[tjwolter]

We have an off school build site. One of our team parents shuttles members over after school. So M thru Friday we meet from 4 to 7. Saturday 10 to 3 or so. We try to avoid having to provide two meals on Saturday. Last year we only got together twice after bag and tag, but of course we did not have a practice machine to work with.

Regards a "core group" I would offer my observation. Take whatever number of students show initial interest in being on the team. 50% will actually sign up. Take your team roster. 50% will do almost all the work. That of course does not discount the important "niche" contributions of part timers. Often the kids who can't make every practice are very capable but are busy with jobs and other activities. As our team has gotten a little bigger we can afford the luxury of having this sort of student participate. TW