Last Updated:  Feb 5th, 2008       

Little Sister Day

Sunday, February 17th        12:00 - 5:00 pm

At Clearview's Main Gym

Mandatory for all Coaches, Players & Parents

The first hour is very important for the parent to attend. The Advance Directors will take 

advantage to Explain what is expected of the Coaches, Parents & Players during the season. 

After the first hour, the parents are more then welcome to leave and come back 

for your daughter.

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Each year before the JO Season goes into full swing, generally in February, the Advance Coaches & Staff decided that it was important to do a couple of things during the season that would be fun for the Athletes and beneficial for the parents and Coaches.  We made it a tradition that this would be a Mandatory Day for the All Players, Parents and Staff.  Advance will secure a facility for a minimum of 4 hours where the whole program (all teams) are requested to participate.  

Every year new young ladies join our program that may not know anyone on their team or in the program.  This day is to help get those young ladies acclimated to their new teammates and the program as a whole.  Since it is a stress free environment, it gives the girls plenty of time to have fun, laugh and just enjoy them selves. Our goal here it to make it a more family environment instead of just assigning teams and then your off to practice and tournaments.  It also gives girls who may not have a real sibling the opportunity to talk, enjoy and have someone to cheer for in the future.  We feel that this is an integral part of making our program stronger and more desirable to be affiliated with.  The Directors will secretly assign all the Players a "Big Sister" or "Little Sister" according to teams.  They will be announce and introduced on "Little Sister Day".

Advance will also supply a large cake, coffee, chips & sodas, plates and utensils for everyone.  We (Advance) do not want to make this a day where the parents feel pressured to bring anything other then themselves.  However; each year we get multiple requests from parents that want to contribute something.  If you're one of those kind parents that like to bake or cook, then feel free to bring a dish or plate, a favorite dip, etc.  Please, DO NOT try to bake for an entire group of 100 people.  Make your dish for a small moderate group.  Even not trying, we end up with a huge buffet full of wonderful food that cannot possible be eaten.  Yes, its true, even with 100 active young ladies, we have chocolates and goodies left over.

All athletes are to come in their practice jerseys and practice attire, If a player has a sibling('s), feel free to bring them along and they can participate as well.. (bring knee pads & shorts)

After we assemble the whole Advance program we follow a small itinerary.  

• Directors introduce themselves along with the coaching staff

• Directors will go into a short Program Meeting (10-15 Minutes)

  • discuss Advance rules that pertain to everyone 

    • transportation

    • 3 strike rule and why we have it in place

    • boyfriends & girlfriends at tournaments

    • warm-ups and work duties

    • playing time & coaching decision issues

    • team concept (camping, clicks and strays)

    • uniforms and other school apparel

    • advance apparel

    • conflicting programs

  • cover any issues that may be outstanding (like coaches or player issues)

  • explain and touch on Line Judging / Down Refereeing & Scorekeeping Class

  • Quick Q & A period..

• We will call out the different teams so players, parents & Coaches can get acquainted.(10-15 Minutes)

• After our quick team meetings All Girls will be assigned their "Little" or "Big" Sisters.

  • After announcements the girls will go on their own to get to know one another (20 minutes)

• During the Little Sister meeting, the parents are free to go grab something to drink & eat and mingle with the coaches, directors and staff.

• After the Little Sister get together, they then join in for a quick bite to eat. (20 minutes)

After everyone has been introduced and got some food in them, we gather all the girls to participate in so fun games that are designed for bonding.  Parents usually stick around and watch, its a very enjoyable time.

This is usually one of best days for the girls, directors, coaches & parents.

Please Do Not miss this one,                   The  Directors