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Hello! Welcome to our FCA WY Blog.
Last updated 4/5/20
We hope that the stories and updates here give insight into what God is doing in our square state. We want to engage, equip, and empower our WY athletes and coaches, along with connecting our amazing FCA community of volunteers and supporters.
That’s why…
We would like to share with you in this post our latest update and announcement regarding our Black Hills Sports Camp this June 2020:
- Regional Statement
- From FCA WY State Director
- Game Plan for Athletes and Coaches
However...
Before you read on, we want to express to you that FCA IS STILL HERE for our Athletes and Coaches. Ministry has not stopped - just changed for the mean time. Our desire remains to continue engaging, equipping and empowering Campers from previous years as well as Athletes and Coaches who want to grow in their FAITH and SPORT now!
Please reach out to us with any questions or prayer needs during this challenging time! And read to the end of this blog to find out what's next for Athletes and Coaches with #fcavirtual and #fcavirtualwy
- FCA Wyoming
WATCH BELOW CAMP 2019 HUDDLE LEADERS words of encouragement for Campers!
FROM OUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR: OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Rockies FCA Summer Sports Camp Update:
Due to the Covid 19 virus, overnight sports camps in the Rockies Region
will be suspended for the summer of 2020. Our summer camping programs are dependent on many factors that are outside our control. First off we are not prepared to deal with this virus on site.
A scenario in which someone had Corona Virus would be extremely difficult to navigate as we are responsible for each child and staff. Also, we are at the mercy of vendors and venues that each have different Covid 19 policies.
Finally, due to school closers and economic uncertainty it would be nearly impossible to staff, recruit and finance such a large endeavor. I know each or you understand that we are in uncharted territory and our team is doing its best to navigate the new ministry playing field.
If your athlete has registered for camps, FCA will be able to reimburse your camper fee. Please work with your local FCA office to execute this transaction.
FCA will be looking at every opportunity to serve coaches and athletes in this new season of ministry and we appreciate your partnership in FCA. Thank you for your understanding!
Prayerfully,
Mike Sanfratello
VP of Field Ministries Rockies Region
Keep reading below to hear from our Camp Director and FCA WY State Directors on Camp Cancellation...
NOTE FROM WYOMING DIRECTOR
In our March post, "WE ARE TEAM FCA WY: Our Response to Current Situation,"
FCA Wyoming announced the transition to #fcavirtual and the postponements and cancellations for this spring and summer events for FCA WY. FCA WY State Director, Jim Hamilton, also shared his words of encouragement as sports communities move forward though this hard season, saying:
"It is important to remember that we are making these changes in response to what is best for the safety and health of everyone. This is not out of fear, but out of love. Love God and love others - the Jesus Creed!
We are also doing it out of respect for those in authority, our national, state and local elected leaders and our health care professionals. Let’s do our part to flatten the curve! Please pray for our Staff and their families, as well."
Check out what is HAPPENING NOW with #fcavirtual #fcavirtualwy HERE.
GAME PLAN MOVING FORWARD
The past few months FCA has been planning and getting things organized for Camp this summer. So, of course, the decision to cancel Camp has been felt by Staff as a hard but necessary one. Meanwhile, Camp Director, Ernie Mecca, has been busy notifying Camp Staff and families of this decision. If you have already enrolled and paid for camp, Camp Registrar, Cody Bordewyk, will be contacting you about cancellations and refunds!
The past few weeks, FCA WY Staff have been working hard a virtual training and connecting with Task Force Teams and Huddle Leaders. We want to continue to disciple and serve Athletes and Coaches around the State. We also want to help keep Campers growing in their faith and Sport!
FOR CAMPERS
- Follow us on Instagram @fcacampblackhills WE WILL BE DOING LIVE VIDEO AND HASHTAG CHALLENGES.
- WY Campers - check in with our blog and FCA WY Instagram @fcawyoming for latest reads and happenings. Start with this BLOG post below.
- Nebraska and South Dakota Campers - please reach out to John Girard for any questions or ways to stay connected.
- For everyone - HUDDLE UP! Join Global Live-streaming event by Fellowship of Christian Athletes WED @1:30 (MST) 3:30 (EST) on YouTube.
FOR COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
- Feel free Coaches to reach out to your State FCA Staff to find out what's happening!
- WY coaches - we want to continue to meet virtually via Zoom and google Hangouts. Contact Jim Hamilton for more information or your local FCA Staff.
- If you are a Huddle Leader, check in with FCA Staff to learn about virtual meeting opportunities and other virtual events.
- Follow us and read the Blog for resources and encouragement! Start with this Blog HERE.
Wherever you are - we are here for you! Please reach out to us for any prayer needs. We also will be putting out some hashtag challenges and video request so be on the look out so you can be apart of our virtual
Huddling UP!
Blessings,
FCA Wyoming and FCA Camp Black Hills