State Wars Hockey Is Heading To Indiana

State Wars 10 will be at the Lutheran Health Sports Center in Fort Wayne, IN. According to Google Maps it is a 9 hour and 27 minute trip from Skate City in Bellevue, NE.

Nebraska 2001 AA/A Takes Silver In The 2001 A Division

Congratulations to the Nebraska 2001 AA/A team for taking Silver in the 2001 A division! It was a pleasure coaching all of you, and we hope to see to all again next year to make another medal run!

-- Coaches

Got To Love Harlie!

You've got to love Harlie Ferguson! He convinced his team, team Florida, the coaches, State Wars, and the referees to do the Harlem Shake before the 2001 Division A Championship Game.

Nebraska 2001 AA/A Playing For Gold In The 2001 A Division

Nebraska 2001 AA/A Takes The Floor

Thank You Nebraska 2000 AA/A

Thank you to the Nebraska 2000 AA/A team! Great effort! It was a pleasure coaching you, and we hope to see to back next year for State Wars 10.

-- Coaches

2000 AA/A Pride All-Star Team

Congratulations to Andrew Hiller for making the 2000 AA/A Team Pride All-Stars!

2001 AA/A Pride All-Star Team

Congratulations to Hannah Bedore and Dane Hickey for making the 2001 AA/A Team Pride All-Stars!

Team Picture Schedule

The team picture schedule has been released. This has also been added to each team's calendar (http://nestatewars.blogspot.com/p/state-wars-calendar.html).

	Start	Stop
Date	Time	Time	Team
7/31	1:30 PM	1:45 PM	Nebraska 2001 AA/A
8/1	10:00 AM	10:15 AM	Nebraska 2000 AA/A
8/1	8:45 PM	9:00 PM	Nebraska 1996 AA/A
8/3	7:00 PM	7:15 PM	Nebraska 1998 AA/A
8/6	3:30 PM	3:45 PM	Nebraska 2002 AAA/AA
8/9	12:00 PM	12:15 PM	Texas 2004 AAA/AA
8/9	4:45 PM	5:00 PM	Team Tour 2005 AAA/AA

Video & Picture Questions

After the Nebraska 2000 and 2001 teams had a team meeting last night the following questions were raised. I spoke with Greg Thompson and I got the following answers. I will keep everyone up to date on this site with new information as it is released.

Q: Will there be streaming video of the games so family and friends may watch who cannot attend?
A: There will not be streaming video of games over the internet. State Wars recommends that those individuals not at the rink watch (non-video) game updates through Pointstreak (please use the links on nestatewars.blogspot.com under the "State Wars 9 Links" section to find the team and then the game you are interested in following).

Q: Will there be videos available for sale again this year? What will the video packages have (preliminary games, playoff games, skills competition, award/medal ceremonies)? What is the cost?
A: State Wars will have a company selling videos, but they are unsure of the package breakdown and cost. As soon as State Wars gets the information from the company they will forward it on to all of us.

Q: Will there be picture packages available for sale again this year? What is the breakdown of what is included in the picture package? What is the cost?
A: State Wars will have a company selling team and game pictures for individuals, but they are unsure of the team picture schedule, package breakdown, and cost. As soon as State Wars gets the information from the company they will forward it on to all of us.

Junior Practices

Below are practice times for the Junior team. If you cannot make a practice let Dave Frank (402.291.0894) know so he can plan accordingly.

7-16-13 9:00pm-10:00pm
7-18-13 9:00pm-10:00pm
7-23-13 9:00pm-10:00pm
7-25-13 9:00pm-10:00pm
7-30-13 8:30pm-9:30pm

All practices will be held at Skate City Bellevue. There is a charge for rink time and that is $5.00 per person per practice. Cash or Credit Card only please (no checks). You can pay for all practices at one time.

1998 Practices

Below are practice times for the 1998 team. If you cannot make a practice let Dave Frank (402.291.0894) know so he can plan accordingly.

7-11-13 7:00pm-8:00pm
7-14-13 11:00am-12:00pm
7-18-13 7:00pm-8:00pm
7-21-13 12:00pm-1:00pm
7-25-13 7:00pm-8:00pm
7-28-13 11:00am-12:30pm

All practices will be held at Skate City Bellevue. There is a charge for rink time and that is $5.00 per person per practice. Cash or Credit Card only please (no checks). You can pay for all practices at one time.

2000 & 2001 Practices

Below are practice times for the 2000 and 2001 teams.  If you cannot make a practice let Gregg McElwain (greggwmc@cox.net), Jayson Towne (jaysontowne@gmail.com), and Frank Schmal (fschmal@neb.rr.com) know so they can plan accordingly.
 
7-11-13     6:00pm-7:00pm
7-14-13     10:00am-11:00am
7-16-13     6:00pm-7:00pm
7-21-13     10:00am-11:00am
7-25-13     6:00pm-7:00pm
7-28-13     10:00am-11:00am
 
All practices will be held at Skate City Bellevue.  There is a charge for rink time and that is $5.00 per person per practice.  Cash or Credit Card only please (no checks).  You can pay for all practices at one time.

Google Calendars

Those individuals that use Google Calendars on your Phone or PC may add any one of the following calendars by clicking on "+ Google Calendar" at the bottom of this link: http://nestatewars.blogspot.com/p/state-wars-calendar.html. The Nebraska All State Wars calendar shows important dates that pertain to all Nebraska players playing on State Wars teams.

Nebraska Junior State Wars
Nebraska 1996 State Wars
Nebraska 1998 State Wars
Nebraska 2000 State Wars
Nebraska 2001 State Wars
Nebraska 2002 State Wars
Texas 2004 State Wars
Team Tour 2005 State Wars

Please Note: All calendars have all preliminary games, skills competitions (if applicable), and award presentations (if applicable). Because it is unknown whether a team listed as AAA/AA will be in the AAA or AA division of the playoffs, or a team listed as AA/A will be in the AA or A division of the playoffs; so all dates for all possible divisions are listed. Team managers/coaches will remove unnecessary calendar items once playoff divisions are determined.

Nebraska Junior AA Game Schedule

All teams in the Junior AA division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary game and at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament.

Preliminary Round

8/5 4:40 PM: Junior AA - Nebraska @ IL FC Greasers (Alkali)
8/6 12:30 AM: Junior AA - Nebraska @ Florida (Alkali)
8/6 2:00 PM: Junior AA - PA Next Gen @ Nebraska (Mission)
8/6 8:40 PM: Junior AA - NY Top Gunn @ Nebraska (Mission)

Junior AA Division Playoff

8/7 9:40 AM: Junior AA - Playoff Game (Mission)
8/7 10:20 AM: Junior AA - Playoff Game (Mission)
8/7 4:20 PM: Junior AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/7 4:20 PM: Junior AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/7 5:00 PM: Junior AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/7 5:00 PM: Junior AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/8 8:40 AM: Junior AA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/8 9:20 AM: Junior AA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/8 1:20 PM: Junior AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/8 2:00 PM: Junior AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/8 3:00 PM: Junior AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Nebraska 1996 AA/A Game Schedule

All teams in the 1996 AA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AA or A division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament. Please make time to see your teammates compete in the skills competition and cheer them in the awards presentation.

Preliminary Round

8/1 10:00 PM: 1996 AA/A - Nebraska @ Pennsylvania (Tour)
8/2 12:30 AM: 1996 AA/A - Florida @ Nebraska (Tour)
8/2 12:40 PM: 1996 AA/A - N. California @ Nebraska (Alkali)
8/2 2:00 PM: 1996 AA/A - Skills Competition (Alkali)
8/2 9:20 PM: 1996 AA/A - Nebraska @ Michigan (Mission)
8/2 10:40 PM: 1996 - Awards Presentation (Tour)

1996 A Division Playoffs

8/3 1:20 PM: 1996 A - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/3 2:00 PM: 1996 A - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/3 2:40 PM: 1996 A - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/3 11:50 PM: 1996 A - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/3 11:50 PM: 1996 A - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/4 12:30 AM: 1996 A - Quarterfinal Game @  (Mission)
8/4 12:30 AM: 1996 A - Quarterfinal Game @  (Alkali)
8/4 2:00 PM: 1996 A - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/4 2:00 PM: 1996 A - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/4 5:20 PM: 1996 A - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/4 6:00 PM: 1996 A - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/4 7:00 PM: 1996 - A Medal Ceremony (Tour)

1996 AA Division Playoff

8/3 11:20 AM: 1996 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/3 12:00 PM: 1996 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/3 12:40 PM: 1996 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/3 2:40 PM: 1996 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/4 10:40 AM: 1996 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/4 10:40 AM: 1996 AA AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/4 4:00 PM: 1996 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/4 4:40 PM: 1996 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/4 5:40 PM: 1996 AA1996 - A Medal Ceremony (Tour)

Nebraska 1998 AA/A Game Schedule

All teams in the 1998 AA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AA or A division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament. Please make time to see your teammates compete in the skills competition and cheer them in the awards presentation.

Preliminary Round

8/5 6:40 AM: 1998 AA/A - N. California @ Nebraska (Tour)
8/5 8:40 PM: 1998 AA/A - Nebraska @ New Jersey (Mission)
8/6 8:00 AM: 1998 AA/A - Nebraska @ Pennsylvania (Tour)
8/6 2:40 PM: 1998 AA/A - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
8/6 4:40 PM: 1998 AA/A - Georgia @ Nebraska (Mission)
8/6 7:20 PM: 1998 - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

1998 A Division Playoffs

8/7 9:00 AM: 1998 A - Playoff Game (Mission)
8/7 9:40 AM: 1998 A - Playoff Game (Tour)
8/7 9:40 AM: 1998 A - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/7 11:40 AM: 1998 A - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/7 12:20 PM: 1998 A - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/8 5:20 PM: 1998 A - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/8 6:00 PM: 1998 A - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/8 7:00 PM: 1998 A - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

1998 AA Division Playoff

8/6 9:20 PM: 1998 AA - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/6 10:00 PM: 1998 AA - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/7 11:00 AM: 1998 AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/7 11:40 AM: 1998 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/8 4:00 PM: 1998 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/8 4:40 PM: 1998 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/8 5:40 PM: 1998 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Nebraska 2000 AA/A Game Schedule

All teams in the 2000 AA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AA or A division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament. Please make time to see your teammates compete in the skills competition and cheer them in the awards presentation.

Preliminary Round

7/31 11:40 AM: 2000 AA/A - Nebraska @ Tennessee (Mission)
7/31 5:00 PM: 2000 AA/A - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
7/31 7:00 PM: 2000 AA/A - Missouri @ Nebraska (Alkali)
8/1 11:20 AM: 2000 AA/A - Nebraska @ S. California (Alkali)
8/1 4:40 PM: 2000 AA/A - Arizona @ Nebraska (Alkali)
8/1 6:40 PM: 2000 - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

2000 A Division Playoffs

8/2 6:00 AM: 2000 A - Playoff Game (Tour)
8/2 7:20 AM: 2000 A - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/2 7:20 AM: 2000 A - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 8:00 AM: 2000 A - Quarterfinal Game (Tour)
8/2 8:00 AM: 2000 A - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/3 6:00 AM: 2000 A - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/3 6:00 AM: 2000 A - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/3 10:00 AM: 2000 A - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/3 10:40 AM: 2000 A - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/3 11:40 AM: 2000 A - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

2000 AA Division Playoff

8/2 6:00 AM: 2000 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/2 6:00 AM: 2000 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 6:40 AM: 2000 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/2 6:40 AM: 2000 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 8:00 AM: 2000 AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 8:40 AM: 2000 AA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/3 8:40 AM: 2000 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/3 9:20 AM: 2000 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/3 10:20 AM: 2000 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Nebraska 2001 AA/A Game Schedule

All teams in the 2001 AA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AA or A division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament. Please make time to see your teammates compete in the skills competition and cheer them in the awards presentation.

Preliminary Round

7/31 8:20 AM: 2001 AA/A - Pennsylvania @ Nebraska (Alkali)
7/31 12:20 PM: 2001 AA/A - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
7/31 2:20 PM: 2001 AA/A - Nebraska @ Arizona (Tour)
8/1 6:00 AM: 2001 AA/A - Nebraska @ Florida (Tour)
8/1 1:20 PM: 2001 AA/A - Georgia @ Nebraska (Mission)
8/1 4:00 PM: 2001 - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

2001 A Division Playoff

8/2 8:40 AM: 2001 A - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 9:20 AM: 2001 A - Quarterfinal Game (Tour)
8/2 9:20 AM: 2001 A - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/2 9:20 AM: 2001 A - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 1:20 PM: 2001 A - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 2:40 PM: 2001 A - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/3 2:00 PM: 2001 A - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/3 2:40 PM: 2001 A - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/3 3:40 PM: 2001 A - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

2001 AA Division Playoff

8/2 10:00 AM: 2001 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Tour)
8/2 10:00 AM: 2001 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/2 10:00 AM: 2001 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/2 10:40 AM: 2001 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Tour)
8/2 1:20 PM: 2001 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/2 2:00 PM: 2001 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/3 12:40 PM: 2001 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/3 1:20 PM: 2001 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/3 2:20 PM: 2001 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Nebraska 2002 AAA/AA Game Schedule

All teams in the 2002 AAA/AA division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AAA or AA division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament. Please make time to see your teammates compete in the skills competition and cheer them in the awards presentation.

Preliminary Round

8/3 8:00 AM: 2002 AAA/AA - Texas @ Nebraska (Alkali)
8/3 8:00 PM: 2002 AAA/AA - Nebraska @ Kansas (Tour)
8/4 6:40 AM: 2002 AAA/AA - Nebraska @ S. California (Tour)
8/4 2:40 PM: 2002 AAA/AA - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
8/4 5:20 PM: 2002 AAA/AA - North Carolina @ Nebraska (Alkali)
8/4 8:00 PM: 2002 - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

2002 AA Division Playoff

8/5 8:00 AM: 2002 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/5 8:00 AM: 2002 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Alkali)
8/5 8:40 AM: 2002 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Tour)
8/5 8:40 AM: 2002 AA - Quarterfinal Game (Mission)
8/6 8:40 AM: 2002 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/6 8:40 AM: 2002 AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/6 4:00 PM: 2002 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/6 4:40 PM: 2002 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/6 5:40 PM: 2002 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

2002 AAA Division Playoff

8/5 5:20 PM: 2002 AAA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/5 6:00 PM: 2002 AAA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/6 2:40 PM: 2002 AAA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/6 3:20 PM: 2002 AAA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/6 4:20 PM: 2002 AAA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Texas 2004 AAA/AA Game Schedule

All teams in the 2004 AAA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AAA or AA division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament.

Preliminary Round

8/9/2013 1:20:00 PM: 2004 AAA/AA - Texas @ Colorado (Tour)
8/9/2013 3:20:00 PM: 2004 AAA/AA - North Carolina @ Texas (Alkali)
8/10/2013 12:00:00 PM: 2004 AAA/AA - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
8/10/2013 1:20:00 PM: 2004 AAA/AA - S. California @ Texas (Alkali)
8/10/2013 6:00:00 PM: 2004 AAA/AA - Texas @ Wisconsin (Alkali)
8/10/2013 7:15:00 PM: 2004, 2005, & 6U - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

2004 AA Division Playoff

8/11/2013 6:00:00 AM: 2004 AA - Playoff Game (Alkali)
8/11/2013 11:00:00 AM: 2004 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/11/2013 11:00:00 AM: 2004 AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/11/2013 1:00:00 PM: 2004 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/11/2013 1:20:00 PM: 2004 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 2:20:00 PM: 2004 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

 

2004 AAA Division Playoff

8/11/2013 6:00:00 AM: 2004 AAA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 6:00:00 AM: 2004 AAA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/11/2013 8:45:00 AM: 2004 AAA - Bronze Medal Game (Mission)
8/11/2013 9:30:00 AM: 2004 AAA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 10:30:00 AM: 2004 AAA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

Team Tour 2005 AAA/AA Game Schedule

All teams in the 2005 AAA/A division are guaranteed four (4) preliminary games. Once the preliminary games are completed our team will be placed in either the AAA or AA division for at least one (1) playoff game in this single elimination tournament.

Preliminary Round

8/9/2013 10:00:00 AM: 2005 AAA/AA - Team Tour @ North Carolina (Mission)
8/9/2013 6:00:00 PM: 2005 AAA/AA - Team Tour @ Missouri (Alkali)
8/10/2013 10:40:00 AM: 2005 AAA/AA - Colorado @ Team Tour (Mission)
8/10/2013 3:20:00 PM: 2005 AAA/AA - Illinois @ Team Tour (Alkali)
8/10/2013 12:40:00 PM: 2005 & 6U - Skills Competition Game (Alkali)
8/10/2013 7:15:00 PM: 2004, 2005, & 6U - Awards Presentation Game (Tour)

2005 AA Division Playoff

8/11/2013 6:40:00 AM: 2005 AA - Semifinal Game (Mission)
8/11/2013 6:40:00 AM: 2005 AA - Semifinal Game (Alkali)
8/11/2013 4:30:00 PM: 2005 AA - Bronze Medal Game (Alkali)
8/11/2013 5:15:00 PM: 2005 AA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 6:15:00 PM: 2005 AA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

2005 AAA Division Playoff

8/11/2013 6:40:00 AM: 2005 AAA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 7:20:00 AM: 2005 AAA - Semifinal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 1:45:00 PM: 2005 AAA - Bronze Medal Game (Alkali)
8/11/2013 2:35:00 PM: 2005 AAA - Gold Medal Game (Tour)
8/11/2013 3:55:00 PM: 2005 AAA - Medal Ceremony Game (Tour)

State Wars 9 Schedule

State Wars Hockey  SW9 Schedule Released State Wars 9 Schedule Available Check it out at www.statewarshockey.com    At a time when everyone is always concerned about the state of the sport and what the future holds, I am pleased to announce that State Wars Hockey has reached record highs in 2013, as 293 state and provincial teams will be competing at State Wars 9 this summer. Over 900 games will be played at the Darien Sportsplex from July 31-August 11 as over 3000 players will embark on a mission to represent their home state or province with pride & honor. With age groups ranging from our first ever 6 & under division through the ever growing Masters 35 & over, one thing is certain, there will be a lot of excitement and energy in the Sportsplex this summer! Now the fun begins, not only can you see who you are going to be playing this early on and begin to prepare for those teams, you can also check out the full team rosters for your opponents as well. Make sure you check out theSTATS section on our website and begin to utilize our incredible system. Since the first puck dropped in 2005, every single state, game and player has been archived in our system. Make sure you take advantage of this very unique aspect in our sport!  But most importantly here is your  2013 State Wars Schedule.  Yet another reason why State Wars is the FORCE in roller hockey!  Oh by the way, getting this schedule so early doesn't entitle you to complain or ask for game changes.  Please do not contact us asking why your team played this team or why your games are that time, once again there are 293 teams playing over 900 games over a 12 day period...so we do our best to make this event the BEST there is in hockey.  We apologize to any teams who play super early or really late but that's what tournament hockey is all about...all day and night at the rink! Good luck to all and we look forward to seeing you in Darien Illinois very soon!

Nebraska 98 Practice Schedule

• Monday, July 8th           7-8 pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)             
• Thursday, July 11th      7-8 pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)
• Sunday, July 14th      11 am - Noon @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)
• Thursday, July 18th     7-8 pm @ Skate City Bellevue (Practice)
• Sunday, July 21st       12-1 pm @ Skate City Bellevue (Practice)
• Thursday, July 25th     7-8 pm @ Skate City Bellevue (Practice)
• Sunday, July 28th       11 am-1230 pm @ Skate City Bellevue (Practice)

Practice Fees:   Each player will need to bring $5 to each practice for Rink Fees (Checks payable to Skate City).

Please notify Dave Frank via email  if you are NOT able to make practice.      Skatecitybellevue@gmail.com

Request a CC be sent to Jeana Russ at:

Genaruss@gmail.com 

All practices will be held at:

Skate City - Bellevue

1220 South Fort Crook Road

Bellevue, NE  68005

2000 & 2001 Practice

The first practice for both the 2000 and 2001 teams is scheduled for Thursday night,  July 11 from 6 PM to 7 PM at Skate City Bellevue with a parent meeting following practice. Please contact Gregg McElwain (greggwmc@cox.net), Jayson Towne (jaysontowne@gmail.com), and Frank Schmal (fschmal@neb.rr.com) if you cannot make the practice or have any questions.

Nebraska 96's Practice Schedule

• Sunday, July 7th           11am-Noon @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)             ** Team meeting at 10:30/Lunch afterward at BWW
• Thursday, July 11th      8pm-9:30pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)
• Thursday, July 18th      8pm-9:30pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Scrimmage)
• Sunday, July 21st        Noon-1pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Practice)
• Thursday, July 25th     8pm-9:30pm @ Skate City Bellevue  (Scrimmage)

Practice Fees:   Each player will need to bring $5 to each practice for Rink Fees (Checks payable to Skate City).

Please notify Rick Murcek email or text if you are NOT able to make practice.      rick.murcek@yahoo.com   or   402-740-9200  

All practices will be held at:

Skate City - Bellevue

1220 South Fort Crook Road

Bellevue, NE  68005

Player Waiver & Registration Forms

The following links are the waiver and the RHA membership forms that need to be filled out and returned to your team managers at any of the practices. These two forms must be turned in by each team manager at the managers meeting prior to our teams playing at State Wars. Please select the Weekend Warrior option on the RHA Membership form and provide a $10 check payable to Roller Hockey Alliance.

Minor Waiver Form

RHA Membership

Please Note: If you already have an RHA Membership (some people got one before State Wars tryouts) then print a copy of the form you recieved and provide it to your team manager.

New Coaches Update

• For the 1996 Team the coaches are Rick Murcek and Tim Luscom.
• For the 2000 Team Frank Schmal will be coaching alongside Gregg McElwain.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Cookie Dough Information

As you have heard we have an opportunity to sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough to help offset State Wars costs.  Christine Dupre’ (her son is playing with '00, '01 teams) will be spearheading this.  If you are interested in selling please let Christine know ASAP and she will get you a packet. 

The bucket sells for $16 and contains roughly 3 dozen preformed cookie dough pieces.  For every container you sell, you earn $6. You charge $16 per container and keep $6.  For example, if you sell 10 tubs you collect $160, pay $100, keep $60.  There are also 4 varieties of pizza to sell this year.

The deadline for this is July 7^th.  All orders will be placed to Otis Spunkmeyer that week with an expected delivery the week of July 21st.  A more accurate date and time will be established once the order is placed.  Know that all products come frozen and will need to be picked up by you and delivered on the day of delivery, unless you have room to store them in your own freezer.  Orders cannot be held, as we don't have freezer space.  Again these times will be better established later in July.  

When collecting money if someone is paying with a check please have checks made out to you.  You will then write one check for the total sales and will make it out to Christine Dupre’. You can contact her at babyheartsix@yahoo.com.

Parents have been asking how may teams are going to State Wars for each age group. I compared the teams for each age group against the tryout list. There are three states/provinces that are not on a team list. Kansas does not have their tryouts until today/tonight (6/14), and Manitoba and Virginia do not have a tryout date listed. I hope this helps!

State Wars 9 Team/State Count
Totals as of 6/14/13 at 10:00 AM CT
Year		97	00	01	96	99	02	95	98	03	04	05	6U		Total
Start		7/31	7/31	7/31	8/1	8/2	8/3	8/4	8/5	8/6	8/9	8/9	8/9
End		8/3	8/3	8/3	8/4	8/5	8/6	8/7	8/8	8/9	8/11	8/11	8/11
AB		0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		1
AZ		0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3
BC		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		1
CO		2	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0		15
FL		2	1	1	2	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0		9
GA		1	2	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0		9
IL		2	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1		21
IN		0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		1
IA		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		1
MI		2	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1		19
MO		1	2	1	2	2	2	1	2	1	1	1	1		17
NE		1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0		6
NJ		0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		2
NY		1	0	1	2	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	0		8
NC		1	1	1	1	1	1	0	2	1	1	1	1		12
N CA		1	1	1	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0		9
OH		0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		2
ON		1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		4
PA		1	1	2	2	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	1		10
S CA		0	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1		12
TN		1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0		7
TX		0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0		6
WI		0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1		8
Teams		17	21	19	24	18	16	16	18	11	9	7	7		183
States		13	16	16	17	13	13	12	14	10	9	7	7		23

Coaches Announced

Most coaches have been announced!

1996

• Rick Murcek
• Tim Luscom

1998

• To Be Determined

2000

• Greg McElwain
• Additional Coach To Be Determined

2001

• Greg McElwain
• Jayson Towne

2002

• Ryan Hoffman
• Travis Hunsicker

State Wars 9 Specialty Pre-Order Items For Sale

The following is information from Tim McManus. If anyone is interested in ordering any of the items below please contact your team manager so they can fill out a master order form for each team. As Tim states below, this will ensure little to no mistakes are made during the order process as well as save time once you are at State Wars. For those you who have not attended State Wars before you will appreciate having everything ordered prior to getting there. Also, he states below all orders must be turned in by July 1st so please have your order to your managers by June 28th. Each manager will determine the best payment method and let you know.

Each year there are certain "specialty items" that we offer at State Wars that are very popular. These items all MUST be pre-ordered as we do not carry extras at the event. Please make sure to pass this info on to ALL players on your team, as many if not all will be interested in purchasing. You may mail in a check in advance to pay for these items or pay in cash on site at pickup. Attached is an order form, we need ALL orders no later than July 1st and only orders filled out on attached form will be accepted.

Many times, team managers email in many "versions" of their orders, please try to just send in one FINAL order, as there is always risk of a mistake when we have to make changes. Also, if you mail in your payment, your order will be ready at the team manager's meeting, if you do not pre-pay you will have to wait in line to have it taken care of for you, so if possible please pre-pay to save time.

ITEM #1 : "Helmet Stickers"

• a very popular item that showcases what state/province your players are representing.
• designed in 2013 team colors (see attached Team IL version)
• cost is only $5 for a set of stickers for each players helmet (one per side)

ITEM #2 : "Roster Tshirts"

• our most popular item each year
• a new custom designed State Wars Hockey tshirt that will list on the back the rosters of each team in your child's birth year division at State Wars
• we are currently designing an awesome new design, this will be the only DATED event shirt available
• cost is $20 per tshirt

ITEM #3 : "State/Provincial Polo shirts"

• very popular with parents and players
• each polo will be in team colors with an embroidered State Wars Hockey logo and embroidered players # and state/provincial name
• great way to represent off the rink!
• this is NOT the same as the coaches polo's you may have ordered
• cost is $30 per polo

Time To Order Pins & Dog Tags

The pin price (cost + delivery) is determined by how many pins/dog tags will be ordered. We are required to pay for the pins/dog tags with a single check. The following is how the pin/dog tag process will work:

1. Pin/dog tag ordering will be available online by using the link found in this post from now until midnight on June 25 (after this date/time no more orders can be made; a limited number of pins may be purchased from the staff at State Wars at the tournament for a higher cost);
2. On June 26, everyone will be notified by the method they selected in Question 3 with the cost of their pin/dog tag order and payment methods available (cash, check, PayPal, etc.);
3. Payments need to be made as soon as possible (cash, check, PayPal, etc.);
4. Money will be sent on July 12, for the pin order to State Wars to have the pins/dog tags made; and
5. Managers for each team will distribute pins/dog tags at the State Wars tournament

2013 State Wars 9 Pin Costs

Both of our State Wars 9 Nebraska pin options are 1.5", so the following is the cost breakdown.

2013 1.5" Pin Cost Estimates
Count	Pin $	Shipping	$ Per Pin*
100	$2.15	$17.00	$2.32
200	$2.15	$18.00	$2.24
300	$1.69	$18.00	$1.75
500	$1.56	$20.00	$1.60
600	$1.45	$24.00	$1.49
750	$1.36	$24.00	$1.40
850	$1.33	$24.00	$1.36
1000	$1.26	$29.00	$1.29
1500	$1.18	$37.00	$1.21
2000	$1.05	$43.00	$1.08

* $ Per Pin is an estimate based on the exact number in column 1. Final $ per pin will differ.

2013 1.25" Dog Tag Cost Estimates
Count	Dog Tag $
50	$5.80
100	$3.70
200	$2.60
250	$1.50
300	$2.10
500	$1.95
750	$1.70
1000	$1.50
1250	$1.40

No shipping information is added to the Dog Tag table below because very few Dog Tags are ordered (if any). When the order is shipped the number of Dog Tags is treated as an extra pin for shipping purposes, so extra shipping costs are not added. Please Note: if less than 50 Dog Tags are ordered then the price per Dog Tag goes up. We will not know this information until the time we order.

Americans say Noe to Sweden

Okay, so this is not Nebraska State Wars Team related, but I thought everyone would be interested.

Americans say Noe to Sweden - Inline: Team USA wins 6th world title; Canada takes bronze by Martin Merk

Nebraska State Wars 9 Pin Survey

This survey is now closed.

 

 

State Wars 8 Pins

Check back for pin trading information and a design poll. In the meantime, the following is a picture posted on the State Wars Hockey website with the pin trading pins from last year.

State Wars 9 - Nebraska's Jerseys

State Wars 9 - Block Schedule

2006	under Aug 9 - 11
2005	Aug 9 - 11
2004	Aug 9 - 11
2003	Aug 6- 9
2002	Aug 3 - 6
2001	July 31 - Aug 3
2000	July 31 - Aug 3
1999	Aug 2 - 5
1998	Aug 5 - 8
1997	July 31 - Aug 3
1996	Aug 1 - 4
1995	Aug 4 - 7
Juggernaut (1994/1993)	Aug 7 - 10
Junior (AAA & AA)	Aug 5 - 8
Senior (AA & A)	Aug 8 - 11
Elite AAA	Aug 9 - 11
Masters (AAA & AA)	Aug 9 - 11
Womens/Girls	Aug 3 - 5

State Wars 8 Nebraska Pin

State Wars Pin Costs

For a reference I wanted to add the Nebraska State Wars Pin information for State Wars 8.  The following was an email posted on the Team Locker Room pages.

Hi,

Before I commit to a design (haven't heard anything back yet) with Jane I need a head count as to who is interested in purchasing the pins. Attached is pricing for the pins. The standard, most popular size is the 1.50" pin and as you can see the more pins you purchase the cheaper they are.

If everyone could let me know as soon as possible whether you are interested in purchasing the pins or not that would be great. The sooner the better as Jane needs to get started on the design.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Michelle


Pin Prices plus shipping.

Pin Size	Pin Count
	200	300	500	600	750	850	1000	1500	2000
0.75"	$1.70	$1.35	$1.30	$1.20	$1.17	$1.10	$0.98	$0.95	$0.92
1.00"	$1.86	$1.51	$1.39	$1.32	$1.29	$1.22	$1.14	$1.08	$0.99
1.25"	$1.97	$1.53	$1.44	$1.38	$1.32	$1.27	$1.15	$1.06	$1.01
1.50"	$2.10	$1.69	$1.54	$1.42	$1.34	$1.31	$1.24	$1.17	$1.04
1.75"	$2.49	$2.09	$1.69	$1.58	$1.55	$1.51	$1.46	$1.38	$1.29
2.00"	$2.99	$2.55	$2.25	$2.01	$1.94	$1.88	$1.85	$1.67	$1.61

For pin quantities greater than 2000 pieces, please call for quotes.

Ground Shipping:

Pins	Shipping $ For Lot
100	$16.00
200	$17.00
300	$18.00
500	$19.00
1000	$23.00
1500	$28.00
2000	$36.00
3000	$42.00

2012 Dog Tag prices for 1.25" tall dog tags with a beaded chain

Dog Tags	$ Per Dog Tag
50	$5.60
100	$3.50
200	$2.45
250	$2.25
300	$1.95
500	$1.80
750	$1.55
1000	$1.40
1250	$1.25
1500	$ 1.10

Nebraska Is Coming In Hot

Interview with Dave Frank about the Nebraska State Wars 8 teams and State Wars in general