AYL Families,
The health and safety of our families is our primary focus and the COVID-19 situation is disrupting life throughout the world.
The AYL wants each person to feel in control of their own safety when returning to the fields. It is important to us that we do not rush anyone’s decision, and much remains unknown at this time. We will communicate the guidelines required by Federal, State and City officials as soon as we get them.
While there is a lot of uncertainty, we all believe that getting back onto the field is a critical step for our families and the healing process.
As of today (2/5/2021) we have established the below schedule for Baseball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, and Basketball.
Baseball:
The 2021 Season is a GO!!! Registration is now OPEN. Please visit the Baseball page by clicking the tab above. All info and dates can be found there as well. Hurry as teams are filling up.
Lacrosse:
2021 Lacrosse season will go as nomal. Registration is OPEN. Season game play will begin March 13. Please visit the Boys Locrosse page of more info.
Volleyball:
The 2021 Summer Outdoor Season. Registration is now OPEN. Please visit the Volleyball Tab for more information.
Basketball:
AYL will have a 2021 3v3 Summer season fallowed by a normal 2021-2022 Winter Season. Summer Registration will open March 1st. Please check in to the Basketball page for more updates and info.
FAQ’s
Will I get a refund or credit? Decisions on refunds will be communicated by the club you are registered with and not the AYL. Each club has different costs, facilities, and structures so each club will offer different solutions. Your club will provide you with any needed information.
If a refund is offered why would it not be for the full amount I paid? All youth sports organization pre-pay for much of the season in advance- which includes officials training, equipment, fields, trophies, insurance, rent, admin and accounting fees etc. Much of the spring sports cost were incurred in January and February prior to the COVID situation. AYL clubs are non-profits and run on very thin margins. Clubs will do their best to offer credits/refunds/donations if possible. As a reminder, the AYL does not set these policies and each of the clubs will decide on what to do individually.
Will you follow the guidance provided by the Governor and other local officials and agencies? Yes, we will follow all government (Federal/State and City) established guidelines and social distancing requirements.
Can we gather as a team prior to the restrictions be lifted? The AYL is only responsible for game play and that will not happen until the restrictions are lifted. If your coach wants to meet as a team, that is not a club or AYL event and thus you do so at your own risk. NO AYL clubs are allowing practices or scrimmages at this time and violating the guidelines set by the government is not recommended.
Craig Randall
AYL President