Junior High Girls and Parents,

I hope your summer is going well.

We are looking forward to the start of Junior High softball. All girls from 5th through 8th grade are eligible to participate. My name is Dallas Whitford and I am the head coach for Junior High softball this season. I also coach our Varsity softball team at Calvary.

I am happy to say that some players from Little Flower will be joining us this season per our co-op agreement.

The first official practice is Monday, July 24that UIS softball complex from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The UIS complex is on South 11th, west of the campus and a little north of Toronto Road.

We will have a parent and players meeting on Thursday, July 20th in the Calvary Academy computer lab at 6:00 p.m. At the meeting, we will go through the schedule and answer any questions you may have. This will also give us a chance to discuss goals and philosophies of the team. Please be there if your daughter is planning on playing or even considering it. If you cannot make it, please call or email me to let me know so we can try to set up an alternate time.

We encourage each girl with an interest in softball to come out and give it a try for at least the first week to see if it is for them. When you do come to practice, make sure to bring any equipment you may have (glove, bat, sliding pads, sunglasses, etc.) and plenty of water.

A game and practice schedule is included in this mailing. Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to scheduling conflicts with other schools or potential weather complications.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year in order to participate in any practices. Also, anyone participating in school athletics MUST have an updated sportsphysical on file prior to the start of practice. If they do not have a current physical on file at Calvary Academy, they cannot participate. Physicals are good for one full year plus 30 days, so if you have not had one in a year, it is likely time to get another. If you are not sure, you can call the school office to find out if yours is current.

If you have any other questions, you can reach me at 217-971-5656, or email me at .

Thank you, and I hope to see many of you at the first practice!

Blessings,

Dallas Whitford

Head Softball Coach