A few things as we start this first full week of March:

1. Scheduling – The process of scheduling is well underway, I am doing my best to accommodate as many scheduling requests as possible.   Trying to accommodate so many requests does have unintended consequences, things like having two games in a day, playing the same team in back to back weeks, or an uneven distribution of games throughout the season are just some of unintended byproducts, or as I like to characterize it, the price of flexibility.  Know that we try to minimize these as much as possible, but that they will occur.  Also note, all scheduling requests should have been submitted when registrations were due on February 24th.  Any requests received after that are not taken into consideration as I would have to constantly redo the schedules.  To the extent that you have a conflict that arises after them you will need to work with the opposing team on rescheduling.  My apologies in advance, but I am committed to getting everyone the schedules by March 20th, and even something as minor as trying to block of one more day has ripple effects that often impact all the schedules.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.

2. Registration fees. Registration fees for the Spring regular season were due as of March 3.  To date, I can confirm receipt from Ave Maria, Carlow, Christ the Divine Teacher, Holy Cross, Holy Sepulcher, Our Lady of Fatima, St. James, Sts. Peter & Paul, and South Hills Catholics.  All other fees are past due and should be sent immediately.  As a reminder, fees are $125 per team and should be paid by check.  The check should be made payable to the Pittsburgh Diocese and send c/o Rob Glentzer, 116 Wickerham Drive, Mars PA 16046.

3.  Distribution Lists/Coaching Contacts.  Once the schedules are finalized, I'll work on updating our contact lists with new coaching information.  There are a few schools that had TBD on coaches so please follow up with me once those coaches are determined.  Also, if you know of any coaches that are new this spring, please forward this message along to them.  I will update this email distribution list with their emails eventually, I just have not had a chance to do so yet.

4. St. James Tournament –  I'm reattaching the flyer for the St. James Indoor Tournament that will take place over the weekend of March 18th and 19th.  Its a great way to knock the rust of the kids cleats and my understanding is that there are openings for teams from first grade through eighth grade still.  Please contact Alexis Brezny with any questions or to register a team at [email protected].

5. Dick's Sporting Good's Discount.  Also, as a reminder, St. Patrick's day weekend, from Friday March 17th through Monday March 20th, you can use the attached coupon for 20% off of your purchase at select stores in our area.  The coupon can be used for all sorts of items and isn't limited to soccer gear.  Feel free to share it with anyone in need.

Thanks and I look forward to getting onto the field and start our season up later this month.

Rob