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 , four 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, 2008- July 31, 2009. The cost per player is $45 . This includes registration as well as a Little Dawgs tee-shirt, which will be the uniform for the division. Our fall 2012 season will begin on Sunday, Sept. 9th. Our fall 2012 season is four weeks only. More details to follow soon.
Registration will be from July 1 – July 31 online only! No registrations will be accepted after registration closes.
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Questions & Answers
How do I register my child? Registration is limited to online registration only. Our fall 2012 registration will open on July 1st. 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 four week , four game season beginning Sunday, Sept. 9. All games are played on Sunday mornings. Season schedule will be posted in mid August. There will be one game and practice per week . Practices are held 30 minutes before game time. Both practices and games are played on the same day – Sunday. 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. Schedules will be posted on our website for the entire season in mid April
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. However, for our Little Dawgs Division practice will be one session per week and the entire Little Dawgs Divison will practice as one group rather than individual teams. Practice will be 30 minutes prior to games.
Who are the coaches for this Division? Coaches for this division is made up of experienced coaches, current and past board members and also some of our own Lindy Varsity and JV players. Our entire coaching staff is made up of members and players in our league that have a strong commitment to developing our first-time players in their own home town. 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.
