Monday, August 29, 2011

NEW NOAH CALENDAR OPTIONS

Here's what's happening:
 NEW CALENDAR
     NOAH is working to improve the communications process for all our events. We will be sending an imbedded calendar of the week's events with each new post to our NOAH News blog
    This is a test and we ask for patience while we continue to improve the process.

    The  calendar will be interactive and leaders will be able to edit changes as they occur.
    NOAH continues to build on the successes and hard work of our volunteer families of the past 13 years. Media outlets and the community at large are taking notice of the kids' accomplishments. We see this as an answer to prayer and a positive development for homeschoolers moving forward.
This Week's Events
Mon:   (see Calendar below)
Tue:
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:
Sat:
Baseball:
Basketball:
Cheer:
Flag Football:
Tackle Football:
Golf:
Shooting:
Soccer:
Softball:
Tennis:
Track:
Volleyball:
Homeschool:

NOAH Events 8/29 to 9/4

Here's what's happening: 
 
Volleyball Fundraiser
Tuesday Night

    Join the girls for a great time at Tulsa's most unique pizza parlor. Top That! Pizza (8223 So. Memorial Dr.) is hosting a Jaguar event and giving 20% of the designated receipts to NOAH's volleyball program.

    For just $6.99 you can load your own 10" pizza just the way you think pizza was meant to be created. Their topping options are vast and you'll enjoy getting to hear about the biggest year yet for NOAH Volleyball. Come after 5pm and help us get the party started. We'll be gathering until 9pm and enjoying meeting all the NOAH families.


Basketball Training begins in September

All families interested in NOAH Basketball are expected at a basketball meeting on Sept. 27th. Some teams will begin skills training as early as Sept. 8th, so sign up now and stay informed. Read the Basketball Blog for all the details.


 NEW Cheer Squads!
   NOAH Spirit is excited to present the return of Cheer leading after a 3-year absence. 
An all-new leadership staff began work last June to get the squads ready for this Friday. The kids are excited to be boosting the volume and enthusiasm from all our fans. Please let the kids know you appreciate them and be extra gentle with them during this time of getting settled in.  This Fall is going to be a special time for the growing NOAH organization.

Elementary  Tackle Football 
    The younger boys enjoyed their very first game in the newly formed NOAH Youth football organization.  NOAH played Summit Christian this past Saturday. The kids are looking forward to a full schedule in the coming weeks. After a break this coming Saturday, the 2 squads will continue playing Saturday games against other teams from Northeast Oklahoma schools.
This Week's Events
Mon:
Tue:Volleyball: Fundraiser 5-9pm

Softball: @Okmulgee 6pm
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:JH & Varsity Football: vs Springfield 4:30,  7:30pm
Sat:

NO Pay/No Play

   NOAH sports have always strove to make athletic opportunities accessible to all our Homeschool community. Part of that commitment includes keeping the costs down so family economics are less of a hinderance to living  out a sports dream.  To do this we need all families to commit to paying all player fees in a pre-arranged prompt manner.
   If unforeseen circumstanses delay  a required payment, we do expect a timely correspondence and a reasonable commitment which does not jeopardize the organization's abilities. If payments are not made when expected, an athlete should expect his participation to be prohibited. 
  If we do not have complete cooperation to pay team expenses, all other players will incur added burdens that a noncompliant family inadvertantly shifts onto the others.
Thank you, to all the families who have faithfully and cooperatively met their obligations.
   Occasionally outside benefactors have assisted  low-income homeschool athletes with their participation fees.  If you find yourself in this position, please contact your Athletic Directer to see what outside sources might be available to you.
Baseball: See blog for news
Basketball: Sept. Tryouts
Cheer: Come see the new squads this Friday!
Flag Football: See blog for news
Tackle Football: Seasons start this Week! Friday night lights at BASI Stadium, 101st & Elm
Golf: See blog for Fall Schedules
Shooting: Family Schedules coming
Soccer:
Softball: Season home opener, next week in Jenks
Tennis: Fall developmental leagues in session
Track:
Volleyball: Tuesday night Pizza fundraiser!
Homeschool:

Sunday, August 21, 2011

NOAH Events: August 22-28

Here's what's happening:  


 NOAH Football Will have a Black & Blue Section at our games, this year. A pregame facepaint booth will assist our students and other fans who take seriously the role of FANatic!
  Bring your colors and noisemakers and join the
Black & Blue Crew in the stands!

 

Fall Tennis Begins Sept 5th
   As the oppressive heat finally breaks, we are pleased to announce that NOAH is providing an opportunity for 6th graders and up to play Fall Tennis.  This is a great opportunity to work on your strokes leading up to 2012 Spring Tennis.  This is a relaxed atmosphere to get some court time with our NOAH coaches who will be available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for six weeks.  
   NOAH’s home courts are at Benedict Park which is located near Hillcrest Hospital, 12th and Utica.
   The cost will be as follows; $25 and no uniforms will be required. Fall Tennis is not mandatory, however the participant will have 18 sessions available, so it is hoped that all can take advantage of this opportunity.
ACTIONPlease reply back by August 28th, if you have an interest in participating in this fall tennis event.
Ted Cooper
NOAH Tennis AD tennis@noahjags.org

NOAH Elementary Tackle Football begins
this Saturday vs Summit Christian
This Week's Events
Mon: Softball- @Foyil 4pm
Volleyball- JH, JV, V vs Regent 5, 6, 7pm

Tue: Volleyball
JH, JV, V @Metro 5, 6, 7pm
Football- JH scrimmage @Cascia 5:30

Wed:


Thu: Softball- @Chandler Tourney


Fri
: Softball- @Chandler Tourney
 Football- V, JV scrimmage@Sperry 6pm

Sat:
Softball- @Chandler Tourney
Football- Elem @Summit Christian 11:30.1pm
Baseball:
Basketball:
Cheer: Cheer Squad and Black & Blue Crew prepares for Football season
Flag Football: Teams prepare or Fall schedule
Tackle Football: Toughest schedule in Okla. 5 home varsity games. Expanded Elementary teams.
Golf: Developmental squads begin practices
Shooting: Fall developmental skills continues
Soccer:
Softball: Team plays Varsity schedule this week
Tennis: Practice Squads now training
Track:
Volleyball: Big week & tough opponents. Come out & cheer.
Homeschool:
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Monday, August 15, 2011

NOAH Events: August 15th - 21st

Here's what's happening: 


 NOAH Turns 14  Welcome to NOAH's 14th year of Homeschool Sports! NOAH now has more competitive sports options than ever before!
  NOAH Spirit has resumed the Cheer program this year and is expanding with a new Pep Squad called "The Black & Blue Crew". We look forward to great excitement at our varsity competitions with creative and organized demonstrations of support.
  Football has expanded into Elementary Tackle league play. Boys can now begin tackle at age 7. Varsity Football will have 5 home games with the opener set for Sept. 2nd versus an old rival; Springfield Homeschool Chargers. The I-44 rivalry includes Junior High games in the Friday night lights!
  Baseball expands to Fall developmental leagues. Several NOAH teams are now winning State and National honors.
  Basketball continues to be strong with excellent participation.
  Soccer is striving to expand to youth developmental teams for younger athletes.
  Tennis is making big strides and earning major media attention.
  Golf is just completing its first year since a decade ago. Many opportunities are available to  interested homeschool athletes.
   Volleyball is at capacity with 3 full squads.
  Shooting sports now hold a team state championship and is on track to double its participation over the next year.
  The success is due to committed coaches and leaders, along with great homeschool spirit demonstrated by families who are committed to developing their children to be leaders of tomorrow.




2011 NOAH Fall Tennis Begins Sept 5th

  As the oppressive heat finally breaks, we are pleased to announce that NOAH is providing an opportunity for 6th graders and up to play Fall Tennis.  This is a great opportunity to work on your strokes leading up to 2012 Spring Tennis.  This is a relaxed atmosphere to get some court time with our NOAH coaches who will be available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for six weeks.  The schedule is as follows:
   1. Kids new to tennis will practice from 5 to 6 PM.  If you are new to NOAH come to this time slot.  The coaches will move your student to the experienced group, if appropriate.

 2.   Experienced kids will practice from 6 to 7 PM.  We will need some of the experienced kids to assist with the new kids at 5 PM. 

  NOAH’s home courts are at Benedict Park which is located near Hillcrest Hospital, 12th and Utica.

  The cost will be as follows; $25 and no uniforms will be required. Fall Tennis is not mandatory, however the participant will have 18 sessions available, so it is hoped that all can take advantage of this opportunity.
ACTION:  Please reply back by August 28th, if you have an interest in participating in this fall tennis event.


Ted Cooper
NOAH Tennis AD
918-688-3410
tennis@noahjags.org
This Week's Events
Mon:
 
Tue: Volleyball - @ McAlester JH, JV, Varsity. 5, 6, & 7

Softball - @Claremore Chr. 6pm

Wed:

 
Thu: Softball @Bishop Kelley 4pm

 
Fri: Volleyball - vs Summit JH, JV, Varsity. 5, 6, & 7

Football - @Sapulpa, w/Edison, & Tulsa Central Scrimmage 6pm

Sat:

Baseball: See Blog for news

Basketball: See Blog for news


Cheer: Black & Blue Crew squad announced! See Blog


Flag Football: Teams are practicing


Tackle Football: All squads are practicing. Come out every Friday evening to watch the competition!


Golf: Fall instructional squads are now forming


Shooting: Fall skills programs are now forming!


Soccer:


Softball:Varsity games this week! Come cheer on the team!


Tennis: Fall instructional squads now forming. See Blog.


Track:


Volleyball: Varsity season begins! Come to our 1st home game, this Friday!


Homeschool:
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Monday, August 8, 2011

NOAH Activities August 6th-14th

Here's what's happening:
 Football announces special practice times

Junior High Practice

Practice for the junior high team will start at 6:30 pm till 8:00 pm at the practice field on 129th (Olive)

This Weeks Football High School Practice Schedule


Football practice 4:00-6:30 PM, Monday-Tuesday,Thur, Fri;


Wednesday 3:30-5:45;


Saturday 8:00-10 AM


Coach Joe


This Week's Events
Mon: Softball - @Hominy 3pm
Tue: Softball - @Liberty Mounds 6pm
Wed:
Thu: Softball -@ Prue 4:30
Fri:
Sat: Football- Scrimmage 10am

Softball Mounds Festival
Baseball:
Basketball:
Cheer: Squads are preparing for the Sept. 2nd Game
Flag Football: Practices are underway
Tackle Football: Sign up at the practice field, this week, to join the team!
Golf: Fall golf details re now forming
Shooting:
Soccer:
Softball:
Tennis:
Track:
Volleyball: Teams are set for this years equads
Homeschool:
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NOAH Golf - Fall Program Details


NOAH Golf Program Information Sheet

Fall 2011



   Jim Thornton is excited about our second year of NOAH Golf. This year we are pleased to announce that Keith Fritts will be joining the coaching staff. He has extensive years of teaching basic and advanced levels of the game.  Below you will find the details of the Fall Program.  We will conduct two separate groups according to skill and interest.  For more information, please contact me at golf@noahjags.org.    



An Email RSVP is needed Friday, August 19th.  All fees are due on the first day of the program.



Developmental Program

·         Page Belcher Golf Course, on Union between 71st and 61st

·         August 23 through October 11 (8 weeks).  Each Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 PM.

·         Small group instructions on the driving range, putting green and chipping area. Instructional players may play nine holes on Thursdays (with Competitive Program) upon approval of coaching staff. 

·         The fee of $60 will cover all instructional days for the fall program.  Course play will be according to the discounted rate of the course we are playing on a particular week. 

·         The focus of the developmental program is to teach the basic skills, rules and etiquette of the game of golf.

·         Each instructional session will include a brief devotional.

·         The program is open to boys and girls, grades 7-12, and will be supervised as all times.



Competitive Program

·         August 23 through October 27 (10 weeks) Each Thursday from 2:30-5:00 PM.  MEET AT PAGE BELCHER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM.

·         Each session will include a 30 minute lesson on a specific aspect of the game as well as nine holes on the course.

·         The focus on the competitive program is to help the players learn course strategy.  Each session will include a brief devotional.

·         We will be playing various courses (Page Belcher, Mohawk, South Lakes, etc.) which will prepare us the unknown conditions during the Spring Competitive Program.  Each player is responsible to pay the green fee directly to the golf course.  A schedule of courses and dates will be available soon.

·         The $60 fee will cover range balls at Page Belcher as well as other expenses.

Monday, August 1, 2011

NOAH Events: August 1-7

Here's what's happening:


Homeschooled Alumni discuss their New College Football Teams 

    Several former homeschooled football players gathered in Broken Arrow this past weekend and discussed the coming college football seasons.
  •  NOAH's Malachi Blankenship begins his freshman season with The Tulsa Hurricane as a QB.
  •   Freshman Caleb Gastelum expects to rotate in as a weak-side linebacker for The Oklahoma Sooners.
   Malachi & Caleb will be on opposing teams next month when Tulsa University takes on Oklahoma University. The two had little to say about the high-profile match up, but they were very mindful of the challenge and what it means for their teams hopes. The two have been friends for many years.
  • NOAH's Sam Fowler has been a receiver at Evangel University for 2 years, but Sam is transferring this Fall; accepting an academic scholarship to Oral Roberts University, to complete his chosen major at his parents' alma mater.
  •   Sam & Josh Lohn have been rivals-turned-teammates at Evangel for 2 years. Josh, formerly with the Springfield Chargers, said he will be playing Linebacker for Evangel University as a sophomore.
  • Sam & Josh may not be the only homeschool rivals-turned team mates. Josh Lohn's younger brother, Nathaneal Lohn, is heavily considering a scholarship offer to join Malachi at Tulsa University. As a Lineman, Nathaneal has 19 college offers to choose from, according to Rivals.com   Oklahoma is another University he visited and he mentioned his excitement at watching Caleb Gastelum's big performance at the Red & White game this past Spring.
  • NOAH's Anthony Mayberry will be joining the Eastern Oklahoma State Tigers as a redshirt freshman  lineman. 
  • Baton Rouge's noted QB, Stevie Douglas, turned down a scholarship from Memphis and signed with Stephen Austin University. 
    Many other NOAH alumni have opted for other directions and declined scholarships which didn't fit with their life's calling and vocation. NOAH is proud of all our kids and supports their pursuit of excellence in every aspect of life.
   Several of the mentioned players were gathered for friend & former teammate Charlie Van Risseghem's wedding, in Broken Arrow.
This Week's Events
Mon:
Tue: Football - Physicals, Equipment & Information meeting @practice complex.


Wed:
Thu: Football - JH equipment checkout. 6:30
Fri:
Sat:



 Football Families Meeting: August 2nd
  Our Junior High/High School meeting will be held on Tuesday,  Aug. 2nd at 6:00pm.  We will meet in the church sanctuary at the practice field on 129th E. Ave.


If your son has not turned in his registration paperwork, you may turn it in at the meeting.
Each player  must have the following completed before he can start practice:
  1. Medical/Liability Release
  2. Code of Conduct Signature form.  Both of the forms listed above are included in the Football Handbook at the link: http://noahjags.org/NOAH/form/NOAH_HandBook_ver_2011.pdf  
  3. Sports physical.  We will have Central States Orthopedics there to provide physicals for all those who may need one.  There will be a charge of $10.  Please make physical checks out to NOAH.  If you will be paying in cash please bring exact amount.
One page of the physical form is to be filled out by parent or guardian.  The parent portion needs to be  filled out  before your son has his physical done.  If you would like to complete your portion of the physical form before the meeting here is a link to the physical form:http://noahjags.org/NOAH/forms/e-physicalexam2011.pdf

     Dee Helsee our football treasurer will be present to accept fee payments.

     Home game volunteer assignments for junior high, junior varsity and varsity games will be ready for assignment.  Tip:  You will want to bring your calendar so you can choose your volunteer dates.Pre-game meal assignments will be available for the high school team.
     For newcomers we will explain our volunteer system at the meeting.
Baseball:
Basketball:
Cheer: See the team's progress at http://noahspirit.blogspot.com/


Flag Football: Look for team news on the blog


Tackle Football: Team meeting Tuesday


Golf:
Shooting:Fall program news will be on the shooting blog


Soccer:
Softball: Season starts in a week!


Tennis:
Track:
Volleyball: First game is just days away!
Homeschool:
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