Junior
Program information
Here is an
outline of the upcoming season for our 3rd and
4th graders. Some of this was covered at our meeting
last week, but this should help summarize where we are
right now.
1.
Practices
- our first practice is this Saturday, March 6th
from 12:00-2:00pm. We will be practicing on the parking
lot at Haine Elementary School for the first two weeks
or so until we can get on the fields. Weekday practices
will be Monday and Wednesdays; 5:00-7:00p (or earlier if
too dark). In total, we will have three Saturday
practices (March 6th, 13th and 20th), and then just go
to the weekdays once the games begin. We will move our
weekday practices to 5:30-7:30 once daylight permits
(most likely April).
2. Practice Locations
- as stated above, we will start at the Haine School
parking lot for the first few weeks, but switch to
the Linder Fields at Cranberry Park once the snow melts
and we can see the grass. We appreciate your flexibility
with the different
locations
- it will be needed as we are doing our best to work
with what mother nature has provided. We do, however,
need to get sticks in the players hands, so we have to
start now.
3. Teams
- we will have two 3-4 grade teams of equal strength.
The coaches and coordinators will review the selection
process with the players during the first few practices.
4. Games
- our first set of games is scheduled for the weekend
of March 27th and 28th. The schedule will be posted on
the web-site in a few days. Home games will be played at
Graham Park for the most part.
5. Equipment
- Helmet, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, arm pads,
gloves, stick and protective cup are required. Optional
- rib pads.
Players should
bring tennis shoes and cleats to all practices
so we can
be flexible with field surfaces as needed.
Please
bring all equipment to
all practices including this Saturday.
Tennis
shoes for all parking lot practices.
**Please put
a piece of tape with your child’s
name across the top of his helmet. This will give us a
way to identify him during practice.**
6. Uniforms
- Most uniforms have been picked up. I have the
rest and will distribute at practice Saturday.
7. Pictures
- we have March 13th as our tentative schedule -
most likely at the HS gym - more info to follow on
times. That is it for now - please continue to check you
emails for updates as they become available.
