Corrections & Additions to NOAH News

 SENIOR NIGHT AND HOMECOMING (correction)
    NOAH Football will celebrate the first 5 varsity teams on Nov. 4th; along with our senior recognition. 

We apologize for the incorrect information that previously was emailed out this morning.

Added Baseball News ...

Spring 2012 Youth Competitive Team Tryouts - October 15th

 Baseball Spring 2012 Competitive Team Tryouts – 10U thru 14U

For all tryouts please arrive 30 minutes early for warm-up. 

All prospects need to pre-register by emailing player's name, date of birth, team previously played on to Darron Replogle at baseball@noahjags.org

All prospects should dress in baseball attire (wear a protective cup) and bring your glove, bat and water bottle. Tryouts will commence on time as indicated below.

All team rosters are open. If you played on a NOAH competitive team last year, you must tryout again this year.
The tryouts will last approximately 2 hours. Depending on the number of prospects, it could be longer.

Tryout Dates:

13U/14U Team - Oct. 15th - 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Ages 13 or 14 and under as of 4/30/2012

11U/12U Team - Oct. 15th - 11:30- 1:30 p.m.
Ages 11 or 12 and under as of 4/30/2012

10U Team – Oct. 15th - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9 or 10 and under as of 4/30/2012

Tryout Location: NOAH Practice Fields located at 83rd and S. 129th East Ave. (between 81st and 91st) at the New Creations Church. There are no restroom facilities at the practice fields. The nearest facility is at the QuikTrip at the corner of 81st and Garnett. Please take care of business prior to tryout.

Roster: Each team will be limited to 10 or 11 players. Please note that if we have enough players to form odd age teams like an 11 yr old and/or 13 yr old team, we will form teams accordingly. For the evaluation purposes, we are combining ages. Players must be homeschool unless grandfathered into the program.

Fees: Expect to pay anywhere from $250-300 plus $100-120 uniform cost.

2012 League: The last three years, all competitive teams have played at Indian Springs (131st and 145th east ave). Each year, we evaluate which league is the best fit for our teams. There are 14-16 regular season games plus 4-5 weekend tournaments for a total of 30-40 games. Please note, there will be occasional tournament games played on Sunday at varying times during the day. Please consider this circumstance when you make your decision to try out for a competitive team.

Due to weather conditions, please check the Jagline 365-2218 for updates prior to attending the tryout.

NOAH Events: Oct. 10-16

NOAH Football will celebrate the first five varsity teams at the Nov. 4th Homecoming of our alumni. Monday, October 10, Columbus Day 5:30pm  Football: JH When Mon, October 10, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Where Obrien, N. Tulsa (map) Description vs Metro Chr. more details»  copy to my calendar 7:30pm  Football: JV When Mon, October 10, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Where Obrien, N. Tulsa (map) Description vs Metro Chr. more details»  copy to my calendar Tuesday, October 11 7:00pm  FCA Huddle (all teen homeschoolers) When Tue, October 11, 7pm – 8pm Where Cornerstone Tutorial Center, 8999 E 11th ST., Tulsa, OK (map) Description October monthly meeting. For all teen NOAH homeschool families and guests. We meet in the 3rd floor auditorium. Come early for snacks & chat with friends. more details»  copy to my calendar FCA Huddle: Tuesday @ 7pm Thursday, October 13 5:30pm  JH Football @Beggs When Thu, October 13, 5:30pm – 8:00pm Where Beggs, Ok. (map) Description 7th grade @ 5:30 pm 8th grade @ 6:30 pm more details»  copy to my calendar Friday, October 14 7:30pm  Football: varsity When Fri, October 14, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Where BASI Stadium, 200 W New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK (map) Description vs Newcastle High. more details»  copy to my calendar Saturday, October 15 10:00am  Flag Football When Sat, October 15, 10am – 11am Where Rejoice Christian, Owasso, OK (map) Description vs Mingo more details»  copy to my calendar 6:00pm  Football: 10u, 12u When Sat, October 15, 6pm – 9pm Where Kellyville? (map) Description vs Kellyville more details»  copy to my calendar NOAH's elementary football teams play Kellyville, Saturday night.

FCA Huddle, Tuesday, Oct. 11     The October NOAH Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle is set for Tuesday, October 11th, at 7pm.     The Campus Ministry of FCA is initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high, high school and college campuses. The types of Campus Ministry include Huddles, Team Bible Studies, Coaches Bible Studies, and Chaplain Programs.      Cornerstone Tutorial Center is hosting the event at 8999 E 11th S., on the 3rd floor auditorium.     This exciting and inspiring "huddle" is open to Junior High & High School homeschoolers of all NOAH families, and their guests.     The evening begins with snacks and games, and is followed by music, scripture, and a challenging message from a guest speaker. FCA @ Cornerstone 8999 E 11th ST     All NOAH A.D.s and coaches are encouraged to help invite their teams. The monthly huddles are a key aspect of NOAH's commitment to developing  spiritual growth in homeschool students. NOAH Football vs Newcastle This Friday NOAH will feature flag football, during halftime of the Varsity game with Newcastle.   Please invite your family & friends and join us for an exciting night. Last year NOAH defeated the then #7 Newcastle team in overtime. Fall National Volleyball & Cross Country     NOAH Volleyball will travel to Springfield next week, to compete in the Homeschool National Tournament. The highly ranked Jaguar squads will be very competitive in the annual finale.     Some NOAH families are making plans to participate in the Homeschool Cross Country tournament(also taking place in Springfield). NOAH does not currently have an active team in distance running, but that may change as families continue to express a desire to make running sports a  part of their student-athletes' homeschooling. Oklahoma Homeschool Athletic Access Bill Being Considered The Daily Oklahoman reports the following, last Tuesday: CAPITOL BRIEF Homeschool sports are examined Tim Tebow utilized a Fla. law, to play at a public school while being homeschooled. Two families asked lawmakers Tuesday to allow homeschool students to participate in sports. They said taxes paid by homeschool families already support the programs. “If homeschool families sent students to the local school, the students would be allowed to participate in sports programs, so there is no extra cost to granting homeschool students access,” said Rep. Gus Blackwell, R-Laverne, who requested a legislative study on the issue. Members of the Roger Fischer family of Hooker and the Scott Arthaud family of Keys asked the panel to support passing a “Tim Tebow” law, named for the former University of Florida quarterback. As a child, Tebow was homeschooled, but under Florida law he was allowed to participate in sports activities at his local school. Under Blackwell's proposal, homeschool students would be required to register their intent to participate in sports with the local school before the beginning date of the season. Blackwell said he plans to work with the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and its member schools to come up with guidelines. Read more: http://newsok.com/homeschool-sports-are-examined-in-oklahoma/article/3610366#ixzz1aMGvQZmJ     This is an interesting development, especially for very rural homeschoolers in South and West portions of Oklahoma, but it could create unforeseen difficulties for existing homeschool organizations and even more unwanted entanglements for families who choose to comply with public school requirements. We'll be watching this issue as it develops during the 2011 legislative session.

Volleyball Prepares for National Tourney

NOAH Volleyball remains ranked 9th in Oklahoma 4A for the coming week. Last Saturday the varsity girls lost a close match to Oklahoma City Storm (5th-ranked in 4A). As the season enters the final weeks, the Jaguars will finish the season in Springfield, MO for the Homeschool Nationals. In 4 years NOAH has become one of the stronger prep teams in all of Oklahoma.

Homeschool Football National Rankings

Maxpreps updates their national rankings late each Sunday night. Tulsa NOAH Homeschool is pleased to be solidly in first place among the 100 or so homeschool teams on the compiled lists. NOAH's difficult schedule is heavily factored into the computer rankings and scoring points against top national teams is one aspect of garnering good reviews. NOAH's schedule is the toughest in all of Oklahoma prep football. We congratulate the boys for playing with heart and dedicating themselves to be their best.

Homeschool National Top Ten: 

#	Team	Overall		Nat.#	League Name
1	Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool (Tulsa, OK)	2-3		3601	Freelance
2	Maryland Christian (Bel Air, MD)	4-2		5555	Mid-Atlantic Christian
3	Airborne for Christ (Charlotte, NC)	3-4		8029	Carolina Christian AA
4	Georgia Force (Buford, GA)	6-1		8754	Glory For Christ - East
5	Dallas HSAA North (Plano, TX)	2-3		9086	Freelance
6	Frederick County HomeSchool (Frederick, MD)	2-1		9110	Mid-Atlantic Christian
7	Carolina Pride (Charlotte, NC)	4-2		9598	Carolina Christian AA
8	Cleveland Knights (Cleveland, OH)	2-1-1		9960	Freelance
9	Landmark Christian (Cincinnati, OH)	5-0		10046	Freelance
10	Central Virginia HomeSchool (Richmond, VA)	4-3		10229	Mid-Atlantic Christian

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   Football Travels to Bethany

NOAH Football has travel packets for upcoming road games. We encourage all Jaguar fans to notify friends and family of planned travel.

    The NOAH athletic teams benefit greatly from having devoted fans in the stands, especially on the out-of-town games. Please help bring out the best in our student athletes.

    Please post our "Caravan" sign in your vehicle back window so fellow travelers can see you along the trip.

Click on these links to download and print your travel information.

10/7 Bethany Travel Pack

10/20 McAlester Travel Pack

FCA Huddle, Oct 11th

    The October NOAH Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle is set for Tuesday, October 11th, at 7pm.

    The Campus Ministry of FCA is initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high, high school and college campuses. The types of Campus Ministry include Huddles, Team Bible Studies, Coaches Bible Studies, and Chaplain Programs. 

    Cornerstone Tutorial Center is hosting the event at 8999 E 11th S., on the 3rd floor auditorium.

    This exciting and inspiring "huddle" is open to Junior High & High School homeschoolers of all NOAH families, and their guests.

    The evening begins with snacks and games, and is followed by music, scripture, and a challenging message from a guest speaker.

    More details will be announced as the date approaches.

    All NOAH A.D.s and coaches are encouraged to help invite their teams. The monthly huddles are a key aspect of NOAH's commitment to developing  spiritual growth in homeschool students.

  Lady Jags Soccer information

     NOAH Girls Soccer is planning for Spring, 2012. All interested high school girls should call or email the coach for details. There will be a soccer practice this Tuesday, October 4, 2011 for the Lady Jags Soccer Players. Practice will begin at 5:30pm until sunset. Location is near 21st street and Mingo. Click on the link to find the directions.

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 This Week's Events:

Thursday, October 6

5:00pm

 Volleyball: JH

WhenThu, October 6, 5pm – 6pm

WhereChr Chapel (map)

Description@ Mingo Valley Chr

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6:00pm

 Volleyball: JV

WhenThu, October 6, 6pm – 7pm

WhereChr Chapel (map)

Description@ Mingo Valley Chr

more details»  copy to my calendar

7:00pm

 Volleyball: V

WhenThu, October 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

WhereChr Chapel (map)

Description@ Mingo Valley Chr

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Friday, October 7

4:00pm

 Football: varsity

WhenFri, October 7, 4pm – 9pm

WhereBethany, OK (map)

Descriptionvs Bethany High

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Saturday, October 8

11:00am

 Flag Football

WhenSat, October 8, 11am – 12pm

WhereRejoice Christian, Owasso, OK (map)

Descriptionvs Rejoice: Gold

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6:00pm

 Football: 10u, 12u

WhenSat, October 8, 6pm – 9pm

WhereBeggs ? (map)

Descriptionvs Beggs Gold

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The Man In The Arena

                                                    THE MAN IN THE ARENA

           It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. 

Pres. Theodore Roosevelt

(Excerpt from the speech "Citizenship In A Republic", delivered at the Sorbonne, in Paris, France on 23 April, 1910)

  This weekend, NOAH teams competed with the very best  in Oklahoma. Defending state champions, top-ranked favorites, and worthy opponents. We celebrate the opportunity to play the best. We choose to continue believing in our teams. We thank all those who believe with us for great things to come, and we continue to work together, to make our collective dreams come true.

    NOAH's volleyball and football teams continue to rank  highly in Oklahoma. 

NOAH Events: Sept 26 - Oct 2

Volleyball Having Big Year

   NOAH Volleyball is carrying great momentum into the final segment of the Fall season. The Jaguar Varsity Girls have won their last 6 matches by a combined score of 18-2. This week the girls have a big event on Saturday, NOAH takes part in a 3-way tourney with the defending OCSAA champions, Regent Prep, along with the combined homeschool powerhouse of Oklahoma City Storm/Norman Mustangs. 

   Norman's roster shortfall did not allow them to fill a complete team this year, so they joined forces with an already-formidable Okla. City Storm team.

  The "Storman" varsity squad is one of only 2 teams who've defeated the young Jaguar team. Last week NOAH overcame a huge hurdle, finally defeating an always-tough Metro Christian team, who'd defeated the NOAH girls earlier in the season.

   The time & locations of this Saturday's competitions are posted on the Calendar. Regent will host the varsity event at Jenks East Intermediate 3933 E 91st St, Tulsa

Jaguar Football Playing In The 'Big League'

   The NOAH varsity squad is honored to be on the schedules of the top teams in Oklahoma and the nation. Last Friday, NOAH traveled to Dallas to play the #6 team in the nation, DeSoto, High School.  While the score was not favorable, the team learned much and the players are growing  from every experience. Coach Blankenship tells the boys; "You have to play good teams to challenge yourselves to get better".  NOAH has the most difficult schedule in all of Oklahoma prep football.

   This Friday, NOAH hosts the #1 and current 3A champion, Heritage Hall. Many may know the team's most recognizable running back, Barry Sanders Jr., but the Chargers are very talented at so many positions.  Expect statewide media outlets to be covering the game. Jaguar Football is inviting The NOAH Basketball & Volleyball squads as our honored guests.

NOAH FCA Huddles are back

   This past Thursday was the first FCA meeting of the 2011-2012 school year.  Many students from several homeschool sports and other groups were in attendance. This non-denominational campus ministry is an essential part of the NOAH purpose and focus. The gathering is open to all teens in NOAH families and their guests. Whether you're currently in a sport or not, we welcome you to these monthly meetings.

   The itinerary usually includes games, snacks, music, scripture, and a relevant message. President Fred Sabatini oversees the programs, along with a volunteer team. Cornerstone Tutorial Center is supporting FCA and has graciously opened their auditorium for these FCA Huddles. 

   Watch the calendar and invite your friends and family to the next Huddle.

 ALL-NOAH FCA HUDDLE, Thursday Night

   NOAH will resume FCA Huddles on Thursday, Sept 22. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a vital part of spiritual life for many kids on public, private, & homeschool organizations. The non-denominational spiritual format focuses on strengthening a student's commitment to Christ in the company of peers, teammates and community.

    The event is open to all teen homeschool students and their school-age guests. We look forward to regular FCA Huddles throughout this school year. The Sept. Huddle will be held at Cornerstone Tutorial Center (see map), 9091 E 11th ST. at 7pm.

  FOOTBALL Takes on National Powerhouse, DeSoto, TX

    NOAH Football is honored to be invited to play the #10 team in all of American prep football. Our Jaguars(2-1) are fresh off a decisive win at S4A Stilwell(34-7). Defensive captain, Jared Harbin has been nominated by the Tulsa World as a player of the week. QB, Joe Sabatini is also honored by local media for his 334yd passing performance in the rainy night's game. 
   The caravan leaves Friday morning via chartered bus and returns around 3:30am.has travel packets for upcoming road games. We encourage all Jaguar fans to notify friends and family of planned travel.  We will also webcast the games on our website. Please tell your friends and relatives to join in (only if the just cannot be there in the stands with us)

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    The NOAH athletic teams benefit greatly from having devoted fans in the stands, especially on the out-of-town games. Please help bring out the best in our student athletes.

    Please post our "Caravan" sign in your vehicle back window so fellow travelers can see you along the trip.

Click on these links to download and print your travel information.

9/16 Stilwell travel packet

9/23 DeSoto Travel Pack

10/7 Bethany Travel Pack

10/20 McAlester Travel Pack

VOLLEYBALL ON A STREAK

    NOAH Volleyball continues a grueling stretch of matches this week. Some of our toughest opponents and biggest rivals will be a part of the highlighted home games.

    Monday starts off the stretch at Tulsa East Central. The teams have very little rest before retaking the court the following night to take on Metro Christian at home. Things ease up on Thursday, when Siloam Springs Homeschool (CHESS) comes in for a Junior High match.n Saturday, NOAH hosts a homeschool

The athletes and their families would like your attendance at these exciting events. Please ask your friends to join you.

National Homeschool Cross Country Championships 

    Some NOAH families are interested in competing in the upcoming Fall Homeschool championships in Springfield, next month. While NOAH is sending the volleyball squads, we have not organized a cross country squad, yet. We do, however, want families to know of the opportunities that they can avail themselves to. 

    The Hatter family has competed in the Spring track and field championship, and are very interested in joining other NOAH families who'd like to compete in the Fall Cross Country championships.

    Contact the Hatter family to discuss the event further. Individuals who'd like to form a new Cross Country program (or help develop a Track & Field program) should contact NOAH president, Fred Sabatini.