September 9th 2020 - Game Ticket Information from Coach Nick

Hello everyone,

Update since the meeting last night on attending the game today. Here is the process we must follow starting with TODAY’S game at Lapeer.

Each player will be given two tickets for the game. THESE WILL BE THE ONLY TICKETS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE. There will be no tickets to purchase at the gate and no one will be admitted without a ticket.

The process for JV for tonight will be this:

Players are set to arrive at 4:00. Coach Nick will be on the path that leads back to the main stadium gate. He will have the ball bag and a white backpack. He will give each player their two tickets when they arrive. They can then hand off their tickets to whoever they choose. This will have to be done outside of the stadium entrance. PLEASE BE ON TIME as they need to begin warm up promptly and if coach is handing out tickets until late that will create an issue.

Varsity will be similar but Coach Kehler will be in contact with the players as they have a little more time.

Moving forward we hope to have a clearer picture of how this will look. It sounds like this will be the process the valley will use but we will be more organized and do it in a more timely manner in the future.

Thanks,

Nick

September 8th 2020 - Parent Meeting:

• Varsity - 5pm

• JVA - 7pm

• JVB - 6pm

All meetings are at the soccer fields. Masks and social distancing is required.

September 5th 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

• Schedule - The First games are on Wednesday (9/9) - Please see the schedules above

• Parent Meeting - Each coach will have a short parent meeting following Tuesday practice.

• Uniforms - These will be distributed to players following practice next week.

• Shorts and Socks - If needed you can order shorts and socks from Soccer World: Link . Cut off for ordering is Wednesday 9/9

• Away game transportation - Please fill out this Form: Link and submit it to the Athletic department in person or by email: spiggott@gbcs.org

• Social distancing and games - All spectators at games are required to wear mask to enter the Grand Blanc soccer complex and maintain proper social distancing

August 30th 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

• 8 v 8 Intrasquad Scrimmages

  • Please see below for scrimmage times. This schedule will be updated as more scrimmages are added

  • Teams are listed above

  • Goal Keepers:
    Dylan McKay
    Michael Tucholski
    Jackson Harchick
    Bryce Omara

July 30th 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

• Canton scrimmages are cancelled.

• More updates to follow regarding the other upcoming tournaments.

July 29th 2020 - Coach Kehler Update: (Canton Cancelled)

• Fitness next week

  • Tuesday, August 4th

  • Thursday, August 6th from 9:00 - 10:15 - Cancelled

• Canton Preseason Scrimmages

July 25th 2020 - Scheduled Games:

At this point all scheduled games and scrimmages with the exception of the summer league games are slated to move forward if this changes updates will be posted to the site.

The GB Athletics site now has games listed as well for the varsity team:

https://grandblancathletics.com/teams/2865790/boys/soccer/varsity/schedule

We are trying to get a room block for Petoskey tournament and will provide information when available.

July 25th 2020 - Tryout Information:

• Players may be asked to stay for another session on Wednesday

• We could be moving players around each day as we see fit

• Players will be notified after their session the time to arrive the next day

• Players need to show up with a mask to check-in: We will take their temperature and ask the (3) Covid questions as we've been doing at fitness.

*** Players should be prepared to play in our scrimmages in Plymouth on Saturday, August 15th. (Schedule will be posted when available)

All players must have a valid physical on file:

• Pre-participation Physical Evaluation - Due to concerns regarding access to primary care providers during the late spring and early summer, the MHSAA will allow a one-year extension of a previous year’s physical on file, with the utilization of an MHSAA Sports Health Questionnaire to be completed by athletes and parents. Link to form.

• Incoming 9th graders from GB Middle Schools - The Athletics Department will obtain your physical form from your middle school if you had one on file.

• New to Grand Blanc - If you had an MHSAA sports physical on file at your previous school, please ask them to scan and email: spiggott@gbcs.org

July 3rd 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

The outdoor season has been delayed and won't start on July 8th. The Genesee Fieldhouse is waiting for the governor to advance us to the next phase before they make a move to playing games.

Fitness will resume with the same restrictions as before.

Here are the dates: The time will be from 9:00 - 10:15

• Tuesday, July 7th

• Thursday, July 9th

• Tuesday, July 14th

• Thursday, July 16th

• Tuesday, July 21st

• Thursday, July 23rd

• Tuesday, July 28th

• Thursday, July 30th

June 11th 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

This is Greg Kehler and I want to get a note out about the boy's summer fitness. This is coming out very late due to the ever changing rules due to the pandemic. First, I hope all of you and your families have been healthy and safe during this trying time.

We will be starting our fitness sessions June 12th at 9:00 AM at the Grand Blanc High School track. If the boy's can't make it on June 12th, no problem, since this is getting out so late.

Here is what the players will need to bring with them:

• Water Bottle

• Mask - Not required when engaging in fitness but must be worn when they arrive

• Hand sanitizer - We'll try to have a big bottle as well

What we will do every fitness session:

• Check-in each player

• Check Temperature - If 100.3 or above, will be asked to go back home

• Covid questionnaire - 5 question (Yes/No); If answer is yes to any question, player may not participate

** Mike Katz, our trainer will be onsite tomorrow to discuss all the guidelines

Schedule: (Time will be from 9:00 am - 10:15am)

• Friday, June 12

• Tuesday, June 16

• Thursday, June 18

• Monday, June 22

• Thursday, June 25

Plan is to take the July 4th week off and continue back on the week of July 7th

I will also speak to the boy's tomorrow about captains practices which is something we've done for years. My take right now is to wait until July 8. The reason for this date is that the summer league is scheduled to start then and run to July 31st.

Again, these sessions are not mandatory but recommended. I know with everyone being isolated for so long, everyone is looking forward to getting back into a new normal routine taking vacations and such.

Thanks,

Greg Kehler

June 3rd 2020 - Jerrod Dohm (GB Athletic Director ) Update:

We have been approved to begin out of season summer activities beginning Friday, June 12th. No out of season summer activities can begin until June 12th. Coaches MUST follow the “modified step 2” guidelines in the MHSAA document Link to guidelines. Please read the entire document carefully. You will find sport specific information in the document.

Some key points of emphasis…

• Only outdoor activities can resume. Indoor facilities remain closed. Gatherings must be of 100 people or less and social distancing of 6 ft must be followed.

• Coaches and student athletes must wear masks. Athletes can remove their masks when conditioning or doing aerobic exercise.

• We MUST keep proper records and use the athlete attendance/monitoring form: Link to Form. If an athlete answers yes to any of the questions on the form, or has a temperature above 100.3, they are not allowed to practice and must be sent home. Please notify their parents that they are returning home. Coaches must also complete the attendance/monitoring form. We have touchless thermometers that we will bring to your workouts. Attendance/monitoring forms need to be turned in after every gathering. These can be scanned and emailed to me.

• Equipment used during workouts needs to be disinfected intermittently per the MHSAA guidelines. We have multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant in the athletic office. Athletes need to bring their own hand-sanitizer.

• Athletes need to bring their own water, food, and towels. Sharing of water, food, and towels is not permitted. Water will not be provided.

• Inform your players that if they test positive for Covid-19 they need to notify Mike Katz, Athletic Trainer (248-807-1637), and the Athletic Department (810-591-4301). Their name will remain confidential. This will allow us to pull your attendance records and notify those individuals who may have been exposed.

June 3rd 2020 - Sally Piggot (Office of the AD) Update:

• Pre-participation Physical Evaluation - Due to concerns regarding access to primary care providers during the late spring and early summer, the MHSAA will allow a one-year extension of a previous year’s physical on file, with the utilization of an MHSAA Sports Health Questionnaire to be completed by athletes and parents. Link to form.

• Incoming 9th graders from GB Middle Schools - The Athletics Department will obtain your physical form from your middle school if you had one on file.

• New to Grand Blanc - If you had an MHSAA sports physical on file at your previous school, please ask them to scan and email: spiggott@gbcs.org

June 3rd 2020 - Coach Kehler Update:

• High School Boy’s Summer 11 v 11 League - Will begin on Wednesday, July 8th and run through July 31st. Games are played at Bi-Centennial Park on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Any games that get rained out will be played on Friday, July 31st, or any other alternate date while the Fieldhouse is still closed for activity. Games are played on the hour, following 2 x 25 minute halves. Coach is still determining the roster and will be in contact with players.

• Balconi Tournament

• Petosky Tournament - This is currently scheduled for the Saturday August 28th. More info to follow.

• High School Schedule