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December Featured Partners
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S.P.O.R.T.S. Employment Opportunity
S.P.O.R.T.S. is accepting applications for an Assistant Executive Director position to start during the spring 2020 season. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about youth athletics and are committed to giving back to our community. Ideal candidates would live in Fishers and have familiarity with our programs. More information about this position can be found here. Potential candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to info@hsesports.org. Please email or call the office, 317-845-5582, if you have any questions.
AROUND THE HORN
Boys Volleyball is Returning this Spring!
Boys Youth Volleyball will return for a 4th season in the spring of 2020 with registration open in January. Come experience the exciting game of volleyball and have fun learning from some of the best in the state. This year the league will be run by HSE and Fishers boys volleyball coaches. Your boys will get a chance to play and learn from current HSE and Fishers high school players. The season will begin after spring break and will run through the end of May for boys in grades 4-8. Detailed information will be posted in December and registration will begin in January.

Getting Involved
If you are interested in being on the board to help with the planning and growing the game of boys volleyball, a meeting will be held in January. Please contact Wes Marchione at wamarchione@gmail.com with interest or questions.
Hope to see you on the court!
Carlos Capo - Head Varsity Coach, Fishers High School
Jon Harmon - Head Varsity Coach - Hamilton Southeastern High School
Wes Marchione - Assistant Coach - Hamilton Southeastern High School
Kindergarten League
Registration is still open for kindergarten boys basketball with a $10 late fee. A waitlist will begin when capacity is reached. The league will take place on Saturdays beginning January 11 and running through early March. Each team will have a 45 minute practice followed by a 45 minute game. Teams are being formed and parents will be contacted by coaches in early January.
Winter Training
Join Crossroads Field Hockey Club on Tuesday nights starting in January for winter training from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All skill levels are welcome!
Register at crossroadsfhclub.com.
ST. VINCENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Common Injuries in Young Athletes - Ankle Sprains
The ankle is one of the most common sites for injury in youth sports. Severity of an ankle sprain varies based on how the ligament is affected during the incident. You may experience slight stretching, a partial tear or complete ligament tear. Treatment of an ankle sprain will vary depending on the severity of the sprain.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It's really hard to believe that it is mid-December. I know they say that time seems to move quicker the older you get, but nowadays it seems like it is moving at light speed. While time keeps chugging along, we at the S.P.O.R.T.S. office are continuing to implement new changes to help you and your family have a good and fun experience with our programs.

Registration for spring sports starts next month. We'll all keep our fingers crossed for a more normal and dry spring but we've also made some contingencies to assist with cancellations. We still can't control the weather, however.

QUICK HITTERS

Spring 2020
Come join us in the fastest growing girls sport! Girls lacrosse is excited for the spring 2020 season! Registration will be open January 1-31. We will be offering 1st-2nd grade skill sessions as well as recreational play for girls in 3rd-8th grades. The season begins the last week of March and runs through the end of May. Register online at www.hsesports.org or in person at the S.P.O.R.T.S. office.

Callout Meeting - Wednesday, January 15
7:30 p.m. - Billericay Park Community Room
Thinking about playing girls lacrosse but want to know more before you sign up? Come to our callout meeting for players brand new to girls lacrosse - learn about the sport, what the season entails, find out about player equipment, ask questions and meet coaches.

Volunteers and Coaches
Girls lacrosse is growing fast and we need your help! We are currently looking for coaches, specifically for the U10 and U8 divisions. Know nothing about girls lacrosse but love working with kids and enjoy coaching? We can teach you the lacrosse part! We are also seeking parent volunteers to assist with field lining, serve as team parents, help us organize the Girls Lacrosse State Tournament in May and other miscellaneous positions. Contact hsefishersgirlslax@gmail.com if you are interested.

Sponsors
Looking for a great way to give back to the community and support a growing sport? Girls lacrosse is looking for sponsors at all levels! Check out more info on our website at hsefishersgirlslax.com.

Watch our website at hsefishersgirlslax.com for more information including local winter lacrosse clinics, spring 2020 season info, and much more. You can also email hsefishersgirlslax@gmail.com for more information.
Registration for the 2020 season will open on January 1!

1st & 2nd Grade Lacrosse
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse is excited to be starting our second year of the 1st and 2nd grade division, otherwise known as U8. We received some great responses from parents regarding our spring and fall 1st and 2nd sessions and we are excited to again offer the opportunity for a recreational league program. This will be a full pads program, which will require the following equipment; helmet, lacrosse stick, chest protector, gloves, elbow pads, mouthpiece and athletic cup. There are several "mini" sticks out there for starters and Play It Again Sports has a good selection of slightly used gear.

Callout Meeting - Tuesday, January 7
7:00 p.m. - Billericay Park Community Room
We will hold our callout meeting for anyone interested in learning about the game or who has questions about our program or lacrosse in general. This meeting is for parents who are new or newer to lacrosse.

Travel Tryout Dates
Finch Creek Fieldhouse
U12 - January 21 & 22 - 7:00-8:00 p.m.
U14 - January 21 & 22 - 8:00-9:00 p.m.
This year, our spring and summer evaluations will be held simultaneously on the noted January dates. The registration sign-up will allow you to check whether you wish to sign your child up for Spring Travel, Summer Travel (formerly Mad Cats) or both. The league Summer Travel program has been rebranded known as the CATS, same as the Spring Travel team brand.

Rec U12 and U14 - Evaluations
Finch Creek Fieldhouse
Early March - date and time TBD

Rec U8 and U10 - No Evaluations
For the U8 and U10 age groups, no evaluations are held. The league coaches will work to formulate teams based on number of volunteer coaches and number of players.

Coaches Needed
If you would like to be a part of the best youth lacrosse program in the state, you are in luck! We are actively seeking volunteers for coaches. The league has access to various local coaches' clinics, as well as regional coaches' clinics (Notre Dame Coaches Clinic, January 25). If you are new to the game or have experience playing and/or coaching and would like to volunteer to help continue to grow our great program, please email hsefisherslacrosse@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.

If you are not interested in coaching but would like to volunteer in any other capacity, such as team parent, board member, etc., please also send your interest to hsefisherslacrosse@gmail.com.
Spring Registration begins January 1
S.P.O.R.T.S. Youth Soccer is excited for the spring season!
Season: April 14 - May 30
Practices: 8 sessions - weather permitting
Games: 6 games - weather permitting (includes one scheduled Sunday game)

Registration Information
Open spring registration will be held the month of January 2020. Registrations will be accepted online at www.hsesports.org and in person at the S.P.O.R.T.S. office. Spring fees will be $85 for grades PK through 2nd and $105 for grades 3rd through 8th. There will be a multi-player discount available for families registering three or more children. A $10 late fee will be added to each registration after January 31. Registration will close February 24, as long as there are player openings.

Get in the Game!
S.P.O.R.T.S. Youth Soccer is growing! Thank you to all the volunteers and families who make our league a success. Our board is an amazing group of passionate, motivated volunteers. As the league grows, we need your help! Current openings include League Commissioners and Fields Committee members. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Chip Bradway at sys.soccer.president@gmail.com.


VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
November: Jeremy Bloomfield - Soccer
Jeremy Bloomfield, our November Volunteer of the Month, is one of the best in the field - literally. Jeremy invests countless hours serving as the Sports Youth Soccer Field's Coordinator as well as a board member and coach. He has also assisted the lacrosse league in the layout of their fields. We love team players. Congratulations Jeremy!

December: Jon Barnes - Soccer
We have to admit, receiving an inspirational letter from a father whose son played on our December Volunteer of the Month's soccer team, was a highlight for us. Way to go Jon Barnes! Your players respect you because you have faith in them and you inspire self-confidence and self-control. Thank you for supporting our mission!
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