News Letter #11

Hello Freshman Blue!
WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! Is all I can say! I am so proud of our boys! We are heading to the Super Bowl!!!

The Super Bowl against Brandon Junior Blackhawksis Saturday, November 7th at 2pm @ The Shark Tank in Auburn Hills. 1800 Valley View Drive. The Players and Coaches WILL be taking the Chiefs bus!!!! Yeah! Please plan to arrive @ PKE @ 11:15am. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the bus, please see me. Because we are meeting so early, the Directors have planned an extra snack of Nutrigrain bars and will be donating them. Please remember playoff rules do not allow us to tailgate prior or after any game. Please note there is an entry fee for playoff games. Playoff tickets are purchased at the event. Ticket prices are $3 per person, $10 per family, NYFL athletes in their Chiefs jersey or cheerleading tops are no-charge and children 6 years old or younger are no-charge. Bring your players poster to the game and hang from the fence.

We are planning on Post-game at Overtyme to celebrate!!!! No matter the outcome and we have a lot to celebrate as Division Champs and a great family. I think we will be celebrating even more!

The Chiefs Banquet is Sunday, November 8th 5-7pm @ Clarkston Junior High School. The players should wear their jerseys. There is no charge for this event, and there is no food or beverages offered. There will be a mini-video/speech, trophies, yearbooks Iron Man and team awards. This is a joint event with JV Blue and the Cheer Teams which support us. There will be Sports Photos and Spirit Wear available for purchase.

Equipment Turn-in is Monday, November 9th from 5-6:30p @ PKE practice fields near the equipment trailer. Coach has made the offer that if you want to give him your equipment/uniforms (less game jersey) on Sunday, he will turn in for you. Please have it labeled with your name and inventory – noting any missing or damaged items. Please note we are the last to turn our equipment in – others teams are doing so this week – so Monday is our only organized opportunity to do it. Please make this easy on Coach and I, by doing this as scheduled!

Also, noteworthy, did you notice all of the support we got at the last game – wasn’t it awesome. Did you notice that prior to leaving Bullfrogs, they had already changed their outdoor sign to congratulate us? Even in Brandon County! I am so proud. Please note Lowery’s Landscape also has congratulations up on their sign. It has been such a great season!!!

GO BLUE!!!!!
Karen

National Division Championship

Clarkston - 29 Pontiac - 7

Again the Chiefs show why they are champs. Dominance in every aspect of the game. Coach Nicklin had them prepared and a great game plan to beat the Panthers. But Pontiac never gave up. They fought to the end but the Chiefs kept them from the endzone except one time near the end.

Play of the Game

Jay'vier Suggs blowing through the line for a touch down to seal the Panthers fate. Proud dad, James, was able to run along the sidelines every step of the way with him. Can you tell he's happy? What an awesome moment for him.

Picture Of the Game

Full moon under the lights...could you ask for anything more?

More pictures at:
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2450334009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Game Video

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Clarkston vs Waterford Round 1 Playoffs

Clarkston Chiefs-19 Waterford Corsairs-13

Wow...What an intense game!!!!!

Play of the Game

Of course, Fluegel making a sweet move and running for the winning touchdown!!!

Picture of the Game

Suggs is so fast the Waterford kid is like a cape in the breeze.

For more pictures use the link below.
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2356819009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/


Game Video

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Chiefs vs Dragons

Clarkston Chiefs-27 Lake Orion Dragons-13

Play of the Game

Noah makes the big stop, causes the fumble, and recovers it!

Picture of the Game

There were so many this game...I picked a few great ones. Julie did a great job.

BIG Blue is in the house!

Nick blowing up the side after slipping a tackle.

The longest yard...reach!!!!!!!!

Game Video

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Clarkston vs Birmingham

Chiefs - 20 Patriots - 6

Picture of the Game

Chiefs busting through!!! Go Blue!!!

Other pictures from the game - Thanks Julie!

http://www5.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2256220009/a=278567028_27786282/

Play of the Game

Again, Fluegel showing why he is the best at running around the end. (It's not the cleats.)

Game Video

Part 1

Part 2

Newsletter #9

Hello Blue Families!

I am looking forward to another great game! I cannot believe it is time for our last regular season game! Our play-off seat is all that is keeping away the great depression in our house! OK - so as we keep our mind on that last game, for which the times/locations are now confirmed - our game VS. Lake Orion @ 12 noon Sunday, October 18th at Brandon’s Varsity Field (this is not the stadium field), the address is 209 Varsity Drive Ortonville, MI 48462. Please plan to have your player there by 10:15 am. For those staying after early arrival - our Moms, led by Dawn Burtnett have planned a light pre-tailgate with coffee and goodies - all are welcome.

Our Banquet is going to be a great success - we have now heard from all families and have a great turn-out. Please remember to give your donations to your directors today at practice. Again, if anyone has any challenges with that, please call me or Coach. Remember October 25th 4-8pm, it is casual and kids should bring their swimwear!

Please remember Play-Off Season practice begins next week - we will schedule same as regular season, Tuesday through Friday at PKE: 5:30 (arrive by 5:15, please) - 7:30. Friday is a home football game for the Wolves - so we will let out at 7:00pm. Mary Clark is scheduling volunteers for our playoff games, please see her if you are interested.

Finally, I hope that you all took advantage of the Scholar Athlete award if your player was a returning athlete with great grades and community activism. There is now a second award that you should have heard about from the Chiefs organization email, the All American Honors Award. If not, I have attached it here. It is a simple and short form, please review it to see if your child is eligible for this special award, it does not require you to be second year, and the deadline is approaching.

I have to tell you a quick story - you all know I was chairing the conference dinners at my elementary and missed two nights of practice this week. With Two chiefs and the big guy - they know I am a Chief...I heard so many wonderful comments about our (all of our) Chiefs- they all told me how excited they were to see Chiefs jerseys walk into their room on the first day of school- they knew immediately that they had good citizens, responsible, dedicated and respectful. That made me very proud!

With that, LET'S GO BLUE!
Karen

Newsletter #8 October 8, 2009

Hello Freshman Blue,

Game time this weekend is 12noon on Sunday, please plan to arrive at Clarkston High School at 10:15 am. Let's go BLUE!!!!
Mary Clark has sent out the volunteer reminders and we are still in need of help, please contact Mary if you are available @ clarks0408@comcast.net. Also, Mary has sent out info relative to a post game tailgate - we hope to see you all there!

I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the boy's performances and victories. This has really been a fun season filled with lots of great kids and families. I know Tom and I have enjoyed getting to know all of you. It is with that, that I want to share a little info with you relative to the upcoming events. First is our own Freshman Blue Banquet - which will be held Sunday, October 25th from 4-8pm @ Deer Lake Athletic Club. This is a family event and will be dress casual and focus on our players. We will have dinner, see a team video, listen to a coaches speech recognizing the boys (we have lots of surprises in mind). Finally, the boys will be allowed to swim and just "have fun" together. The cost of the event is not yet finalized, we will request family donations in order to include families. I will need rsvp by October 14. In support of one of the surprises for the evening, Karen Fluegel will be contacting you in request of some special information from your player. A quick response to that information will help us greatly. I am really looking forward to this fun event. There will also be a Chief's wide Organizational 40th Year Anniversary Event on Monday, November 9th @ Mount Zion where the team awards will be handed out including IRON MAN- there is no cost for this event, and this year no food will be served.

I hope you have all taken a moment to check out the Freshman Blue Site that John Heine has created...it is very cool, I include the link here. On the site you find great photos, game videos, newsletters and much more. John, we thank you for all of your efforts - this is fun! http://chiefsfreshmanblue.blogspot.com/

Please remember there was an extension granted on registering for the post season tournament in North Carolina - information has been handed out - though if you still have questions, please see me.

Returning Chiefs players please note - this is a great program that every 2nd year (or more) Chief should take advantage of! Please let me know if you have any questions are concerned with the deadline. Our own Stephanie Jensen is chairing this and can help to answer any questions - the boys earn a US savings Bond for their academic and social excellence!
Scholar Athlete Award Applications Due Tomorrow!
Qualifying Clarkston Chiefs returning athletes can now apply for the 2009 Scholar Athlete Award. The Scholar Athlete program honors athletes at the 2009 Awards Ceremony for their academic achievements and community service. The 2009 Scholar Athlete application is now available for download from the Clarkston Chiefs website (www.clarkstonchiefs.org) and the application must be postmarked by tomorrow, October 9th.

Go Chiefs!

Clarkston Chiefs vs Oxford Wildcats

Chiefs 18 Wildcats 13

Picture of the Game

Our little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

All Pictures Link
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2232541009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Play of the Game

Nick Korns looking like Barry Sanders avoiding tacklers.

Game Video

Part 1

Part 2

Game TIme Change For October 3, 2009

Hello BLUE,
The following was just forwarded to me...please note this will effect arrival time, weigh in, Parents Day presentation, and for fun of course Miss Mary's tailgate planning...all of the details are not yet available...I will forward more information asap.
By the way - please remember I need your information of who will walk with your player on the field Saturday - the request is for noon tomorrow now - please respond if you have not already.
karen
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Teams,
The game times for the Oxford Gold v. Chiefs Blue games on October 3rd has changed as follows:
Freshmen Game is at 4:30pm
JV Game is at 6:30pm
This change is necessary due to a scheduling conflict with our high school band. I apologize for the last minute notice but we just received the information. Please let all your players and parents now about this chage.
Thanks,
Scott

Chiefs vs Makos 9-26-09

Clarkston Chiefs - 20 Auburn Hills Makos - 0

Picture of the Game

The bus ride!!! We get to take a bus!!! Swwwweeeeeeeeettttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Play of the Game

Perhaps this is a good example for Michael to continue to ask his parents for new cleats?

Game video

Coming soon!

Chiefs vs Steelers 9/19/09

Clarkston Chiefs - 34 Lapeer Steelers- 0

Video Play of the Game

This play by Jay'vier Suggs set the tone for the rest of the game, right from the opening kickoff.

Picture of the Game

Michael Fluegel on his way to a touchdown. It was all over for Lapeer from here. Cleats working fine on this play!

Game Video

Part 1

Part 2&3

Coming soon

Newsletter #6 9/15/09

Hello Freshman Blue Families

Today and Thursday- Practice Location Change
Practices on September 15th and 17th will be held at Clarkston Junior High School on the athletic/soccer fields behind CJHS due to scheduling conflicts at PKE.

Today- September Board Meeting Time/Location Change
The board meeting on Tuesday, September 15th will be held at 8:00pm at the Clintonwood Park Carriage House building. Remember, to maintain your voting rights, voting members must attend 3 of the last 5 meetings. It is easy to join – just come. Everyone is welcome to attend and listen in.

Tomorrow- Final NAYFC Informational Session
The final informational session to get your questions answered about the NAYFC tournament is Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30pm at the picnic tables behind PKE. This week is the final opportunity to be added to the player list. We need your interest response to determine team development.

Friday – Yearbook Praise forms are due! Your player will love getting your message in his yearbook, to be documented forever. Please pass off to Pam King, forms and $3/praise fee.
Saturday- Freshman Blue Game. We play Lapeer Steelers @ Clarkston High School (4pm) Players must arrive by 2:15pm. Check those mouth guards and make sure they are in great shape. Mary will be sending out info relative to volunteering and tailgating.

Raffle Tickets – The date is quickly approaching to turn in those Raffle Tickets – please remember to sell them and get your money back in. If you are able to sell more tickets, please let me know.

Please notice: Saturday, October 2nd, the Freshman Blue Cheerleaders would like to decorate our homes for your player – just a sign and balloons – very simple – but, is often very exciting for the boys to find ( please don’t tell them in advance)- this is just prior to Family weekend and Parents Day/Raffle. This requires me to share your address with the Cheerleading coaches. IF, you DO NOT want me to do this please respond by Saturday, September 19, this will mean that your player will not receive the decorations.

Please Save the Date:
Sunday, October 26 – Freshman Blue Team Banquet, More information to follow
Monday, November 9th – Chiefs Organization 40th Anniversary and Awards

GO BLUE!!!

News Letter #7 - 9/25/09

Hi Blue -
First a couple of reminders...and a request - please respond by Monday.


Raffle Tickets
Tonight is the last night to turn in payments by check from non-chiefs families. You may turn them in through next week with cash, they MUST be in by Friday. Tickets shouldbe turned in directly to Caroline Miller JV lue, if you need help finding her let me know. The Raffle will be held Sunday, October 4th.


Game tomorrow
Our game is in Auburn Hills @ 3pm (this was a time change!). The Boys will be riding the Chiefs Bus, thanks to the many of you who contributed toward gas. The players should arive at PKE by 12:45. Please let us know if your player is not riding the bus. The bus will only take the boys TO the game, they will need to have a ride home. Let's GO BLUE!!!


Parents Day
Saturday Oct 3rd is a home game for us and it is Our PARENT'S DAY. A special day where each player will be announced and escorted by his parents/or some other special person. Please do me the favor of sharing a reply of who will be walking with your player, in cofirmation such that I may prepare the announcement. The committee has asked for this info by Friday (I am sorry, I am late in asking). If I do not recieve a reply, I will use both parents names. Please no siblings. If you have any questions let me know. ALSO, please know it is tradition to make a poster board for your son - pictures are optional, number, nicknames, cheers are key. Please also make holes/attachments/bring something like "bread ties" to hang them. We will hang them along the fence at the stadium for everyone to see.


Team Banquet
Correction to the date - it is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th...it is still under construction...but, expect it to be much fun...we have some special things planned for the boys. The organization usually pays for the player...however, we will ask for the other family members to contribute. Do any on you Football Moms have a Cricuit Machine? Please let me know!

:-) More to come soon!

Picture Links

Chiefs vs Pontiac
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=1858503009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Chiefs vs Waterford
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=1919258009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Chiefs vs Lapeer
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2115343009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Cheifs vs Auburn Hills
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2147320009/a=27786282_27786282/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

Thanks Julie!

Welcome Freshman Blue Families!

Welcome to the Chiefs Freshman Blue Blog. Here you can catch up on the ALL the pictures, video, and announcements for our team. Check out everything and see what you think. Leave comments to the pictures and videos if you like. Keep checking back for the latest.

I am hoping to add a "Picture of the game". Also a video of the "Play of the Game."