HELENA SPORTS
Helena Parks & Rec
Helena Soccer Club
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on our Country and our community. Recently, this week, we have seen some cases of COVID-19 show up in a few Shelby County Schools, including here at our intermediate school. After assessing the current environment, we are living in, the board voted and has notified the Helena Parks and Rec Director that we will be suspending the Fall 2020 season. Many factors went into this decision but the most important is the risk factor of having the players compete in a close contact sport such as soccer. The safety of our players and parents have always been a top priority for our soccer club and now more than ever we must continue to live up that commitment.
We will be sending out full refunds for each registered player by September 19th. We appreciate each and everyone of you who support this club and our community and look forward to kicking off the Spring 2021 season TOGETHER!
Each sport continues to do their own assessment of the upcoming season, this notice is for the Helena Soccer Club Only.
Jefferson-Shelby
Youth Football League
For Immediate Release
The Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League, which consists mostly of the “Over
the Mountain” communities and is home to more than 2,000 football players and
cheerleaders, met on Sunday, July 26, 2020 and voted to cancel the 2020 Youth
Football Season.
Due to the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 along with the current surge in cases
over the past month, and the possibility of additional city, county, and/or state
shutdowns, it was determined to be in the best interest of the players, cheerleaders,
coaches, spectators and league volunteers to cancel our 2020 season.
This decision was not made lightly. The League understands the decision to cancel
the 2020 season will not be popular with everyone. However, we hope that
everyone will understand the health and safety of all who are involved with
Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League has always been our main focus and was
the primary reason for this difficult decision by the Member Parks and the League
Board.
PLAYGROUNDS, PUBLIC RESTROOMS, WALKING TRACK AND PARKS ARE OPEN.
BALLFIELDS ARE OPEN FOR PRACTICES AND INDIVIDUAL USE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE TO SCHEDULE PRACTICES OR TEAM GATHERINGS.
• Keep six feet of social distancing between people of
different households while useing facilities.
• Increase hygiene practices: wash hands frequently, avoid
touching your face, practice good etiquette when coughing
or sneezing.
• Screen yourself and any participating child for symptoms
before coming to facilities with the following questions:
o Have you or the child been in close contact with a
confirmed case of COVID-19?
o Are you or the child experiencing a cough, shortness of
breath or sore throat?
o Have you or the child had a fever in the last 48 hours?
o Have you or the child experienced new loss of taste or smell?
o Have you or the child experienced vomiting or diarrhea in
the last 24 hours?
•Screen for fever
Anyone who exhibits COVID-19 symptoms (answers yes
to any of the screening questions or who is running a fever)
should leave the Facility immediately, or not go to it,
and seek medical care or COVID-19 testing or both.
TRAVEL TEAMS:
In order to reserve a Helena field:
Cost of a field is $30.00 per practice (1.5 hours)
Your team must be at least 60% Helena players.
Provide team insurance to park
Provide official team roster with addresses of players.
All practices must be scheduled through the park office.
Coaches Needed!
Please contact Bill Miller if you are interested in serving as a head coach or an assistant coach.
Bmiller@cityofhelena.org
To Register Please Visit:
www.helenaparkandrec.org
For Questions please contact Bill Miller at Bmiller@Cityofhelena.org or 205-620-2877
Special Thanks to our 2017 Helena Parks and Recreation Sponsors:
Dick's Sporting Goods
Pepsi
All About Fun
Hewy Woodman
Mayor Mark Hall
Weather Line for games hosted in:
Helena: 620-2877
Alabaster: 378-4055
Calera: 668-7240
Montevallo: 527-3755
Pelham: 620-6426
A 30 minute delay should be enforced anytime you see lightning during a practice or event. The 30 minute clock should reset every time you see lightning as well.
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For park pavilion reservations, community center inquiries, questions or information, contact us at 205-620-2877 or email us at lclayton@cityofhelena.org.