Juniors
Little League

Little League Welcome Letter

Hello to all Little Leaguers, Parents & Caregivers

We hope you're all looking forward to another fun-filled season of Little League at Lynn-Avon. The Junior Committe would also like to extend a warm welcome to all our new little soccer stars and their parents and caregivers. We hope you enjoy your time with our club.

Here's the low-down on how Little League functions: LL is a gentle, non-threatening way to introduce your child to the sport of soccer. Dobby and helpers will show your child basic soccer skills and give them some time in the hour to have a fun game of soccer. It is a relaxed atmosphere and as a parent you're quite welcome to help your child with the skill they're trying to master. It is important that your child/children have their own SIZE 3 soccer ball, these can be purchased from the tuckshop at the beginning of the season or from any sports store.

Soccer clothes and boots are optional, but shinpads are advisable to protect little legs from injury. As the season progresses and the grounds become boggy proper soccer boots may also become necessary to avoid slipping – these can be purchased second hand from the Junior Club rooms, stock permitting. Small sizes of shorts and soccer socks can also be purchased if desired. Little League T-shirts will be available to ALL NEW Little Leaguers on receipt of fees, these can be picked up at the Tuck-shop at the beginning of the season.

Little League takes place every Saturday from 9-10am at Ken Maunder Park. When the weather is wet LL is still on. If the weather has been horrible for days it may pay to listen for cancellations on NEWSTALKZB from 7.15am onwards for park closures. You can also phone the tuck-shop from 8.15am onwards on 827 2405. There is no need to contact anyone should you not be able to make it, Dobby will just look forward to seeing you the following week. The Little League Season starts  April 2008 (Date to be confirmed).

For our records we would appreciate it if parents/caregivers could come to the Junior Club Rooms some time during the first LL session to check that we have the correct details for your child/children.

Some of you may have been told that there is a Club Day to attend. In the past we have found that this day can be somewhat overwhelming for LL'ers, what with all those flying soccer balls and big kids jumping about. The Committee has decided that Club Day is for 8th grade upwards. Fees can still be paid and gear purchased on Club day.

Should you have any questions feel free to call Graham 817-2667 or have a chat to us at the tuck shop.

Lynn-Avon Junior Committee