With the likelihood of travel to CA being next to zero for the fall, have they figured out what the letter leagues (ECNL,GA,MLS, ABCDE, FGHI) are going to do? Are they only going to play teams within their own leagues or are they considering friendlies across leagues?
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Oops, should have looked at your post first, I just asked the same question
Desert Hound
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That actually is the big question.
I suspect if CA stays closed we will see some of the following:
- playing in local tournaments
- possible scrimmages vs other clubs in the area
- playing the few games we can in league vs AZ and NV teams.
I dont think you are going to see these clubs having their players play on APL. They get better practice scrimmaging vs the age groups above and below them in the club to be honest.
Desert Hound
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No idea.
gotothebushes
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Soccer Bum 06
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Not sure I see a direct link between college sports not having a fall season and youth sports. If these other states are open and not having any issues with youth sports why not CA. Who knows with this state.
Sheriff Joe
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Beotch.
But that's a real problem from a policy perspective. Because if CalSouth doesn't crack the whip, others will begin to copy because there are no negative consequences . That in turn will pressure other clubs to start scrimmaging because of a) the fear of falling behind,, b) parents complaining "well team x y z is practicing", and c) the frustration from the kids who see their friends practicing but they can't will bring morale down really low. In the end, either everyone has to be in the pool or everyone has to be out of it...CalSouth has to decide which...if it allows stuff like this to happen they will signal (even by their silence) everyone should be in the pool and they risk whatever governmental consequences might come their way.
Simisoccerfan
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California currently requires a 6 ft space separation and a stable cohort for youth sports. No games, scrimmages or tournaments. I don't see our amazing governor changing this prior to the November election. Remember we live in a Blue state. That means no college or youth sports.
The Outlaw *BANNED*
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Apparently not... you're still here crying. Let's try to stay on topic.
SoccerFan4Life
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I really hope that I am wrong but I think the direct link (reason) is this one.
Heart issue linked to virus drives Power 5 concern
A rare heart condition that could be linked to COVID-19 has been found in several athletes in the Big Ten and other Power 5 conferences.
www.google.com
Also the growth of covid cases is growing significantly with the 0-17 age group. I believe it’s like a150% growth in July. Also about 70 deaths of minors across the country. I don’t recall the exact number.
The Outlaw *BANNED*
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The governor doesn't believe a quarantine is truly necessary... he's sending his kids to an open private school everyday. So yeah... the "guidance" is apparently not for him, either. That said... he's paid by the people and works for the people. There needs to be continued pressure and that includes watching what other states do successfully.
The Outlaw *BANNED*
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I really hope that I am wrong but I think the direct link (reason) is this one.
Heart issue linked to virus drives Power 5 concern
A rare heart condition that could be linked to COVID-19 has been found in several athletes in the Big Ten and other Power 5 conferences.
Also the growth of covid cases is growing significantly with the 0-17 age group. I believe it’s like a150% growth in July. Also about 70 deaths of minors across the country. I don’t recall the exact number.
... and there's this. We haven't talked about it much but the irony isn't lost on the reporting source.
Coronavirus pandemic could cause wave of brain damage, scientists warn | CNN
The novel coronavirus pandemic could lead to a wave of brain damage in infected patients, warned British researchers in a new study released Wednesday.
www.cnn.com
Soccer Bum 06
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I don’t want to go searching for links but their is plenty of data showing children are not at significant risk from this virus. I am not willing to accept locking my kid down for months at a time because of the extremely small risk. Might as well lock them up during flu season as well using this logic.I really hope that I am wrong but I think the direct link (reason) is this one.
Heart issue linked to virus drives Power 5 concern
A rare heart condition that could be linked to COVID-19 has been found in several athletes in the Big Ten and other Power 5 conferences.
Also the growth of covid cases is growing significantly with the 0-17 age group. I believe it’s like a150% growth in July. Also about 70 deaths of minors across the country. I don’t recall the exact number.
If it helps somebody somewhere in setting up games, here were the guidelines last weekend. They were strictly followed by most everyone....
The following guidelines will be implemented at all locations in an effort to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators.
Guidelines are subject to change.
Any changes will updated online and shared with teams and managers.
All participants (coaches, spectators, staff, volunteers and any other persons on the complex) are REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS or face coverings.
All players and referees are required to wear masks to and from the fields. Masks may be removed for warm up and during the games.
Teams and their spectators will sit on the same side of the field. The opposing team will be on the opposite side of the field. Home team on east/north side, and away team on west/south side. Spectators set up on two ends of field to allow for the team to be at center of field.
Adhere to social distancing guidelines of minimum 6 feet between each other.
Players are to remain in vehicles until 30 minutes before scheduled games. Parents and spectators are to remain in the vehicle until 5 minutes before scheduled games.
Upon completion of the scheduled game, we ask that all players and spectators leave the complex immediately. No team meetings to be held at the fields after the game.
Teams should limit spectators attending games to 2 persons per player to avoid over-crowding in the spectator area.
Spectators are responsible for their own seating at each location.
Teams must bring their own seating, water bottles, hand sanitizer and cooling towels. (No player seating provided)
*Staff and volunteers will be at each complex to assist in implementing the above guidelines. We ask all participants and spectators to be respectful of those persons who are asking individuals to adhere to safety protocol. We appreciate your participation in this event and your compliance to all guidelines.
Wrong. Slammers had a full page dedicated to signing up for training and signing waivers on their site. West Coast posted it on their Instagram, even congratulating themselves for circumventing the governor's orders. The Blues leadership has sent an email to all the families saying it was a no go. That is a massive difference in leadership. WC and Slammers leaders are pushing the training. Blues is not. So one coach going rogue (if it is even a blues team since no one is naming them) is very different.
No idea what that pic is of. Camps were allowed. Club training disguised as camps was not.
SoccerGuru
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So you are finally admitting that you found out who the coach is. Before it was "blues would never ever do that, we are the blues" to now it's "well it's only one coach". Even though there are pictures on here of another blues coach holding a "best of best" camp for youngers. you might be a stand up guy and dad of the year but just because your kid plays for blues, doesn't make them the world's greatest club that doesn't ever break rules.
SoccerFan4Life
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You guys are little kids. Who cares!!!’ We are not playing soccer anytime soon. Many teams are breaking the rules and there’s no penalties to be given. If you break the rules just own it.
Eagle33
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I see 2 Blues coaches on that picture, not 1. They even sporting Puma gear, besides those big bellies of course!