Dear Parents of Bishop Watterson Fall Athletes,
To all who have been back at Watterson training since return-to-train guidelines were distributed, THANK YOU! While not perfect, our coaches and players have done an exemplary job of adhering to social distancing guidelines. That is due to a combined effort of parents, students, coaches and custodial staff at Bishop Watterson.
We are now at a critical time with tryouts for Fall Sports scheduled to begin on August 1. We received some guidance from OHSAA last week, most of which will be similar to what we have already been doing this summer. Fall non-contact sports (golf, tennis, volleyball) are full go at this point with practices and scrimmages/game schedules. Fall contact sports (football, soccer, field hockey and cross country) are permitted to practice and have intra-squad scrimmages but not allowed to scrimmage other schools as of now. We hope to get more clarification on these sports as the state and OHSAA evaluate the recent surge.
We are committed to ensure the health and safety our athletes and we need your help in continuing to be diligent in pre-screening at home and driving home the message with your athletes that they share in the responsibility of adhering to the general guidelines below for all competition.
- Bring your own water and/or water bottle and towels
- Bring face covering, which must be worn AT ALL TIMES when not engaged in physical activities
- Arrive prepared to practice (locker rooms will remain closed until school resumes, at a minimum)
- Athletes must socially distance upon arrival, during practice, and while departing
Below is a link to the diocesan waiver to return to sports. If you have already turned this in as a part of summer return to train, you DO NOT have to complete it again. Only those that will be trying out and have not been at summer workouts will be required to complete this form before they can tryout. If this pertains to you please complete and turn in to your head coach. Again, along with Final Forms and a sports physical, this is mandatory before trying out for a team.
You should expect more detailed, team-specific information from your head coach soon, if not already. We will provide more information on contact sports, game day procedures, and spectator protocols as we receive more guidance.
Finally, as far as sports fees with contact sports, these are due before first official contest so you have some time before paying online or with check to BWAA. Thank you for your patience during these uncertain times.
GO EAGLES!
Doug Etgen
Bishop Watterson Athletic Director
detgen@cdeducation.org
