Sounders Ticket Raffle

Last night my dad and I went through the neighborhood selling raffle tickets for the July 11 Sounders game. I'm going to go to other Newcastle neighborhoods this week.

Tonight is our second People to People planning meeting. I competed my Health and Nutrition test AND my Sports Leadership test! The assignments and the tests are all part of helping us perpare for the trip.

First Orientation Meeting!

Last Sunday I went to our first People to People orientation meeting at the NewportYacht Club. I didn’t know so many kids from Washington were going to Austria. We all did a "get to know each other" game where we had to find people who answered questions like, "do you have any pets?", "have you traveled to a foreign country?", "what's your favorite food?". We all got into it. I was so happy to meet some of the other athletes, and now there will be some kids I’ll know when I go to Austria!

I had to leave early to get to our game at Starfire, but my mom helped by staying for the rest of the meeting so I could find out what I missed. The next meeting is in May.

Part of my preparation is to get certified as a Sports Ambassador - there are TESTS!!! I took quiz on responsibility for going to Austria and what to look forward to in Austria. I got a hundred percent on the second try. Also, I'm working on my physical training. We need to be fit and healthy to have enough energy to play soccer AND go sightseeing after training. All athletes need to stay fit and healthy to have enough energy to have FUN.

-Jaz

Pathway to the Stars Quilt - Fundraiser!

This week Jasmine is kicking off her fundraising with raffle tickets for the "Pathway to the Stars" quilt raffle. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10... or 36 for $20! The quilt is valued at $350.

The quilt is 70"x 62" and features 5 quilted stars. was pieced and quilted by Ellie Peckett (Jasmine's grandmother) of the Material Girls Quilt Guild in Medford Oregon. Ellie's quilts have been featured in various Northwest Auctions and fundraisers.

To purchase tickets send an email to briancurl@comcast.net

Jaz also plans some "door-to-door" walks and is making arrangements with the Newcastle QFC to set up outside the Coal Creek Parkway store in the coming weeks.

Sounders FC wins 3-0 over NY!

Sounders FC just won their first game of the season, 3-0, against New York Red bull. The game was really intense. I was on my toes nearly the whole game! Kasey Keller, the Sounder’s goalie, who played in Europe for ten years, had two amazing saves. (Dad reminds me he grew up in Lacey WA where my grandparents now live)

I brought one of my teammates, Tenley, and one future (hopefully) teammate, Sam :-) . We saw one of the most amazing saves in the second half. One of the Red Bulls shot from above the 18 yd box. The shot was going to the top of the goal. Kasey backed up to his line and dropped his hip back and pushed the ball over the net. I could not believe it.

That is one of the keeper moves I am working on. To see it happen in a game perfectly was a dream.

-Jaz

PS Dad is adding some links
Felt like being at a Premier League Match

http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news?slug=ap-mls-redbulls-soundersfc&prov=ap&type=lgns

video recap

http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/03-March/090319-Game-1.aspx

One more day to Sounders FC!

Looking forward to going with my dad and 2 of my soccer friends!

We're leaving right after school to see pre-game stuff. Dad promised to bring the camera, and I'll post pictures.

"Pathway to the Stars" Soccer Quilt

The quilt, made by Ellie Peckett (Jasmine's grandmother) of the Material Girls Quilt Guild in Medford Oregon is completed and on its way! Ellie's quilts have been featured in various Northwest Auctions and fundraisers. Jasmine is selling Raffle tickets at; $1 each, 6 for $5, a full sheet of 12 for $10 or 36 tickets for $20!

The funds will go towards Jasmine's personal commitment to raise 50% of her travel cost for Austria.

Pictures of the quilt will be posted soon. For more info contact: briancurl@comcast.net

MLS Cup in Seattle!!!!

While we headed up to ski at the Summit yesterday my dad got an email from the Sounders FC that the MLS championship game will be in Seattle. COOL! We also got our ticket package from the Sounders this week. The scarves are great. I'm looking forward to going to the opening game next Thursday. My brother can't go :-( he has a 3rd grade musical that night. I think I get to invite a teammate to go with me and dad! It's gonna be FUN.

-Jaz