Eastwood Athletics
June 2015 Issue
Spring Sports Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2015, 06:00 PM
Eastwood Middle School, East 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
UPDATED PHYSICALS REQUIRED
Fall Sports - Please Read
Washington Township Schools host a number of athletic teams in the fall season. Incoming 6th graders please note that not all sports are available. Prior to the first day of practice or tryouts, all potential participants must have a valid physical on file with our main office. physicals completed on or after April 1, 2015 are good for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Most students will have to update their physicals. In addition, all students and parents must read and sign the releases pertaining to Concussions and Cardiac Arrest. Full packets are prepared and available at the front desk. Additionally, you can follow this link to download the complete packet to your computer.
Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th) -There was a call-out meeting on May 20th and meeting for optional runs in June and July for returning team members. If you were unable to attend, please contact Coach Wallace (cwallace@msdwt.k12.in.us) or Coach Kempf (ekempf@msdwt.k12.in.us). Regular Practices begin on Monday, August 3rd from 4:15 - 5:45.
Boys Soccer (6th, 7th, and 8th) - Practices begin on Monday, August 10th.
Girls Soccer (6th, 7th, and 8th) - Practices begin on Monday, August 10th. Contact Coach Darling with questions (ldarling@msdwt.k12.in.us)
Coed Tennis (6th, 7th, and 8th) - Practices begin on Monday, August 10th. Contact Coach Sprinkle with questions (csprinkle@msdwt.k12.in.us)
Girls Volleyball (7th and 8th ONLY) - There will be open gyms at Eastwood on July 7th, 9th, 13th, and 15th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Practices begin on Monday, August 10th. Contact Coach Wilber (lwilber@msdwt.k12.in.us) or Coach Maguire (almaguire24@yahoo.com) with questions.
Football (7th and 8th ONLY) - Begin conditioning on Monday, July 20th. The dates for equipment fitting are yet to be determined. Contact Coach Ramirez (sramirez@msdwt.k12.in.us) or Coach Snow (csnow@msdwt.k12.in.us) with questions
Cheer Squad (6th, 7th, and 8th) - Tryouts on June 3rd and 4th. Contact Coach Biddings (kellyb06@hotmail.com) with questions.
Eaglettes (6th, 7th, and 8th) - TBD. Contact Coach Gessner (heidi.gessner@ovsco.com) with questions.
Summer Tennis Program
2015 Summer Indianapolis Community Tennis Program
At North Central, Eastwood and Westlane
Tennis House Hours: M-F 10am-5pm..259-5377
At North Central (Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center, 1805 East 86th Street
Instructional Tennis Classes for Boys and Girls ages 7-14 (D1 & D2)(Weekly: (1) May 26-29; (2) June 1-4; (3) June 8-11; (4) 15-18; (5) June 29-July 2; (6) July 6-9; (7) July 13-16; (8) July 20-23; (9) July 26-29, 2015. One-hour classes offered 9 or 10 are $40.00
Twice-Weekly (summer-long) Ages 7-16. (D3) Mondays and Wednesdays: May 27-July 27 5:30-6:30pm …$120.00
Younger Players at North Central
Ages 3 & 4 Future Champs: 45 minutes weekly (4 days) (B1 &B2) 10-10:45; 12:12:45.
(1) May 26-29; (2) June 1-4; (3) June 8-11; (4) 15-18; (5) June 29-July 2; (6) July 6-9; (7) July 13-16; (8) July 20-23; (9) July 26-29, 2015
Ages 5 & 6: Champs: Weekly (4 days) (C1 &C3): 9:00-9:55 am and 11:00-11:55 am $40
Twice weekly M & W (C4) 5:30-6:30 May 27-July 27: $125
Intermediates at North Central
Two-hour weekly instructional Weekly (4 days) (G13) 9-11 am (2) June 1-4; (3) June 8-11; (4) 15-18; (5) June 29-July 2; (6) July 6-9; (7) July 13-16; (8) July 20-23; (9) July 26-29, 2015 $70/week
Summer-long Junior Summer Wonders Stars (G1) Ages 7-13 Divided by age groups
Competitive ages 7 & 8 red ball; 9 & 10 orange ball; 11 & 13 green-dot
9-11 am Junior Summer Wonders Stars (Mrs. Wynne.lead teacher) $350
Junior Summer Wonders Stars Plus Ages 9-13 9am-1 pm (G4) $540
Daily Team Tennis for ages 10-18. (G-3) 3-5 pm with both instructional and competition occurring. Match play twice weekly. All players on teams. Perfect for student athletes with other morning obligations. $330.
Advanced Players: High Performance Program (Tournament Players)
Dan Brunette, Bryan Smith, Jeff Smith, Stephanie Hazlett, Trevor Cox, Stig Ljunggren, Jami Clark,
Chad Stanley, Jaclyn Baldwin, college players and a complete conditioning and training staff.
Young Super Stars and Stroke Builders: (S3) 7 am–1 pm. May 26-July 30. $1,000
High Performance Champions’ Training: (S4) 9am-3 pm May 26-July 30. $1,000
Student Athlete Tournament Players: (S6) 2-5 pm May 26-July 30, 2015 $ 700
Tennis Camps Offered each week: June 1-August 14, 2015
Day Camp (A1) (8am-5pm) M-F Tennis, swimming, table tennis etc. $250/week
Jr. Day Camp (A2) (9am-3pm) M-Th Tennis, swimming, table tennis etc. $190/week
Adults
M&W Evening Adult 6:00-7:30 pm (V1)All levels: Stig Ljunggren, Lead Teacher
May 27-July 29, 2015. $140
T & Th Early Morning (X2) for advanced beginners and intermediates. Steve Wakefield
May 26-July 30, 2015 7:00-8:30 am (Lower Courts) $135
Frank’s Sunday Night Mixed Doubles (X10) 5:30-7:00 pm $10/each Sunday: frank@indyracquet.com
At Eastwood: Seven Mondays: June 1-July 27 (E1) 2-3 pm beginners ages 6-9. $40
Seven Mondays: June 1-July 27, 2015 (E2) 3-4 pm intermediates ages 8-16 $40
At Westlane: Tuesdays & Thursdays May 28-July 30
(W1) Ages 6-9 Beginners and Advanced Beginners 3-4 pm $60.00
(W2) Ages10-16 Intermediates 4-5 pm $60.00
(W3) Ages 7-12 Spanish/English Emergence June 30-July 30
Taught in both languages: All levels 1:30-3 pm $60.00
For additional information, use class numbers (W3) and go to www.tennisprogram.com to Program listed.
Capturing Memories
As always, we thank you for your support of Eastwood Athletics.
Facilities Rental Information
We have many requests for our facilities, especially this time of the year.
If you are interested in pursuing gym space at Eastwood, please indicate the specific days and times you are interested or available. If there are any conflicts with what we currently have scheduled, we obviously would not be able to accommodate. If the space is available, you will need to go the following link and complete the Facilities Rental Application (http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/facility-rental-information/) . If approved there will be cost for utilities and custodial services. Submit the application through the district office and they will contact Mr. Tutin regarding official dates and times for final approval.
Spectator Expectations
Spectator Expectations:
- Middle school athletics are learning experiences for students, and sometimes mistakes are made. Praise student athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, athletes, and individuals.
- A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others.
- Learn the rules of the game. Understanding the sport more will allow you to enjoy the sport more
- Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials.
- Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
- Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
- Students must ride the late bus home or arrange for rides to pick them up promptly after the conclusion of the event. Student's whose rides are significantly late may be restricted from attending future athletic events.
- All spectators must be properly attired and must wear shirts at all times.
- Face painting is acceptable. Spectators must be recognizable.
- Noisemakers that disrupt the game or performance are not acceptable.
- Signs and banners are permitted so long as they stay within the realm of good sportsmanship.
Decisions regarding the above guidelines will be made at the discretion of the Eastwood staff.
Report disrespectful behavior to jtutin@msdwt.k12.in.us
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Volunteer for Eastwood Sports
Eastwood Athletics Sign Rental
Celebrate your child’s graduation, birthday, or other accomplishments with an announcement on our new message board located in front corner of the school. All of the buses and cars drive by it every morning. For the low cost of $20, you can recognize your child.
Rental Sign Information
STEP 1: Rental Sign Requests should be emailed/submitted to James Tutin - jtutin@msdwt.k12.in.us. Your email should include the following information:
- Date you want message posted
- Nature of message (e.g., birthday, congrats, etc.)
- No more than four lines of text
- Planned method of payment (if check please include ck#)
STEP 2: Payment of $20 (cash or check) should be sent into school in an envelope marked ATHLETICS SIGN RENTAL. Please put your email address in the memo line.
STEP 3: Confirmation of your request will be sent via email and is based on the availability of the sign. Please note a 48 hour advance notice is required. Rental requests are filled on a first come/ first serve basis. Reserve early to ensure that you are not disappointed.
Upcoming Events - June
Meet James Tutin - Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
When not at Eastwood, you can find James spending time with his wife of 13 years, Kelly and their two sons, Carter (age 6) and Marshall (age 2).
Email: jtutin@msdwt.k12.in.us
Meet Kiel Atkinson - District Assistant Middle School Athletic Director
Kiel Atkinson comes to Washington Township from Heritage Christian Schools where he worked for eight years. Kiel was the middle school athletic director at Heritage for close to four years. Before taking the position as the middle school athletic director, he taught physical education and health at Heritage for four years. He was the strength and conditioning coach for all athletes at Heritage during his first four years there.
Kiel graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in K-12 Physical/Health Education. During his time at IWU he also was a four-time letter winner on the baseball team and also 2-time all-conference pitcher. Also, while at IWU he was a student manager for the girls’ basketball team for 3 years.
During this time he met his wife of seven years, Stephanie. They have a two year old son named Maddux. During his free time Kiel enjoys spending time with his family, attending church, and playing as many rounds of golf as possible in the summer without upsetting his wife.
Email: katkinson@msdwt.k12.in.us
Meet John Feeney - Fall Athletic Supervisor
John Feeney teaches 6th-8th grade Computer Technology classes sense he arrived to Eastwood Middle School in 2008. Prior to Eastwood John has spent time working in Greenfield School District, Hamilton Southeastern School District, and Lawrence Township schools. Before taking the position as co-athletic supervisor he spent 5 years coaching girls volleyball at Eastwood.
John graduated from Indiana University with a B.S in Secondary Education in 2005 and completed his Masters in Curriculum and Educational Technology in 2010. During his time at Indiana University he play on the Men's Club Volleyball team throughout his four years.
John has been married for 5 years to his wife, Shelley, who teaches in Hamilton Southeastern School District. They have two daughters Ainsley (3) and Harper (1). During his free time John enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending Indiana University basketball games, and playing sports.
Email: jfeeney@msdwt.k12.in.us
Meet Kyle Huerkamp - Spring Athletic Supervisor
Kyle Huerkamp joined Eastwood Middle School two years ago after teaching at Northview Middle School. Kyle is the science department chair and recently earned his second Master's Degree from Butler University. His family includes a wife of 10 years, Aja, who is also a teacher in Washington Township and three great kiddos, David, Zane and Charlotte. When not in school, he loves spending time with family, volunteering, working outside and is constantly trying to improve his golf game (which is horrible).
Email: khuerkamp@msdwt.k12.in.us
Admission Prices
Adults - $4.00
Students (K - 12) - $2.00
Senior Citizen - (55+) - $2.00
Families - $10.00 max
Admission no longer collected at Tennis and Cross Country dual events.
Snacks
Popcorn - $1.50
Drinks - $1.50
Slushies - $1.00
Most Candy - $1.00
Chips - $.50
Eligibility
Eastwood Middle School
Building Prinicpal - Nathan Day
Assistant Principal - Natasha Mikus
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - James Tutin
The mission of Eastwood Middle School is to develop life-long learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multi-cultural environment.
Email: jtutin@msdwt.k12.in.us
Website: http://ew.msdwt.k12.in.us/
Location: 4401 East 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: 317-259-5401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eastwood-Middle-School/155425034548963
Twitter: @EWMSAthletics