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donna prahl September 3rd, 2010

Arts, Beats & Eats is happening in Royal Oak this weekend.  Parking at Shrine High School has been commissioned out for this event.  In an effort to manage this situation, both St. William and Shrine families are being provided with two options for alternate parking:

1.      Players can be dropped off at the circle drive in front of the school on 13 Mile Rd.  Ample parking can then be found across the street at the Northwood Shopping Center (by the Kroger’s) at the southwest corner of 13 Mile Rd. and Woodward Ave.  There is a pedestrian stoplight allowing visitors to cross 13 Mile Rd. directly onto the school grounds.

2.      Players can be dropped off at the Yorba Linda Blvd. gate bordering the field to the north.  Parking can then be found either on Yorba Linda Blvd., itself, or in the immediate vicinity within the residential neighborhood north of the field.  Coaches gear would be best dropped off here, as Yorba Linda runs adjacent to the visitor side of the field. 

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donna prahl September 3rd, 2010

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donna prahl August 18th, 2010

This week’s update:

Practice this week 6 – 8 through Friday. Because there is BINGO in Zepf Hall on Fridays throughout the season, please park in the Community Ed parking lot. Also, during other days please remain considerate of the day care facility when dropping off your son for practice.

Many players still need to turn in paperwork. Those who haven’t turned in all required paperwork (registration, contract, insurance info, physical) will not be able to participate in a game until they do so.

Spirit Wear is available. Samples will be at practice all week. Please turn in forms and money by Thursday as we are going to place the first order this week.

4-way Scrimmage on Saturday (8/21) at Catholic Central (Wixom Rd. & Grand River). Note – there is also a canned food drive.  Bring canned food to support this worthy cause. Wear practice uniform and arrive 1 hour prior to start times listed:

Varsity: 9 am – 10:47

JV: 12:43 pm – 3:06

Freshman: 5:33 pm – 7:19

First Game – Sunday, August 29 at Walled Lake Central vs. St. Regis. Game times:

Freshman – Noon

Jr. Varsity – 1:30

Varsity – 3:30

Volunteers needed for this home game as follows:

Concessions: 3-4 people

Chain Gang: 3 people

Gate: 2 people

Announcer and spotter: 2 people

50/50: 1-2 people

Please respond to prahl.family@sbcglobal.net and jboulus1@comcast.net with your desired area for volunteering and if you have any questions related to volunteering. This program is supported by volunteers so your assistance is necessary.

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donna prahl August 12th, 2010

• Full pads start Thursday.  That means helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, white practice pants, including 2 thigh pads, 2 knee pads and a pad in the back.  Please wear the white belt for practice.  Full jerseys, black pants and green belts will be for games.  If you don’t have all the right pads, please arrive at practice a little earlier to take care of that.
• When dropping off for practice, please be respectful of the daycare facility which doesn’t close until 6.  Prior to that time, parents are picking up their children and need the closest parking spots for that. 
• DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD HOME EARLY FROM PRACTICE WITHOUT NOTIFYING A COACH.  This is for the safety of all the boys. 
• 10 am Saturday is the annual intra-squad scrimmage that takes place right at the practice field.  Each team will be divided up to play against each other.  Each level will play against the same level.  A team and family picnic will take place at noon, right after the scrimmage.  We didn’t have sign up sheets for this event, however, we are asking that people help out to get things set up and cleaned up.  If everyone pitches in, it won’t be a burden on anyone.
• The Dad’s Club will be supplying the meat for the picnic.  Bottled water has been donated.  Should your family like sodas, or other beverages, you will need to bring those.  Also, we ask you to bring the following:
•         Varsity – Desserts
•         JV and Freshmen – Appetizer and/or salad
• Spirit Wear order forms will be available later this week and on Saturday.  T-shirts, sweats and hoodies will be available to purchase.  See James Smith for details.
• A special thanks to Giuseppe’s Italian Deli & Bakery and all the parents who have helped make Camp Week Dinners tasty and organized. 

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donna prahl July 31st, 2010

• Varsity at 10:30 AM
• JV at 11:30 AM
• Freshman at 12:30 PM

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saintwil April 21st, 2010

Saint William CYO Football

Division Champions: 2003-2004-2005-2006-2009
Prep Bowl: 2005-2006-2007-2008-2009
Playoffs: 2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008 -2009

We are looking for a few good athletes to help us continue and build upon our winning tradition.  Come join your friends and fellow parishioners to learn skills, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit from our highly qualified and experienced coaching staff.  We also have the support of the public and Catholic high schools whose coaches frequently attend and contribute to our clinics and practices.

St. William will have three (3) teams participating at three levels:
Freshman (Grades 3 and 4) with a weight limit of 120 pounds
Junior Varsity (Grades 5 and 6) with a weight limit of 130 pounds  and
Varsity (Grades 7 and 8 ) with a weight limit of 165 pounds

We will have a FREE voluntary clinic in June at St. William.

The cost is $110.00 per player ($200.00 family limit for football) for St. William parishioners and $125.00 per player for non-parishioners.

For further information, e-mail  Joe Boulus or call him at (248) 624-2006.

REGISTER ELECTRONICALLY BY GOING TO THE FORMS TAB ON WEBSITE

Read your Football  Manual and print and sign ‘Waiver’ & ‘Agreement’: Football Participants Guide

Need a health appraisal form?  health appraisal

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Todd March 21st, 2010

The St William Dads’ Club is proud to sponsor and support the CYO Athletic Program at St William.  ALL Parishioners of St William that have kids in grades 3rd through 8th are encouraged to take a look at what the CYO Athletic Program has to offer.  Our Fall Volleyball program has grown to four teams for the girls in the 4th thru 8th grade. Each year they all play in tournaments and have a regular season schedule.  The Freshman, JV,  and Varsity Football teams are open to 3rd thru 8th graders.  Last year the Varsity Football Team played in the City CYO Championship game at Ford Field.   Our Intramural Basketball program is open to all 2nd thru 4th graders, this gives the young player a chance to develop their skills and learn the game of basketball in a relaxed come-when-you-can-program.  The CYO Basketball program is for the boys and girls in 5th thru 8th grade.  This past season, once again, the Varsity Boys qualified for the CYO play-offs and many of our team played in additional tournaments over the course of the season. Our CYO JV and Varsity Baseball teams are ready to kick off their 4th season.  The cost for each participant is very reasonable considering the quality of play in each sport.  Most sports are only $60 per player, which includes uniforms and equipment.  Plus, the Dads’ Club provides scholarships for those in need- – we want each child to have an opportunity to play in a sport.  Find out more about CYO Athletics on our website at www.saintwilliam.net or contacting the Athletic Director, Todd Diffenderfer at AD@saintwilliam.net or 248-881-3132.

Todd Diffenderfer

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Tom Convery October 18th, 2009

The weather was perfect for football this sunshine-soaked Sunday afternoon.  And our St. William Crusader Varsity football team matched the weather as they played nearly perfect football marching to a 24-0 victory over the defending City Champions and perennial powerhouse Warren St. Anne Eagles.  The victory today at Catholic Central field secures the Crusaders appearance in the CYO City Championship game next Saturday, October 24 at Ford Field at 10:00 a.m..  The Crusaders were in command throughout the game on both sides of the football this afternoon holding the Eagles scoreless despite two St. Anne’s possessions which carried them inside the 10 yard line.   St. William enjoyed contributions from literally every player on the squad making the victory and the trip to the City Championship game next weekend even more meaningful.

Get your Prep Bowl Tickets so you can attend and cheer on your Crusaders. Tickets will be available for only $6.00 ($8.00 at Ford Field)  at practice this week or by contacting our football director, Mark Wolter.

Also participating at the Prep Bowl will be the St William Varsity #1 and the JV #2 Volleyball teams. Both teams will be honored in the Parade of Champions.

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joe boulus September 28th, 2009

Even with one game remaining in the regular season the Varsity Football Team secures the division title and the #1 seed from the A Division in the CYO Playoffs.

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donna prahl September 16th, 2009

Confirmed Schedule
Week #1
Sunday August 30th
Home vs. St. Regis
@ Catholic Central High School

Freshman WON
JV LOST
Varsity LOST

Week #2
Saturday Sept. 5th
Away vs. Our Lady of Good Counsel
@ Central Middle School Field

Freshman WON
JV LOST
Varsity WON

Week #3
Saturday Sept. 12th
Away vs. St. Edith
@ Catholic Central High School

Freshman LOST
JV WON
Varsity WON

Week #4
Sunday Sept 20th
Home vs Divine Child
@ Walled Lake Central High School

JV WON
Freshman LOST

Varsity WON

Week #5
Sunday Sept. 27th
Home vs St. Lawrence
@ Walled Lake Western High School

Freshman  WON
JV LOST
Varsity WON

Week #6
Saturday October 3rd
Home vs. St. Michael
@ Walled Lake Central High School

Freshman WON
JV WON
Varsity WON

WEEK #7

Freshman                                                                  
Saturday, 10/10 vs. St. Regis @ Brother Rice HS – 1 pm   WON                 
                                                      
Varsity Playoff Game                                                                   
Sunday, 10/11 vs. St. Lawrence @ Univ. of Detroit HS – 4 pm WON

WEEK #8

JV                                                                        
Saturday, 10/17 vs. St. Regis @ Brother Rice – WON

Varsity

Sunday Oct 18th at Catholic Central at 1pm vs St Annes – WON

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – FORD FIELD 10 AM, ST WILLIAM

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