DARIEN BLUE WAVE GIRLS SOCCER 2008
I hope you are all ready for a great summer and are prepared to work hard to get ready for pre-season training, which begins Saturday August 23rd! I am looking forward to a great season and I hope you are, too. These materials contain important information about this year’s soccer program. There are some changes from last year, so be sure to read this package carefully and discuss it with your parents, as necessary. You will be held responsible for being familiar with all the information in this package. Also included with this package is a registration form for the Pre-Season Mini-Camp to be held at DHS August 18 through August 21. If the cost might prevent you from participating in either residential camp or mini camp, please contact me; “scholarships” are available. If, after reading this material, you or your parents have any questions or concerns about this information, please e-mail me at jonathanbradley@usa.net. Last, be a team player! Check with your soccer-playing friends to make sure they have received this information. If they haven’t, tell them to contact me or share your information with them.
KEY DATES AND EVENTS FOR THIS SUMMER
June and July August 10 - 15
Fitness with Nick D Eastern Residential Camp
www.easternsoccer.com
Not Mandatory
A good way to get fit if you are around
Not Mandatory
A large group of returning players and incoming freshmen are attending this camp.
August 18 - 21
Mini-Camp DHS 4.30-7 Registration form enclosed Pre-Season Tryouts and Training. Teams Chosen
Not Mandatory
Highly recommended as a final tuneup for pre-season. A large group of returning players and incoming freshmen are attending this camp.
August 23 – Sep 1
Mandatory Detailed schedule below
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Physical Examination Form: A Physical Examination Form must be submitted to the DHS School Nurse prior to participation. Forms are available at the DHS front desk or Health Room. Under no circumstances will you be permitted to participate in tryouts until you submit this documentation. Parents’ or doctor’s notes will not be accepted in lieu of the Physical Examination Form. Parents Permission Form/Emergency Card: A Parents Permission Form and Emergency Card must be submitted to the DHS School Nurse or me prior to participation. Under no circumstances will you be permitted to participate in tryouts until you submit this form.
MISSING PART OF TRYOUTS DUE TO A FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR FORMS COULD HURT YOUR CHANCES OF MAKING THE TEAM OF YOUR CHOICE.
PRELIMINARY PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE Below is the preliminary pre-season schedule. Please be prepared for changes in this schedule to accommodate scrimmages, weather cancellations, etc. . 8:30am – 11:00am 5:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday August 24
Saturday August 23
Arrive at 8.30am for registration. Middlesex.
9-10 at DHS Track Freshman team is chosen by the end of for Fitness tests the second session 5.30-7.30 Middlesex
Monday August 25
8:30 - 10:30am 8:30am – 10:30am
Exact session times subject to change
Tuesday August 26
Exact session times subject to change
Wednesday August 27 Thursday August 28
5:30pm - 7.30pm After School
Varsity only “Varsity” scrimmage at Immaculate High School
Friday August 30 Saturday August 31
Regular practice Varsity only Shelton Jamboree. Varsity only. Stay tuned
SCHEDULED TIMES ARE START TIMES, NOT ARRIVAL TIMES – KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Each player must have the following equipment with her on the first day of pre-season and each and every training day throughout the rest of the season: white tee shirt (lettering or logos are fine but predominant color must be white). white or light-gray sweatshirt for cool weather dark blue or black soccer shorts shin guards (no shin guards, no play, no exceptions) soccer socks (high enough to cover the shin pads to help keep them in place) soccer cleats for outdoor play (no cleats, no play, no exceptions) soccer “flats” for indoor and turf play running shoes for fitness testing and training runs
FITNESS AND TECHNICAL TESTING During the first several days of pre-season, all players will be tested on the following: Test 1.5 mile run Push-Ups Sit-Ups Varsity Target 11 minutes 20 in 60 seconds 40 in 60 seconds
Feet-Only Juggling
25 consecutive touches
Your performance on these tests will be an important component of the overall evaluation and tryout process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jonathanbradley@usa.net