Toni Gfrerer, one of many Minor Soccer parents and volunteers who were disappointed with the decision, said it is unfortunate the closure could not have been announced prior to the start date.
According to Gfrerer, the first home game for the U14 team was scheduled to take place on Tuesday at ISS, and the first U12 home game was supposed to take place at CCHS on Wednesday, but both games had to be cancelled and rescheduled.

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Triston Slywka kicks the ball toward the net.

Mertz said crews went out on Thursday and Friday to inspect fields, and that if there was no more snow or rain in the coming days, the field could be open as early as Monday, May 9th.
He said crews are also currently assessing baseball fields, including those at ISS and in Hillcrest which are still covered in snow and ice, and hopes that tee ball will begin next week as well.
“Unfortunately, everything on the south side of the highway is still under snow for the most part, because of the reduced sunlight we get there,” said Mertz. “We are watching them every day, and hope we can provide some safe sports fields in the next couple weeks.”