MIDDLETOWN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION -- EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2020

To all our MAA volunteers, families, and friends,

We still expect to have a spring baseball, softball and soccer season at MAA, and we believe that our best course of action is to continue to follow the lead of our local school districts and municipalities. With that said, our season is still suspended until at least April 30th, and we realize the situation could extend much further. However, MAA is absolutely and fully committed to having a spring season this year. Our current plan would be to start mid-May and then communicate all of the other dates for our events at that time. These events include Field Maintenance Day, Opening Day Parade, Picture Day, Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend, and Trenton Thunder Night. We understand the hesitation to do anything or go anywhere during our current climate and we will not put the safety of our kids and families in jeopardy. However, we also must hold out hope that the pandemic will pass and we can provide an outlet for our community to safely come together and provide an environment and opportunity for your kids to learn, play, and grow.

The most common question we have received so far... "What will happen if the season is cancelled?"

In the unfortunate event that we have to cancel the spring seasons, we want you to know that we will provide several options including the opportunity for donation through a fundraiser utilizing our Play for Free Raffle Ticket Program (which also could be extended to our Soccer Program). In addition, we will continue to work to determine what level of refund or credit will be possible while maintaining the financial health of our athletic association. As MAA operates as a not-for-profit business, there have been many fixed costs that have already been spent in preparation for the upcoming seasons (prior to knowing the season might be canceled) as well as ongoing expenses in which we are contractually obligated. In addition, there are some fees we will work to recover if possible, such as our baseball and softball charter with Little League. We will be able to provide more clarity on donations/refunds/credits once a final decision is made on the season and we have complete information from our vendors. Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we work through all of the many details. We will send out another message that details all of the aforementioned options if we do indeed need to cancel the season.

It is our sincere hope that all of our families are healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. We hope to see you all on the field soon.

The MAA Executive Board

To all our MAA volunteers, families, and friends,

We still expect to have a spring baseball, softball and soccer season at MAA, and we believe that our best course of action is to continue to follow the lead of our local school districts and municipalities. With that said, our season is still suspended until at least April 30^th, and we realize the situation could extend much further. However, MAA is absolutely and fully committed to having a spring season this year. Our current plan would be to start mid-May and then communicate all of the other dates for our events at that time. These events include Field Maintenance Day, Opening Day Parade, Picture Day, Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend, and Trenton Thunder Night. We understand the hesitation to do anything or go anywhere during our current climate and we will not put the safety of our kids and families in jeopardy. However, we also must hold out hope that the pandemic will pass and we can provide an outlet for our community to safely come together and provide an environment and opportunity for your kids to learn, play, and grow.

The most common question we have received so far... "What will happen if the season is cancelled?"

In the unfortunate event that we have to cancel the spring seasons, we want you to know that we will provide several options including the opportunity for donation through a fundraiser utilizing our Play for Free Raffle Ticket Program (which also could be extended to our Soccer Program). In addition, we will continue to work to determine what level of refund or credit will be possible while maintaining the financial health of our athletic association. As MAA operates as a not-for-profit business, there have been many fixed costs that have already been spent in preparation for the upcoming seasons (prior to knowing the season might be canceled) as well as ongoing expenses in which we are contractually obligated. In addition, there are some fees we will work to recover if possible, such as our baseball and softball charter with Little League. We will be able to provide more clarity on donations/refunds/credits once a final decision is made on the season and we have complete information from our vendors. Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we work through all of the many details. We will send out another message that details all of the aforementioned options if we do indeed need to cancel the season.

It is our sincere hope that all of our families are healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. We hope to see you all on the field soon.

The MAA Executive Board