the Booster Sports Auction.
Varsity Home Game Videographer -videos home games at Memorial Stadium, from the stands, for Coach Ware to turn over to opposing teams as required by league.  This does not have to be professionally done, in fact it's best that it's not.  Timing is CRITICAL!  Must be downloaded to DVD for Coach Ware to pick-up by 8AM the following morning.
Laundry/Mending Chair -coordinate with Coach Ware at the end of the season, get a groups of mom's/dad's to wash and mend all uniforms in preperation for the next season.
 
If you're interested please contact - 
DJ Wilson - Parent Coordinator/Coach Assistant dj.wilson23@yahoo.com

All League Kingco Players

Congratulations to all of the Roosevelt players who made Kingco All league list. Full List...

RHS Football Videos

Thanks to Hap Terry for the filming and editing and posting so quickly!
Highlights from the Rainier Beach gamecan be seen athttp://www.youtube.com/hellofromseattle which contains a number of other Roughrider football videos from the 2008 season, the 2009 Green-Gold game andCoach Katinas sixth period Advanced Conditioning class.

Athletic Boosters Auction - March 6th, 2010

“Rider Hall of Fame”AUCTION  

March 6, 2010, 5:30 PM at the UW Don James Center

Much of the financial support for the 12 men’s and 12 women’s sports teams, as well as marching band, cheer squad, and club sports, comes from donations to the RHS Athletic Boosters.

The ALL SPORTS “Rider Hall of Fame” AUCTION, March 6, 2010 at the Don James Center is the primary fund raiser for the year. Your donations and support are vitally important to supporting the sport programs at Roosevelt.

We need to procure donations to be sold at the auction (forms will be sent out soon).  The Booster's support all sports team at RHS and for every donation we have, a portion of the money raised is earmarked for Football and goes directly to providing uniforms and safety equipment for our players and transportation to and from games.  Start thinking now of businesses you know to contact for donations.  The Auction is scheduled for March 6th at the Don James Center at Husky Stadium, time to be announced.  Let's make this our most successful auction yet! More...

RHS Sports Bags, Sweatshirts and Sweatpants!   

Order Your Personalized Sports Bags, Sweatshirts or sweatpants now!

We now have the Sweatpants available too. The popular Sports Bags available for $50 + tax  which includes: bag, stap and personalization.  As we've had such an overwhelming response for our sweatshirts we're running additional orders so no one misses out.
Sports bag order form...
Sweatshirt - Sweatpant order form...
Questions/ordering - please contact Susan Michaels at Misc Thang, susanmichaels1@comcast.net.