Letters from

Erin Hoops

Web Site Visitors

This Certificate was given to Pat while he

was doing a month of teaching physical

education classes for Grades 4 through 6

at Brisbane Public School in Jan. & Feb. 2002.

Here's the first email letter sent to Erin Hoops off its web site.  (Note: all letters are slightly adjusted to keep the name of the sender anonymous.)

It's easy to send Erin Hoops emails...

All you have to do is go to the bottom of any page in this web site and the blue email address and send your note...

or click the address below:

erinhoops@freespace.net 

P.S.  No letter is ever posted on this page without permission of the sender.

It came from one of Erin District High School's graduates at University St. Elsewhere.  (Lord know how s/he discovered the web sit.)

> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 3:37 PM
> >
> > hey pat
> >
> > good site, looking pretty good might want to keep
> > the colours a bit more consistent might make it
> > look more appealing otherwise it is good
> >
> > nice to find out when stuff is going on when I am
> > at school
> >
> > thanks XXX
> >
> > ps. when do we have to sign up for 3 on 3 before
> > cause I am not getting back from school till May 3. 


Hoop's reply

> Hi XXX -
> Very nice to hear from you via the web site.  You
> help reinforce the work
> involved in building 'the damn thing'.
>
> Regarding the 3-on-3 Tournament.  Registering on or
> after May 3 will probably mean you are to late. 
> Either all slots for teams in the Men's Division will
> have been filled or Scott Fricker will have drawn up t
> the schedule or at least be into it and will likely
> reject you.
>
> Here's what I suggest you do...because Scott feels,
> and rightly so, that unless he has money in hand to
> cover a registration in the tournament, he feels the
> registration is incomplete.  So...copy the
> registration form off the web site.  Fill in the general 
> form and the four player part and write your cheque 
> and mail it to the address specified on the site's 
> Registration Forms page.  Also send Scott Fricker 
> and email telling him your registration
> is coming in the mail.  Scott's email address is
> scott@theproshop.on.ca

XXX then sent

> > Well pat that might put me in a little trouble.

> > cause I don't think I can find 3 guys in that short of 

> > time

> > umm is there any teams that need to fill out there

> > roster cause I just want to play I don't care with

> > who

> > thanks XXX

Hoop' Reply

> You can register individually and may get fitted on     

> a team.  I'll work at it for you.
> Proceed with some hast if you really do wish to be
> part of the tournament,
> as I suspect you do.  I look forward to playing
> against you if we are in the same division.
> Your Ball Nuts Friend
> PatS.

Hey Pat
MeMe Here

I was just reading through the web site which looks great.

I just happened to catch a mistake in the history part as I was reading through it.
In the 1996-1997 year you wrote that the contest to name the summer camp, Slam Dunk Summer Camp, was won by others.

That is where the foul was taken.  I won that contest! That name was picked off a list of about12 names that I submitted.  I won a book entitled "The NBA at 50 Years".

Just thought you might want to correct your foul.

Thanks,

and keep up the good work.

MeMe.

P.S.   I love the picture of Rex that you put in.

Hoops Reply

Sent May 9, 2001

MeMe:

Ouch!  You have found out that I really AM human.  I do make error.  Please don't let on to others that I'm not perfect yet.  I'm working on it.

I have immediately on reading your email gone to my web site files and corrected the history piece to give you alone the full credit for the name.

This correction will appear on the next up-date of the site which will be in less than two weeks time.

Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks for keeping me on path to have a "perfect" web site.

PatS

From: An Town of Erin Parent

To: <erinhoops@freespace.net>

Subject: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Monday, May 07, 2001 3:56 PM

Dear Patrick: 

I am speechless!  What an awesome site!  It makes me wish I wasn’t so out of shape and could play basketball!

I have just spent the last hour exploring your whole site and I must say, I am really impressed both with your programs and your web-savvy! 

I am rather embarrassed to say that even though I have known you had lots of things going with basketball, I did not know the extent of the programs.

Your site opened my eyes to the depth of your passion for the game and to the youth of our community.

My son XXXX is not very interested in athletics much to my dismay.  He tried BB a few years ago but lost interest after one or 2 seasons.  I have suggested that he check it out again a few times but so far he is rather busy with other activities at the school, as well as his part time job.  However, perhaps with a bit of prodding, perhaps he would consider it if his mother weren't the one suggesting it!  Whenever you see him, just mention it to him that he should check it out again.

Ditto for my daughter YYYY.  She is nuts for Soccer, which is great, but she really enjoyed the sessions you gave at Brisbane and I would really like her to get involved with the basketball team at the high school when she goes there.  If she had some skills she would probably feel more confidants to try out.  I suggested it to her but since none of her friends are into it, she isn't interested.  So when you see her, please tell her to join!  That will mean more to her than if it comes from me.

Patrick, I understand it has been tough for you to get the full co-operation you need from the powers that be, to keep your programs running full time but I’m sure time will see everything work out in favor of the youth who need and enjoy this wonderful activity.

You are such a wonderful member of this community, giving so much to both children and adults to give them new skills and self-confidence while encouraging physical fitness.

You probably don't hear it as often as you should as "volunteers" are usually the thankless workers in a community, but I certainly want to "Thank you" for all your work with HOOPS and giving the kids of our community a healthy outlet for their energy.  You are a rare jewel! (I bet you haven't been called that this week!)  :)))

Sincerely,

An Erin Parent

Hoops made no reply to this letter.  It speaks for itself.

Dear Patrick:

I just wanted to send you a note of personal thanks for all you have done
for basketball in Erin. Your summer program has been a great opportunity for
the players in Erin to maintain and improve their skills while having a lot
of fun!

I also know how much time and dedication it has taken on your part to
continue to offer this program in Erin. Basketball is indeed your "labour of
love".

Melissa is having a great time attending the afternoon program. She is
keeping her basketball skills sharp and will definitely be ready for rep and
high school ball in the fall.

I finally got a copy of the 3 on 3 Champs picture ( Melissa, Melissa, Cheryl
and Stephanie). Sorry it took so long.......it's kind of old news now. I
also took some pictures at the "Hoop It Up" 3 on 3 tournament last weekend
in Toronto which I will send in with Melissa. (Lenny, Stephanie, Melissa and
Melissa). The "Extreme Erin Hoopettes" placed second in their pool  and
fifth place overall. They actually played in an under 17 division and held
their own. They won some hard fought games and had good showings in a few
they lost. Everyone had so much fun and are planning to compete next year in
Toronto and London.

Yours truly,
Pat Sarra