Fwd: practice time changes

U8 Boys Coaches:

Practice time adjustments, due to daylight hours, will start next Monday.
Please inform all of your parents.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: chuck.harrison@fedex.com <chuck.harrison@fedex.com>
Date: Sep 26, 2006 11:09 AM
Subject: practice time changes

Commissioners,

Practice times will change due to shrinking daylight hours.
Starting Monday, Oct. 2 for PSC, Rees, Rees Outfield and Grasshopper field
times will be:

old               new
4:30  5:30        4:30  5:15
5:30  6:30        5:15  6:00
6:30  7:30        6:00  6:45

for Elm Grove

old               new
4:30  6:00        4:30  5:45
6:00  7:00        5:45  7:00

Please distribute this to your coaches, any questions, reply back.

thank you

Chuck Harrison
IT - FedEx Ground
1000 FedEx Dr.
Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 859-5390

Fwd: Another Field Issue

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From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Sep 21, 2006 8:37 PM
Subject: Another Field Issue

Commissioners,

 

Michele Harmel (Peters Township Parks & Recreation Director) contacted me today to let me know that she was informed that a PTSA soccer team or teams have used the baseball outfield and infield at Elm Grove Park for soccer practice.  By asking around, I have confirmed that to be the case.

 

As you know,  all PTSA teams have regularly scheduled practice times on the fields for which we are "permitted" (the multi-purpose fields at PW Soccer Complex, PW Old Grasshopper, Elm Grove, Rees Park, and the Rees Park outfield) so I'm surprised a coach or coaches found it necessary to use the Elm Grove baseball field (apparently when we closed soccer fields for wet conditions). 

 

Please remind all Coaches that regular practices (i.e. conducted by a PTSA coach or coaches with a core group of players) are to take place only on the field areas for which PTSA has been issued a permit.  I hope that our Coaches would respect fields used primarily by other PT sports associations and honor them as closed if our own space is closed.  Also, I've learned that the Elm Grove baseball field has been adopted for maintenance by a volunteer that lives nearby ... I can only imagine his upset and frustration to see soccer players on the infield there at a time when the soccer fields were closed.  Sense how one of our own Adopt-a-Field volunteers would feel if, for example, the football association closed its fields and one of their teams showed up on one of our soccer fields to practice when not in use by PTSA.

 

Again, during a period when PTSA is trying vigorously to improve our field conditions in concert with PT Parks & Recreation Maintenance and our "Adopt-a-Field" volunteers, our credibility is harmed if some of our Members don't show respect for other fields while ours are closed.

 

Thanks for your consideration. 

Pete Chiste

President, Peters Township Soccer Association
724-969-1070 h
412-768-2391 c
pmchiste@hotmail.com

Fwd: Picture schedules

U8 Coaches:

Here are the picture schedules for this weekend. A few things that I wanted to note:

* Some of you still need to pick up your team packets. They are still on my front porch.
* Encourage your teams to arrive on-time for the photographs.
* Shelter #1 is the same location as the Soccer picnic. It's the big shelter at the top of the hill by the second playground.
* Shelter #2 is located just below Shelter #1. A soon as you turn left off Merideth Dr shelter #2 is on your right. Not to be confused with the shelter that overlooks the soccer complex (on your left).

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: LaVigna5 <mgam4@yahoo.com>
Date: Sep 18, 2006 2:21 PM
Subject: Picture schedules

Commissioners:

Attached are the schedules for pictures.  Please
forward to your coaches.  As you will notice, our
photographer, Bob Rulli, has two very long days.
Please encourage your coaches to arrive on time so Bob
can stay on schedule. With 112 teams we do not have
any vacant time spots. In addition, please note to
your coaches that Saturdays pictures are at Shelter #2
and Sundays pictures are at Shelter #1.

Thanks,
Gail

Fwd: Sporting Essentials: In-House Uniforms

Coaches:

Please forward this email to your parents.

See Pete's email below regarding feedback with respect to ordering soccer uniforms from Sporting Essentials. Any feedback (good or bad) would be appreciated from coaches and parents. Please send your comments to Pete at pmchiste@hotmail.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Sep 12, 2006 10:46 PM
Subject: Sporting Essentials: In-House Uniforms
To: Jim Massucci < jemptsa@hotmail.com>, Bill Harmon <Bill.harmon@ansys.com>, Tony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com >, Doug Smith <judydougsmith@aol.com>, Brad Ross <ptsau8girls@hotmail.com>, Russ Rockwell < rrockwell@adelphia.net>, Paula O'Hare <Ammt66@aol.com>, Don Franty <dfranty@franty.com>

Commissioners,

 

As a follow-up item from last evening's Board meeting, please poll your coaches regarding the experience their players / parents had with regard to ordering from, and fulfillment by Sporting Essentials, of in-house soccer uniforms.  I've had some anecdotal indications of problems but not enough information to pursue resolution with Sporting Essentials.  I'm interested in hearing about the ordering process, accuracy of size fulfillment, timely/untimely delivery, honoring refund requests, etc. 

 

Parents can email me directly at pmchiste@hotmail.com.

 

Pete Chiste
pmchiste@hotmail.com
724-969-1070 h
412-327-8538 c

PTSA Board Meeting Notes 09/12/2006

Here are my notes from the PTSA Board Meeting last night:

Picture Day
Picture packets are now available for pick-up (see my previous email). Team pictures will be scheduled for the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. A day/time schedule will be released within the next few days.

Parking Lot Issues
We discussed the issues concerning parking congestion at the Peterswood Soccer Complex. This was our very first weekend at the new complex (it was used in a limited capacity last year) and we discussed various approaches for managing parking issues in the future. Complicating the problem were the number of cars attending the adjacent football game. The board decided to pursue three ideas: communication with the football association, requesting no-parking signs at key bottleneck points entering the Soccer Complex, and potentially staggering game start times for the various age groups. Though, at this time, we plan on leaving the game schedule alone for the fall.

Number of Field Players
U8 teams should be playing with 4 field players and a goalie (5v5). I think there was some confusion earlier in the day between some of the coaches and the referees. I think we are all on the same page now. Sorry if this was confusing to some of the coaches. I'll try to make this more clear next year.

Kickoffs
It was noticed that some kids were shooting the ball at the goal on kickoffs. Be aware that our in-house U8 rules specify that you cannot score directly off of a kickoff. So, although there is nothing illegal about blasting a shot on a kickoff, it's best to have your players start with a forward pass to a teammate. I know it can be difficult to get your players to do this, since it is so tempting to take a shot from the center of the field.

Field Hotline
Thanks to everyone for abiding by the field hot line for rainy day closures (and, in some cases, wet field days). After a little bit of confusion (which was my fault for not communicating better), I think we are all on the same page.

From Pete Chiste:
"Commissioners, please again request Coaches comply with Field closure decisions.  In no certain priority, such compliance is necessary so (1) player safety is optimized, (2) our Adopt-a-Field volunteers don't tell PTSA they're quitting because their many hours of effort at reforming our fields is being abused, (3) PT Parks & Recreation personnel don't laugh at me when I request they do a better job of maintaining soccer field conditions, (4) compliant Coaches don't tell PTSA they're quitting because others aren't following the rules and the inequity isn't fair, and (5) we don't inflict undue damage to the fields."

The Fields Director mentioned last night that he plans on being more lenient on field closures as the season moves on. We'll be looking for volunteers after the season (early November) to help patch up troublesome spots at the Complex. If you care about the quality of our fields, especially for your team next spring, then I would recommend getting involved during this new field maintenance effort. More details to come later.

U8 Team Picture Packets

U8 Soccer Team picture packets are now available for all coaches to pick up.

They can be found, in a box, on my front porch. Take the packet with your name on it.
Hand out this information to your parents. Remind them that team picture day will be the weekend of September 23rd and 24th.

I will have the picture schedule within the next few days. I'll forward it to you as soon as it becomes available.
We are trying to ensure that picture schedules do not conflict with game schedules. Stay tuned.

Ball size and number of players

U8 Boys Coaches:

I wanted to answer a few questions that came up today. I hope all went well for everyone.

Both of these items, and additional information, can be found in the U8 Parent Guide on our U8 Boys home page.

* We play with a size 3 ball.
* We play 5v5, with 1 goal keeper and 4 field players.

One more thing. I don't think I said this enough to the coaches last year:
I really appreciate all that you guys do. It's a lot of work and time, and I appreciate all of your efforts.

I also want to thank everyone regarding the team and spectator locations. It seemed like everyone was on the same page.

Thanks again. You guys are doing a great job.

U8 Game Day Information

I wanted to give all of the coaches a few reminders for our first U8 soccer game this Saturday.

1. Check for "toe-cleats"

Make sure none of your players are wearing a shoe with a toe-cleat. Baseball and football shoes typically have a cleat at the front of the shoe called a "toe-cleat". Referees have been instructed to not let this equipment on the field. Last year we had many kids that could not play a game due to this issue. Please communicate this to all of your parents so everyone can play this weekend.

2. Respect the referees

Please keep in mind that the referees are typically kids and are part of the learning process. Avoid "making calls" for them. Please be patient and give them your respect. Always encourage them to be loud and vocal (as they are often timid). Prevent any coaching from behind the goals.

3. Team locations

See this diagram for spectator and team locations (give this to your parents):
http://abelfiore.googlepages.com/PeterswoodSoccerComplexFieldDiagram.jpg

Both team benches must be located on the same side of the field, separated by the halfway line and opposite the spectators. Please help the referees ensure this policy is enforced. Spectators should refrain from yelling out instructions and should not be located behind the goals.

4. Painting the lines

It is the responsibility of the coaches of the 9:00 a.m. games to paint the lines on the field prior to game time. Please make sure that all U8 boys fields (#3, #4 and #5) get lined - not just "your" field for that day. Please read the coaches guide for specific information.

5. Make-Up Games

Check the fields hot line to make sure the fields are open prior to game time. The policy for make-up games is now available on http://www.ptsoccer.net/
Click on the Referee tab to the left for specific instructions.

Fwd: Fw: Elm Grove Guide lines

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Sep 4, 2006 8:20 PM
Subject: Fw: Elm Grove Guide lines

Commissioners,

 

Dave Vaughan is our "Adopt-a-Field" contact for Elm Grove.  Dave has dedicated an enormous amount of his time and labor to that field this year and it is looking great due in large part to his efforts and those of other volunteers.  Dave has suggested some guidelines that apply to Elm Grove, which I endorse ... see below.  And, please forward to your coaches with a request they follow similar instructions that may have universal applicability to all our fields, in terms of practicing across fields, staying away from goal areas, proper movement of the practice goals, moving practice goals to field perimeter after last practices, etc.

 

Pete Chiste
724-969-1070 h
412-327-8538 c
pmchiste@hotmail.com

----- Original Message -----

From: David Vaughan

To: pete chiste ; Brad Carpenter ; Stephen Magnotti

Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 2:03 PM

Subject: Elm Grove Guide lines

Pete,

 

I wanted to get this out to the coaches that are using Elm Grove.  This may pertain to other fields as well.  They are simply my suggestions and can be edited to your approval.  We may want use this as a template to structure some field guidelines for all coaches to follow on all fields. 

 

 

 

Coaches,

 

I have a few requests for the use of Elm Grove Fields.  The field is looking very good this season and if we all do our part to maintain it we can ensure that it remains in good condition.

 

• When at all possible please use the small cross goals and conduct practice across the field.  This will give the goal areas a break during the week.
• When the field is wet try to stay out of the goal areas completely during practice.
• If the cross goals are used, please make sure that they are removed from the field of play after practice.  They do kill the grass underneath them if they are left in one area for any length of time.
• The maintenance crews will not pick up any trash that is not in the garbage can.  This includes trash that is sitting next to the garbage can.  Please take the responsibility to make sure your players have picked up all of their trash and and placed it in the can.  You are responsible for trash that is on the players bench on the far sideline.  If the trash is not picked up it will be mowed over and scattered across the field.  If you ask your players to pick up just one piece of trash, even if it is not theirs, before they leave the field then we will not have a trash problem
• The corner flags are located in the metal storage locker by the bleachers.  It difficult to open and I will try and remedy that.  Last coach please make sure the corner flags are put away.
• I will try and keep the fields lined on Fridays but the first coach needs to verify that fields are lined and ready to go.
• I have left zip ties in the storage box for net repair.  If you see a net that needs repaired then repair it.  Again I will try and keep up on this weekly but that may not be enough.
• For the U-10 goals that will be place in front of the permanent goals.  Please try and carry these to the goal instead of dragging them.  They do tear up the turf when dragged.  I have found that tipping them over first is the most balanced way to carry them.  Please remove them form the playing field when your are finished.  I suggest that they are place behind the sidelines instead of behind the goal line, as this would be distracting for the players.
• Please report any and all issues with the field.  Although I am up at the field often, we need input on what needs to be addressed.  This includes fields to wet, fields to dry,  major pot holes, safety issues, vandalism, net and goal issues.  If we report these issues we can get them fixed.  Don't assume that they will be noticed and fixed by others.
• Last coaches of the day have the ultimately responsibility to verify that the field is in order before leaving.  Corner flags should be stored, all trash should be removed, and all issues should be reported.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

David N. Vaughan D.M.D

724-207-3911

www.romanvaughan.com