WSA soccer club suspends activities through April 12

The West Side Alliance (WSA) soccer club has announced that it will extend its suspension of all organized training and game activities through April 12, 2020. “The purpose of this suspension is in the interest of the safety of our own families, and also in accordance with our more global responsibility,” reads a statement from Executive Director Roger Bush.

“As we understand disease transmission, and the current caveats associated with COVID-19, such as incubation periods, potential unknown carriers, and unknown pathologies, we acknowledge our need as an organization to limit transportation and mobilization of people.“

“These measures will help in the solution to sourcing localized outbreaks, learning more about the disease pathology, and also limiting contact for potential further transmission. This decision is NOT based SOLELY on the threat to our kids and families, but a threat to our global and national community.“

“We know this is an inconvenience to your regular programming. We will do our best to create a revised, new, reinvented experience for you and your team, during the interim time to return to play.”

The WSA plans to make decisions in 2-3 week increments and announcements will be made via club text alerts. To sign up, text “@theside” to 81010. They will also be posting updates on social media.

The WSA Cup tournament has been rescheduled for May 23-24. In the event that the tournament is canceled due to COVID-19, 100% discounts will be offered to the teams. A planned 5K Giveaway fundraiser will be rescheduled for May 1. The Spring Break Camp has been canceled and 100% refunds have been issued to those registered. Coaching staff will also be paid during the break.

Also postponed is the home-opener event for Side FC 92, the organization’s new semiprofessional team.