Hello everyone,
Just a quick reminder that the volleyball organizational meeting for the Men and Young Men will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 PM at the Anoka Stake Center in Brooklyn Park. Games start on September 18. Please have a representative from your ward attend the meeting if your ward in interested in fielding a team. If you are interested in playing, but do not have enough to make a full ward team, please come and we can find a team for you to play with.
See you all out there.
Scott
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Golf tournament summary
Hi all,
The Golf tournament went very well although it was not well attended, not sure if it coincided with the state fair, the treat of rain, or whatever it was. We will have to pick a better date next year, there were several players there for the first time and every one seemed to have a ball. The course was very challenging and fun, with dear, and wild turkeys showing up here and there, sadly our group, the last 4 some of our group got behind. Some of the slowest walkers I have ever seen, it took 3 and a half hours to play the front 9 behind them, so we finished an hour behind the other players. So many of the players had already left before the one last contest for a valuable prize, the one putt only contest won by Singles ward Bishop Bob Haskins , he won a nice tee shirt that says "Jesus loves you, but I am his favorite"
Take care.
The Golf tournament went very well although it was not well attended, not sure if it coincided with the state fair, the treat of rain, or whatever it was. We will have to pick a better date next year, there were several players there for the first time and every one seemed to have a ball. The course was very challenging and fun, with dear, and wild turkeys showing up here and there, sadly our group, the last 4 some of our group got behind. Some of the slowest walkers I have ever seen, it took 3 and a half hours to play the front 9 behind them, so we finished an hour behind the other players. So many of the players had already left before the one last contest for a valuable prize, the one putt only contest won by Singles ward Bishop Bob Haskins , he won a nice tee shirt that says "Jesus loves you, but I am his favorite"
Take care.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
SAMS LDS golf tournament TODAY
The Nth annual SAMS LDS Golf tournament will be on: TODAY
3:00 P.M. August 23, 2014
18 holes, $19.33 (tax included) to walk
18 holes $34.33 (tax included) with a half cart (you will want a cart)
Even though it is cloudy now, I just looked up the amazingly accurate Weather app and it says we should have no problem with rain, (woo hoo)
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
SAMS LDS NTH Annual Golf tournament, NEW rules!
So what that means is if your tee shot goes out of bounds, rather than taking a penalty and refitting shot 3, you just go to the spot it went out of bounds take a drop and hit your second shot. If you are 175 away from the water and are trying to decide if you should lay up... Go for it, if it goes in the water, go to yep the point it went in the water take a drop and hit your next shot, no penalties, I have a son in law who will save 45 strokes with this rule change, (he will still shoot a 250 but that is another story), this rule will also speed up the round. On this course there are a lot of blind shots over and around things so it is easy to lose your ball even if it is in play somewhere. So look for a minute or two and take a drop at your best guess,( and not always two feet from the hole) this should be a riot, tell your friends, and see you Next Saturday
The Nth annual SAMS LDS Golf tournament will be on:
3:00 P.M. August 23, 2014
18 holes, $19.33 (tax included) to walk
18 holes $34.33 (tax included) with a half cart (you will want a cart)
Fun, fellowship, and fierce friendly competition.
Valuable prizes for:
The best
The worse (highly coveted)
Whoever can lose the most golf balls.
Skills (luck) competition along the round.
This year we will play at
Theodore Wirth golf course
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
I think this makes two LDS in the NBA
NBA strikes deal with LDS Church for Jabari Parker
Jabari Parker
The deal stipulates that Elder Parker will proselyte and live with missionary companions, like other volunteer Mormon missionares, except that, since Elder Parker will be an NBA player, he and his companion will attend all of the team’s practices and games. The NBA has even given permission for Elder Parker’s companion to sit on the team bench in missionary attire during games to comply with mission rules, and has guaranteed that the companion will be shown at least twice during every televised game. The league also made other concessions to secure the church’s cooperation, including donating a box suite for the local mission to use for entertaining investigators.
Joe Dumars, President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons, is excited about the proposal, saying it raises Parker’s draft prospects even higher, “There’s not a GM in the league who wouldn’t like having two clean-cut Mormon missionaries traveling with their team to reduce late-night carousing, and motivating the team in the locker room with heartfelt prayers. Can you imagine how long me, Isaiah, Laimbeer and Rodman could have stayed at the top if we’d been surrounded by that kind of spiritual stature?”
Church spokeswoman LaDawn McConkie says the church expects Parker’s mission president will be flooded with requests from missionaries asking to be Parker’s companion, but it’s all part of a president’s demanding job. According to ESPN, the mission presidents in the cities with teams most likely to win the draft lottery are already making plans. Keith Harris, president of the church’s Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission, told ESPN’s Ric Bucher that he’s asked his missionaries to fast this Sunday to ensure Parker becomes a Milwaukee Buck. “Ever since the Bucks started setting NBA loss records I had a feeling their abysmal season was all part of a higher purpose, so with this announcement I’m not about to sit back and watch the missions in Orlando or Philadelphia win Parker because we’re not worthy.”
Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke praised Silver’s foresight, “The commissioner really pulled out all the stops. Just announcing the NBA Free Book of Mormon Night is certain to cement fan loyalty. Our season ticket holders love basketball, beer, and half-time entertainment, but when they hear they’ll get a free Book of Mormon, too? We’re already discussing internally what to do with all the extra money.”
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Tri-Stake Golf tournament, Aug. 23, 3:00
Hi all, hope you are having a nice spring/summer.
It is official we booked Theore Wirth Golf course for the Tri-stake golf tournament.
Aug. 23, 2014, 3:00, afternoon discount rates.
$19.00 to walk, $34 with a half cart.
We want to find out and will have valuable prizes for:
Who is the best.
Who is the worse. (Highly coveted)
Who can lose the most golf balls.
The committee decided to change locations to something more centerly located.
If you have never played Wirth, it is an old school, fun challenging course, in a wooded location with a spectacular view of downtown Minneapolis.
You play over water, trees, up and down hills, and in my opinion the 18th hole par 3, 130 yard putting green is one of the toughest I have ever played.
Spread the word, they do want a head count so email me at
Anokastakeathletics@gmail.com
Or text Gary Campion at 612-202-6393
More to come
It is official we booked Theore Wirth Golf course for the Tri-stake golf tournament.
Aug. 23, 2014, 3:00, afternoon discount rates.
$19.00 to walk, $34 with a half cart.
We want to find out and will have valuable prizes for:
Who is the best.
Who is the worse. (Highly coveted)
Who can lose the most golf balls.
The committee decided to change locations to something more centerly located.
If you have never played Wirth, it is an old school, fun challenging course, in a wooded location with a spectacular view of downtown Minneapolis.
You play over water, trees, up and down hills, and in my opinion the 18th hole par 3, 130 yard putting green is one of the toughest I have ever played.
Spread the word, they do want a head count so email me at
Anokastakeathletics@gmail.com
Or text Gary Campion at 612-202-6393
More to come
Thursday, May 1, 2014
2014 SAMS LDS Men's basketball champions, Medicine Lake, final update
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Lake Nokomis rallied after trailing Shingle Creek by 10 to win by 10.
IN the Championship game Lake Nokomis dominated early, leading by as many at 16 by half time.
Medicine Lake came out firing, hitting three pointer after 3 pointer, their swarming defense forced several turnovers. They rallied to win by 12.
Congrats to Medicine Lake, this is the first time in SAMS history that a men's team has held both the volleyball and Basketball titles at the same time. Way to go.
Well enjoy the summer, Remember Volleyball meeting is Sept 11, 7:00 at the Anoka stake center.
Keep your eye on the Blog, the Tri-stake Golf tournament is tentatively set for Sat. Aug 16, Possibly at Theodor Wirth golf course, (looking for something a little more centrally located.)
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ball, alert
The Minneapolis Men's stake ball is missing, Spalding. Call Gary Campion 612-202-6393, if you know where it is.
We also found a Mark Madson autographed ball call if it is yours.
We also found a Mark Madson autographed ball call if it is yours.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Road To Crystal Men's tournament final four schedule
Thursday May 1 at the Minneapolis stake center in Crystal
7:00 Medicine Lake / Maple Grove
8:00 Shingle Creek/ Lake Nokomis
9:30 Winner of 7:00, Winner of 8:00 for the Championship.
Thanks to everyone for your help and the fine season. Thanks for the wonderful sportsmanship demonstrated.
7:00 Medicine Lake / Maple Grove
8:00 Shingle Creek/ Lake Nokomis
9:30 Winner of 7:00, Winner of 8:00 for the Championship.
Thanks to everyone for your help and the fine season. Thanks for the wonderful sportsmanship demonstrated.
YM champions Minnetonka, Mens Final four brackets
Congratulations to the 2014 SAMS LDS Young Men's champions
Minnetonka They finished with the top seed and beat the second seed Andover team, tied at half time they pulled away and won 55-35.
For the Men:
The tournament is preceding as expected with all the top seeds advancing to the final 4 except a minor upset, number 5 Medicine Lake beat 4th seeded Twin Cities 1 (Spanish) to Advance.
The closest game was Shingle Creek edging Cedar Lake by 3.
This sets up the semi final matches with Top seed and defending champion Maple Grove playing upstart Medicine Lake ( trying to sweep volleyball and Basketball in the same season) at 7:00.
Following at 8:00 will be a rematch of second seed Shingle Creek and third seed Lake Nokomis, Shingle Creek won earlier by one point!
The Championship game will be between the winners at 9:30, all games will be at the Minneapolis (Crystal) building.
Good luck to all.
The committee is torn. Maple Grove has the best record and is the defending champions but they have won several games by less than a basket.
Word has it the Shingle Creek may be missing some players.
For the third year in a row the committee gives the edge to Lake Nokomis.
Good luck to all
Saturday, April 19, 2014
post hits
For those of you scoring at home, on Jan 28, this blog totaled 10,052 hits
today April 19, it stands at 17,018!
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P.S. It does not count my hits or it would be well over 20,000! :-)
today April 19, it stands at 17,018!
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P.S. It does not count my hits or it would be well over 20,000! :-)
Good Luck with that Zach!
With the young men's basketball league, ages range from 12 to 19 and can pose interesting Match ups.
In the picture is one of the more dramatic match up challenges. Zach from the Shingle Creek ward turned 12 last week, this was his first young men's game ever, he is guarding Brandon Lingen, who is 6'5" and will play tight end for the Gophers next year. Just a note, Zach hit his first two 3-point attempts and finished with 8 points all in the second half!
(sorry for the poor photo quality, Zach really does have a hand trying to block the shot)
In the picture is one of the more dramatic match up challenges. Zach from the Shingle Creek ward turned 12 last week, this was his first young men's game ever, he is guarding Brandon Lingen, who is 6'5" and will play tight end for the Gophers next year. Just a note, Zach hit his first two 3-point attempts and finished with 8 points all in the second half!
(sorry for the poor photo quality, Zach really does have a hand trying to block the shot)
Friday, April 18, 2014
Week 14 tournament updates
Whew, with spring breaks and Snow in the past... for now.... the tournaments continued.
In the young men's tournament there were some terrific games the most exciting had last years champions, Andover, playing Plymouth.
Plymouth featured Chandler who played for Orono and was a terrific floor general and hit 11 3-pointers for the night. They also had 6'5" Brandon Lingen, a tight end who played high school football for Wayzata and will play for the Gophers next year.
Plymouth jumped out to an early lead. Chandler had 19 points in the first half. Andover changed defenses at the half and came out with a box and one. That held Chandler to 9 points in the second half.
The game was tied with 5 seconds to go. Andover had to go the length of the court. The in-bounds pass went to half court, than a pass to the top of the key, than a quick pass to the wing. the shot went up, the buzzer went off, the shot was nothing but net. bedlam!
In the other final 4 game, Top ranked Minnetonka beat Elm Creek by 3.
Andover will try to defend it's title vs Minnetonka. They have played twice this year with each team winning once.
The game will be next Thursday 24 Apr. at 7:30 at the Crystal building.
For the men:
We had several close games with Maple Grove b beating Shore Veiw 35-34, and Medicine Lake beating Bloomington 64-62.
Thanks for everyone's help officiating and the great sportsmanship demonstrated, good luck to the remaining teams and everyone else have a nice Summer.
Put on your Calanders:
Mid Summer Tri-stake golf tournament tentatively set for Aug 16. More details to come.
Volleyball coach's meeting Thursday Sept 11 at the Anoka Stake Center 7:00.
Happy Easter.
In the young men's tournament there were some terrific games the most exciting had last years champions, Andover, playing Plymouth.
Plymouth featured Chandler who played for Orono and was a terrific floor general and hit 11 3-pointers for the night. They also had 6'5" Brandon Lingen, a tight end who played high school football for Wayzata and will play for the Gophers next year.
Plymouth jumped out to an early lead. Chandler had 19 points in the first half. Andover changed defenses at the half and came out with a box and one. That held Chandler to 9 points in the second half.
The game was tied with 5 seconds to go. Andover had to go the length of the court. The in-bounds pass went to half court, than a pass to the top of the key, than a quick pass to the wing. the shot went up, the buzzer went off, the shot was nothing but net. bedlam!
In the other final 4 game, Top ranked Minnetonka beat Elm Creek by 3.
Andover will try to defend it's title vs Minnetonka. They have played twice this year with each team winning once.
The game will be next Thursday 24 Apr. at 7:30 at the Crystal building.
For the men:
We had several close games with Maple Grove b beating Shore Veiw 35-34, and Medicine Lake beating Bloomington 64-62.
Thanks for everyone's help officiating and the great sportsmanship demonstrated, good luck to the remaining teams and everyone else have a nice Summer.
Put on your Calanders:
Mid Summer Tri-stake golf tournament tentatively set for Aug 16. More details to come.
Volleyball coach's meeting Thursday Sept 11 at the Anoka Stake Center 7:00.
Happy Easter.
Week 15, 24 April 2014 schedule and referee assignments
For the games at Anoka and St. Paul buildings the 8:30 teams each need to send 2 guys to officiate the 7:30 games.
the 7:30 teams each need to keep 2 players to officiate the 8:30 games.
The 8:30 teams each need to keep 2 for the 9:30 game.
Lnok and NSP will provide refs for the Young Men's championship game, and refs will be assigned to
officiate the Lnok/NSP game.
THANKS
the 7:30 teams each need to keep 2 players to officiate the 8:30 games.
The 8:30 teams each need to keep 2 for the 9:30 game.
Lnok and NSP will provide refs for the Young Men's championship game, and refs will be assigned to
officiate the Lnok/NSP game.
THANKS
| week 15 | 24-Apr-14 | ||||||
| YM tournament | Men's tournament | ||||||
| at Anoka | at St. Paul | at Minneapolis | |||||
| 7:30 | MGb/EP | Aka/Clk | And/Tonka (ym) championship | ||||
| 8:30 | g TC1/Mlk | SC/w-7:30 | Lnok/NSP | ||||
| 9:30 | MG/w-7:30 | ||||||
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Friday, April 11, 2014
2014 Men's final basketball standings
Men's final standings
1) Maple Grove (11-1)
2) Shingle Creek (8-2) (SC beat LNok head to head)
3) Lake Nokomis (9-2)
4) TC1 (6-3) (TC1 beat Mlk.)
5) Medicine Lake (6-3)
6) Blaine (5-5)
7) Anoka (5-6)
8) Eden Prairie (4-5)
9) Bloomington (4-6)
10) NSP (4-6)
11) Elm Creek (3-5)
12) Cedar lake (3-5)
13) Shore View (4-7)
14) YSA (2-8) (out of tournament)
15) Maple Grove (b) (0-0) (14th seed in tournament)
1) Maple Grove (11-1)
2) Shingle Creek (8-2) (SC beat LNok head to head)
3) Lake Nokomis (9-2)
4) TC1 (6-3) (TC1 beat Mlk.)
5) Medicine Lake (6-3)
6) Blaine (5-5)
7) Anoka (5-6)
8) Eden Prairie (4-5)
9) Bloomington (4-6)
10) NSP (4-6)
11) Elm Creek (3-5)
12) Cedar lake (3-5)
13) Shore View (4-7)
14) YSA (2-8) (out of tournament)
15) Maple Grove (b) (0-0) (14th seed in tournament)
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Week 13 final regular season games results
Here are the results for the final regular season games for the men:
MG beat SV (SV 3 players automatic loss)
MG beat YSA (YSA had 2 players and is dropping out of tournament)
SC 67 Bloom 59
TC1 77 Anoka 51
LNok beat EP
NSP beat Elm Creek
Med. Lk beat Cedar lake
Blaine beat Ply (Ply no show, out of tournament)
Young men's tournament results:
Plymouth beat Weaver Lake young men
MG beat SV (SV 3 players automatic loss)
MG beat YSA (YSA had 2 players and is dropping out of tournament)
SC 67 Bloom 59
TC1 77 Anoka 51
LNok beat EP
NSP beat Elm Creek
Med. Lk beat Cedar lake
Blaine beat Ply (Ply no show, out of tournament)
Young men's tournament results:
Plymouth beat Weaver Lake young men
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