Welcome Back Parent Meeting

WELCOME BACK PARENT MEETING

Sunday, September 23  11:30am  (following the 10:30 mass)

American Martyrs Church - Sullivan Center (lower level)

Meet the coaches, teammates, learn and finalize your Sports Registrations!

LAST CHANCE for Basketball, Cross Country, and Boys Swimming Registration!

Hello AMAA families!

We are a few weeks into Soccer season and our teams are having great successes!  

Boys Swimming practice is beginning this week, and our boys will once again be a part of the LIAM Swim Team with Coach Bob.  Practices are Saturdays at Immaculate Conception Center and Sundays at the Cross Island YMCA.  Races take place Friday nights at Bayside High School.

Cross Country Track is welcoming a new coach this year, John Lansden.  We're happy to have him on board!  Practices take place during the week at Alley Spring.  Races takes place 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28, also at Alley Spring.

Basketball practices will be beginning next week!  This year we've added gym time at PS 191, PS 188, PS 46, and PS 33.  Team entries are due to the CYO league, so this is the last call for registration.  If you played last year and would like to play again this year, you must register for this season.  If you plan on playing this season and haven't registered yet, please do so right away or at least contact me to let me know of your intention to register.  You can register online here (does not work with a cell phone):  

http://www.americanmartyrssports.com/registration-form.html

Please be sure to enter all requested information on the application.

Registration is still open for Girls Swimming, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Flag Football, Baseball, and Softball.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me via email.

We're looking forward to a great 2018-2019 season!

~ Kathleen Fortune

Parish Athletic Representative

American Martyrs Athletic Association

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AMAA Summer Training

Hi all,

This year we are going to try a test run of a summer program. Sorry for the late notice. Originally the forecast was for rain Tues-Friday this week, but right now I think we can get in our first summer training session Tuesday 7/31 (tomorrow). Next week (8/6 - 8/11) is my son's wedding week so there will be no training (unless another coach can do it). Below is the general information on how the summer training works and then below that is the specific information for this week. Everything is subject to change as since this is only a trial run.

AMAA Summer Training (General)

Who:
Only open to members already registered for the 2018-2019 AMAA year, for any sport. (Registrations will be accepted on site).

Cost:
No extra cost, for this first year it is part of your 2018-19 registration fee.

Which sports and topics:
The sport (and even specific skills in each sport) will be determined by participant request. Right now I have only a few requests and they are for baseball/softball and basketball. It will not include soccer because separate pre-season soccer training will be starting in August also.

Location:
Watch for changes each week but most likely: Alley Springfield (76 Ave and Springfield Blvd) for Baseball/Softball, Football, Track and Volleyball (probably without a net for now) and for basketball it will either be the PS 205 schoolyard or the school yard behind the PS 188 ANNEX (old American Martyrs School corner of Union Tpke and Bell Blvd - NOT THE PS 188 on Kingsbury Ave).

Time:
Weeknights from 6-8PM (I will likely be there by 5:30). Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:15AM (I will be there at 8:30. I have to leave at 10:15 but it could go longer if other coaches can stay longer)

ADULT SUPERVISION:
Subject to change based on the number of participants, but to start children who will be entering 7th grade or higher can be dropped off. All those entering 6th grade or lower must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a sign-in sheet so if send your child with another player's parent they can sign them in. Whoever brings your child will be responsible to 1) ensure they do not leave the venue on their own o, 2) be responsible to take them when the training ends, and 3) take them if they have to leave the venue (to go to the bathroom, minor injury, lost interest, etc.).

Equipment:
You are responsible to bring the clothing and equipment appropriate for the training. I know it's hot, but there usually is some diving and sliding involved in baseball/softball so I don't recommend shorts - but they are allowed. Water/drinks are a must, proper cleats are highly suggested. Commonly shared items like balls and bats are suggested, but not required. Please put your name on your personal items.

The week of 7/30 - 8/5. 

• Tuesday 7/31 from 6-8PM. Baseball/Softball fielding.
• Saturday 8/4 from 9-10:15 SHARP. Baseball/Softball throwing.

If anyone wants to let me know if they are coming, or wants to make a request for a different sport/topic please send an email to me at DBACCI@NYC.RR.COM

Since this is the first time and it is short notice, there is the possibility that no one shows up. if no one shows up, I will be leaving at 6:15 tomorrow and 9:15 on Saturday. If you are coming and running late, text me at 917-334-0875 and I will stay. I have no problem staying the entire time with as little as 1 member! If there is the possibility of rain, you can call my cell and my greeting message will let you know if I have cancelled. 917-334-0875.

Thanks
Danny

AMAA FIFA WC challenge Results!

Congratulations to our AMAA FIFA 2018 World Cup Final Challenge winner - Samuel Miranda - with 14 of 16 points!

Samuel was followed closely by Isabella Miranda with 13 points and our highest "for fun only" participant Connor Bacci with 12 points.

I strongly suggest watching the replay of the 2nd Croatia goal.  Down 4-1 (that's big if you aren't familiar with FIFA soccer), Mario Mandzukic of Croatia continued to play hard and as a result forced an error by the French defense and goalkeeper.  That's what we want to see from our Martyrs Teams!!!

Some discussion points would be - Why didn't the French keeper just pick the ball up?   When and how is an appropriate way to be aggressive around a goalkeeper and when and how is it not?

Other notes:

This was the first time a FIFA World Cup Final had an "own goal"

This was the first time a FIFA World Cup Final had a penalty kick determined by a video review

Research:

Geography question:  http://www.worldometers.info/geography/7-continents/

Any question regarding FIFA "LAWS":
https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/laws-of-the-game-2018-19.pdf?cloudid=khhloe2xoigyna8juxw3

Any question regarding the stats                      https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/match/300331552/#match-statistics

Click here for the answer sheet.

Thanks to all that participated.  I hope you enjoyed it and maybe had some soccer discussions because of it.

American Martyrs FIFA 2018 World Cup Final Challenge

Click here to enter the Challenge  

Anyone can participate for fun, including parents and coaches, however, only players registered for AMAA (for any sport) for the 2018-2019 seasons will be eligible to win the prize:

2 tickets to go see NYCFC 

at Yankee Stadium
on either August 4th or August 22nd

RULES:

• 1 entry per person

• Each correct answer is worth 1 point

• If after considering the 16 questions there is a tie, it will be broken by #17 - whoever guesses the closest minute to when the first goal will be scored in the match.

• If still tied we will flip a coin with the younger participant calling it.

Research is not only allowed, but encouraged!

Here are 2 suggested websites to visit and learn about Football (ok, we’ll call it Soccer) and specifically the 2018 World Cup

https://www.fifa.com/development/education-and-technical/referees/laws-of-the-game.html

https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/

Father Daughter Night is on Friday June 22 6:30pm - FREE Admission

All AMAA Dads are welcome to bring their daughter(s) of all ages for a fun night of Wingo (aka bingo) at the Sullivan Center, Sponsored by the Father John J. Murray Knights of Columbus Council!  

This Father-Daughter bonding time is FREE of charge, please email kofc14666fm@gmail.com to RSVP so we can get a rough head count in advance.

Pesso's Fundraiser - June 21, 6-8pm Come join us!

AMAA Pesso’s fundraiser tomorrow, from 6-8 pm.  The fliers must be presented or picture shown from phone in order for AMAA to receive a portion of the sales, even gift card purchases! 

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