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Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 ‘Spring’ sports active now By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent In the topsy-turvy world of COVID-19, athletes at all levels, including Sisters High School, have been faced with canceled, post- poned, and shortened sea- sons. Activity resumed in mid-September for a few of the traditional spring sports under strict guidelines for a five week <mini-season.= According to SHS Athletic Director Gary Thorson, track and field, ten- nis, boys lacrosse and girls softball are taking advantage of the opportunity to train and, in some cases, compete. The decision to imple- ment mini-seasons prior to the start of official OSAA- sanctioned sports came at the individual school district level, according to Thorson. Districts in the region are working together to give stu- dent athletes the opportunity to get back into their sports after the entire regular spring season was canceled due to COVID-19 in mid-March. Thorson said, <Our dis- trict has recognized the need for our students to get safely engaged again, and has set a plan which is a healthy com- promise on the engagement spectrum.= Track and field actu- ally has three <mini-meets= scheduled with local teams, including one at home September 30 against Ridgeview, while softball has played one game with ten more planned through October 10. According to head track coach Jeff Larson, the first meet will feature all field events other than triple jump, along with running events in the 4x100-meter relay, 1500 meters, 100 meters, high hurdles and 200 meters. <We thought it best to start small and condense the length of the meet a bit,= he said. Asked how the mini- season plan was working out, softball coach Neil Fendall said, <For the kids and coaches it9s going fan- tastic. Having real human interaction and experienc- ing the group dynamic every afternoon is the highlight of my days and for the kids as well.= He continued, <It9s good to see them appreciate the face-to-face contact and the value of that. This pandemic appears to be teaching us all how important human inter- action really is. I am hearing them say, 8I just want to go back to school and see my friends.9= Regarding meeting health protocols, Fendall explained, <We have our masks ready for when athletes are close together and we have to disinfect equipment after each practice. At our game Fall Cleaning! • Window & gutter cleaning, power washing • Residential & commercial screen cleaning/repair & glass restoration • Housekeeping & deep cleaning • Monthly, bi-monthly, move in/out FREE ESTIMATES! at Crook County fans were spread out, including along the outside fence. Fans enter- ing the complex signed in at a check-in table and people seemed to be social distanc- ing appropriately.= Fendall, in his first year as the coach, reported hav- ing 12 girls playing this fall, which Fendall believes will provide a solid base when the real spring season comes. <I9m super pleased with the group we have and they are willing to work hard, stay positive and try their best,= he said. Traditional fall sports will start a mini-season in October, followed by winter sports in November. OSAA-sanctioned sports with condensed seven-week seasons will begin December 28, with traditional winter Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com OUR DINING ROOM IS NOW OPEN! PHOTO PROVIDED COVID-19 has turned a lot of things upside down — including school sports. Athletes are now participating in a limited run of sports usually played in the spring. sports (basketball, swim- ming, wrestling), followed by traditional fall sports, including cheerleading from February 22 to late April or early May, and conclud- ing with spring sports April 19-mid to late June. Our agents are ready to meet your insurance needs As life changes, so should your policy Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS Holistic Mental Health Solutions Medication Management Counseling • Functional Medicine Audry Van Houweling PMHNP-BC Quick and Affordable Help Sun-Thurs 11-9 • Fri-Sat 11-9:30 Menu at SistersSaloon.net 541-595-8337 • www.shesoarspsych.com 541-549-RIBS | 190 E. Cascade Ave. 102 E. Main Ave., Downtown Sisters Mendoza’s Cleaning Services LLC 541-610-5760 • Cesar Introducing Atiyeh Bros. rug cleaning and sales services to the Bend area. We’ll be in the Bend area on October 9 to pick up your rugs, clean them in our state-of-the-art facility, and deliver them back to your home. If you’re ready for a new rug, our experts will work with you to select options to try at home before you commit! For more information or to schedule a time, visit atiyehbros.com/Bend Cleaning Services 503-234-5495 | Retail Showroom 503-639-8642