JUNIOR LEAGUES

[CEValkyrie]

Junior Legues start Saturday June 15th. I'm not sure what time they are going to be. Bill, Angela, & I are going to be organizing the league. Bill[-We need to sit down & set up an agenda for this league.  I have some bad news. I cannot attend the first week. I'm going to be in Michigan at a NASCAR race which I have attended for the past 8 years. It is in June every year. I'm going to need someone to cover for me. Anyone interested in helping, please come out. Bill, if you are @ best shot this Thursday, we can set up a rough outline that night.

[mirth]

I think hitting the schools would be a great idea if a lot of them in our area aren't already done for the summer (at least, Warren Township ones are....)



And yeah, if need be I can do scores and whatnot. It won't be like how I was talking last weekend, Jim. I haven't even started thinking about what I would need behind the scenes to do a web-based score entry & points system.

[mirth]

And what does chain upgrades to the baskets have to do with Junior Leagues? This is a threaded discussion board for a reason.... If anything it should be part of the Bevier thread (as Jim already has done).



Yay for Junior Leagues for surpassing Best Shot for recent attendance!

[mirth]

Great, wonderful. Discuss the chain upgrades in the bevier topic under courses please, which is where I have copied your post. More people are likely to read it there than under the Junior Leagues heading.

[jim]

Glad you guys are on top of this!  Can I do some flyers to pass out this weekend, assuming the general info on the website about Jr Leagues is correct?  I want to make sure the WPD, the YMCA and the News-Sun are aware of this.  Please talk it up and get all your students'/church members' kids to at least come out and see what it is all about.

We will need to do waivers for each kid who plays (only one each for the length of the league), which I will provide.  Also, do you think it would be a good idea to circulate info at high schools and jr high schools as positive activities for summer break?

I am also trying to get a hold of the Fraternal Order of Police for possible sponsorship, involvement, etc.  Is that OK with you guys?  Would you rather do it? I will make special scorecards for the league also.  Bill, if you have time (or Mirth if you do not) can you put Jr scores and stats on your site and I'll get them off there later?

How many holes will be played each week?  18 for all or 9 for younger group and 18 for older group?  Just 9 for both groups?  Let me know when you work it out.  What else do you need from me?

BTW, I'm really looking forward to you guys (and Angela of course) doing this.  You are all talented and capable and I think kids will love ya!

[jim]

Would you break it into 2 age groups or one combined?

[jim]

The first week of Junior Leagues had gorgeous weather for some BIG fun!  Matt Bacaling, Bill Christensen, and Catie Mathews (and Bill Conover, Angela Mathews and Scooter) played 9 holes Saturday morning and tore up the course.  These 3 Juniors played very well, trying to out-do each other on every shot. Although they are young, they brought their big arms!

Bill and Angela provided prizes and candy for all who played.  Together with Brett, they will make this an excellent weekly event for the kids!

[jim]

I'll prob be there tamale and on the 20th.  Danny and Billy will be there every week.  Bicente will attend more when he gets back from Iowa.  Also made contact with the Waukegan Fraternal Order of Police today, and they seem interested;  now we just smile a lot and wade through red tape.  Hopefully, they will come out to see our budding Juniors leagues in action soon!

[jim]

I just wanted to say that the Juniors Leagues are coming along great!  Sure, the turnout could be better, but what Brett, Bill, and Angela are doing simply could not be better. For those who have not seen them in action, they keep things casual and fun; the groups are small enough that each kid gets individual attention and tips from the older folks. Plus, the prizes and perks (lots of candy and more discs) really make it fun. Today, Adrian showed up with fresh watermelon and drinks for everyone as well.

THANKS to all who have helped with the Junior Leagues! Let's make this an ongoing project because our kids are worth it!

[jim]

More like Kentucky Fried!

[jim]

I thought we were going to let WPD do chain upgrades later in the year / all at once?

[CEValkyrie]

I have told many kids @ Jefferson but school is now out for the summer! Boy am I glad about that.

[CEValkyrie]

Sweet! I'll be out there next week. Cya there.

[CEValkyrie]

Catie & Danny were the only 2 that showed up yestarday. We did have a great time though. There were perfect playing conditions. Absolutely no wind & 90 degrees. We started off with some putting then headed out for 18 from the cement pads. Danny shot a 36 & a 42 for a total of 78. He dueced #4 on the second round with a 30 foot putt!!!! Catie shot a 45 & a 50 for a total of 95. She took a four on #3. Very impressive. What a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CEValkyrie]

We had 6 junior players today! Once again we had great weather. I have the results of the older group.

Matt[- 30  2 2's and a couple of close aces. Way to throw!

Danny[- 37  Very consistent again today. Only shot 1 stroke over what he shot last week.

Bill[- 52  Improved big time from hole 1 to hole 9

Way to go this week!

[CEValkyrie]

I'm going to need someone to fill in for me on the 13th & 20th. Leagues start @ 10 & we've finished about 12 each time. I'm heading to my parents & playing in a tournament the 13th & have a wedding in Decatur on the 20th. Can anyone help out?

[CEValkyrie]

I'll be @ Bevier Thursday night as usual. If 10 Kids show up some help would be nice. I'm also seeing if Jim is available after the league to start some of the chain upgrades. Anyone want to help?

[CEValkyrie]

My intentions were to post to Bill that I could get the prizes from him for Junior Leagues after Best Shot Thursday night. I was seeing if Jim wanted to meet me Saturday after Junior Leagues to start chain upgrades. I guess I should explain a little more. This discussion basically revolves around Junior Leagues. Jim, I thought we were doing the chain upgrades ourselves & seeing then if the park district would repair baskets in the winter. Also, I think the upgrades would be nice to have before the tournament.

[CEValkyrie]

thanks Bill!

[CEValkyrie]

Only 1 Jr. Showed up. Paul, Cousin Bill, & I played 9 holes in overcast with slight drizzle. Cousin bill is improving big time!! He hit a 40+foot putt on #5 for a 4. We had a blast. I almost got my first ace today on #8. Skipped one off the wood chips & missed just left of the pin. Oh well!!