WELCOME TO 2020 SUNRISE GIRLS SOFTBALL

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AS YOU MAY BE AWARE GOVERNOR ISSUED GA 29 AT 2:30 THIS AFTERNOON AND A PROCLAMATION FOR GA 28.  THE PROCLAMATIOIN CONCERNING GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE DOES NOT APPLY TO YOUTH OR ADULT SPORTS ACTIVITIES AS OUTLINED IN PARA 1 OF GA 28.  EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES MANDATE WEARING A FACE COVERING IN OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACES WHERE 6FT DISTANCING CANNOT BE MAINTAINED WITH EXCEPTIONS. CHILDREN UNDER 10 ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK.  PARA 4 OF GA29 MAKES AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS INVOLVED IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OUTDOORS IF THEY MAINTAIN A " SAFE "  DISTANCE.  THESE NEW EXECUTIVE ORDERS ARE EFFECTIVE FRIDAY THE 3RD OF JULY AT 12:01PM.  WE ARE WORKING TO GET GUIDANCE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE GUIDANCE PRIOR TO MONDAY JULY 6TH GAMES.

A reminder to all parents, coaches and players that SOGS has set up Operating Procedures for league play.  With the increase in COVID 19 cases it is important for everyone's health that you continue to follow the Protocols for Safety.  Please as coaches and spectators keep the 6ft distancing protocol in the stands , concession stand and grounds.  Take advantage of the hand santizer for everyone.  Coaches should santize their teams balls provided by the league with the spray provided everytime they come back into the dugout.  Please be aware of your contact with people over 65 and with conditions that make them suspectible to the virus.  Dugouts are santized prior to every game and restrooms are cleaned daily. Help us keep the league as safe as possible.  DO NOT COME TO THE PARK IF YOU FEEL ILL , HAVE A FEVER, OR HAVE A COUGH.  NOTIFY THE LEAGUE IF ANY PARENT, COACH , OR PLAYER IS DIAGNOSED WITH THE VIRUS.

THANKS

BILL FRANKLIN

SOGS.

SCHEDULE FOR THE 2020 SUMMER LEAGUE IS NOW POSTED.  CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE, SCORES, & STANDINGS. ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS MUST READ THE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE LEAGUE. THEY CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING HERE. IN ORDER FOR US TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL LEAGUE SEASON WE ASK THAT ALL PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES.

As contained in the email of  May 20th to all participants and as posted on the league website league refunds are being processed as requested by an email to sunrisesoftball@twc.com.  Refunds are being processed by check since the credit card system will not process refunds over 90days old, which was 95% of the fees that were paid.  Following is the link to the Board of Directors Statement of the Modified Spring League and the refund policy.  https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/9882/98401.pdf

Opearting procedures for the league starting on June 15th are also located at the following link

https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/9882/98399.pdf

SUNRISE OPTIMIST GIRLS SOFTBALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

By. Bill Franklin

THE FOLLOWING SPORTSMANSHIP GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR 2 SEASONS. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT LANGUAGE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM MAY BE TO WILL BE.  THERE WILL NO LONGER BE ANY TOLERANCE FOR UNSPORTSMANSHIP ACTIVITY TOWARD OFFICIALS, STAFF, PLAYERS, FANS OR OTHER COACHES. I WOULD LIKE ALL OF YOU TO REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN OBSERVE THE ACTIONS OF ADULTS AND WE WANT THOSE ACTIONS IN OUR PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCTIVE NOT DESTRUCTIVE. 

THE RULES CALL FOR FANS, PLAYERS, AND COACHES TO TREAT UMPIRES, SCOREKEEPERS, LEAGUE OFFICIALS, OTHER FANS, PLAYERS & COACHES WITH PROPER SPORTSMANSHIP AT ALL TIMES.  THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN THAT YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH AND YOU MAY NOT LIKE SOME OF THE OTHER FANS, TEAMS AND OFFICIALS. HOWEVER WE EXPECT THAT EVERYONE WILL BE TREATED WITH PROPER SPORTSMANSHIP.  FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT WITH YOU BEING REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY.  COACHES OR PLAYERS THAT ARE EJECTED FROM GAMES WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE SOGS BOARD TO DETERMINE IF ANY FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.  FANS REMOVED FROM A GAME MAY, DEPENDING UPON THE EVENT,WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE SOGS BOARD TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. 

YOUTH SPORTS ARE MEANT TO TEACH SPORTSMANSHIP AND LIFE LESSONS.  THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL SPORTS AND MISTAKES MAY BE MADE BY OFFICIALS.  IT IS NEVER INTENTIONAL.

WE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A GREAT SEASON AND ENJOY YOUR SELF AT THE BALL PARK

  It is our policy to protect the safety of our participants , umpires , and parents at all times.  We will postpone, or reschedule game if severe weather is in or will come into the Southwest part of Wichita County . We continuous monitor weather status and weather radar to determine possible severe weather that would affect us.  We do not cancel games for a severe weather watch unless storms are developing that would enter our area.  We have a Storm Spotter location at the Stadium at the fields and we also rely on their advice. 

Please rest assured we will do everything possible to keep everyone safe, however parents are the final judge of their children's safety and should do what they feel is necessary.  However, we will not reschedule games unless previous conditions exist.