1 Week and counting

Hi Everyone,

Well, hopefully you've been to our website and watching the countdown. We are one week away from practices for another season of Hartford Orioles Youth Football! It's with some sadness that I realize I won't be out there coaching this year after spending the last 6 years out there. I wouldn't trade that time for anything. Now, I will be cutting back significantly on Marketing activities as well, including blogging, due to new job responsibilities that take me out of town on a fairly regular basis.

You'll still see me out there from time to time (I can't walk away from it completely), and I'll try to make sure we have a good transition in communications (Facebook, website, Twitter, e-mails, etc.) so you still get the info you need for the season.

Remember, the website IS our primary communications tool, so check it regularly. Those that do know we post consistently throughout the year, even in the offseason. Well, now it's IN-season in one week.

Hope you have a great time this year, and remember - Tomorrow Begins Today!

Until next time,

Go Hartford Football!

Rob

Summer Camp Time

Hi Everyone,

I know it has been awhile, but activties typically slow down in winter. We still try to let you know when opportunities come up. Right now, summer camps are in full swing, from college camps for youths (UW-Whitwater, UW-Madison, others) to Green Bay Packer Youth camps to Oriole Camps (5 of them this year!).

So, summer camps are always a good reminder that the season will be here before you know it. Start shopping now for football shoes (if you haven't already), and other gear. Also - I know the weather hasn't heated up yet, but remember to keep your athlete hydrated. They should also start conditioning themselves to help make practices a little easier.

As of today (6/25), there are only 42 days until practice!

See you on the fields.

Until next time,
Rob Whitemore
Marketing Director

Go Hartford Football!

MARCHing On (pun intended)

Hi Everyone,

I know I haven't posted since January - with a new job it's been tough to find free time.
Now it is March, and with that a lot of football activity heats up. Coaches will attend the WFCA Clinic in Madison next week, the Board will plan our April registration event tonight, and we just got our registration papers for the July 4th parade.

So, you can see for us it never stops. For you, it just means we are getting closer to the season, which is now only 4 1/2 months away. Offseason camps start in 3 months.
Check our website often for updates - and we'll see you soon!

Go Hartford Football!

Rob

January - Time to start all over again

Hi Everyone,

With January here, there are some changes to our club. We elected new board positions, and are looking for a few dedicated people to fill not only Board positions, but also key club official roles. Watch for more information about that in February and March. Check our website regularly, as that is our official communications channel. Even our newsletters are pushed to the website now.
Don't forget our registration event on February 3, 2011 from 6:00 - 7:00, and the Varsity Steak Fry on March 12, 2011 at the Hartford VFW (note it is a different lcation than last year).
So, we start again with some fun events just like last year, as we realize it is only a short 6 months to summer camps and practices!

Until next time,

Rob Whitemore,
Marketing Director

Go Hartford Football!