With the MDHHS and Governor Whitmer’s latest orders, we wanted to provide clarity to families about what it means for PCA Athletic teams. We have also provided information on our current athletic fundraiser. Even if you do not have a winter athlete, we would greatly appreciate you taking the time to read the full e-mail.
· PCA Athletic teams will be able to practice at their scheduled times.
· Below you will see part of next week’s schedule for all teams.
· Athletes and coaches must wear masks at all times and we ask that athletes bring their own water bottles. “Water breaks” and short “mask breaks” can only be taken when they are over 6 feet away from all other participants.
· Parents will not be allowed in the building for any practice pickups or drop-offs. The coach will wait inside the triple door entrance with your student for pick up and drop off.
· Practices will be socially distanced at all times. Coaches have been informed of the requirements to comply with the current MDHHS orders.
· All games/contests, except for Varsity Bowling, have been canceled for the month of January. We anticipate further information in the coming days on any possible season extension. Fan information has not been decided for contests at this time.
Further updates will be given to you by your student’s coach and additional questions should be directed to coaches first.
Saturday 1/16:
· JV Boys Basketball- 8:00 am- 10:00 am (Butler Gymnasium)
· Freshman Boys Basketball- 8:00 am-10:00 am (Activity Center)
· Varsity Girls Basketball- 10:00 am- 12:00 pm (Butler Gymnasium)
· JV Girls Basketball- 10:00 am-12:00 pm (Activity Center)
· Varsity Boys Basketball- 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
· Varsity Bowling- (TBD)- If interested in bowling, please e-mail the coach at robm.dmcoffee@gmail.com.
· Varsity Cheer Practice- Cancelled (Congratulations to Coach Kate on the birth of her daughter!)
Monday 1/18:
· JV Boys Basketball- 8:00 am- 10:00 am (Butler Gymnasium)
· Varsity Girls Basketball- 10:00 am- 12:00 pm (Butler Gymnasium)
· 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball- Optional Practice- 11:00 am-1:00 pm (Activity Center)
· Varsity Boys Basketball- 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
· JV Girls Basketball- 2:00 pm-4:00 pm (Butler Gymnasium)
· Freshman Boys Basketball- 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (Butler Gymnasium)
· Varsity Cheer- 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Activity Center)
· 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball- Optional Practice 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (Activity Center)
· Varsity Bowling- (TBD)
Tuesday 1/19:
· JV/Varsity Girls Basketball- 3:15 pm-5:15 pm (Butler Gymnasium)
· 5th/6th Basketball- 3:30 pm-5:00 pm (Activity Center) *Boys should sit socially distanced on the AC Bleachers until 3:30 pm
· 7th/8th Grade Basketball- 5:00 pm-7:00 pm (Activity Center)
· JV/Fresh Boys Basketball- 5:15 pm-7:00 pm
· Varsity Boys Basketball 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
· Varsity Bowling- TBD
· Varsity Cheer- No Practice
**The coaches will communicate practice schedules for the remainder of the week.
!! Important Fundraiser Information (For All Middle School and High School Athletes) !!
The Athletic Booster Board has been working extremely hard to provide all of our athletes with the best equipment, coolest uniforms, and top notch-facilities, which help create the best athletic experience for your child while at PCA. Additionally, the booster board has supported the athletic department with revenue shortfalls during Covid-19. Their outstanding support can only happen with help from you and fundraisers like this! Athletes were given fundraiser cards before Christmas Break. There was an expectation for athletes to sell at least ten cards by January 6th. The deadline has now been extended! There are many incentives for selling cards and app subscriptions. Please contact Matt Windle for any questions.
Reminder! Executive Order 2020-180 specifies that athletes must wear a face covering for all sports practices and contests except for cross country and tennis. This includes all off-season training for baseball and softball as well. If you do not have a mask, you cannot participate. If you are involved in any of our sports and have questions, please contact your coach. Please note that spectators are still limited to two per player for all games at this time. All home games in the Butler Gymnasium will be live-streamed at NFHSnetwork.com.
Athletic Website & Schedule Alerts
Please follow our athletic website, www.plymouthchristianeagles.com, where you can view scores, schedules, articles and team/sport-specific updates. Enjoy keeping up on PCA sports! When you are on our PCA Eagles Home Page, be sure to sign up for VNN Alerts for your team. Click on ‘Sign Up For Alerts’ located just above the purple banner on the upper right side of our PCA Eagles home page or click on this link https://alerts.getvnn.com/#/profile/alerts. Remember to check your student’s online game schedule frequently as changes often occur during their season.
Physicals & Forms
If you have a student that is interested in participating in a PCA sport, he or she must have a current, MHSAA physical and our Sports Participation form on file in the Athletic Office BEFORE they can participate in tryouts, practices, or games. Forms are online at our school website HERE (scroll to the athletic tab), in the Secondary Office, and Athletic Office. A physical dated April 15, 2020 or after is considered a current physical and is good for the current school year until April 15, 2021. NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if your student had a current physical for the 2019-20 school year, (dated 04-15-2019 or after) the MHSAA is allowing that physical to be valid for this school year. If this applies to your student, you must complete the 2020-21 MHSAA Sports Health Questionnaire and turn it into the Athletic Dept.
Athletic Team Practice/Game
If the practice or game is not taking place right after school (starting by 3:20pm), students must report to the Study Table room, or be meeting with their teacher, in order to remain on campus. Thank you for your help with this!
OUR CURRENT GAME SCHEDULE IS ON HOLD PENDING UPDATED INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AND THE MHSAA.
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