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Hall County approves modified youth baseball, soccer seasons as next phase of re-opening

By AccessWDUN Staff
Posted 1:42PM on Friday 14th August 2020 ( 4 years ago )
Even though the coronavirus pandemic still lingers, Hall County Government officials are taking steps to safely re-open government facilities and resume certain programs. On Thursday night, officials announced a plan to hold a modified youth sports program for the fall. 
 
"In an effort to provide recreational services to our community, staff has been working diligently on a plan to safely facilitate a modified youth fall baseball and soccer season," Assistant Hall County Administrator Zach Propes said in a press statement issued Friday afternoon. "Both seasons would move forward with practice over the next few weeks and games would begin the first week of September with both seasons ending no later than November 8."
 
Propes said safety protocols for players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators, as well as operations for Hall County park baseball facilities and the Allen Creek Soccer Complex, have been drafted and are in alignment with best practices from the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Public Health and youth sports organizations.
 
"We have also collaborated with the Lanier Soccer Association during this process to understand their protocols and best practices," Propes said.
 
The official announcement from Propes came after Hall County Commissioner Jeff Stowe shared news of the plan with fellow commissioners at the conclusion of the county commission meeting Aug. 13. Stowe outlined some of the safety and health protocols approved by the Hall County Parks Advisory Board at its meeting on Wednesday. (Follow this link for complete information.)

Anyone interested in signing up for youth baseball through Hall County Parks and Leisure can do so at www.hallcountysports.com. Youth soccer sign-ups are available at www.lsasharks.com.

County officials continue to evaluate the health environment in Hall County prior to a resumption of all programming, according to County Administrator Jock Connell. He said citizens are still encouraged to conduct county business remotely if possible, noting that many forms of business can be conducted via online conferencing platforms, email or phone. 
 
 

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