Kembe Fem and the Scrimmage Format

To wrap up camp, we had a fundraising opportunity to help a Haitian orphanage that was destroyed in an earthquake. They're attempting to rebuild, and we committed to sell 1,000 T-shirts to raise money for the cause. This would net the orphanage $10,000, enough to replace one of the buildings lost in the disaster. "Kembe Fem" is Haitian for "Stand Strong," and we thought it went well with our season theme of "Resolve." Plus, we're suckers for a good service opportunity.

It was a really short fundraiser. We only had a few days before we needed to turn in the order forms so that the shirts could be printed in time for our first game. I'm happy to report that we made the goal anyway, and are looking forward to celebrating against Harrison on the 23rd. We're hoping to see a sea of neon green Kembe Fem shirts in the stands supporting us and the Haitian orphanage. If you weren't able to get a shirt, feel free to find something that is neon green and wear it anyway. Visibility is always good.

Before we get to the home opener, though, we have a scrimmage tonight. 7PM at Hamilton Heights. Come on out and support the Rocks. We'll be sporting our new road jerseys tonight.

For the curious, we will be following scrimmage format B (as dictated by the IHSAA). The scrimmage setup is as follows:

OPTION B
Note: This scrimmage does not involve the kicking game in any way (i.e. punts, kickoffs,extra points).

• 20 Minute Warm-Up
• 15 Plays or 15 Minutes Team B -35 Yard Line
• 15 Plays or 15 Minutes Team A -35 Yard Line
• 4 Minute Break
• 10 Plays or 10 Minutes Team A +10 Yard Line
• 10 Plays or 10 Minutes Team B +10 Yard Line
• 4 Minute Break
• 12 Plays or 12 Minutes Team A +35 Yard Line
• 12 Plays or 12 Minutes Team B +35 Yard Line
• 1 Minute Transition Break [Entry of reserve players who have not yet played]
• 8 Plays or 8 Minutes Team A - RESERVES -35 Yard Line
• 8 Plays or 8 Minutes Team B - RESERVES -35 Yard Line
• 4 Minute Break
• 8 Plays or 8 Minutes Team A - RESERVES Yard Line of Choice
• 8 Plays or 8 Minutes Team B – RESERVES Yard Line of Choice
• Total Time for Scrimmage: 2 hours & 19 minutes (including warm-up & breaks) (106 plays)