NAFA 2020 Summer Tryouts/Practice

This year we are excited to offer teams the opportunity to hold Tryouts/Practice Sessions. Just as all NAFA events, they must operate within the current State of Oregon Guidelines regarding social distancing and any other restrictions. Please see the format outlined below.

Step One:  Coaches must read the NAFA Back to The Fields Guideline packet.​
Step Two:  Coaches who need a 2020 Background Check go HERE.
Step Three:  Register and pay for a NAFA TryOut Session.
Step Four:  Have each player/parent sign the NAFA COVID-19 WAIVER. 

NAFA Tryout/Practice Format

​Coaches/Organizations 
Tryout sessions are 90 min. inside the gates

• You may have a coach leading warm ups for 20 min. prior in football field

Teams/Organizations should arrive 1 hour early.
Set up a table in the green space with your banner.

• Coaches/staff/parents help run your check-in.
• Collect the NAFA COVID Waivers to be turned in.
• Ensure EVERYONE is masking at all times.
• Ensure 6ft social distance between participants in line.

• Send players to warm up area.
• ​NO Music boxes.
  

• TryOuts sessions are run by team coaches, and can be run as a practice, or any other format they prefer, so long as they end at 90 min.
• (please plan accordingly in regards to nets/equipment tear down

NO PARENTS/SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED
Parents can check their child in with the organization and watch from the outfield.

• Parents, and anyone over age 5 MUST wear a face mask.
• Parents MUST maintain 6ft social distance.
• Parents MUST NOT congregate in the parking lot or green space.

PLAYERS
Should arrive with enough time to check-in and warm up.
MUST be checked in with an organization to enter the gates.
May attend as many Tryouts as they wish.

• Required to wear a face mask at all times they are not in active play.
• Remain 6 feet apart when not in active play
• Have their own, labeled water source.
• Observe only TWO people in the bathroom at any time.
• Will NOT come to Tryout/Practice with a fever, or symptoms, or within 14 days after experience a fever or symptoms.

Each 90 min. Camp Session is $60 *
*field availability could change based on any new state, county or city restrictions 

** As is standard practice, all Coaches must have had their NAFA background check completed to participate in any NAFA event.

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At A Glance:

NAFA Tryouts/Practice Session:
CRATER Fields 1-4: 
August 15-16
AND
August 22-23
COST: $60 per 90 min. session

Coach Certification

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Documents to Download

NAFA Back to The Fields 2020 Guidelines

NAFA 2020/2021 COVID Waiver

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please contact Elle Zober
503-929-4314 (text or call)

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​NAFA understands the passion and desire to get back on the fields, however, until there is a vaccine, cure, or treatment found for COVID-19, we strongly recommend that players, coaches and all spectators adhere to the guidelines and safety precautions presented. The information and guidelines are not meant to replace those given, at any time, by the CDC or other governing bodies, nor should they replace any professional medical advice, or opinions. NAFA does not assume any liability or responsibility for the recommendations herein. Further, NAFA does not assume any liability or responsibility for the health or safety, specifically in regards to the contraction of COVID-19 or any medical issues related to the contraction of COVID-19, by any player, coach, spectator or staff who choose to participate in a NAFA event. Members of the community who have been determined by the CDC, or their medical professional, to be ‘high-risk’ should continue to shelter in place and not participate in attending a NAFA event during this time.