U8 Boys Coaches:
Game Schedule Completed
I've completed the U8 Game Schedule, and I've added it to my U8 Boys website. The pink column represents the games I've decided to cancel for this coming weekend. I would really like the 9am coaches in the pink column to take responsibility for lining the fields this weekend (that is you Don & Jim). As mentioned earlier, the 9am Home Coaches are responsible for delegating/managing the lining work. We are responsible for PSC 3, 4 & 5, and Venetia B (although it would be nice to take care of Venetia G if you are there).
Field Diagrams & Numbers
Hopefully I'll get a chance to update the field diagrams - so you know where to practice and play games. In the meantime, note that we made sure to label the PSC fields with large "3", "4", and "5" numbers next to each field.
Fields Still Closed
I called the hotline this morning and the fields are still closed. Keep checking the hotline this week.
--Tony
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
U8 Spring Soccer to begin... maybe.
U8 Coaches:
Here are my latest thoughts/notes on the Spring season.
Fields still not open
Parks & Rec still has not open the fields for our use. Please stay off of them until you hear the hotline say they are open. We are trying very hard not to destroy our already poorly conditioned fields.
Fields are created and lined
With the help of some great volunteers on Saturday morning, we were able to create all 7 U8 soccer fields (it took 5 hours to get everything completed). Like in the fall, U8 Boys will be assigned PSC U8 fields 3,4 & 5 - and one U8 field (marked with a "B" for Boys) at Venetia.
Games will be delayed 1 week
Our first game will be April 12th. Last game will be May 31st (trophy and picnic day), as originally planned. That is a 7 game schedule. Optionally, I'll let you decide if you want to make up the game originally planned for this coming weekend. Just pick a practice night sometime during the season and have a friendly scrimmage.
I need a few volunteers
I will be out of town this weekend, and a badly need a couple of volunteers to re-line our U8 fields so all of our hard work does not get erased by the weather. It should only take an hour or two if I can get a handful of volunteers. I'd like the work to be done sometime on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Anyone, anyone? Bueller, Beuller?
I should have a full game schedule completed tonight or tomorrow (I keep saying that... sorry).
--Tony
Here are my latest thoughts/notes on the Spring season.
Fields still not open
Parks & Rec still has not open the fields for our use. Please stay off of them until you hear the hotline say they are open. We are trying very hard not to destroy our already poorly conditioned fields.
Fields are created and lined
With the help of some great volunteers on Saturday morning, we were able to create all 7 U8 soccer fields (it took 5 hours to get everything completed). Like in the fall, U8 Boys will be assigned PSC U8 fields 3,4 & 5 - and one U8 field (marked with a "B" for Boys) at Venetia.
Games will be delayed 1 week
Our first game will be April 12th. Last game will be May 31st (trophy and picnic day), as originally planned. That is a 7 game schedule. Optionally, I'll let you decide if you want to make up the game originally planned for this coming weekend. Just pick a practice night sometime during the season and have a friendly scrimmage.
I need a few volunteers
I will be out of town this weekend, and a badly need a couple of volunteers to re-line our U8 fields so all of our hard work does not get erased by the weather. It should only take an hour or two if I can get a handful of volunteers. I'd like the work to be done sometime on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Anyone, anyone? Bueller, Beuller?
I should have a full game schedule completed tonight or tomorrow (I keep saying that... sorry).
--Tony
Friday, March 28, 2008
Need Volunteers For U8 Soccer Fields This Weekend
U8 Coaches:
Here is the latest information I have on fields, practices and games. I need volunteers for this weekend. Please email me or call me (412.327.6464) if you have the time to help. It will be greatly appreciated.
Where will we play U8 soccer this Spring?
Unfortunately, we still have not heard back from Parks-N-Rec regarding the availability of the PV space. This puts me in an awkward position since we need to line fields this weekend. I've talked with Pete Chiste and other board members, and we've agreed to go ahead and put 5 U8 fields at the Peterswood Soccer Complex (PSC) and 2 U8 fields at Venetia. This is the same configuration as last fall (however, we'll rotate the fields 90 degrees at PSC).
If PV becomes available we'll address moving all U8 fields at that time (this would allow for PSC rework and rest). I'm hoping we get a response today confirming or denying PV availability. I would hate to have to create U8 fields twice. But for now, I'm assuming PV will not be available to us. I can't hold off any longer.
Will the fields be open next week?
Currently, all fields are closed. It's up to (a) Mother Nature and (b) our Director of Fields to determine availability next week. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon, in the Springtime, for us to have little-to-no-practice before our first games. It's not ideal, but what can we do? Check the hotline if you want to know if they are open or closed.
I need volunteers for this weekend
Ok, I just looked at weather.com and it looks like we will have a window of opportunity to get the U8 fields lined and set up tomorrow (Saturday). I plan on starting at 8am at PSC, and won't stop until all of the fields are complete. The more volunteers, the faster it will go. The work that needs done includes:
As of today, I plan on keeping the same practice schedule as the fall. New coaches can send me their requests. If we get PV, this will need to change.
What will be the game schedule?
My policy is that I won't build a game schedule until all of the fields are lined and completed. It would be a mistake to create the game schedule not knowing what will happen with the field situation (number of fields, locations, etc). Hopefully I can get the game schedule done on Sunday.
--Tony
Here is the latest information I have on fields, practices and games. I need volunteers for this weekend. Please email me or call me (412.327.6464) if you have the time to help. It will be greatly appreciated.
Where will we play U8 soccer this Spring?
Unfortunately, we still have not heard back from Parks-N-Rec regarding the availability of the PV space. This puts me in an awkward position since we need to line fields this weekend. I've talked with Pete Chiste and other board members, and we've agreed to go ahead and put 5 U8 fields at the Peterswood Soccer Complex (PSC) and 2 U8 fields at Venetia. This is the same configuration as last fall (however, we'll rotate the fields 90 degrees at PSC).
If PV becomes available we'll address moving all U8 fields at that time (this would allow for PSC rework and rest). I'm hoping we get a response today confirming or denying PV availability. I would hate to have to create U8 fields twice. But for now, I'm assuming PV will not be available to us. I can't hold off any longer.
Will the fields be open next week?
Currently, all fields are closed. It's up to (a) Mother Nature and (b) our Director of Fields to determine availability next week. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon, in the Springtime, for us to have little-to-no-practice before our first games. It's not ideal, but what can we do? Check the hotline if you want to know if they are open or closed.
I need volunteers for this weekend
Ok, I just looked at weather.com and it looks like we will have a window of opportunity to get the U8 fields lined and set up tomorrow (Saturday). I plan on starting at 8am at PSC, and won't stop until all of the fields are complete. The more volunteers, the faster it will go. The work that needs done includes:
- Measuring & Staking all of the fields (7 total fields).
- Lining/painting all of the fields.
- Moving goals into place.
- Inspecting and repairing any netting issues.
- Inspecting and placing all goal sand bags.
As of today, I plan on keeping the same practice schedule as the fall. New coaches can send me their requests. If we get PV, this will need to change.
What will be the game schedule?
My policy is that I won't build a game schedule until all of the fields are lined and completed. It would be a mistake to create the game schedule not knowing what will happen with the field situation (number of fields, locations, etc). Hopefully I can get the game schedule done on Sunday.
--Tony
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