2011 ELKMONT FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE

The first day of practice will be Monday @ 2:30.  This is always the official kickoff of the football season.  However, there is a debate if it ever ends in Alabama.  Since it is August, it will be very hot, that goes without saying.  A helpful hint to survive the first few weeks of August football practice is to freeze a gallon jug of water.  The jug (with your name on it) and a cloth for your neck go to practice.  Put it under the shade tree next to the practice field.  By the time the first break rolls around, there will be enough cold water to drink and pour on the neck cloth (it will cool you down quick).  The jug will still be halfway frozen so the next break still has ice water.  If you forget, don't worry - there is always lots of water to drink; just not as nice as your own.

Elkmont Football Reserved Seats Now On Sale

The Elkmont Quarterback Club is offering reserved seating for the 2011 football season.  Each seat is $30 which includes home varsity games excluding playoff games.


A mandatory booster club membership of $15 will be added to each 
family's group of tickets.  All reserved seats must be paid for by August 27.
Any seats not renewed by this date will be released to the booster club members on the wait list.

Contact Heather Hobbs for more information:  jhobbs@ardmore.net or 256-777-7127

PICTURE DAY - JULY 27@ 8AM

Picture day is July 27 at 8:00 am for Varsity football, cheerleading, band.  We will be selling football program ads at that time.  You can turn in your ad and picture (if you want to bring your own) or if you want to bring a younger sibling or someone to have their picture taken with a player for an ad, you may do so.  All ads need to be turned in that day.

This year we are setting up on Tuesday night before, July 26^th, at 6:00 to sell ads.  We hope that some Middle school players, businesses, young supporters, or any one that would like to support Elkmont Football will come buy an ad and get their picture took if they would like a photo on the ad.  This will NOT be professional pictures that can be purchased.  This is just an opportunity to generate sales.  The quarterback club depends on the sale of the program ads to generate money.  So the more ads we sale the more money we have for our children!

Ad form can be found on the July 7 post.

QUARTERBACK MEETING THIS MONDAY

The July Quarterback Club meeting will be in the new gym @ 6 pm, July 18.
Topics for discussion:
Clean Up Day
Elkmont Jubilee
Equipment Purchase
Programs
Old Business
Upcoming season

FUTURE RED DEVILS - FREE FOOTBALL CAMP, JULY 15

Sarrell Dental Center is holding a free football camp Friday for children ages 8-13.

The camp will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Athens High School stadium. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Those attending will be given the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and skills of football instructed by Jacksonville State University head coach Jack Crowe and several of his current players. In addition, the campers will be exposed to techniques on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, as well as learn the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Sarrell Dental is a nonprofit organization that treats the dental and optical needs of Alabama children ages 1-20 with Medicaid and All-Kids insurance. The company was founded in 2004 in Anniston, and has since grown to include 11 other offices, including one in Athens.

Qyuarterback Club Meeting Cancelled

The meeting tonight has been cancelled and moved to July 18 @ 6 pm

July Quarterback Club Meeting @ 6 pm

The July Quarterback Club meeting will be in the new gym @ 6 pm, July 11.
Topics for discussion:
Clean Up Day
Elkmont Jubilee
Equipment Purchase
Programs
Old Business
Upcoming season

NEW GYM CLOSED UNTIL JULY 11

New gym is closed until Monday, July 11 due to repainting/refinishing the floors.  It is getting an updated paint job and will look great for the upcoming school year.

PICTURES TO ADD TO THE SLIDE SHOW

If any of you shutterbugs would like to add your photos to the spring game slide show, please e-mail to the Hill Spirit -  elkmont1@charter.net

NEW HEAD COACH

Due to budget cuts and the loss of a PE position,  Coach David Wilson's contract was not renewed.  Sean Holt was promoted to the head coach position on Thursday during the Limestone County School Board meeting.  He has been an Elkmont assistant coach for the past 10 years, including the past four as defensive coordinator.

Coach Holt had these words to say about being the new football coach, “I’m very excited about the opportunity. I know all of the kids really well, so I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be fun.”

Coach Holt has been able to work under three excellent head coaches, Chad McGee, Don Jacobs and David Wilson.  Each coach had different areas of strength and Coach Holt will be able to take what he has learned from them and field a team that will have a successful season with a excellent chance to make the playoffs.

The assistant coaches will be:

Duane Wales,  Garth Garris,  Ethan Whiteside,  and Levi Terry

Best wishes for the 2011 season