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Please join us in this very important ongoing effort to raise money for our kids and Alameda High sports. You won't regret it!

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• And for more about what we do, please click here.

Thanks very much for your support!

Anyone wishing to make a tax-free donation to the Boosters
can donate online - or - make checks out to:

AHS Athletic Boosters 
(Tax ID: 94-2650418)

Mail To:  
AHS Athletic Boosters 
PO Box 2286  
Alameda, CA 94501

 -- Booster News --

Bernie Roberts Memorial Fund 

Bernie Roberts, who recently passed away at the age of 94, was a 1937 graduate of Alameda High and was an active supporter of Hornet sports his entire life, including working on the chain gang at football games and officiating at track meets. He was also one of the founders of the AHS Athletic Supporters/Boosters back in the 1970s. 

As a long time supporter of Hornet athletics, Bernie's family has arranged for a Boosters Donation fund to be set up in his name. 

To make a (tax deductible) donation to the 'Bernie Roberts Memorial Fund', please:

1. Make out your check to "Alameda Hornet Boosters".

2. In the memo portion of the check, be sure to write "Bernie Roberts Fund". 

3. Mail check to:

Alameda Hornet Boosters
PO Box 2287
Alameda, CA 94501

  Donors: Ann Rossi & Sheila A. Doan... (so far)

The Roberts Family and Alameda Hornet Boosters thank you for your generous support 
in memory of Bernie.

Hornets Join New Athletic League!!
Starting 2012-13 School Year

The Alameda Hornets are saying goodbye to the Alameda Contra Costa Athletic League (the ACCAL) of which they've been a member for nearly 25 years. (For decades before that, the league was called the ACAL.) Starting in the fall of 2012, Alameda is joining the newly formed WACC (Western Alameda County Conference), which is largely made up of teams from the old Hayward Athletic League (HAL).

Still, some old ACCAL rivals will be coming along. Berkeley and Encinal will also play in the WACC, as will Piedmont who's making the jump from the BSAL.

This new super conference will be broken down into two divisions: An upper-level (the Foothill Division) and a lower/developing level (the Shoreline Division). Which sports play in which division will vary, depending on each sport's recent level of success. So, while our highly successful Golf program may play in the upper division, some of our other developing sports may play in the lower division. The teams/sports in each division will be re-assessed every few years, so if a lower division team is winning year after year, they may be moved up; and a team continually struggling at the upper level may be moved down.

Below are all the teams that will be competing in the new WACC:

• Alameda - Hornets

• Arroyo - Dons

• Berkeley - Yellowjackets

• Bishop O'Dowd - Dragons

• Castro Valley - Trojans

• Encinal - Jets

• Hayward - Farmers

• Mt. Eden - Monarchs

• Piedmont - Highlanders

• San Leandro - Pirates

• San Lorenzo - Rebels

• Tennyson - Lancers

Let the new WACC era begin!!!

On-Site Athletic Trainer!!
New for 2012

Alameda High and the Hornet Boosters are thrilled to announce the hiring of a new on-site athletic trainer to work with the school's student-athletes. Please join us in welcoming Jasmine Gittens to our Hornet family.

Jasmine has a degree in Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University (PA) and received her Masters degree in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from San Jose State University.

Please feel free to use me as a resource to help develop new strength and conditioning programs. My goal is to prevent as many injuries as possible. The best way to do so, is to incorporate a proper flexibility and sport-specific training program in the off-season, in-season, and post-season. 

If and when a student-athlete is hurt, my job is to get them back on the playing field as safely and quickly as possible. 

Services
Treat and rehabilitate ALL injuries, no matter how big or small

• If the student-athlete is sent to the doctor, I will work with the doctor to build a rehab program that will allow the student-athlete to return to play as soon as possible safely.

• Develop functional training programs for all teams that want one.

• Coaches can use me as a resource for injury prevention programs year round (in-season athletes are my first priority).

• Provide in-person or on-call coverage for all home contests.

• If there are multiple home contests, I will do my best to make my rounds to each one. There will be a sign on the athletic training room door, indicating where I am on campus. Different seasons will have different needs.

• Fall - cover home and away football games - when I travel with football, I will set my injured student-athletes up with exercise programs that they can perform at practice with their teams.

• Give all coaches an updated list of all injured players and what they can and can not do.

Availability

• On Campus Monday - Friday (25 hours a week)
  Trainer's Room next to old gym.

• Also available to cover Saturday contests if necessary.

• Treatment hours are 1:00pm-6:00pm. (Subject to change in the Fall.)

• Priority for seeing athletes:

  • New injuries

  • Treat and rehab all in-session athletes

  • Attend home games

  • If and when I have time, treat sports out of season.

Athletes are free to come and see me at anytime; however, the athletes need to check in with their coaches, so the coaches know where they are.

Booster Fundraising Referrals 

The following local businesses have signed up with WorldPay credit services, who have a fundraising arrangement with the Hornet Boosters. For each business that signs up, the Boosters get a $50 referral fee + a percentage of funds for each credit/debit card transaction. So please, support these local businesses and when you do, thank them for supporting the Alameda Hornets.

• The Frog & Fiddle bar & grill
  1544 Webster Street

• Encinal Nursery garden supplies
  2057 Encinal Avenue

• Bay Area Spine Care Office - chiropractor
  1201 Lincoln Avenue

If you know a local business who might benefit by signing up with WorldPay credit processing -- and/or for more info -- contact their Account Manager (and Hornet parent/Booster) Tony Kuttner.

Ed Jay Photography Offer

Ed Jay has been a tireless volunteer and supporter of Alameda High athletics and one of the principal contributing photographers for the school's athletic program for years. Whether team photos or action shots, Ed's high-quality photographs are always highly anticipated by our fans, parents and especially the athletes.  Ed is always a pleasure to work with and he seems to bring out the best in his subjects.

 

Ed's professional assignments have included the Macy's Passport Fashion Show, the Hard Rock Cafe's 25th anniversary fundraiser, the Crucible's gala soiree and fire ballet, Dracul, the President's Cup PGA event, various professional sporting events and private portraits for clients. His images have appeared in a number of publications and media outlets including the San Francisco Chronicle (Style section), the New York Times, Alameda Sun, Alameda Magazine and various websites including KCBS.com and Sportsillustrated.com. Ed is the perennial photographer for the Eyewitness Blues Band and is a contributing photographer for ACLO and Alameda High School sports.

Now, Ed is offering a great deal for all Hornet families:

With the purchase of any prints or services from Ed Jay Photography, Ed will donate back 10% of the sale to the Hornet athletic team of your choice. Just mention this offer and your favorite Hornet team at the time of purchase.

A great family gift for the holidays!

AVAILABLE SERVICES:

• Family Portraits

• Sports Team Photos (must be coordinated through the coach)

PRICES:

• Setup fee for Family portraits in Alameda is $85.00

• Prints:

  • 4x6 - $4.50 

  • 5x7 - $6.00 

  • 8x10 - $15.00 

  • Wallets (8) - $9.00

No package requirements. You only purchase what you want.

LINKS:

• Ed Jay Photography website 

• Endorsements

• Published Images

• More Ed Jay Photo Galleries

CONTACT INFO:

• ejcpa@comcast.net

• 510-853-1184

Handy Links 
Below are links to several popular sports-related sites:

• Alameda High Website: School Loop

• North Coast Section (NCS) Website:  www.cifncs.org

• Alameda Sports Project:  www.alamedasportsproject.com

• NCAA Clearinghouse (for prospective college athletes):  www.ncaa.org

• MaxPreps (stats):  www.maxpreps.com

• Cal-Preps Sports (football stats):  www.calpreps.com

• DyeStatCal (track stats/results):  www.dyestatcal.com 

• SportsFocus:  www.ktvu.com/sportsfocus/index.html

• Local Sports Coverage:

  • Oakland Trib/Times Star: www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune

  • Alameda Journal/ccTimes: www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes

  • Alameda Sun: www.alamedasun.com

Sportsmanship Code  
The following is reprinted from the Alameda High website:

Students should set a good example in the matter of sportsmanship. To this end, they should:

• Remember that a student spectator represents his/her school in the same manner as does the participating athlete.

• Recognize that the good name of the school is the primary concern.

• Learn the rules of the various athletic programs.

• Respond with enthusiasm to the calls of the cheerleaders.

• Appreciate and applaud an exhibition of fine play or good sportsmanship by any player or team.

• Accept the decision of the officials.

• Refrain from going onto the court or field at any time particularly at the end of the contest.

• Be considerate of the injured on both teams.

• Do not make abusive remarks or use unacceptable language.

• Respect the opponent's campus.

• Never belittle an opponent or cheer his/her misfortune.

• Never direct abusive remarks at individual players during a contest.

• Never boo a penalty.

• Remain quiet during attempted free throws.

• Respect the name, colors, symbols, insignia, etc., of the opposing school.