Tryouts

This week is soccer tryouts. Yes, you have to "tryout" to be on a soccer team in elementary school. When I was little I played in a league, which wasn't affiliated with my elementary school, so this is new to me.
I talked to some of the other Mom's about the soccer teams and found out just how competitive this years soccer is going to be. I mean last year was okay, but you could tell who was really trying and who wasn't much for the aggressive sports, meaning Gavin.
So on Wednesday, Gavin, and a lot of other kids, are going to be competing to be in specific levels (IE: A team, B team and so on). Last year Gavin played on the D team and it was perfect. Not too competitive, but enough to get him out there running around and enjoying the experience with his friends. Last year his team consisted of all his kindergarten friends. I knew all the parents and it was something to look forward to each Saturday morning. This year, most of the kids that were on his team will be moving up to the B team and Gavin's age may hinder his going into the under 10 team. Can't complain on that though, because he may be able to be on a team with Quinten. That saves me time and energy.
I took the boys out to practice on Monday and found that Gavin isn't much for soccer at all, but that kid can run all day long. He was having races with Quinten and I was amazed at what a good runner he is. He had me race him doing sprints and I was shocked at how fast that little guy is. I can tell that he will excel at cross country or track and field. Man, I can't wait for those sign ups!