There's light (albeit a dim one) at the end of the tunnel. There's talk that AAA will allow practice soon. School Board meeting tonite, and main topic is sports re-opening. FInger-cross.... Basketball is in the picture as well as football.
What about the AAA
- Thread starter colhenrylives
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AAA had a meeting recently with various league reps and officials. They are now able to go forward with prep sports this season. The problem now is schedule approval by the administrations of the schools. It is looking promising there will be some sports but I doubt there will be any season 1 Sports this year. We all know this process is going to be like trying to navigate through molasses but we can now say there may be sports in AAA this year ( most likely no football) we will have to wait and see what comes of it. I got this from a soccer official who attended the meeting. He did say football officials were there but that
Does anyone else have the feeling that, if they could, the SF public schools' authority figures would gladly get rid of football altogether?
There was a pdf yesterday for the meeting tonight regarding a plan to allow AAA sports. But that pdf is no longer available/active. From what I remember seeing from that pdf, only outdoor sports were gonna be allowed and playing only schools within the district. Also, mentioned that basketball was only going to be allowed as outdoor practice only. I do not recall seeing any other indoor sports. So maybe that information changes after the meeting tonight.
Sounds like a " squeaky wheel gets the grease " moment. Coaches, players and players' parents should make their voices heard at tonight's meeting.
Don't let it become a Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda moment.
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Got an email from my officiating group regarding AAA. Here it is. Seems like sports are happening but no specifics on what sport is happening.
Return to Play Plan
● Consistent with the SFDPH Recreational Sports Directive, we will allow only outdoor sports.
● Offer athletic opportunities to any eligible SFUSD student that attends an SFUSD high school, either in-person or distance learning.
● Middle School Outdoor sports will not be offered due to unavailability of playing fields at our middle schools and city fields.
● Sports will be offered at the high schools where we can utilize our own fields and courts.
● All sports will run concurrently for both boys and girls.
● There will be no playoff and championship games.
● There will be no games with schools outside of district schools.
● No transportation will be provided between schools.
● High School sports practices will begin April 12, 2021.
● High School sports season will conclude on or before May 28th. SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
● All athletic activities must comply with the CDPH and SFDPH Recreational Sports Directives.
● Pursuant to CDPH and SFDPH Recreational Sports Directives, teams for competition or practice are limited to no more than 25 participants (excluding coaches and personnel) except those sports that require more than 25 participants such as track and field.
● Locker rooms will be closed, except for use as a restroom. Showers may not be used.
● All Athletic Directors and athletic coaches will be trained on Covid-19 Safety Protocols
Return to Play Plan
● Consistent with the SFDPH Recreational Sports Directive, we will allow only outdoor sports.
● Offer athletic opportunities to any eligible SFUSD student that attends an SFUSD high school, either in-person or distance learning.
● Middle School Outdoor sports will not be offered due to unavailability of playing fields at our middle schools and city fields.
● Sports will be offered at the high schools where we can utilize our own fields and courts.
● All sports will run concurrently for both boys and girls.
● There will be no playoff and championship games.
● There will be no games with schools outside of district schools.
● No transportation will be provided between schools.
● High School sports practices will begin April 12, 2021.
● High School sports season will conclude on or before May 28th. SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
● All athletic activities must comply with the CDPH and SFDPH Recreational Sports Directives.
● Pursuant to CDPH and SFDPH Recreational Sports Directives, teams for competition or practice are limited to no more than 25 participants (excluding coaches and personnel) except those sports that require more than 25 participants such as track and field.
● Locker rooms will be closed, except for use as a restroom. Showers may not be used.
● All Athletic Directors and athletic coaches will be trained on Covid-19 Safety Protocols
SFUSD responded and stated sports will start April 12 however both basketball and football are practice only and no games scheduled at all.
Below is an excerpt from press release:
The following sports are being offered for Spring 2021:
the full release can be seen here
www.sfusd.edu
Below is an excerpt from press release:
The following sports are being offered for Spring 2021:
- Baseball
- Flag Football (Girls)
- Tennis (Boys & Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys & Girls)
- Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
- Football (Boys) - Practices only
- Outdoor Basketball (Boys & Girls) - Practices only
the full release can be seen here
SFUSD to Resume High School Athletics Programs on April 12 | SFUSD
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is preparing for the return of extracurricular athletics for high school student athletes to practice and compete this spring, beginning April 12, 2021.
Flag football games only. Somehow, since it is SF after all, it makes perfect sense.
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Well flag football is actually more popular than regular football as far as participation. Been growing the last five years since its beginning
Maybe that's the answer for the AAA from now on. Forget real football. Go with the flag variety. Less wear and tear. Lower cost. Fewer injuries. Make it like AYSO. Everyone plays. Everyone gets a trophy. Everyone gets to keep his/her flag. Everyone's happy. Everyone's a winner. Great.
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