Re: the soccerfication of real sports continues..

Jim Weeks wrote:
> <sigh>
>
> WELCOME TO THE 2nd & 3rd GRADE BOYS LEAGUE 28 teams 280 boys T&C will
> continue with Pizza Hut Spurs Drug-Free Basketball Program parent
> must sign a release statement at registration The boys will use a
> smaller basketball (same size as ladies ball) 28.5 inches in
> circumference. Players will shoot at 9 foot baskets.
>
> TEAMS (grouped by schools) will be given to coaches on Thurs. Nov
> 20th.Boys will not necessarily be on the same team as last year.
>
> GAMES start Saturday Jan 10 & end February 28 at Westwood(2 Sun games
> 1/17;2/14)
>
> WE DO NOT KEEP SCORE. There will be no league standings or play-offs.
> The boys have an opportunity to play, without emphasis on winning.
> Let the kids have fun. Keep off the pressure and the negative
> comments. ALL BOYS WILL RECEIVE PARTICPATION AWARDS.

As a basketball parent, I can say this....

Keep your kids out of basketball until they shoot at 10' hoops.  There is no
skill that they will learn that they can't pick up in 4th or 5th grade.

That is all.

Jon