SBYSL's 20th Season is almost underway! Our planning committee has been putting in long hours over the last couple of weeks to coordinate coaches, assign teams, get permits squared away with the city, and place our uniforms order. Things are coming together for a great season.
This message is dense with information, so please take your time with it.
Communications
If you haven't yet, you should be receiving a message from your child's coach sometime this week. If you don't hear anything by the end of the week, email me and we'll sort it out.
Please be sure to download the GameChanger app (Android here, iPhone here), because our coaches will be using it as the primary mode of communication throughout the season. When you register in GameChanger, be sure to use the same email address you used when you registered with SBYSL (i.e., the one we're emailing you with here).
It is important that you RSVP for games and practices on GameChanger so that your coach can plan accordingly. Please also take a look at the player info for your child and be sure all necessary parents and guardians are listed as contacts.
Your coach should be your primary point of communication with the league. They can resolve many issues, and things that need other attention can be run up the chain to the division VP, Fall 2024 planning committee, or Board as necessary. But I am personally committed to ensuring your family has a positive experience, so feel free to reach out to me.
Practices
Practices will begin next week. Most of our divisions will be doing group practices again this year. It's a model the kids love because they get to see all their friends from other teams and get to scrimmage in a game-like situation every week. Coaches will provide more information about locations and times.
Games
Games will begin Saturday, September 7. We have not yet finalized the full schedule, but as soon as we do, it will be loaded into GameChanger.
Equipment
Every player needs cleats, shin guards, a ball, and a water bottle. Be sure to put your name and phone number on the ball and water bottle! Players born in 2020 and 2021 will receive a ball as a gift from SBYSL this year. Our high school division (2006-'10 birthdays) will use a size 5 ball. Size 4 is good for all other players.
Uniforms will be distributed in a few weeks. The league will provide a jersey, black shorts, and black socks.
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Cleat Swap Leave a pair, take a pair. Or just take a pair. Or just leave a pair. Kick Off a New Season with Our Annual Soccer Cleat Swap! ? Are your old cleats feeling more like a penalty than an advantage? Have any cleats taking up space in your house? Join us for our Soccer Cleat Swap and step into the new season with confidence. ?? Date: 9/7 ?? Location: Behind FSK ? Time: 9-3 Cleat donations can also be dropped off to the stoop of 1810 Webster Street anytime prior to 9/7. For more details or questions contact rebecca.celotto@gmail.com. See you on the field! ? |
Thank you for being part of SBYSL. We're looking forward to a great season!