All,
I hope everyone is well.
Thank you for reading carefully through this information.
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1. COVID-19 Safety Procedures - The health and safety of our players and families is our number one priority as we look to begin training. It is essential that players in the program follow safety guidelines when participating in the soccer program. More details on these procedures will come as we begin our practices, but I want to bring your attention to a few items at this time:
- Both the safety of our players and the viability of our season will depend on reducing the risk of spread of disease. I would ask all players, beginning now, to redouble their efforts to social distance and avoid any interactions in close proximity to others that aren't absolutely necessary. As a program, our success depends on a shared commitment to reducing the possibility of exposure to COVID-19.
- Each day, players will need to complete an online health screening before participating in practice. More information on this system and how to access the survey will be provided this coming week.
- Players and coaches will be required to wear masks at all times. Masks will be available at the school, if needed.
- When at the soccer field, players will be required to maintain distance from other students at all times unless actively participating in a drill/scrimmage.
2. Registration - Players will not be able to participate in practices and tryouts until they have completed the registration process. All players must submit each of the following:
- An online Clearance Form
- A Pre-Participation Examination Form (filled out by parent/student)
- A Physical Examination Form (filled out by the student's physician)
3. COVID-19 Waiver Form - Players must also complete the
attached COVID-19 Liability form, and bring it with them on the first day of practice. These will be collected by our coaches and will be required for participation in the program.
I will have hard copies available at the field for parents and students who may require one.
4. Season Schedule - Since my last email, the Varsity/JV schedule has been updated with 3 additional matches.
Additionally, we have also been given a time slot for our preseason training. The combination of a later class schedule, students needing to get to campus at the end of the school day, the need for lights with early sunset, the need for additional space to physically distance, and the need to share the facilities with Football and Girls Soccer has moved us to a later time slot (7pm-9pm).
Times for practices once teams are chosen will differ depending on the team.
The season will now look as follows:
Week 0 - Camp (Optional) - February 15-19 - 7pm-9pm
Week 1 - Tryouts/Team selection - February 22-26 - 7pm-9pm
Week 2 - Practice/Start of competition - March 1-5
March 4 - @Clackamas
March 9 - Lakeridge
March 11 - @Oregon City
March 16 - Tigard
March 18 - @Lakeridge
March 23 - Lake Oswego
March 25 - @Canby
March 30 - West Linn
April 1 - Southridge
April 5-10 - "Culminating Week"
Additional Notes
- There are games scheduled during Spring Break.
- The schedulers were unable to get us a third non-conference game, hence two matches against Lakeridge.
- The schedule for the freshman team is still being finalized.
5. Fitness - Players are strongly encouraged to use the coming week to help improve their fitness in advance of our camp. Running and physical activity of any type is beneficial.
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Our coaching staff is excited that it still appears our season will go ahead and looking forward to seeing you all on the field.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
- Coach Duke
