Help me give our kids one last game

Many of you know that I have been trying for weeks to put together another "House vs. Travel" soccer game in Elk Grove Village for Division 3 players who are going on to High School. The Success of the fall event was fantastic.

One reason I instigated and sponsored the "Little Boots Rodeo" was due to the success of the "House vs. Travel" game.

The initial response from Pat O'Malley at the Soccer Board meeting of May 12 was "yes" but then decided that the board need to discuss the game further.

At my house game of May 17, two members of the soccer board approached me to discuss my request. Both board members said to me that the reason my request had been declined was because the Soccer Board would be embarrassed if the house team beat the travel team. That is ridiculous!

All players are very excited for the opportunity to have one final game. There would be great memories for our Elk Grove children and good for the Elk Grove Soccer Club. This is a win-win situation for everyone!

What a fond memory and great experience for these players to, one last time before high school, play one last game of soccer "House vs. Travel" with friends they've played with over the years and end up with end of season party for all eighth graders.

Please make contact with the Elk Grove soccer board and voice your opinion for this worthwhile event.

Jack Groat

Elk Grove Village