President's Newsletter
Hi All,
Here’s the week 4 newsletter.
New Website Design
Tantasqua Pop Warner is pleased to announce a completely revised website! The site
has been redesigned to improve its ease of use and serve as an improved vehicle for
updates, schedules, and more. Please take a moment to visit the site and submit
your thoughts on our new survey tool or email them to
Webmaster
Week 4 Schedule
All Games are on Saturday 9/24. Please visit the
Game & Practice Schedules page.
Tantasqua Pop Warner in the News
Don’t forget to check out the weekly articles in the Town Common and Journal Ledger.
There will also be a special article in this week’s paper for the Umass Walk to Cure
Cancer.
Coming Soon
The TPW Website will also be posting and archiving these articles as well. Keep an eye
out on the site for the latest news and updates.
Umass Walk to Cure Cancer
Announcement from the Pat Inderwish, Central Mass Pop Warner President.
On Sunday, September 25th coaches, participants and team parents of Tantasqua Pop
Warner will embark on a journey to Umass Medical center to participate in the Umass
Walk to Cure Cancer. This is a truly special occasion for our program as this is the
first year we will be able to participate as an entire program sending both football
and cheer divisions. In past years our cheerleaders have enthusiastically attended
this event and showed the spirit of green and gold as they supported the walkers.
The strides Umass has been able to make in their search for a cure has been
successful due to the efforts of this events fundraising efforts.
Cancer is a disease that has affected millions of families throughout the world. Most
of us have also been personally effected by this disease. I ask each of you, if you
do not have conflicting obligations, on this date to allow your child to participate
in this event to put their feet down and take a step toward stomping out cancer
forever.
Cancer Walk FAQ’s
What time does the event start?
A. Buses will pick up at the TRHS parking lot located on 148 across from Tantasqua
Jr. High School at 7:30am, please be prompt in your arrival.
What time will the event be over?
A. Buses will arrive back at TRHS parking lot for 3pm.
What about food and drinks?
A. The kids should eat a good breakfast before they arrive to the bus. At the walk
they will also have snacks and drinks available.
Please no peanut products if you pack something for your child to bring. We have
several children with peanut allergies in our program.
Is it required that my child attend?
A. It’s not required, just strongly recommended. There will be no repercussions if
a child is unable to attend this event.
How far will my child walk?
A. There are 2 routes for this walk. One is a 5 mile walk and the second is a 1
mile walk. Our program will walk in unity with the rest of the CMPW Associations
on the 1 mile route.
Do we need volunteers?
A. Absolutely. If you’re interested in volunteering talk to your child’s head coach
and see what assistance they need. Please note that only coaches, participants and
team parents will be allowed on the buses. The reason for this is our insurance
binder doesn’t cover volunteers at this time for transportation protection.
Can I leave with my child from the event?
A. Yes, just be sure to check in with the head coach so he/she knows the child
will not be bussing back to TRHS.
Do we have to take the bus?
A. This isn’t necessary. If you like to meet the team at Umass that is fine.
Will this event still happen if it is raining?
A. This is a rain or shine event. Keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly.
What should the players and cheerleaders wear?
A. Cheerleaders will wear their uniforms.
Football players will wear their game jersey along with sneakers, shorts, pants
Can I donate?
A. Yes, please visit this website for
online donations.
If I have additional questions who should I contact?
A. You can contact me at President@tantasquapopwarner.com
What I need from everyone is to contact the child’s head coach and let them know if
they will be able to attend. Please do this immediately. I need the count as soon as
possible. When contacting the coach please let them know the following:
Will you attend the event?
Will you be taking the bus from TRHS to Umass?
Will you be taking the bus from Umass to TRHS?
Other Reminders
Week 6 - 10/9/2011: Team/Participant Photographs
Saturday 10/16 – South Cheer Funcomp, Shrewsbury High School
Sunday 10/23 – Local Cheer Comp, Mass Mutual Center, Springfield
Saturday 11/5 – Regional Cheer Qualifier Comp, Mass Mutual Center, Springfield
Saturday 11/19 – NE Regional Cheer Comp, DCU Center, Worcester
TBD – Tony Perry Tiny Mite Bowl, usually the last game of the season and hosted by Shrewsbury
TBD – Jake Bracani Mitey Mite Bowl, usually last game of the season and hosted by Leominster
Thank you and don't forget to visit our sponsors page
Peter Morrow, President
Tantasqua Popwarner
President@tantasquapopwarner.com
