IMPORTANT FALL SPORTS MEETING CHANGE – AUGUST 10
In response to COVID-19 concerns the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced on Tuesday, August 4 that both the football and volleyball seasons will be moved to next Spring. The cross country and soccer seasons will remain in place for this fall and will begin as scheduled on August 17. It is anticipated that there will be practice-only opportunities for football and volleyball this fall; though it is unclear how many practices sessions will be allowed. A decision has also not been made yet about middle school (grade 6-8) football and volleyball since these programs are not regulated by the MSHSL.
Students who were planning to participate in football or volleyball this fall may choose to join either cross country or soccer and will still be eligible for the football and volleyball seasons next Spring. Spectrum also participates in coops for girls’ tennis at Big Lake High School and girls swimming and diving at Elk River that are also scheduled to begin on August 17. Information about these programs is available from the host school.
The details about the fall and spring seasons are still being worked on by the MSHSL. We will continue to provide updates when they become available.
FALL SPORTS MEETING - MONDAY, AUGUST 10 – NEW SCHEDULE
The following non-mandatory meetings are informational and will provide an update about possible fall practices and middle school programs. Please social distance at least six feet at all times and limit attendance to students entering grades 6-12 and only one parent per family. Masks are required indoors
5:45 pm
Football (grades 7-12) / MS Football - Tacklebar (grades 6-8) – High School Gym
Volleyball (grades 7-12) / MS Volleyball (grades 6-8) - Middle School Gym
The following meetings are mandatory for students entering grades 7-12 who are interested to join cross country or soccer. Attending this meeting does not obligate the player to join the team, however is an important first step in the registration process. Please social distance at least six feet at all times and limit attendance to students entering grades 7-12 and only one parent per family. Masks are required indoors
7: 15 pm
Girls and Boys Cross Country (grades 7-12) – High School Gym
Girls Soccer (grades 7-12) – Middle School Gym
Boys Soccer (grades 7-12) - High School College & Career Center
Registration for cross country and soccer must be completed online and will open after the FALL SPORTS MEETING on Monday, August 10. The registration link is https://spectrumhs-ar.rschooltoday.com/ Physicals must be current within the past three years. The online registration includes a current health questionnaire. For assistance with registration please contact dbondy@spectrumhighschool.org
Rick Peterson
Director of Athletics