Welcome to the home of the De Pere High School Redbirds soccer teams and Booster Club.  

Announcements (Latest postings are listed first)

To order merchandise, download the PDF clothing list and Red Bird scarves with pictures, complete the attached order form, and return the order form & check to the club.  See the order form for more information about payment.  Merchandise orders will be placed around the 15th of each month if minimum 6 non-cap items are ordered.

8/18/08   Boys' Parents Meetings - 2009 Girl's Events - Boosters Club Meeting - Volunteers Needed

 Mandatory boys' parents meeting is set for Tuesday August 19th 7:00PM DPHS Commons.   Meet coaches, get information about the season, stadium jackets will be distributed, etc.  Please note there is a $10.00 stadium jacket wear and tear fee for the season that will be collected.
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HEY FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS!- The captains have organized the following out of season events. Check them out!
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Next Booster Club Meeting:  August 27th 7:30PM DPHS Commons
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Soccer Boosters:  We will be opening the outdoor concession stand and volunteers are needed.  Please see the attached schedule and email KDW805@aol.com.

7/21/08  July Boosters Meeting - Key Dates - Volunteers Needed

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 29th at 7:00 PM in the DPHS commons.
It is an important meeting as some of the key agenda items include:
   1. Voting on nominations for DP Redbird Soccer Board Positions up for reelection
   2. Approving a budget for our August 1, 2008-July 31,2009 year
   3. Preparing for the De Pere Redbird Boys' High School Season-
( The first away game is August 26 and the first home game is August 28th)
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Please RSVP if you are able to attend at KDW805@aol.com
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KEY DATES FOR FALL 2008:
Soccer Camp Option for boys interested in playing high school soccer: August 11, 12, & 13th from 9:00 -12:00 PM
  First Day of High School Soccer Practice: August 18th
  Parent- Player Meeting August 19th 7:00 PM
  Photo Date- August 27 4:00 PM
  Fan & Go Bird Night- Sepember 16, 2008
  Parent's Night September 23, 2008
  Senior Night- October 20, 2008
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VOLUNTEER ROLES:
We are in the process of preparing a schedule to cover concessions for Varsity Soccer and Football We will need volunteers to help for this. In addition to this forthcoming request,  please consider if you could help out in the following volunteer roles:
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STADIUM COAT DISTRIBUTION- help to distribute coats to the Redbird Male Teams on August 19th.
Time Commitment 6:30-8:30 to both prepare and distribute  coats following a Parents - Player meeting on that night.
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CLEANING THE CONCESSION STAND AND STOCKING FOR THE SEASON: Looking for 3-5 persons to help freshen up the stand and stock up the items for the season. Monday August 25th 10-12
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POSTER- Looking for one person to type 3 schedules in a sample format for the soccer poster  that the Booster club sponsors.   Time Commitment: 1-2 hours dependent on your typing skill
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BALL PERSONS- Looking for a person to call potential ball peoples and line up for 4 for each home Varsity game for the Fall 2008 season Time Commitment: 30 minutes prior to each home game. More details would be provided.
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EMAILS- If you are receiving the club emails and would like not to receive them, please email requesting that you be deleted from our list.  If you know someone that wants to be added, please forward this information on.
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Thank you.
De Pere Redbird Soccer Boosters

6/24/08  3 area players make state team (Green Bay Press Gazzette June 18, 2008)
"Bay Port senior forward Carmen Fiordellisi, De Pere senior forward Shannon Becker and Seymour sophomore Alyssa Hynnek were named to the Wisconsin Soccer High School Association's all-state best-of-the-rest team.  Eleven players were named to the first team, 11 to the second team and 38 were named the best of the rest.  Middleton senior goalie Lauren Gunderson was named player of the year."

Click here for link to Green Bay Press Gazzette.

Check out the Girl's stats for the season.

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We want to congratulate the Redbirds on all of their successes this season including a FRCC Conference Championship and a Regional title. We especially want to wish all of our Seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. I remember all of them as freshman and the energy and the love of the game that they have given. We will miss all of you as well as your parents who have sat in the stands and beside us all of these years. Thank you also to all of the Coaches who put their heart and soul into coaching the girls. Good Luck!
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Just a reminder, that De Pere still hosts the Sectional Final game this Saturday May 31st at 6:30. We will need to provide concessions, ball persons and a stat person. I am still looking for 2 ball people and a stat person to assist us. There is a small financial incentive for those interested. We offered to be hosts for this game and so please help to step out and show Kimberly and Bayport that we are class hosts just like the class soccer team on the field.
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Coats: Parents that have coats, please plan to turn them in with your athlete when this date gets scheduled. I will also hope to have a couple of parents to help to pack up the coats for the season. Please take time to wash them over the weekend so they are cleaned for the next season.
 There will be a July planning meeting for the next year . Stay tuned for dates.

5/24/08  De Pere Defeates GB Southwest
Congratulation the De Pere Redbird Soccer Team that claimed the title FRCC Regional Final Champions after a hard fought match between De Pere and Green Bay Southwest. De Pere was victorius after a goal by Shannon Becker after coming off the bench from being out with an injury. DePere 1 Green Bay Southwest ).

De Pere will face Bayport in the Sectional match on Thursday May 29th.   Go Redbirds!

5/23/08  De Pere Defeates GB West - Regional Final's Schedule
The De Pere Redbird Soccer team defeated Green Bay West last evening with a score of 6-0. Congratulations to the Redbirds who will continue on to the Regional Final Game on Saturday. Thanks for the great fan support on Thursday night. Come cheer the Redbirds on in the Regional Final.

Saturday May 24: De Pere will play Green Bay Southwest at 11:00 at BAYPORT.
 
Thursday May 29: The higher seeded team remaining hosts the Sectional semi-final, and the host determines the time.

Saturday May 31:  REGARDLESS of whom is playing in the SECTIONAL FINAL on Saturday May 31, the game will be AT DE PERE at 6:30 PM.

5/20/08  Sports Extra - Scholarship Winners - Regional Games - Final FRCC Results

TV 5 Sports Extra featured the DP BP game as their game of the week.
http://www.wfrv.com/content/sports/hs/default.aspx 
It's the third video on the right side of this page.
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Congratulations to our 2008 De Pere Redbird Soccer Booster Scholarship Winners.
Male scholarship was awarded to Josh Chamberlain
Female scholarship was awarded to Katie Balcer

Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship based on their application and essay. Thank you to all of the applicants and  CONGRATULATIONS to Josh and Katie.
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First Regional Game is Thursday at 7:00, De Pere vs. Green Bay West at De Pere.
The winner of this game will move on to play on Saturday May 24th.
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Regional Final game will be played at Bayport per the following:
WIAA Division I Girls Soccer:  Regional Final Games

DATE & TIME:  Saturday, May 24, 2008
11:00 AM  - Winner of De Pere/GB West vs Winner of GB Southwest/New London
1:00 PM   - Winner of Bay Port/Shawano vs Winner of Pulaski/Ashwaubenon
PLACE:  Bay Port High School, 2710 Lineville Road
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Final Results of the FRCC

1.  De Pere / Bay Port    40pts
3.  Notre Dame              36pts
4.  GB SW                    34pts
5.  GB East                   22pts
6.  Pulaski                     21pts
6.  GB Preble                21pts
8.  Ashwaubeon             19pts
9.  North                        14pts
10. South                      11pts
11. Manty                      04pts
12. GB West                 02pts

5/16/08  De Pere defeats GB S.West-Championship Game Saturday
De Pere defeated Green Bay Southwest last night in the second game of the FRCC Conference Tournament. It was a great team effort.
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De Pere will now face Bayport at 1:00 in the Championship Conference game at Bayport.
JV will also play at Bayport at 11:00.-
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Thursday games' results were as follows:
Bay Bort 3  Notre Dame 1
De Pere 3  Southwest 0
East 2  Preble 0
Pulaski 1  Ashwaubenon 0
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Updated Bracket after round 2

5/14/08  Here is an updated bracket after the first round of the FRCC Game 1. Game 2 to be played at De Pere Thursday at 6:30 against  GB Southwest

5/12/08  The tournament has been set for the FRCC Conference!
FRCC Game 1:  De Pere will play Ashwaubenon on Tuesday May 13th at De Pere. JV plays at 4:30 and Varsity plays at 6:30.
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FRCC Game 2:  De Pere then will play again on Thursday May 15th most likely at De Pere with JV at 4:30 and Varsity at 6:30.
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FRCC Game 3:  Location and opponent will be determined but game time is ste at 11:00 AM for JV and 1:00 PM for Varsity.
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PLease see attached Conference Tournanment bracket and Conference Divisional Rules

5/11/08  Concession Help for Conference Tournament
We are still in need of some concession help for conference tournament games and potential playoff games.
  In particular:
* Saturday May 17th for the FRCC Game 3 from 12:30 -3:30     2 volunteers
* Saturday May 24th  9:30-12:00- 2 volunteers and 12:00-2:30 2 volunteers
* Saturday May 31 5:00-9:00 PM 3 volunteers
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All of these games are dependent on the outcome of some earlier games but we need to plan for them at this time.  Please email Kim if you are able to help out.

5/9/08  Date Set for Round #1 of FRCC Tournament at De Pere
Round #1 of FRCC Women's Soccer Tournament is set for Tuesday, May 13th Pulaski v. De Pere JV's 4:30, Varsity 6:30.
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Please Note:  After further review, the correct soccer tournament seeds for 1-4 have been corrected, based on points and tie breaker method.  De Pere should be #2 seed. Tied with points against GBSW, but DP beat GBSW in dual play!

DP placement/ seed now assures/ confirms that DP will be home on Thursday, May 15th win or lose. This applies for the JV's as well.

5/3/08  May 10th - JV game cancelled - Varsity game still on
West De Pere has cancelled the JV game vs. De Pere on May 10th due other school commitments and lack of players. Varsity will still play at West De Pere at noon.

4/29/08  See the updated field directions by clicking on the above link.

4/28/08 1st Place Trophy for JV Team, Varsity's Hard Played Tie, Parent & Fan Night, & Sheboyan Game Info
Congratulations to the JV Soccer Redbirds on their first place trophy from the Waupaca tournament on Saturday April 26h. All of this in very tough conditions. The Varsity also played hard against both Notre Dame and an incredible wind. The game was 90 minutes and two ten minute overtimes resulting in a 0-0 tie.
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PARENTS Night is this Thursday May 1. All Lady Redbird Parents should have received an invitation.
Both JV and Varsity games will be played on Brashier field weather permitting at 4:30 and 6:30 respectively.
Parents and families are invited to the atrium of the high school after the Varsity game for a reception and an introduction of the parents.
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This is also FAN APPRECIATION and GO BIRD night- If you wear your GO BIRD Shirt you will get into the game free. Players will be handing out special invites to their fans who can turn them in to win a prize at the end of the Varsity game. Come cheer the Redbirds on Thursday May 1!
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The Redbirds will travel to Sheboygan on Tuesday April 29th. Please note that the soccer games are played at Horrace Mann Middle School in Sheboygan.

4/21/08  West DP Game Rescheduled, Parents & Fan Apreciation Night, & Concessions Update
The West De Pere game has now been rescheduled but will be played at West De Pere soccer field on Saturday May 10th. JV will play at 10 AM and Varsity will play at 12:00 noon.
   Please mark your calendars. West De Pere will serve as hosts.
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CONCESSION HELP needed for this Saturday April 26th at 5:30 till about 8:30 when Varsity plays Notre Dame. The JV game vs. Notre Dame was played today April 21st. Please email Kim at KDW805@aol.com or call 337-9826.

Also please see the attached updated concession list. There are a number of dates in May that we still need volunteers.
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Parents Night is May 1 and a letter will be sent out to all parents. This is also GO BIRD night and Fan Appreciation night. If you wear a GO BIRD shirt you get in free to the game.
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GO BIRDS!

4/17/08  Posted April 17, 2008 by the Green Bay Press Gazette
Girls soccer preview: Talented Redbirds won't look ahead

4/14/08  Updated Volunteer List
Please see the attached schedule and email KDW805@aol.com or call with a date that you can help.

4/14/08  New Starting Times for Thursday’s games &
Friday’s game to be Played at West De Pere HS
Due to facilities use as a result of weather re-scheduling, we've agreed to accommodate Pulaski for Thursday's games at Pulaski.  Please see the new start times and JV field location below, from Pulaski's AD.  Players, coaches will adjust travel schedule accordingly.

On Thursday the Soccer games with PHS and De Pere will be the following;

The Varsity game will be at 7:00 on the main field.  A dual Track meet with PHS and GBE will begin at 3:30 and end by 6:30 on the main field.

The 5:00 JV game will be played on the Soccer field to the South of the HS and not at the MS.  That area could still be wet on Thursday.  Please bring lawn chairs as there are not any bleachers.

I thank all in advance for their cooperation as we try to get everything in with the weather conditions.

Pulaski Athletics Director

Friday's game v. Brookfield Central is at West De Pere High School at 7 pm.
Game is at West De Pere because we had to have our De Pere Invitational for track on this day as well AND we could not find another suitable day for Brookfield Central to come to us.

4/11/08  April 12th Games Cancelled

The Lightning Invitational at Appleton North scheduled for Saturday, April
12th has been cancelled and will not be re-scheduled.

4/10/08  Games cancelled, Re-Scheduled, & Practice Fields Closed
The April 10th JV and Varsity Notre Dame at De Pere have been CANCELLED and re-scheduled to the following dates:

VARSITY: Saturday, April 26th at 6:00 pm
JV: Monday, April 21 at 4:30 pm (Notre Dame's jv's have another game on 4/26)

The athletics director cancelled all outdoor practices on soccer fields through MONDAY 4/14.

4/10/08   Optional DP Redbird Soccer Merchandise Meeting Cancelled
De Pere Soccer Parents/Players/Coaches:
Due to the weather, we will reschedule the April 10th meeting to place orders for optional De Pere Redbird Soccer merchandise.  I will be available to meet at approximately 6 pm Tuesday, April 15 to take merchandise orders.  We will meet at the concession stand as planned.  I will have samples available for sizing and viewing.
 
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you soon.

4/6/08  Booster Club Meeting
The next Booster Club meeting is Wednesday April 9th at 7:00 in the back of the DPHS commons.
Please RSVP if you are able to attend and have any additonal agenda items. See agenda that is attached.

4/3/08  Updated Volunteer List -  More Still Needed
Thanks for the volunteers with the outdoor concession stand.  Please see the attached schedule and email KDW805@aol.com or call with a date that you can help.

4/2/08  First games of the season are starting!
The first games of the season are tomorrow, April 3 at 4:30 in Manitowoc for both Varsity and JV.  Good Luck Redbirds.  Mapquest Directions - click here.
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Then come out and support the Lady Redbirds at their home field on Friday night- April 4, Varsity plays Neenah at 5:00 PM.
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On Saturday, April 5 Varsity will play Kimberly at home with JV playing at 12:00 behind the high school and Varsity at Brashier Field at 12:00 .
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On Saturday night, April 5 th  there has been a game time change for the game against Xaivier.
Xavier has requested a time change for Saturday's games and we've obliged.  JV plays at 4:00 and Varsity at 6:00 PM  Bus times will be moved up 1 hour.   Go REDBIRDS!

3/31/08  Opening games cancelled - Watch for updates
Due to upcoming predicted bad weather and not-so-great field conditions,  the girls soccer games (JV and Varsity) will be cancelled for tomorrow,  Tuesday, April 1st. per Jeff Byczek
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Watch for reschedule update.

3/28/08  Volunteers needed & Booster Club Meeting
Soccer Boosters- Spring is on the way we believe and we will be opening the outdoor concession stand. We need your help for a number of events. Please see the attached schedule and email KDW805@aol.com or call with a date that you can help. We are especially in need of help this next week for potential games on April 2, April 4 and April 5.  Thank you.
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Next Redbird Soccer Boosters Meeting will be Wednesday April 9 at 7:00. Parents' night will be organized.

10/06/07  FRCC Tournament Rules & Bracket

Please CLICK HERE for the narrative structure of the tournament, and CLICK HERE for the bracket.  The first round starts on Tuesday at home against Ashwaubenon at 6:30.

9/30/07  Fall Concession Sign Up

Parents and other supporters of the Redbird Booster Club, we're almost there as we only have a few slots left to fill in our Fall Concession signup.  Please CLICK HERE to view the positions and time slots to be filled, then contact Kim Thompson at 337-9826 or KDW805@aol.com.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

9/25/07  Fan Appreciation and GO BIRD Night!

Wear your Go Bird Shirt for the September 25 6:30 Varsity Soccer Game against Sheboygan North and get in free!

9/20/07  Assist of His Life

Scott Venci from the Press Gazette composed one of the most touching stories about the Chamberlain family that is a must read. CLICK HERE to link to the story.  We are blessed to have such quality young men on our team, and are especially honored to have Josh and Jacob representing the Birds! 

8/27/07  Stadium Jackets arrived

Any soccer players that did not receive their Stadium Jackets, the new shipment has arrived. Please come to the concession stand during the Varsity game on Thursday August 30th to check out a coat.

8/27/07  Thursday's August 30th JV Game Moved

This week's Thursday JV game at 4:30 against Manitowoc will be moved to the Heritage Elementary Field (1250 Swan Road).

8/26/07  Board Meeting Reminder 

Reminder that our next Board Meeting is on August 29th at 7:30 pm at the High School.

8/24/07  Waunakee Tournament - Field Change! 

Fields have been changed from Daleo Soccer Fields to Prairie Elementary (same as last year).  Please click here for map.

8/13/07  Redbird Merchandise Available

The Redbird merchandise order form is now available.  Please click here to access the order form. 

8/5/07    Message from Chair Kim Thompson

Please click here to read an important message from our Chairperson Kim Thompson.  The boys season is right around the corner and we again need to fill the all important volunteer positions for this Fall season.  Please return the volunteer form to Kim by August 15.  Thank you in advance for your support of the De Pere Redbird Soccer Booster Club!!

8/5/07    Key Dates Reminder:

August 13 - Training and Tryouts begin for Boys Fall Season

August 14 - Parent's Meeting at High School at 8:00 p.m.  We will distribute stadium jackets to players, $10 fee.

August 18 - Green Bay Invitational scrimmage at Broadview beginning at 9:00am

August 21 - First Game vs. Appleton West at HOME.  We've got some super talented kids.  They'd love your support.

August 29 - Next Board Meeting at 7:30 pm

6/21/07  All-State Selections Posted

Click here to view this years all-state selections for the girls.  You're going to see some familiar names.

6/12/07  State Photos from Harmann's Studios

John Harmann from Harmann Studios was at the title game on Saturday, and took numerous photos that can be accessed by clicking here, then entering password GoBirds2007.  Photos can be purchased on-line.  Harmann's will donate proceeds back to the Booster Club.

6/10/07  STATE RUNNER UP LADY REDBIRDS!!

Congratulations to our Lady Redbirds on an outstanding season.  The accomplishments of this team are amazing, and it has been a great run.  Thanks to everyone for all your support to this program, which is reaching new heights because of your efforts.

Thanks to Todd Steffen, dad of Erin, who provided me with the following links:

http://www.wfrv.com/content/sports/hs/story.aspx?content_id=8f503499-7a9a-4f25-b184-b4cb4255f5f6

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070610/GPG0205/706100671/1238/GPGsports

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=617354

http://www.jsonline.com/site/photographerphotos/gallery.aspx?catid=627

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=galleryindex

6/8/07  Girls in First STATE TITLE GAME!!!!!!!!

Yes, Yes, Yes, our Lady Birds will battle Homestead Saturday at 2:00 at Uihlein Soccer Park in the first title game in the history of girls soccer at De Pere High School.  The girls are going to need all the support they can get, so tell your friends family and neighbors to head down to Milwaukee tomorrow to cheer our girls on to a State Title!

6/7/07  Girls get first victory at State!

Our Lady Birds defeated Waukesha West today after 100 minutes of play in a shoot out 5-3.  It is their first victory at the state tournament level, and propels them into the Semifinal game tomorrow (Friday) at 5:00.  Please make it down to Uihlein Soccer Complex to cheer our girls on to victory against Kenosha Bradford.

6/5/07  State Bound T-Shirts on sale

State bound T-shirts will be available for sale on Wednesday at school at the lunch hour from 11:10 to 11:50, and at 5:00 to 6:00 at the High School commons.  Cost of the shirt is $10.  They will be aqua blue (Color selected by team).

6/4/07  Information on the D1 State Tournament

Click here for the Division 1 Tournament program including rosters.

Click here for the Division 1 Tournament Preview.

Click here for the Division 1 Schedule and Results page.

6/2/07  STATE BOUND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They did it!  Our Lady Birds are heading to the State Tournament after winning the sectional final today against Preble 1-0.

5/30/07  All-Bay Conference Teams Named

Congratulations to Shannon Becker, Janna Yost, Kylie Ringelstetter, and Alyssa Chamberlain who were all named 1st Team.  Second team honors went to Sarah Ferry, with Honorable Mention to Leah Wiercinski and Jackie Ebert.  

5/25/07  Scholarship Winners - Kylie & Alex

Congratulations to Kylie Ringelstetter and Alex Fameree as they were named winners of the 2007 Redbird Soccer Booster Scholarship.  Kylie and Alex will each be receiving $500, recognizing their contribution to the DePere Soccer Program.  Kylie will be attending Carroll College, while Alex will be attending UW-LaCrosse, with both planning on playing soccer at the college level.  Both are very worthy recipients as they have a strong passion for the game, and have matured into tremendous leaders.  It was enjoyable watching them grow into great players, and even better young adults. Congratulations to both, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

5/14/07  Dream Leaders

A tribute to our 2007 seniors, Kylie Ringlestetter and Allison Ebert.  Click Here

5/12/07  Fourpeat!  Girls take Home Bay Title!

Congratulations to our Redbird Girls who grabbed their fourth consecutive Bay Conference title today with a 2-0 victory over Ashwaubenon.  Keep the momentum going girls into the WIAA tourney!

5/12/07  Bay Conference Tourney Final Today!! 

De Pere Redbird Soccer fans, please come out and support your team today.  Our girls are playing great soccer, and are in the finals today in Seymour at 12:30.  The girls will be taking on cross town rival Ashwaubenon in the Championship game.  The girls are shooting for their 4th consecutive Bay Conference Title.  Go Girls!   Click here for the brackets.

5/2/07  All Athletes: Pre-Participation Exams 

Attention all Athletes:  Bellin Health Sports Medicine and Bellin Health Family Medical Centers are offering pre-participation exams for the upcoming 2007-08 Athletic Seasons.  Please click here to learn more.

4/24/07  Alert: Booster Board Meeting Cancelled 

Tonight's Board meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday May 15th at 7:00. Meetings are held at DePere High School.

4/1/07  2007 Girl's Team/Player pictures updated 

The Webmaster got busy this weekend and updated team and player pictures.  Player profiles will be updated once your form has been completed and turned into your coach.  Undoubtedly, I made some mistakes, so please email me with corrections.

3/27/07  Volunteers Needed - Spring Concessions! 

Parents and other supporters of the Redbird Booster Club, we need your help!  Concessions are our largest single fund raising event and volunteers are needed for this Spring season.  Please CLICK HERE to view the positions and time slots to be filled, then contact Kim Thompson at 337-9826 or KDW805@aol.com.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

11/29/06  Josh Chamberlain Named All-Area Player

Check out the Boy's Team web page to get all the details, and link to the Press Gazette Article.  There was no better player, and there is no better person than Josh.  Nice guys do finish first.  Teammates AJ Fameree and Dylan Osadjan joined Josh as Honorable Mention players.  Many other players on the team were deserving, but remember, we were a team, not individuals, therefore everyone should join with Josh, AJ and Dylan in accepting these year end awards.

10/29/06  CONGRATS BOYS ON A GREAT SEASON!

While the season ended last night, it does not define what was a fantastic year.  Bay Conference Champs, Regional Champs and Sectionals Finalist were a few of the titles earned this year, tallying a 16-7-4 record.  More importantly, our young men came to understand the true meaning of team, trusting your teammates and defending their back.  They learned you can have fun while achieving success.  Thank you for taking us all on a wonderful ride that we will never forget!  Hold your heads high!

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