The OAA will have fall sports this fall.
In wake of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new executive order
giving the go ahead for all fall sports to compete. Ferndale and Pontiac
Schools have reversed decisions to go ahead with the seasons as is on Friday.
Ferndale Schools confirmed their decision through their
athletic director Shaun Butler through MIPrepZone.
Ferndale also includes Ferndale University as well.
Pontiac Schools confirmed their decision through a letter
from superintendent Kelley Williams.
“Hello Pontiac School District Families,
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-176 released
yesterday has allowed the return of fall sports with restrictions. In
conjunction with this order we will be re-instituting fall sports beginning Tuesday
September 8th. At this time Middle School Sports will not be played
in the fall.
In order to keep our students, staff, and community as safe
as possible and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Executive
Order, we will be implementing COVID-19 safety screenings before each practice
and game. Opposing teams will also need to certify that they have constructed
similar screenings to their staff prior to game play.
In addition to standard permission requirements, parents
will be required to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver from the school district
for their student to participate in any practices or games.
At this time, no spectators will be allowed at home games.
Should an opportunity to attend an away game be possible we will alert families
prior to the game. We know not being able to see your students play in person
is disappointing. We have been actively pursuing options to livestream games so
that families can watch from home. Once those capabilities are finalized we
will let you know. Recruiters will still be allowed onsite at games for
scouting purposes.
Should you have any questions or any additional information
regarding the upcoming sports season please don’t hesitate to contact our
athletic department.
We look forward to cheering our Phoenixes this fall.”
As of now thanks to Whitmer’s executive order it means that
all 22 schools will compete this fall. Whitmer gave the go ahead on Thursday giving the MHSAA the green light to start up fall sports throughout the State with strict restrictions.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing
story.
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