To the Editor:
The Westport Soccer Association (WSA) would like to thank Dan DeVito for the last minute securing of both the Wakeman B and the Ginny Parker turf fields for our travel soccer tryouts on Friday afternoon, May 16.
Soccer is a game that typically is played even in inclement weather (they say it builds character!), but surely it is not an enjoyable experience for the kids when it is raining and cold, as was the case this past week. Despite the poor weather conditions, the children persisted – thanks to our ability to play on synthetic turf.
It seems that lately we’ve only heard the negatives about synthetic turf fields. I think most players and parents would agree that the synthetic turf fields provided a clean, safe playing environment in less than optimal playing conditions.
After being rained out on our first scheduled attempt to hold tryouts, the turf fields allowed us to “get it done.” It brought meaning to the term “grin and bear it” as we had record numbers attend our tryouts this year, and it certainly was a Field of Dreams for many hopeful children vying for spots on next year’s team rosters.
Thanks again Dan.
Paul Rossi
Director
Westport Soccer Association
