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3/13/20 Newsletter

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Hello friends of DYC,

We are aware of health concerns within our community involving the Covid-19 Virus (Corona Virus).  With that being said, the Darien Youth Club is concerned with the health of our participants, coaches, families, and fans.  There have been discussions amongst the Board of Directors as to the direction that the DYC is going to take.  This is an ever evolving situation and every hour and minute things change. 

The Darien Youth Club has listened to the schools that we partner with and will be following their leads and recommendations.  We will be cancelling all DYC activities this weekend, starting 3/13 at 3pm and going until 3/16 at 7am, that are held within our partner schools.  Those events include, but not limited to, basketball olympics, basketball skills day, softball winter workouts, and Stars baseball practice on Sunday.  The schools received information from the DuPage Health Department recommending against gatherings that could have more than 250 people gathered at once.  

DYC events that are held at off-site partner facilities are optional and will be at the discretion of the facility, director, and coach.  It is my hope that we play it safe with this unknown virus and limit our contact. 

On a side note, I ask that all of us educate ourselves on this virus and not over-react to hype on social media. I ask that we check on our elderly neighbors and relatives to make sure that they are okay and educated as well.  Please follow the recommendations from the Health Department.  If there is someone who is sick, the police and fire departments are putting procedures into place to help our community.  Also know that the police and fire departments will be responding to many emergency calls related to Covid-19 over the course of the next few days and weeks.  

Thank you all for your understanding during these trying times.  We will update you as for future events as we learn more on the direction of this situation.

Thanks, 

Nick Skweres
DYC President 





VOLLEYBALL COMES TO A CLOSE


The DYC Volleyball season ended on Monday, March 2nd. It was another fun-filled and exciting season.

Congratulations to Coach Dave Budach's Team Yellow for a fantastic season.
Team Yellow finished in 1st place in both the regular season & the season ending Tournament.

Congratulations to Coach Karen Buckel's Team Red for finishing in 2nd place in the regular season. 

Congratulations to Coach LaToya Newell's Team Blue for finishing in 2nd place in the season ending Tournament.

I would like to thank all of the coaches who did an outstanding job this season. The improvement in the kids from the first game to the last game was incredible.   
  • Greg Carder
  • Christine Harej
  • LaToya Newell
  • Dave Budach
  • Karen Buckels
  • John Lamm
I thank all of the parents for their support during the season. it meant a lot to the kids.

I hope to see all of you again next season.

Thank You,
Dave Surdyk
Volleyball Commissioner




 


UMPIRE UPDATE


The mandatory umpire classroom training scheduled for March 15th from 2:00-4:00 will now be held via a web link instead of at the Darien Police Department.  Registered umpires will receive the link.  

Registration will close today. To register, click HERE.

If you have questions, please contact Jamie Kuhlman, DYC Umpire Director, at rjkuhlman@comcast.net.


 






DARIEN STARS UNDERWAY


The 2020 Darien Stars baseball season kicked-off this past weekend, with the 9u and 10u teams playing in the Roma Winter Heat Tournament. Both teams advanced to the final games in the Silver bracket and earned 2nd place finishes.  “I couldn’t be prouder of how hard the boys worked and competed in every game,” 9u Manager Dan Davy said.  “We got to see a lot of good competition and it helped us learn more about our team.”  10u Manager Mike Bills added, “I love how our boys never quit and continued to compete well against some strong programs.”

Congratulations Darien Stars 9u and 10u teams!


 


BASEBALL REGISTRATION


Registration for Pinto and Mustang closes Sunday, March 15th. Don't miss out! Register NOW!

T-Ball registration remains open until April 15th. Register your little one for this exciting, fun program.

 
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