Dear Aztec families: 

I have been notified by our Athletic Directors today that all summer sports camps and facilities will be closed until August 3rd.  In a meeting with all the ADs and representatives of the school district the decision was made to ensure a safe return to competition for all student/athletes.  A review of the return to practice policy will be re-assessed on July 17th.  Based on that assessment, we will be given further guidance of a return date.  They noted it might open sooner, than the August date, or might be pushed into the fall.  All the coaches will meet with the ADs this Thursday via Zoom so I will get you more updates information as soon as I get it.  

I am deeply saddened, as I’m sure you are, that the closure seems to be getting extended at the same time our country seems to be opening.  However, I know that everyone involved is trying the best the can to deliver the safest environments possible for our kids to return.  Please join me in being patient as we head forward into this recovery.  

I continue to be encourage by the videos, emails, phone calls, and texts from many of you.  Some doing workouts in the back yard, our bike rides, runs, anything to stay active.  

I know that a few clubs who use city and community facilities are starting to open.  I wish them well and I hope they are successful, as it might lead to other facilities being opened sooner.  I have also had many families who have access to pools, in the community or friends backyards.   Please let me know if you need a little workout, focus on technique.  

I would encourage to take advantage of any opportunity to do what’s best for your family. I know the kids, and perhaps all of you are looking for a chance to get back in the pool, if for nothing else but to feel a bit normal for a time.  I know all our coaches are feeling the same thing, and share the same feelings as all of you.  

I wish I could share better news with you all, maybe I will get some better news this week.   

As am just as committed to starting back swimming and water polo as I was the first day we cancelled.  Everyday we are getting ready, every week we are one week closer. Stay strong and healthy, Go Aztecs!