Important Message from our President, Mike McCorkle:

First of all I want to say how glad I am that we are able to be back on the ballfield again.  I’m also very encouraged by all the ones that have stuck it out through all the delays, coronavirus, vacations, etc.  It would have been very easy just say we’re going to skip this season and try again next year.  As vacations begin to ramp up I wanted to remind everyone to stay safe and be smart when on vacation.  Although I believe some of the things coming from the media now are overhyped, the coronavirus is still out there.  Although it doesn’t seem to be too dangerous to most aged 50 and below, it’s still out there and is very dangerous to the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory and immunity problems.  Remember when you get back you and your son may be exposed, somewhat closely at times, to others during games and practices.  First of all I don’t want any high risk individuals like grandparents or others with immune problems to possibly be exposed, as it could be very dangerous to them.  We also have to think about the umpires, some of them may be high risk.   Second, we are the only league within 100 miles playing right now and we may possibly be under a lot of scrutiny.  If someone in our league tests positive, we may have to shut down a team or division for a couple weeks.  If we’re going to be made an example of I want it to be good, not bad.  Honestly, I don’t want to have to deal with the ramifications a positive test in our league could bring.  Please avoid prolonged periods of time in crowds while on vacation.  Prolonged exposure of 5 minutes or more with someone with coronavirus is a prime way to get it.  If anyone has a temperature above 100.4 or has a cough or other known symptoms please don’t come to practice or games until it goes away.  If anyone in your household is required to be tested for coronavirus then please wait until a negative result before allowing your son to practice or play games.  Please tell your kids to avoid as much as possible close contact with others, I know it’s unavoidable but it can be reduced.  If you have a known exposure to coronavirus, please wait 14 days before coming to practice or games. Spectators should stay within family groups and the groups should be 10’ apart.   Let’s remember that we still shouldn’t quite do things like normal but we still can play baseball, we just have to be a little more cautious.  Again, please be safe while on vacation and keep in mind that you’ll be returning back to baseball when you get back.

Mike McCorkle

President Motley Dixie Youth