HYAA

TODAY'S GAMES
WEATHER REPORT

Modified 1/28/2010
CONTACT HYAA

HYAA monthly meetings are generally the
2nd Wednesday of every month

The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 17th, 8pm in the SATZ CAFETERIA

The Meeting has been postponed one week due to the storm

BASKETBALL NEWS

NO GAMES IN INDIAN HILL THIS FRIDAY

The Winter Boardwalk is being held at Indian Hill this Friday, February 5th, so there are no games on the HYAA schedule at Indian Hill. The original schedule had games scheduled but they have been cancelled. The online schedule is correct. Sorry for any confusion.

2010 Holmdel Tournament Info

The 2010 Holmdel Basketball Tournament will run during the next two weekends. Games will be held in the Satz and HS gyms. Click here for the SCHEDULES and DIRECTIONS to the gyms.

NOTE: ALL TEAMS SHOULD GO THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE FOR ALL GAMES

Game Schedules Posted

The game schedules for the current basketball season are now available in the basketball section. Coaches should contact their league presidents to request adjustments to the schedules.

Good luck to all the players!

SOCCER NEWS

Spring Soccer Registration

Registration forms are now being accepted in the HYAA office during normal business hours. You can also register online using our secure form - credit cards required.

Winter Soccer Clinics

HYAA will be offering an indoor winter soccer clinic. The clinic is a seven session program for clinic and 1st and 2nd grade children. Players will be broken up into small groups.

The sessions will be held on Sunday afternoons at Village School in the new gym on the following dates: January 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7 and 14. The clinic league will be from 12-1pm and grades 1 and 2 will be from 1-2pm.

Registration forms can be printed (PDF) and will be accepted in the HYAA office (no online registration for this program). The registration fee is $10 and the deadline is January 20th.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL NEWS

Travel Softball Players Needed for 12U Team

The 12U Holmdel travel softball team will be holding tryouts for its upcoming Spring league which begins in April. Girls who are interested must have been 12 years old or younger on December 31, 2009. If interested please contact Joe Ponisi at japonisi@comcast.net.

Coaches Clinic April 7

The coaches clinic will be held on April 7th at 7:30p in the high school new gym.

Baseball/Softball Registrations Now Accepted

Baseball/Softball registration forms were distributed in the schools. Registration forms and checks can be brought to the HYAA office during normal business hours. Registrations are now being accepted using our online form - credit card required.

Early registration discount of $20 for registrations received by February 3rd. Late fee of $50 for registrations received after February 24th and there is no guarantee of placement on a team.

Calendar Has Been Updated

The calendar for the upcoming baseball/softball season has been updated with some key dates. Be sure to check back for more information as the season gets closer.

MISCELLANEOUS

HYAA Night at Varsity Basketball Games

This Friday night (1/29) will be HYAA night at the Holmdel High School Varsity basketball games. The Boys Varsity team will be playing at 5pm and the Girls Varsity team will be playing at 6:30pm. Both games are against Raritan High School. All HYAA players in their HYAA jersey will get in free.

HYAA Night At Lakewood Blue Claws

Plans have been made for an HYAA night at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium in Lakewood on Sunday afternoon June 6th. We will have a parade of all the HYAA kids on the field prior to the game along with activities between innings. More info about the day will be posted here as it becomes available. Mark the date!

Wrestling Program

HYAA will be offering a Wrestling Program beginning November 23rd thru February 18th for grades 1 - 8. The sessions will be held twice a week on weekdays from 5:30 to 7pm in the Holmdel High School Wrestling Room.

Registrations will be accepted in the office on a first come first served basis. Number of participants is limited.

Attention Coaches

All HYAA Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to attend a Rutgers SAFETY Clinic and complete the Instant Verification background check.

Rutgers SAFETY Clinic

If you need to take the Rutgers SAFETY Clinic on another date please go to www.youthsports.rutgers.edu to get information on clinics scheduled in New Jersey. Coaches who take the course outside of Holmdel need to send a copy of their card to the HYAA office. Coaches are required to take this course only once.

Instant Verification Background Check

Applicants must fill out the background check form; bring divers license and pay a fee of $20.00 balance of the fee will be paid by HYAA. Instant Verification forms will be available at the monthly HYAA meetings and in the HYAA office. Background checks must be completed every five years.

When assigning coaching positions preference will be given to coaches who have completed this process.

Important Dates

Jan 29	HYAA Night at Varsity Basketball Game $50 Late fee and no guarantee of placement
Feb 24	Baseball Registration Ends $50 Late fee and no guarantee of placement
Mar 20	March Madness
Mar 21	Championship Sunday
Apr 6	Baseball/Softball Practices Start
Apr 17	Baseball/Softball Opening Day Parade

Questions/Comments
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