Anonymous
Post 10/23/2018 08:58     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
We practice inside--one day on turf and one day in an ES gymnasium.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2018 08:20     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Anonymous wrote:So when kids play outside in January, in terms of dressing them to keep warm, do you do anything except leggings, a thermal shirt underneath the practice uniform, and a knit hat?


That's what we do, along with sports gloves. They wear a warm-up jacket and pants to the practice usually, then take them off. Mine will never wear hats, but we try.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2018 08:13     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
My elementary kids have recess outside if it’s above 19 degrees. Just get your kid some gloves and a hat, they’ll be fine. It’s not Alaska.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2018 08:02     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Totally normal and expected for travel soccer. We once practiced in 19 degrees.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2018 07:58     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
So when kids play outside in January, in terms of dressing them to keep warm, do you do anything except leggings, a thermal shirt underneath the practice uniform, and a knit hat?
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 23:47     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fairly normal for travel teams. We practice unless it’s below freezing


+1 I wouldn't want to be outside in those kind of temps, but none of my kids has ever seemed to notice. It's common


It’s actually good for the immune system.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 22:33     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Anonymous wrote:Fairly normal for travel teams. We practice unless it’s below freezing


+1 I wouldn't want to be outside in those kind of temps, but none of my kids has ever seemed to notice. It's common
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 22:02     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
We practice inside.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 21:34     Subject: Re:This is probably a dumb question but
Ours has regular outdoor practice 3 days per week starting the 2nd week in January.

There were nights it was 28 degrees and blustery---kids were fine. They didn't even notice or complain. Parents not so much.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 21:12     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Our U9 2 practices per week starting in Jan.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 20:54     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Normal.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 18:05     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
They play unless there’s snow or it’s really cold. They cancel a fair amount but if it’s 60 degrees out they can practice.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 17:46     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Anonymous wrote:I just got an email from the director of my son's soccer program saying that in January and February, the U9 and U 10 travel teams would be having outdoor practices once or twice a week. Is this normal? We are signing DS up for futsal in the winter, so he's going to keep practicing relevant skills, but outdoor practices in January and February??? Seriously???


Yes, it's a dumb question. Kids can still play outside in the winter. They'll be running around. They'll be fine.

Think of kids in Canada, playing hockey outside on frozen ponds and lakes. Your kid will just be wearing cleats not ice skates.



Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 17:44     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
Fairly normal for travel teams. We practice unless it’s below freezing
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2018 17:37     Subject: This is probably a dumb question but
I just got an email from the director of my son's soccer program saying that in January and February, the U9 and U 10 travel teams would be having outdoor practices once or twice a week. Is this normal? We are signing DS up for futsal in the winter, so he's going to keep practicing relevant skills, but outdoor practices in January and February??? Seriously???