Good evening Chisago Lakes Volleyball family,
Between multiple meetings, we have been slowly getting more and more information about our season changes and are happy to relay some updates. Thank you for all of your patience as we navigate this- rest assured we are answering your questions as soon as we get the answers ourselves!
I am happy to add important items to the list of “what we do know“:
- The MSHSL is allowing 12 practices this fall between the dates of September 14 and October 3. Our schedule has been made to try to accommodate as many athlete’s schedules as possible. We will be practicing in the WCC on the following dates: Sept. 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, Oct. 2 from 7-9pm (all MWF) and Sept. 19, 26, and Oct. 3 (Saturdays) from 8-10am.
- High school coaching staff will be facilitating the training sessions. We will adhere to all precautionary guidelines and this will be communicated to players at practice.
- Due to court space limitations, these fall practices are ONLY open to high school athletes (those going into 9th-12th grades). If we end up having more space than we anticipate, we will open enrollment up to middle school athletes and will let you know as soon as possible.
- Students who participate in the fall training season must meet MSHSL and school eligibility requirements for participation which means that students must be in good academic standing, register online and have a physical on file in the Activities Office. Registration will open on the school website on August 31, 2020 and there will NOT be a fee for this season.
- Athletes MAY participate in our fall practices AS WELL AS a current fall sport or fall club sport through another organization. There are no eligibility issues.
- I did find one more local fall volleyball opportunity specifically for middle school athletes. Northern Edge is putting a group together and having tryouts this weekend for those going into 6th-8th grade. Please reach out to our 8th grade coach, Mallory (mmholmen@hotmail.com), for more information.
- All masks and missing apparel will be delivered to your house by the end of the weekend. Masks are only for those who participated in summer camp. I am waiting on some sizing information from a few of you before apparel items are mailed.
What we do NOT know and are waiting on more details from the MSHSL:
- The exact start and end date of the season.
- Our competition schedule (potentially only conference matches, potentially no weekend tournaments, potentially no section playoffs, etc.)
It has certainly been a strange few weeks not being in the gym with our athletes. For many of us, this is our first fall without volleyball. There are many emotions, ultimately building up to even more excitement for this spring season. I’ve been so encouraged to hear that many of our athletes are pursuing activity in safe ways through participating in cross country, tennis, fall volleyball, and others. Our athletes are resilient and I am proud to be their coach!
Thank you for supporting Chisago Lakes Volleyball through this transition. We are incredibly thankful to have such a wonderful community!
Have a great night,
-Hannah & the CLVB staff
Chisago Lakes Volleyball 