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Fall 2011 Season starts in September
 

The Fall 2011 House program season will begin in Saturday September 10th, ends on Saturday November 12th. There will be no games on Saturday, Oct 8th.  Times & locations to be determined.  Both practice and game schedules will be posted by the beginning of September.

Division Game Field/Practice Field Game Day/Times Practice Days/Times
       
Pre-Kindergarten Coles/NA Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm N/A
Kindergarten  Forest Road/School One Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm
1st Grade  Upper Terrill**/School One Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm
2nd Grade Girls  Memorial**/Memorial Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm
2nd Grade Boys  School One/Memorial** Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm
3rd/4th Grade Girls  Jerseyland/Jersyland Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm
3rd/4th Grade Boys  Park/Jerselyand Sat @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Fri @ 4:00-7:30 pm

*The table above provides general guidelines for field usage. Divisions/teams may be adjusted to different venues to allow for practice requests.

 ** Please note change in field location for 1st Grade Game Field; 2nd Grade Girls play at Memorial and 2nd Grade Boys practice at Memorial and Play at School One.

Ball Field Hotline Number @ 908-322-6700, 226
If in Doubt, Please Check It Out
 
Coaches are expected to check the hotline in the event of inclement weather or if prior rains have resulted in wet grounds. The hotline is updated by 3:00 pm on weekdays and by 7:00 am on weekends by Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation. Field jurisdiction and the SPFSA field closing policy is detailed in the Field Information link.
Reminder: Goal Frames Must be Anchored
Coaches, Trainers, Referees Required to Check Daily

All SPFSA personnel are reminded that all full-sided and small-sided goal frames must be anchored to the ground for safety purposes. Goal frames on natural grass fields are equipped w/ ground stakes tethered to the frame while those on synthetic turf are anchored w/ sand bags. Games and practices should not proceed until the proper anchoring of the goals is confirmed.

Important Safety Reminder
Thunder & Lightning Warrants Immediate Shutdown

Coaches, players and parents are reminded that the first sign of thunder or lightning mandates that all soccer activity be shutdown. Participants should find shelter in buildings or motor vehicles and remain there for at least 15 minutes beyond the last rumble of thunder or final bolt of lightning. There are no exceptions to this rule. Our field partners and our insurer expect  this safety policy to be honored at all times. 

Please Practice Good Field Courtesy
Litter and Dogs are Consistent Offenses
 
The Municipalities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood and the BOE remind parents, players and coaches that dogs are absolutely prohibited from all fields and parks. They also request that all litter and water bottles be put in receptacles at the end of games and practices. Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is also strictly prohibited.
SPFSA Gives 'Props' to Steve's Towing
Local Businessman Donates Services; Moves Goalframes Every Season

Fanwood resident Steve Spagnuolo, owner of Steve’s Towing, is once again providing his services for free to the SPFSA. As field permits are awarded each season and field configurations are then devised for players ranging in age from 4-17, various sized goal frames typically need to be shuffled from one venue to another. Steve’s has been helping the SPFSA for as long as anyone can remember and is absolutely resolute in refusing payment for the use of his flatbed trucks or his drivers’ time.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of this club. Next time you attend a game, think not only of the coaches giving of their time, but of the dads who line the fields and of the local businessman that assures that your child has a goal at which to shoot. Thanks.

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