Bulldogs Season - Fall 2009

Bulldogs,
Just a quick update and maybe a few dates for the calendar as well. I attended the coaches meeting last night, whoo what fun! We got our team and of course it is still our wonderful group of kids as planned. We got new uniforms for the season, the same colors and I will try to see that everyone gets the same number they had last time they played. We will continue to play at 5 Star, we may be on the other small field next to the one we played on the last 2 seasons as they want to change it up a little.

Only a few dates to mention for the calendar right away:
• 8/19 – Schedules due out?
• 8/25 – First practice
• 9/12 – U6 Games start
• 10/3 – picture day
• 11/14 – Last Game (unless makeups are necessary)

So, the next order of business will be practices. I went ahead and signed us up for the Turner Field practice spots as places fill up fast. I chose Tuesday’s – 6-7PM. Pretty close to the same place we have practiced in the past if not the same (field #2). That being said, if anyone has an issue with the time or day of week, let me know and we will work through it. It did dawn on me last night that Cleve/Steph may have a hard time with Tuesdays, but maybe not until Cleve’s games really start in Mid October or so. If that happens, maybe we can get access to the indoor field (Cleve?) as the weather starts to change around that time and find a day and time that works for everyone. For now, I am thinking we may try to start practices on Tuesday 8/25 which gives us about 3 practices before the first game.

We will need volunteers once we know the dates for our concession stand duty. It is super easy, and somewhat fun actually. Goes quick.

So that is it for now. I did complete the background check as well. You will all be happy to know that I passed with flying colors, so our kids are safe….LOL

Also got a new game ball, and some more cones for lots more running.

FYI – I will probably utilize email and text messenging for any immediate practice or rain out notices so let me know if you don’t know how to text or email and also make sure I have your most important cell phone number. Just makes it a little quicker to hit everyone with updates.

If anyone is interested in being an assistant, let me know. There is a quick background check form (Free) just so they know your are good. Just let me know. Coaches badges will be printed on 8/22 in case you feel strongly enough to help me out. I got some big footsteps to follow in, but I know they help me when needed. I thank you so very much.

Any questions, please let me know. Looking forward to another fun season with good kids and good friends.

Talk to you all soon.