I Do Not Like This at All!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 19, 2020 9:33am CST
Congratulations to our grandson, in the red goalie outfit, for bringing his team to victory to win the finals in ice hockey.
I was sent a video text by my daughter-in-law and another one by my older son, showing how his team dog-piled him (jumped on top of him at the net) after the win. I do not like that!
I did not like seeing that. I also do not like that none of the kids are wearing a mask!!! I do not like that!
What is not shown in my photo is that one coach IS wearing a mask, while the other coach has his mask hanging below his nose. I do not like that!
You better believe I mentioned that fact to my son and daughter-in-law.
Now, my son is taking my grandson far from home to join another ice hockey team that he was invited to for a three day tryout. At least my daughter-in-law found an Air B&B that is sterilized between guests.
I still do not like that at all!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I wouldn’t like it either. That’s not safe at all.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Aug 20
I'm very surprised that the organization is not taking better steps to protect the players and coaches from COVID. I agree with you, I do not like anything about what you reported. But it just goes to show that sports is big business, even at the youth level, and I guess that trumps safety. Here in my city, all youth sports leagues, practices and games are banned, for the safety of the kids.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Well, I can only hope that your grandson doesn't contract the virus, or doesn't become a transmitter of the virus to others.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@moffittjc I pray every night that it won't happen.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I thought he was only going to practices where he was required to wear masks and social distance. My granddaughter is only going to figure skating practices where only a few girls go at a time and practice with masks and social distancing. I guess NY and NJ have there own agenda and it bugs me to no end. My son is nuts for letting this continue.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Congrats grandson! Hey, he's a big kid! Older than I assumed.
Yeah, I don't blame you. I don't like the (apparent) lack of precautions either. Sanitizing the room is a good thing, but I think it's far more risky to me so close to so many people like that
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Wow! He looks older than 10. Nice he's getting going in hockey at a young age.
I know, right? It's maddening.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@FayeHazel He wanted to play hockey since he was 2 years old. He even asked a coach if he could play with the 8 year olds since he didn't wear diapers anymore.
. The coach let him, but the kids were too rough and he did some figure skating until he was 7 when he returned to hockey. He cried once when the coach wouldn't let him be the emergency goalie, because he never had lessons. Soon after, he had lessons, went to goalie camps, and practiced like a lunatic. The rest is history. lol
Yes, it's maddening, Faye!
. The coach let him, but the kids were too rough and he did some figure skating until he was 7 when he returned to hockey. He cried once when the coach wouldn't let him be the emergency goalie, because he never had lessons. Soon after, he had lessons, went to goalie camps, and practiced like a lunatic. The rest is history. lol
Yes, it's maddening, Faye!2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180704)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Too many people want to pretend the virus isn't happening and it is business as usual. Congrats to you grandson and team though. My nephew used to play goalie for his soccer teams. He wasn't into running around on the field constantly...lol. In fact he told my sister, he wasn't interested in playing any sport that involved a ball.... He ended up swimming competively.
. He ended up swimming competively.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180704)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Goalie is arguably the most important player on the team. Nephew is about average in athleticism, he plays water polo now, but just kind of on a recreational basis. His college has an IM league of sorts..course with Covid nothing is happening now..
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@snowy22315 With Covid, nothing should be happening now. Maybe safe practices, but that's it.
Happy to hear your nephew is into sports. That's very healthy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I guess you are right! I'm totally surprised that my son would allow this!!!!
Thank you! He's a great tennis player, horseback rider, and goalie. He is sought out to play goalie for so many teams. However, he should just stick to practice with a mask and social distancing. I don't know how this got so out of hand.
Congrats to your nephew! He seems very athletic and good in what he chooses to do.
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@jobelbojel (35577)
• Philippines
19 Aug 20
I do not like that as well. Here sports of all sorts are suspended. No mass gathering.
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@jobelbojel (35577)
• Philippines
19 Aug 20
@DianneN For his tryouts, good thing that the room has been sanitized/
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
19 Aug 20
You and I think alike when it comes to the virus and wearing masks. I certainly wouldn't like it either and it's a bit surprising that none of the boys are wearing masks.
But...congratulations to them for winning the finals and I have to say they do look happy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I agree with you. I know they wear masks in practice, but should wear them in games, too. I am so upset with what I have seen, and yet my son does everything possible to keep the family safe. I let him have it, but good!!! I'm still his mother.
Thank you. They called my grandson in special to be goalie for the team. We are very proud of him!
Thank you. They called my grandson in special to be goalie for the team. We are very proud of him!1 person likes this
@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
Different generation have different point of view
But at the end, your grandson is awesome
But at the end, your grandson is awesome2 people like this
@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
@DianneN yeah, many competitions postponed due to the virus. August is usually full many competitions because it is a special month
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
19 Aug 20
I think many people are not following the protocols but actually they should
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@much2say (55607)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Aug 20
@DianneN You tell 'em, Mom! It's hard because while people say they are staying safe, I am finding that people do little things here and there that are actually not safe. I do think we all need to live and move forward, but it has to be in the safest ways possible . . . we have to continue to be cautious and not forget that .
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
20 Aug 20
It's hard to play sports with the mask on but still, it's very important to follow these days. Congratulations to your grandson's victory!
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
20 Aug 20
@DianneN Hopefully, they will be wearing their masks next time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@cherriefic Hopefully. It would be better if there weren't a next time.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
19 Aug 20
First of all, congratulations to your grandson! I agree with all the rest, especially with no one wearing a mask! Try and have a wonderful Wednesday.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@DianneN I totally understand. Have a great Thursday.
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