Jose has returned
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Oh boy! stand by for an influx of people trying to shame teams like they did the Surf cup teams. Go play it will be good. They have been playing in 45 states in the country and no issues
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Honestly, I think clubs and parents are waiting to see what comes out of the Surf Cup. There are already stories of players, families, teams who have reported cases of Covid associated with travel to AZ or being involved in Surf Cup. I don't think you can point the finger directly at the event but perception, chatter, and hearsay can influence.
For most, Surf Cup was a driving event. For many, Round Rock will be a flying event. To many, flying is scarier than driving, especially since airlines are not cramming people in again. We flew back in JUL/AUG on an empty place, round trip, recent travel, planes were nearly full. Even for those that believe air travel is safe (like me), a full plane makes you pause.
Desert Hound
DA
Very true. It means it takes longer to get a drink.
ha, yes it does..PIA
Surf Cup was very well run. Protocols were in place. The event is outside. As someone who attended and knows many who did, I have not heard a single 'story' of anyone catching the virus there.
Don't misunderstand or misrepresent what I'm saying. I don't believe you catch anything but wins and losses on a field at a soccer tournament.
I know Surf was well run, the cities that hosted were hell bent on providing a safe environment. I'm not bashing any of them. You haven't heard of, but I have and I know families who have returned to other states and have since tested positive. Whether you believe that or not, don't care. It was their choice to come here. They were not positive when they left their home state, they are positive now. You can come to your own conclusions.
The reality is that AZ is/was/has been the #1 hotspot in the world for CV19. It's a headline that's not made up. Does it scare me personally - not at all. Did it influence Surf attendance - yes. Will it influence other tournament attendance around the country - probably.
What I'm saying is travel to Texas will likely involve flying for most. That's much scarier for many. Plenty of teams and families did not travel to Surf out of fear of catching the virus. That was their choice. If Round Rock is a go, we'll go. If it's cancelled or our club chooses to not go, then so be it.
Desert Hound
DA
Well your teams will be at full capacity. AIA just cancelled winter high school sports in AZ. So all those players will be back at club practice next week.
Like you, my DD has no interest in HS. HS had little to zero impact, most girls chose club over HS. Son on the other was looking forward to his senior year soccer experience before heading off to college to play.
I was just in TX last week. All open.....except Austin
Desert Hound
DA
Yeah my boys are bummed. They were talking last night about kicking off their basketball season next weekend vs 3 high schools in a mini tournament.
My DD never does HS soccer. She has been training instead with a bunch of college girls. Last night was the last night with them. She and the other few ECNL girls not playing HS were/are slated to practice with the ECNL boys who were not on HS teams.
I suspect that will change and all the teams will be doing regular training shortly.
Desert Hound
DA
Who is in charge in Austin? Trick question. We know.
It's unfortunate and especially sad for HS seniors. I had little confidence that the season would actually occur but had remained optimistic.
I do have concerns over the potential residual effect on club sports.
Desert Hound
DA
I messes up or has the potential to mess up lots of stuff.
Rumor has it that the season may be back on, in some form or fashion, with or without AIA. My oldest is having a pow wow tomorrow with coaches and the other team captain. We shall see.
My sons team attended and three players contracted Covid 19. Symptoms started to show three days after arriving home. They were tested before leaving for Arizona and they were negative.
What precautions did they take?
Did you guys choose airplanes and restaurants , or driving and sandwiches in the hotel ?
No judgement. Just trying to plan.
You must be lying. People here say it is impossible to get Covid from a soccer tournament. The players teleport onto the fields during games and then teleport back right after.
I’m sure those kids were never in contact with anyone at any point during or after the tournament, right? That’s the best thing about the teleportation protocols; there is no need to go through and airport or travel in a car with other people.
I read about the crazy outbreak - it was brutal. All of those kids..
Wonder if those mildly sick kids passed it on to someone else who became very sick. There is NO contact tracing so impossible to say.
I thought US Soccer was reporting near bankruptcy with a financial loss of over $100 mil. They cited the DA and legal issues are contributing to that financial problem. It was in a recent Soccer America article