Beggining Season Letter All Sports 09/10

July 2009,

Dear 7th & 8th Grade Parents in all Talmud Torah of St. Paul programs:

This year we are offering an exciting opportunity for students in the whole TTSP community to participate in team sports together. Whether your child is in the Day School, Afternoon School or Midrasha, he/she is invited to play on TTSP sports teams.

Talmud Torah of St. Paul will be participating in the South Side Youth Organization program for the 2009-2010 school year. We will play competitive soccer and basketball, in fall and winter.

We are going to continue with our partnership with the St. Paul JCC on the swimming team and the tennis program.

 In the spring we are going to have  Ultimate Frisbee Clinics and  Volleyball practices and in house games. 

The information in this letter will give you a preliminary overview of our sports program for the coming year.

SOCCER

¨                                           The soccer season is from September 1  to November 3. Games and practices are on Tuesday and Thursday. Games will not interfere with Shabbat or Jewish Holidays. We will send home a practices and games schedule when it becomes available.

¨                                           Regular practice will take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:45 PM at the Talmud Torah field.

¨                                           The soccer party will take place on November 3.*

¨                                           Cost for the soccer season will be $ 210. If you cannot pay the full fee, please call Hector or Andrew to make other arrangements.

BASKETBALL

¨                                           The basketball season will run from November 5 to March 5. Basketballs games are usually held on practice days. No games will be played on Friday or Shabbat. We need a minimum of 8(eight) participants to register a team.

¨                                           Girls practices will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

¨                                           Boys practices will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

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¨                                           Cost for the basketball season will be $275. If you cannot pay the full fee, please call Hector or Andrew to make other arrangements.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

¨                                           Ultimate Frisbee Clinics will run on  May 17, 26, 31 and June 2. (More details closer to the season)

¨                                           Cost for the Ultimate Frisbee will be $60. If you cannot pay the full fee, please call Hector or Andrew to make other arrangements.

Parent managers are needed! We will be looking for a parent or two to manage each of these teams. The tasks include helping to arrange transportation, snacks, and end-of-season party. Please call Hector at (651) 698-8807 to volunteer.

Sponsors needed!  You or your company can help to improve our Athletic Program by sponsoring one or more of our teams. Please call Hector or Sara Lynn if you are interested in more information about this program.

Reminder: The 9^th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for students, families, and adults will be held in March 21 , 2010. Proceeds from this special event help to purchase needed equipment and subsidize students who cannot afford to pay the fees, but want to participate in our after-school sports programs.

If you have any specific questions, please call Hector at the Talmud Torah office. Thank you.

Sincerely,

            Hector Sztainer

            Athletic Director

           * Note: End-of-season party dates subject to change.

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