Littlestown Soccer

Registration is Closing!

July 27th, 2010

This is reminder that official registration drive for Littletown's Fall 2010 soccer season ends this Friday! Yes, it's the middle of the summer but soccer (and the Fall) isn't far away. If your child would like to play soccer with the Littlestown AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) this fall, now is the time to register. Click here to visit our registration page.

After this Friday, July 30th, a late fee of $20 will be added to player registration costs. Don't delay! Avoid the late fee. Ensure that your child is ready to practice this coming August and ready to play this September.

Important dates:

• July 30th - Late registration fees begin
• Week of August 22nd - Practice begins
• September 11 - Opening day!

Hagerstown Suns Baseball Game Trip

July 26th, 2010

On Saturday, August 28th the Littlestown AYSO has been invited to see the Hagerstown Suns, a single A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, in action. Tickets cost $8 and include:

• All you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches plus soda and water.
• Free Suns souvenir cap
• Admission to the game
• Post game fireworks display

In addition, if enough folks are interested, one lucky AYSO player may be able to throw out the first pitch!

This offer is open all AYSO players and their families, registered for this upcoming season or either of the previous two seasons. To reserve your tickets, send an email to Ken Wootton (ken@thewoottons.com). Please note the number of tickets you will require. Payment must be sent to the following address by August 3rd. Tickets will be distributed at our fields the week before the game.

   Littlestown AYSO
   P.O, Box 293
   Littlestown PA 17340

Fall 2010 Registration is Open!!

June 16, 2010

Fall 2010 registration is now open! Please join us this fall for another exciting season of youth soccer. If you'd like to register, please do so online, come visit us at the fields this Saturday or Kennies later this month, or send in your registration using good old papers and envelopes. Get all the details over at the registration page.

Littlestown AYSO Soccer Teams have a big weekend at the Antietam Cup Tournament

June 16, 2010

Congratulations to the U10 Boys – Bolts team for their impressive and exciting championship win at the Antietam Cup Tournament!

Their double overtime win highlighted a very impressive weekend for the Littlestown teams. The U12 Girls, Big Thunder, enjoyed a great weekend with lots of excitement and goals. The U14 Girls, Strikers, had an impressive weekend with exciting soccer and a “can do” attitude. For game by game details on the entire weekend of games by all three teams, please click on this link: 2010_Antietam_Results

Summer Pick Up Soccer

June 10, 2010

During the summer, there will be an opportunity for coaches, parents and players ages 12 and up to play some soccer. The pickup games are for all skill levels as an opportunity to get more playing time and an opportunity to learn more about the game of soccer. This is a very low intensity type of soccer game to allow players the ability to try things in a game setting. Coaches and Parents who are not familiar with soccer will find this a great opportunity to play in games to learn more about soccer. For all who participate, it is a great opportunity for some exercise and create your own soccer memories as the World Cup Tournament plays out in South Africa.

The pickup games will be on Sunday evenings starting on June 20, 2010 at 6:00pm on the U12 field at the Sells Stations complex. All players will need to have shin guards and their own water. The pick up game organizer is Kevin Clark and can be reached at kclark@mcdaniel.edu.  All participants will need to sign a Waiver form.

Games will be played every Sunday until the start of the AYSO Fall season unless there is rain or thunder. For the July 4th Weekend, the fields will be closed.

Warm Weather Tips

April 30, 2010

When the weather is going to be sunny and very hot, all fans, volunteers and players should be prepared. Preparations should include putting on sun screen, having plenty of water and limiting your time in the direct sunlight.

Before leaving the house for any activity outside in direct sunlight, put on sun screen that has a rating of SPF 30 or above.  Having sun screen on will help prevent serious sun burns and help protect your skin from dangerous skin cancers.   Don't forget to put sunscreen on every part of your body where your skin is exposed to the sun's rays.  Including and not limited to behind the ears!

When going out into the hot sun, have a cooler full of water and ice. Keeping hydrated while playing, watching or helping at a soccer match will allow you to stay involved in the game longer and keep from overheating.   Plenty of water before, during and after a game will keep athletes from missing valuable time on the field.

If you ever feel overheated, dizzy or notice that you are not producing sweat when exercising or exerting a lot of energy in the hot sun, seek shelter in the shade immediately and drink water before calling for help.  

Doing these simple things will help keep all players, volunteers and fans from serious illness or health situations.