Mid-Michigan Lakers

All, here we are again beginning another tournament week!  Remember, EVERYONE is expected to arrive at least 30 minutes before their game time.  The following is the current schedule for the tournament this weekend, BUT continue to monitor the website for changes until Friday.  For this event, each team will have 4 guaranteed games.  If you win the 4th game, you continue on until you lose.

U17 (Pool G):

Friday, May 3 @ 7:10pm – vs. Northern Exposure at Livonia Churchill HS (court 2)

Saturday, May 4 @ 4:00pm – vs. Michigan Mustangs at Livonia Churchill HS (court 5)

Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30pm – vs. BC Elite at Livonia Churchill HS (court 6)

If we finish:

1st in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 10:20am at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 11- gold)

2nd in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 8:00am at Livonia Churchill HS (court 2- gold)

3rd in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 8:00am at Livonnia Churchill HS (court 6- silver)

4th  in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 10:20am at Livonia Franklin HS (court 10- bronze)

U16 (Pool A):

Saturday, May 4 @ 2:50pm – vs. Flint’s Finest at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 11)

Saturday, May 4 @ 5:10pm – vs. Monroe County Chargers at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 12)

Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30pm – vs. Michigan Playmakers-Green at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 12)

If we finish:

1st in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 10:20am at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 14- gold)

2nd in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 8:00am at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 15- gold)

3rd in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 1:50pm at HYPE Recreation Center Dearborn (court 13- silver)

4th  in pool- then we play Sunday, May 5 @ 1:50pm at Livonia Churchill HS (court 6- bronze)

Gym locations:

1. Hype Recreation Center Dearborn (HRCD)

We will practice as normal Tuesday and Friday 5-7. Remember, payments are due BEFORE the tournament this weekend.  That said, if we are scheduled to play on Friday evening, we obviously won’t practice that day.  The schedule will be posted as soon as I get it.

All, please see the information below regarding two upcoming tournaments.  The hotel prices are good until May 5 ONLY!  Thanks again to Mr. and Mrs. Wells for there hard work!

Hello Laker Parents!

Listed below are the hotels that were available and willing to offer a group discount.  You will need to contact each hotel and reserve your family’s room(s) with your own contact and credit card information.

If your player will need transportation to the tournament(s) AND would like to stay, we (Deven Wells parents, Becky and Anthony) are able to help with transportation, but would request you still book a room for your player. You may text me to work out bunking with another player if there’s enough, and splitting the cost amongst those sharing the room.  However, I would respectfully ask that you send the appropriate monies with your player’s for meals, snacks, drinks and expenses.  Both hotels do provide a free hot breakfast and I’m sure the boys will be more than happy to utilize that.

Please, feel free to contact me via text or email.  During the day, these are the two most efficient methods to communicate with me due to working in a high school classroom.

Cell:  (810)610-8372

Email:  beckysmithwells@gmail.com

Looking forward to the month of May!

May 17-19th Camp Darryl Classic, Three Rivers, Michigan

Be sure to state you are calling to place a room held under Becky Wells into your name/info.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Address: 1207 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Phone: (269) 278-7766

Double Room (two queen beds):  $119.50 per night

May 24-26th Up North Challenge, Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Be sure to state you are booking under the Mid-Michigan Lakers group booking.

Comfort Inn & Suites

Address: 2424 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Phone: (989) 772-4000

Family Suite (King bed + sofa sleeper):  $149 per night

All, due to a major event at the church this weekend, we cannot practice on Friday.  However, Mrs. Julie was able to secure Thursday night from 7-9pm.  Please be there and on time so we can be efficient and hopefully get out by 8:30.  MML wants to thank Mrs. Julie and Faith Lutheran Church for their assistance.

In addition, U16 player Deven Wells’ parents have very kindly offered their help in transporting players to tournaments when they possibly can, so if you are need of help with travel, please let Deven or Mrs. Becky Wells know as soon as you know.  In addition, Mrs. wells is looking into hotel room blocks in Kalamazoo and Mt. Pleasant, so for those in need, please again let her know.  MML wants to thank the Wells family for their help and support.

Finally, if you have not paid your fees or made an arrangement with Coach Miller, you need to do one or the other by tomorrow’s practice.  we need to take care of these responsibilities promptly.  Thanks!

All,  we will have our normal Tuesday and Friday practices from 5-7pm.

All, coming off our first tournament, it is time to get back to work! This week we will practice Tuesday and Friday from 5-7pm.  As usual, we will be at Faith Lutheran Church.  As a reminder, player fees are PAST DUE!

All, here we are again at the start of another tournament season.  I know that we have a had a number of issues that caused to get off to a bit of a shaky start, but things will smooth out as they always do.  As always the focus is on improvement, versus merely winning games (though that should come as we improve).  EVERYONE is expected to arrive at least 30 minutes before their game time.  The following is the current schedule for the tournament this weekend, BUT continue to monitor the website for changes until Friday at 4pm.  Each team will have 3 guaranteed games.  If you win the 3rd game, you continue on until you lose.

U17 (Pool B):

Saturday, April 13 @2:00pm – vs. Great Lakes Select at CAMS (main court)

Saturday, April 13 @5:00pm – vs. Court Sessions at CAMS (main court)

If we finish:

1st in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @10:00am at CAHS (main)

2nd in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @9:00am at CAHS (auxiliary)

3rd in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @10:00am at CAHS (auxiliary)

4th  in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @9:00am at CAHS (main)

U16 (Pool C):

Saturday, April 13 @5:00pm – vs. Michigan Playmakers at CAHS (auxiliary court)

Saturday, April 13 @7:00pm – vs. Michigan Majors at CAHS (auxiliary court)

If we finish:

1st in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @12:00pm at CAHS (main)

2nd in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @12:00pm at CAHS (auxiliary)

3rd in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @12:00pm at CAMS (main)

4th  in pool- then we play Sunday, April 14 @12:00pm at CAMS (auxiliary)

Gym locations:

1. CAMS- Carman Ainsworth Middle School

Flint, MI, 48507