Charger Parents, Athletes, and Coaches:

 

I would like to start by thanking all of you for your support and willingness to adjust in this ever-changing world.  The past few months have been trying, and I hope we can get back to some form of normalcy in the not too distant future.  I would also like to take a moment to thank the Tri City Board of Directors for the countless hours of planning and talking to various leagues/exploring options for the kids.  As most of you are aware, everyone on the board is a volunteer and dedicates an enormous amount of time for the kids.  

 

Yesterday, the governor came out with a new set of guidelines basically tiering sports by levels of contact.  After communicating with the St. Charles Park District and other leagues, it breaks my heart to announce we have to cancel the 2020 youth football season.  As a board, we have discussed every possible option and unfortunately have come to this conclusion.

 

Many may be hearing of organizations attempting to go out of state to play youth games.  As mentors first, and board members second, we have taken the stance that it would be the wrong message to defy a governor's order whether we agree with it or not.  

 

I know these past few months have been extremely difficult and hard to understand.  Keep working and staying active!  Somewhere down the line in the journey of life, you will look back on all this and say it made you a stronger person, student, and athlete.

 

Sideline Cheer & Competitive Cheer
Sideline cheer will get a full refund and we are waiting for guidance on competitive cheer before issuing any refund. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Ramey at cheer@tricitychargers.org

 

As a board, we have decided to continue with camps a few times a month.  The camps will follow the guidelines set forth by the governor and keep kids active while learning about the great game of football.  These camps will be free!!!  We will get more information out when we can confirm the dates with the park district.  

 

We have set up equipment return dates for Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th from 5:00-7:00.  We will have equipment return at the same location where we handed the equipment out.  There will be two lanes set-up where you can drive through and hand all the equipment back.  All we ask is that you have it all in a bag.  Once we confirm that all your equipment is back, we will be issuing full refunds.  If you paid electronically, we will credit your credit card back the full amount, minus the card processing fee (that fee goes directly to the card processing companies).  If you paid by check, you will receive a check in the mail no later than 10 days after receipt of the equipment.

 

In closing, I hope you all understand how difficult it was to write this email.  I have been involved in Tri City for 13 years and look forward to football every year.  It is the greatest sport and we will be back better than ever in 2021!  

 

Please be safe and I look forward to seeing the kids at the camps.

 

Thanks

Joe Ninni

President