Will FCPS open its fields and gyms for youth sports in June?

[Anonymous]

Last rumor I heard (third hand) they might open at the end of July.

[Anonymous]

Any word yet?

[Anonymous]

NOPE.

They are thinking of keeping them closed for the summer right now. Debating whether they will be able to used in the Fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOPE.

They are thinking of keeping them closed for the summer right now. Debating whether they will be able to used in the Fall.

Thanks. Our youth sports league relies on them, and we’re trying to figure out what we might be able to offer in late summer for the fall season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOPE.

They are thinking of keeping them closed for the summer right now. Debating whether they will be able to used in the Fall.

How do you know this?

[Anonymous]

I don't really see the issue with letting people use the fields. It doesn't involve any extra effort on FCPS's end.

[Anonymous]

Are the playgrounds still closed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are the playgrounds still closed?

Yes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't really see the issue with letting people use the fields. It doesn't involve any extra effort on FCPS's end.

Because teams will start using them to practice, which will lead to group gatherings of the type that are currently prohibited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't really see the issue with letting people use the fields. It doesn't involve any extra effort on FCPS's end.

This. How are they “closed” exactly- like roped off ?

In my area we are in phase 1 and the fields are open- just not for organized practices like full teams (I think the limit is 6 people or similar)

Kids and families can play or work out in smaller groups under that limit- it is outside, after all. First come, first served.

Seems to work fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't really see the issue with letting people use the fields. It doesn't involve any extra effort on FCPS's end.

This. How are they “closed” exactly- like roped off ?

In my area we are in phase 1 and the fields are open- just not for organized practices like full teams (I think the limit is 6 people or similar)

Kids and families can play or work out in smaller groups under that limit- it is outside, after all. First come, first served.

Seems to work fine.

I was at Langley High School since last Friday for my daily run on the high school track and I notice:

1- I see multiple groups of teenagers, less than 8, either play football or soccer on the football field (inside the track),

2- I see multiple multiple teenagers running on the high school track,

3- a few people playing soccer on the grass field right next to the high school running track,

4- There are people practice hitting on the baseball field,

There are school security folks and police cars patrol the school from time to time. I asked them about currently policy that athletic field is being closed. They said that the rule is stupid and they will not enforce the rule, as long as the group has less than 10 people.

Yes, they did say that NO organized practices like full teams. Anything less than 10 is a OK.

HTH...

[Anonymous]

Fields will be open for use by 10 or less Friday.
https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-reopens-outdoor-athletic-fields-public-use

Phase 2 will allow for permit use which would mean some form of practices. Guessing that will be in two weeks.

[Anonymous]

Here’s the official word from Fairfax:

https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2020/05/27/fairfax-county-athletic-fields-reopening-for-unpermitted-use-on-friday-may-29/

[Anonymous]

Not a chance

[Anonymous]

Not a chance of what?