CAPTAINS PRACTICE

THE LAST CAPTAINS PRACTICE IS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30TH FROM 3PM TO 6 PM.

THANK YOU TO THE GIRLS WHO MADE IT TO THE PRACTICE. YOU ARE HUGE ASSET TO THE TEAM.  YOUR DEDICATION WILL HELP THIS TEAM SUCCEED.

ALSO A THANK YOU TO THE PARENTS THAT PROVIDED THE TRANSPORTATION.  WE NEED TO REMEMBER YOUR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE TEAM.

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN LOCATIONS

THE PRACTICE SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED LOCATIONS.  MEET AT RAMS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY , JANUARY 3RD AND 4TH.

Captains Practice

Monday December 27th 3-6pm
Wednesday December 29th 3-6pm
Thursday December 30th 3-6pm
All practices will be held in RAHS UPPER GYM

ALL DANCERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
REMEMBER TO STRETCH AND PRACTICE

Pictures

Raiderettes Dance Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, January 5th.
Team pictures will be taken in our SWEATSHIRTS,YOGA PANTS AND OUR HAIR DOWN

All other shots can be as you like(bring your costumes if you like)
Bring your completed order form with payment on day of pictures!

Rochester Competition

We now have a JV KICK.  WOW.  They learned the kick routine and Thursday and performed on Saturday.  We need to clean up the routine, but it has great potential. 

The Varsity Jazz routine was FANTASTIC.  You had lots of energy and spark.  It was wonderful to see.

What I enjoyed was seeing the parents begin to look for ways to help support the team.  Thank You!

ROSEVILLE COMPETITION

You did a great job.  What an improvement.  You should all be very proud of your accomplishments.  Every competition continues to get us higher scores.
More people are talking about our team.  The recognize how far we have come in such a short time frame.  We are the RISING STAR. 
Remember-'The sky is not the limit.  There are footprints on the moon.'  This was written by another team and left behind on the White board.  Lets use their statement and beat them to the moon

Lakeville Invite

What a Blizzard!  I know I had a ton of fun driving all over town on Saturday, but I am glad that the Invite was cancelled in Lakeville.
Will have to finish/start shoveling on Sunday.  Hopefully, I will be able to get it done for Monday.

Stillwater Competition

We were Great at the Competition in Stillwater.   Our Competitors were Cretin-Derham Hall, Forest Lake, Moundsview Park and Stillwater. 
The audience loved our performance.  The people I talked to thought we had danced better than some of the other groups, unfortunately the judges thought differently.
We need to work on polishing up our act.  Straight arms and legs, consistently higher kicks and exaggerated smiles.
Keep up the great work.

WOW

What I saw on Saturday at practice was AMAZING.  This is a totally different team.

The JV team was on par with the team we had for varsity last year.  You are good!  We need to build the confidence level, lift your heads, straighten your arms and legs and SMILE!  This is FUN-WE ARE DANCING not doing our chores.
The Varsity team was OUTSTANDING!  I never saw the Raiderettes at this level of dance before.  You looked like any of the other teams I watched last year from the other schools.  Your moves were intricate and compelling.  Your confidence level was high and showed.  Moves were crisp.  I was AWESTRUCK.
'WOW, WHAT A TEAM!'
I can't wait to see you at competitions and hear what the other teams will be saying.  Last year, it was "Wow Roseville has a team"  This year it will be 'WOW, WHAT A TEAM!'
What I loved was the Varsity team working together to get the dance memorized.  Asking questions and doing the same moves until it was right.  This determination makes WINNERS.

STILLWATER COMPETITION

ARE YOU READY!

OUR FIRST COMPETITION IS ON DECEMBER 6TH AT STILLWATER.
-BRING ALL YOUR GEAR TO SCHOOL
-HAVE YOUR HAIR DONE BEFORE GETTING ON BUS FOR STILLWATER
-BRING SNACKS AND DRINKS
-GET LOTS OF REST ON SUNDAY
-POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS PART OF THE UNIFORM

Saturday Practice

Special Note
JV practice at RAHS CAFE from 9am - 11:30am
V practice at RAHS Cafe from 11:30am - 1 pm

Practice

I was peeking on Tuesday.  You looked good.  Keeping working on Straight arms, legs and hand positions.

November 30th-Tuesday Schedule

Important Change to the Schedule
JV practices from 3-5pm at RAHS Cafe
V practices from 5-7pm at RAHS Cafe
Please note this is the schedule for December 7th practice also.

AWESOME JOB

We did not have the snow this time-it was the bitter cold that made it difficult.  Great Job to all the dancers that helped support  the team.  You have the TEAM SPIRIT we need to become number 1.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the drivers that volunteered.  Especially those who helped drive on both Saturdays.  That was a huge time commitment to surrender two Saturdays to your daughter and the team.  That is what makes you a GREAT PARENT or GRANDPARENT.

Also a huge THANK YOU to Monica's father-Tom, for providing us with refreshments after the blitz.  It was a welcome Surprise.

WE NEED DRIVERS

We need adult drivers for the Fundraising Blitz on Saturday, November 20th.  We will meet at RAMS Gym doors by 9am.  We will return at  3pm to RAMS for PIZZA AND CASH BAG.
Be prepared for the cold weather-heavy jackets, boots, hats and mittens. 

Fundraiser at Barnes and Noble

We are in need of people to help at the fundraiser at Barnes and Noble on Saturday and Sunday, November 27-28.  We need a minimum of 4 people per shift-at least one adult must be present at all times.  Shifts are from 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm and 6pm-9:30pm.  Sign up early to get first pick of shifts.
Call Jennifer at 651-353-4882.
Wear your Raider Dance gear and help support your team.

Looking for Drivers

We are still looking for 8 - 10 drivers to help on Saturday, November 20th from 9am -4pm.  Please contact Coach Brittany as soon as possible.  The weather reports are not predicting a blizzard this time, so this one will be easier on everyone.

Fundraiser Packets

Fundraiser Packets are due on Thursday November 17th at start of practice.  Please bring all remaining cards and money.   

FUNDRAISER BLIZZARD

We exceeded our goal even if the weather did not cooperate.

This proves you are WINNERS.  Nothing will stop you from meeting your goals.  You showed strength, courage and determination today battling the weather. You should be proud of your accomplishments.

Remember there is an another FUNDRAISER BLITZ ON NOVEMBER 20TH.  Attendance is mandatory.  Our goal for November 20th is to exceed this weekend total.  The weather looks like it will cooperate this time.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the drivers who helped out today. 

We are looking for adult drivers who will be able to help out on November 20th, for our second Fundraiser Blitz.  I checked the weather-cloudy and 37 degrees Fahrenheit.  Please contact Coach Brittany if you are able to help.

Fundraiser Blizzard

We exceeded our goals of fundraising for the team.

  Everyone who participated should be very proud of our accomplishments.  We were troopers-trooping through the snow.  You should everyone you can face any adversity and preserve and succeed in meeting and exceeding any goals set before us.  Nothing can stop us now!

Remember, we have another Fundraiser Blitz on November 20th.  Once again attendance is mandatory.  Our goal this week is a repeat of this weeks sales.  The weather report says it will be cloudy and 37 degrees Fahrenheit.  After today, this should be easy.

We are in need of adult drivers.  Please contact Coach Brittany if you can help.

A huge THANK YOU to all the adults that helped this weekend.  The conditions were tough but we could not have succeeded without your positive attitude and willingness to help.

We need adult drivers

Please help out the team.  We need some adult drivers to help with the fundraiser blitz on November 20th from 9am to 4 pm.  The money raised will be used to provide the team with equipment and transportation for the upcoming season. 

Everyone is expected to participate for this fundraiser. 

Remember the CASH BAG.

November Practice Schedule

Practice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday is from 3pm to 5:45pm
Practice on Thursday is from 6pm to 9pm
All practices in November are at RAMS Cafe.

Special Practice on Tuesday November 30th
Held at RAHS cafe
                JV from 3pm-5pm
                  V from 5pm-7pm
Special note: This is at RAHS Cafe

Parents/Dancer Meeting

There will be a meeting on Friday October 30 starting at 4:30 pm.  Please plan on attending.  There will be some important information passed out relating to dance and the fundraising we have planned.

Practice

Practice starts at 3:00 pm in the RAMS Cafe on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Practice ends at 5:45pm.

Remember Thursday practice begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm.

NEED PICTURES

We could use some dance pictures to liven up our site. 

NEED HELP

Practice

                Practice starts on Monday, October 25.

Be prepared.  Wear workout clothes.  Bring a healthy snack and something to drink.

Arrange for rides home.  Find carpools partners to be kind to your parents and gaurdians.

Those who have been in dance before,  watch out for the rookies.  Help them feel welcome. 

                REMEMBER WE ARE A TEAM