Dear Wallen Family,

We all know the common buzzwords being used right now - rapidly changing, fluid situation, social distancing, follow CDC’s recommendations, etc. It is difficult to talk about the situation we find ourselves in without mentioning one of these. As with the rest of the country, Wallen is anxiously awaiting the next chapter of the COVID-19 saga. We have our unique challenges, wondering like everyone; Will we have a spring season?  How long will this last? The list goes on and on.

Please know we have the same feelings as many of you. We are parents, we are educators, we are employees and we are customers; so we understand that there are considerations beyond just emotions. There are financial impacts as well.  At this time, it is our intention to keep the season intact, just extend it. Again, until we know more, it is not possible for us to make final decisions.  Right now, we are unsure where this will land, but we will be transparent with our process.

One thing we can tell you is that we are actively working on hypothetical Plan A, hypothetical Plan B and hypothetical Plan C. We remain positive and will work tirelessly to stay in front of this. Our baseball board, softball board and executive board have been brainstorming many ideas to keep players engaged.

Part of our Plan A (for kids that need to tryout) is that we will not be getting the kids together to have tryouts, we are looking at other options and will be sending out an email about that soon. Also, in the next couple weeks we want to get the teams and coaches set up that way when we get the go ahead we have everyone in place so that we can get started right away.

We ask that you continue to be patient and understanding, given the current climate. More than that, our hope is that you and your family remain healthy and optimistic during this difficult moment in history. In the meantime, we will continue to communicate with you and provide updates.

Stay Safe,