Little Dawgs
Litte Dawgs Division – 4 Year Old Program
Future soccer stars are born here. Our pilot program started in Fall 2008 and was a huge success. This is a four week , five game program to help our future players understand the team concept and some very basic soccer skills.
To play in this division, your birthdate must be between August 1, 2006- July 31, 2007. Our fall 2010 season will open for registration online from August 1 – 31 only.
Questions & Answers
How do I register my child? Registration is limited to on-line registration only. Online registration will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. If this is the first time registering with our league, you will be required to submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate which will be kept in our league office when you pickup your child’s uniform. No child will be allowed to play or practice until all paperwork is complete with a valid birth certificate on file with the league.
What does my registration fee entail? Your registration fee covers the 4 week , 5 game season beginning September 12, 2010. All games are played on Sunday morning between 9:30 am and 11 am. (Schedule to be announced at a later date). There will be one game per week scheduled and one practice session per week. Practice will be once per week from 4 pm – 4:30 pm – exact dates to be announced at a later date. At the end of the season, each child will be given a memento from the league for the current season.
What equipment is required for my child to play? Each child must wear shin guards to each practice as well as each game. Before the start of each game the coaches will check to insure that each child is wearing shin guards. A league uniform (Little Dawgs Division tee shirt) required for each player at the games. Soccer cleats are recommended but not required. No baseball or football cleats are allowed at any time. Sweatshirts/sweatpants are permitted under the uniform, however, no hooded sweatshirts are allowed. No jewelry or earrings (even pierced) are allowed during game time.
Does my child need to bring a soccer ball to practice and if so, what size is needed? A soccer ball should be brought to all practices. Please be sure to label your child’s soccer ball with their name before the first practice. Children in the Little Dawgs & U5-U6 will play with a Size 3 ball which is approximately 23″ – 24″ round.
When and where are games played? Our games are played at our fields in Shore Road Park on Sunday morning with one special ” Night Under the Lights” special tournament . Schedules will be posted on our website for the entire season in early September.
Is there a practice schedule? Our Little Dawgs Division is a little different than our other divisions. Our league is made up of all volunteers, especially our coaching staff. Practices are usually determined by the coach. However, for our Little Dawgs Division practice will be each Thursday from 4 – 4:30 pm at our Shore Road Fields. Practice will be run by trainers from our Nights Under the Lights program. The trainers will develop practice sessions that are tailored to their age group while teaching them basic soccer skills and making the sessions FUN!
Who are the coaches for this Division? Coaches for this division is made up of experienced coaches, board members and in cases some of our Lindy Varsity and JV players. We are trying to make sure each child has a positive experience from the very first time they step foot on the field so they will want to continue playing for Lindenhurst Soccer in the future. Parents and extended family members and friends are welcome and encouraged to participate as “sideline cheering” section members. Our goal for this division, as well as each of our other divisions, is to build each and every child’s character and self-esteem through soccer.