Kim Ewanovich Blog#6

Hello,
Not to much to say this week, things have kinda gone back to the way they were a few weeks ago. We have only 8 or 9 girls at practice as well as the motivation is not there at all.
We played an away game this weekend which meant another 7 hr bus ride which for our team usually means playing really bad and loosing really bad... And this weekend wasn't any different.
We played SANFLO MURAT HB they were in behind us in placing but by just one point. After the 7 hr bus ride (and getting lost) we found the gym and were very surprised at the condition of it. The court size was smaller then the normal 20-40m court, the floor was concrete with lines painted on it. The nets were directly against the back wall so to stop the ball from going to far when somebody missed the net the team puts up these foam mattresses (like the ones used for high jump) against the walls. The biggest problem with that was the plastic had been torn on them so there was foam chunks all over the court and when a player missed the net the ball would have foam pieces on it making the ball hard to play with. The president of our club found out that the president of SanFlo Murats club was also on the board of the France Federation of handball so they get away with having teams to play games in this "shit" gym. But shit gym or no shit gym we still lost against a shit team (excuse my french) and there was no reasons or excuses for it.
But that game is over, now we need to focus on next weekends games vs Pays Apt Handball they are in last place with 1 win and 5 losses. It is a home game so as long as we don't play like we did this past weekend we shouldn't have a problem winning (knock on wood).
Tord and i went to watch Toulon play a club from Romania for a game in the handball champions league yesterday and although they lost by a few goals it was a very exciting game. I will start training with Toulon again after next week because the team has been away on games the last week and will be gone again all this week.


Here is a picture of Toulon playing yesterday, we got there kind of late so after finding parking these were the only seats available (first come, first serve).
Bisous
Kimberley

Player Profile (Cole Wilkinson)

DOB- Jan 12 1994

Position Pivot/Wing-

Ambition- To party, and I want to play pro

Club- Parkland HC, School is Onoway


A bit about me
-I love to complain and think i am always right
-I think I know everything
-I always make excuses about everything which is never my fault
- I live in a fantasy world
- I am apprenticing as a mechanic
-Wont back down from a bet
-I say I am the best poker player but am the worst.

Player Profile (Emily Kinsella)

DOB-March 4th 1994

Position- Center Back/Pivot

Ambition- Learn (Stemshots, pass to the pivot, and one on ones) Faster feet with long stridess, More explosion. go far and have fun.

Club/School- Harry Ainlay, Danza HC

A bit about me-
I play Vball and Basketball
I love handball

Player Profile Kylie Scammell

DOB- Oct 14 1994

Position Wing

Ambition- Improve in shooting from wing and being agressive on offense and defense. acheiving more in game situation also.

Club- YDP

A bit about Me-
-Play Jr vball at Facey
-Play Guitar for 8 years
-Swim, one course away from a Lifegaurd
- Black Belt in Taekwondo

Player Profile (Josh Vani)

DOB-Oct 4th 1994

Position-Wing

Ambition- To step up my game, no pressure no Diamonds

Club/School- STA High School, Parkland HC

Player Profile (Glenn Arcand)

DOB-Sept 4th 1994
Position-Back
Ambition Sports
Club, School- Onoway, Parkland HC
A bit about me
I am from Onoway and I hate it!
I play alot of sports
I am 6'0 175 and 8.1% body fat

Player Profile (Taylor Hauck)

DOB: April 15th 1994

Position-Goalkeeper

Ambition- To play with the national team

Club or School- Salisbury High School, Gummersbach HC

A bit about Me
-Music is a huge part of my life, Playing, Listening, or Going to Concerts
-I want to Italy with handball and it weas one of the gratest experiences of my life
-I love Ice cream and Chinese food,
-I have a dog named Pedro

Player Profile Damien Harward

DOB Aug 29th 1993

Position- Dack

Ambition- To become a heavy Duty Mechanic

Club/School- Jasper Place High School, Pax HC

A Bit about me-
I live in Edmonton
I enjoy Hunting and Camping in the Mountains

Player Profile (Wacey Rizzoli)

DOB-Dec 17th 1993

Position-Wing

Ambition- To increase my skill & knowledge of the game

Club or School- Mayerthorpe Sr High School

A bit About Me
I play Volleyball and I am in Grade 11

Player Profile (Lea Haas)

DOB- Sept 23rd 1994
Position- Back
Ambition To go as far as I can with Handball
School- Lillian Osborne High School
A bit about me-
I am from Germany
I love to Read
I am a Ful IB Student
I love to play and watch Soccer

Player Profile (Tim Schoenthaler)

DOB- April 29th 1993
Position Pivot
Ambition to Make the U-18 Team
Club- Parkland HC
A bit about me- I am in Grade 12
-After School I plan to go to U of A for grade 12
-I am the youngest of 4 bothers

Mackenzie Gleave (Player Profile)

Name-Mackenzie Gleave


DOB November 20th 1995

Position Right/Left Wing

Ambition- To Travel around Europe and to go as far as possible with handball
-Make the U-18 Team
-Go to Sweden and Denmark with the U-18 team

Club/School- Sherwood Heights Team Handball, U-16 Alberta Team, Youth Development Program,

A bit about Me- I love Sports!!! I also Play Hockey and Football. I am 14 years old and they say my body was created by angels. I can speak French. I listen to Music 24/7 and I got a heart of a Lion. My favorite food is pizza and I love to chill with my Friends.

Player Profile (Emily Lambert)

Full Name-Emily Lambert
DOB-Aug 14th 1995
Position-Goalie
Ambition- Make the Youth Development team
Club/School- FR Haythorne, Gummersbach
A bit about me: I have played basketball since grade 4 and still enjoy that sport, I learned about handball through the deslauriers 2 years ago and have enjoyed playing handball, I love to travel and am looking foward to travelling with the team this summer. I work hard in everything I do and enjoy being a part of a team.

Player Profile (Kelsey Aude Le Melledo)

Full Name: Kelsey Aude Le Melledo
DOB: Oct 25th 1995
Position: Wing
Ambition: To Make this team, go on trips, and from there see if I want to go further in Handball, I want to improve alot,
Club or School: Ottewell, Youth Development program,
A bit about me: Played Water Polo, Soccer and Volleyball, I am french and I love Peanut Butter, I love to laugh and I love everybody, but I am very competitive, I like Food!!!!

Player Profile (Kraig Fischer)

Full Name: Kraig Ryan Fischer
DOB: January 19th 1995
Position: Left Back
Ambition: CDN National Team, Best U-18 Player in CDN, Best U-21 Player in CDN, After High School go oversees and player Pro,
Club or School:Sherwood Heights, Youth Development Program, Gummersbach
A bit about me: I play Volleyball, really good at Math, play tons of sports, like to travel and some what Funny.

Player Profile (Lydia Roseman)

Full Name-Lydia Roseman
DOB:Feb 6th 1995
Position: Left Back
Ambition: Sr National Team and Possibly one year playing in Europe
Club/School-Ross Sheppard High School, Pax Jr Women HC
A Bit About Me:
High Academic
I like Basketball
I love Reading
I am very loyal
Work at Crestwood Veterinary Clinic

Player Profile (David Gibbs)

DOB: March 17th 1995
Position: left Back
Ambition: Go as Far as I can with Handball
Club or School: Youth Development Program, Ottewell Jr High School

A Bit About Me
-They Call Me Mr T
-I go to McNally High School
-I play Soccer and Football
-I enjoy Sunsets and long walks on the Beach, nothing but the best!!!

Brenna Sanderson (Player Profile)

Full Name: Brenna Sanderson
DOB: June 28th 1995
Position Left/Right Back
Ambition: To go far in handball, possibly National Team, travel lots and inmprove
Club or School: Gummersbach HC, Sherwood Heights Jr High
A bit about me: Played Volleball for 4 years,
Park Volleyball-2 time provincial champion, Ranked 4th Nationals, Alberta Winter games 2nd place,
Played handball for 2 years- Sherwood Heights Jr high- 2009-1st place, 2010 3rd place
2010 MVP Sr Girls Vball
2010 MVP Team Handball
2010 Female athlete of the year

Player Profile (Taylor Sterling)

Full Name: Taylor Sterling
June 15th, 1994
Position: Back
Ambition: to become the best handball player I can,
Club or School Team: Bev Facey High School

A Bit about Me:
I play Jr Volleyball, Sr Basketball, I have 2 Baby Brothers and I am doing English through next step.

Player Profile (Nathan Zilinski)

Full Name: Nathan Zilinski
DOB: August 30th 1993
Position: Center back
Ambition: Play for The National Team
Club or School you play or played for: Lynsey Thurber,Danza HC

A Bit About Me
-From Red Deer
-I play Volley-Ball,Badminton, Tennis and Track
-Student Conceil President
-Hoping to take Agriculture at U of A
-Country Music Fan

ATHF Pictures

Slideshow from Trip

Italy pictures

Pictures from Italy

Team Pictures from Italy

Guys playing

Video of the girls playing.

more catching up

Day 6-Guys-The guys played Argentina and unfortunately lost 11-17. The Argentines were lacking in the height department but sadly not in skill. Our boys fought a good fight but they soon learned that size doesn’t matter. They played strongly in the first half but slowed down in the second.

Girls-Played another Denmark team losing again they found a bump in the road but luckily filled it by their next game against their last Denmark team representing how much they had learned so far. They were proud of how they played and now had high hopes for the rest of the tournament. Our defence was hot, especially when Becca tossed an opponent into the stands.
After the girls played their games we went to the main court and the boys had a fun game with some players from Denmark during free time. The girls (of course) went searching for their perfect find. To their disappointment most stores close from 1 o’clock until 3 o’clock for siesta. Not to be denied, they waited patiently for stores to open to thank Italy for its hospitality by boosting the national economy.

Day 7- Guys-The boys played their final game of the tournament and fought hard to pull out the W but lost in an exciting second half of play. The game ended with broken hearts for the disappointing record but everyone came out as better individuals and a stronger group. They were proud of how they represented Canada as well as Alberta in the tournament and will come home as experienced players with a better understanding of the game.

Girls- Played their final two games of the tournament with two nail biter games against Hungary and Poland. Against Hungary the girls had a very strong second half truly coming together as a team and showing their newly found understanding of the game. Although it was not a win it was a boost in confidence for next game. Against Poland everyone played as hard as they could and gave everything they had, including an incredible passing play from Molly to Becca to Emily. The game ended in a 9-13 loss, making it the girls’ closest game in the tournament.
During one of the games on the main court we were watching two teams play when they got in an intense fight that involved the entire team. An experience that will not soon be forgotten. Shortly after the team fight, Cole W. jumped in shirtless on a random country’s team picture and got an international purple nurple in front of the entire crowd. We also found am amazing pizza place which gave a new spin on pizza by adding fries on the top of it. It was a good day.

Day 8- The group started the day with a hop in their step knowing today was beach day. Before going to the beach we went to a small old town close to Panito and explored a few churches and did some window shopping. We also found a small playground were we had way to much fun playing on the merry-go-round. After which we jumped back on the bus for the quick ride to the beach were we did some awesome body surfing on the waves worked on our tans (and sunburns) and had some fun. After our “stressful” day we had a fun little scrimmage game which involved the girls’ team with the help of the coaches playing the boys team. Jordan stunned Mike with an amazing display of prowess between the posts. The fun little game ended in a tie, which meant that Mike did not have to buy the entire boys team supper. Afterwards we headed back to the school for supper and some down time before bed. Tomorrow is our last day in Teramo before leaving early Saturday morning.

catching up

Day #1 - AIR PLANE DAY!!!!!
It was a long day and the air plane food was really really bad. Everyone was really tired. Only one of our flights was delayed (montreal-rome). Camrie lost her jacket. . . oops mom.
Day #2- ROME!!!!!!!
We arrived at 10 am. It was super hot and humid. Luggage took forever, but finally came. We ate food across the street  then we walked around Rome taking the metro to the Catacombs (scary place) (lots of tombs). Then we took a bus to the Spanish steps, the wedding cake and Trevi fountain, all the while taking lots of pictures. However Mike took us back after seeing the coliseum because we were all very tired and maybe just a little whiney Then we went to the hard rock cafe. Outside there was a crazy Italian bug. Through dinner we watched Uruguay play Ghana in world cup. The game went to a really intense shoot out. Italians really love their soccer.
Day #3-
Woke up at 9. Only one room woke up on time. Fail. We took the metro to the Vatican. The out side is very pretty you know. Oh and Mackenzie made it on and off the train. We were all very proud. Nobody got lost. Ate some nice Italian pizza and hopped on a bus to Pineto. Upon arrival we got to go to the beach  all the while coach set up our beds at the school. Unfortunately people got stung by “imaginary” jellyfish. We were very fortunate to have such a nice school though. Mike gave us the late talk that day and sent us on a run. (IT WAS AWESOME). Oh and chase lost his glasses, but found them, so no worries.
Day #4- START OF TOURNAMENT
The girls had there first game, 22-4, for Denmark..... As for the guys, they lost 12-16 to Poland. Both teams put in a lot of effort for being ridiculously nervous. Our first international game was pretty exciting though. The guys goalie, Jordan, did absolutely fabulous. For the rest of the day we relaxed, partly on the beach. At night there were opening ceremonies. They were insane. The crowds of players were huge. Everybody loved Canada, especially the Lebanese who just so happened to be around us in the crowd. Everyone showed a lot of spirit and represented Canada well. We got announced into the main square after being part of a parade through town. Everyone felt it was an unreal and indescribable experience. Another update on Mackenzie, he volunteered to hold the flag for the ceremony! How exciting, yet later he was spotted by the coaches with his i pod in and on. Way to be 
By now team nick names are as follows:
Jason – Jayson DeRulo
Mackenzie – Maxipad, Maxuss, Joey Moss , big mack, oj
Emily L – Bambi
Cole (short one) – Marshall
Lydia – Coach and Monty
Cole Armstrong – Elmo (ask him why or check youtube)
Taylor h – Justin bieber
David – Mr Teramo
Craig – g money
Mike –cuddles (don’t ask), rabbi rock, M-dawwwwwwwwg
Cam – Joey moss the 2nd (but he wouldn’t know cause he doesn’t listen)

Day #5- Guys- Played Two Denmark teams. 12-16 and 10-11. So close on the last game, losing in the final seconds. Losing both games but starting to find a rhythm. The boys started to get over their nerves and learn to play real handball.
Girls- Lost against two Denmark teams as well. However the girls played their heart out and started to see improvement.
Back at the school, the guys thought they were clever enough to trick the trickster Mike (rabbi rock) and hid Big Cole in a garbage can telling mike that it held the world’s biggest cockroach. However Mike being the true mastermind of them all opened the garbage can knowing someone was in there and tried to throw his water on Cole. Cole tried to block the water but grabbed Mikes finger... which is now huge and probably broken... way to go Big Cole!
Speaking of cockroaches some of the ladies left decided to feed the local wildlife by leaving fruit in their garbage which drew out a bunch of cockroaches..... the guys had their hands full with catching cockroaches and listening to Mike scream in fear haha.

more to come

30 Players.Coaches and Chaperones head off to Rome on July 1st

Plane tickets Bought, Hotels booked, Sightseeing booked, Buses booked, training camps done. now its time to head off.

30 players, Coaches, Chaperones are all set to go to Rome, Teramo and Pineto for a 12day experince of a lifetime.

Each night 4 players will post blogs on the days events and post pictures and videos starting on July 2nd.

Boys Team
CAMERON JUDSON RICH
Brendan Foster
TAYLOR THOMAS HAUCK
Cole Arthur Armstrong
KRAIG RYAN FISCHER
Joshua Derek Vani
Cole Joseph Wilkinson
Nathan Jame Zilinski
Jordan Guy Joseph Schuetz
Mark Gordulic
Mackenzie James Gleave
David Clayton Gibbs
Chase Smith

Girls Team
Molly Louise Murray
Lydia Rebecca Roseman
Cassandra Dion Breton
Emily Anne Lambert
Rebecca Deslaurier
Taylor Marlae Rose Sterling
Emily Christine Kinsella
Camrie Anne Christensen
Erin Lynn Seater
Hayley Gail-Annette Lush
Aisha Diamma Karidio
Jennifer Marlene Victoria Archibald
Hayley Marie Bickford

Staff
Jason William Leshchyshyn
Michael Nahmiash
Ashley Rae-Ann Kinsella
Amber Lee Deslaurier