COVID-19 Updates
Updated August 27, 2021
Update #5
Hi Kickstarters Families,
We are returning to indoor soccer this Fall 2021. I will update the COVID policies closer to the start date depending on the COVID numbers of the county. I am planning to follow the Duluth isd709 policies if cases remain high.
Thank you,
Sarah
#4
Hi Kickstarters Families,
I hope to find you all well during this crazy time. After a year of taking a break and staying home, I have decided to get things rolling again. YAY!!
I have officially opened up Summer Kickstarters starting in June. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday for 4 weeks starting June 1st and going until June 24th. If the classes fill up, I will open up a second session on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I am really excited to get things started and I hope you all are ready to join again.
If you still have credit from Spring 2020 and would like to use it for the summer sessions, please let me know when you sign up.
Thank you so much and stay safe,
Sarah Wilmot
Kickstarters Soccer
Update #3
Hi Kickstarters Families,
I am sad to say that I will be rescheduling the June summer Kickstarters classes and moving them to July. The city has closed all city fields for athletic programs until at least July 1st. I will monitor the situation and hope that July will work out. This is a very fluid situation so once we get the green light things will move quickly. I understand July was not in the regular plan so if anything changes on your end and you would like to be moved to the Fall session or receive a refund please let me know.
Thank you and stay safe,
Sarah Wilmot
Kickstarters Soccer
UPDATE #2
Kickstarters Families,
I hope that you and your family are staying healthy during this health crisis. I admit that as a small business owner I have found this to be a very trying time. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the length of time the societal restrictions are going to be in place, and will depend on the course set by many factors outside of my control. As the majority of the kids in the program are young toddlers, it seems difficult to justify conducting Virtual Kickstarters classes. This was not an easy decision, as I love seeing the kids and watching them learn soccer skills. Furthermore, as a mother of 3 young children myself I will be spending much of my time and focus on them during these unique circumstances.
I would appreciate your help with this situation, as refunding everyone at this time would take a toll on my business. Please read the following and let me know what your preference would be.
I will be offering summer classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings in June. These classes would be from 4:20-5:00 (2-4 years), 5:10-5:50 (2-4 years) and 6:00-6:55 (4-6 years). If you are interested, I can use your current payment and work with you to determine which of those sessions you would like to register for.
Also, I intend to conduct an 8 – week session in the Fall (October-December), which would follow a similar time table to the one you just signed up for. So, instead of requesting a refund, I can move you into one of those classes. If you would be interested in joining another please let me know which session and which class. Those people already registered would have priority for the class times they are currently registered in. For example, if you are signed up at 9:40 this Spring, you will get first priority in the Fall 9:40 class session.
If you are not interested in either of these options, and would like a refund then of course, I will be happy to work with you. Please keep in mind that I will have to adjust the price to cover my expenses and the refund would be for $80. It may take some time to process the refunds, depending on how many people choose this option.
I would like to thank each of you for supporting my business and my dream and hope to coach your children again in the future.
Sincerely
Sarah Wilmot
UPDATE #1
Hello Kickstarters Families,
What a unique time we find ourselves in. As a small business owner, I admit I am struggling with how to adjust to this uncertain environment, in such a way that will be to the benefit to all of us. I am 100% committed to you the families, that make this such a wonderful program, and the wonderful kids who bring such joy to the class, every weekend. Therefore, the plan going forward is to cancel the next two Saturdays (March 21st and March 28th), with the thought of starting again on Saturday April 4th. To make up for these cancellations, I plan to add 2 additional weeks to the end of the program, taking us through May 16th. When the program begins, we will need to limit the number of extended family that attends, and additional cleaning measures will be implemented.
Please be aware that the situation is fluid, and I will continue to monitor how it evolves. The class schedule may need to be adjusted further based on the recommendation from state and public health officials. In the event that the Spring session is cancelled, I am committed to the families and will send out a more detailed plan on the next steps.
I appreciate your patience during this situation. Please email me with any thoughts / concerns you may have. I intend to do some live soccer videos on my Kickstarters Facebook page, so keep an eye out for those.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times.
Coach Sarah
Hi Kickstarters Families,
We are returning to indoor soccer this Fall 2021. I will update the COVID policies closer to the start date depending on the COVID numbers of the county. I am planning to follow the Duluth isd709 policies if cases remain high.
Thank you,
Sarah
#4
Hi Kickstarters Families,
I hope to find you all well during this crazy time. After a year of taking a break and staying home, I have decided to get things rolling again. YAY!!
I have officially opened up Summer Kickstarters starting in June. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday for 4 weeks starting June 1st and going until June 24th. If the classes fill up, I will open up a second session on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I am really excited to get things started and I hope you all are ready to join again.
If you still have credit from Spring 2020 and would like to use it for the summer sessions, please let me know when you sign up.
Thank you so much and stay safe,
Sarah Wilmot
Kickstarters Soccer
Update #3
Hi Kickstarters Families,
I am sad to say that I will be rescheduling the June summer Kickstarters classes and moving them to July. The city has closed all city fields for athletic programs until at least July 1st. I will monitor the situation and hope that July will work out. This is a very fluid situation so once we get the green light things will move quickly. I understand July was not in the regular plan so if anything changes on your end and you would like to be moved to the Fall session or receive a refund please let me know.
Thank you and stay safe,
Sarah Wilmot
Kickstarters Soccer
UPDATE #2
Kickstarters Families,
I hope that you and your family are staying healthy during this health crisis. I admit that as a small business owner I have found this to be a very trying time. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the length of time the societal restrictions are going to be in place, and will depend on the course set by many factors outside of my control. As the majority of the kids in the program are young toddlers, it seems difficult to justify conducting Virtual Kickstarters classes. This was not an easy decision, as I love seeing the kids and watching them learn soccer skills. Furthermore, as a mother of 3 young children myself I will be spending much of my time and focus on them during these unique circumstances.
I would appreciate your help with this situation, as refunding everyone at this time would take a toll on my business. Please read the following and let me know what your preference would be.
I will be offering summer classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings in June. These classes would be from 4:20-5:00 (2-4 years), 5:10-5:50 (2-4 years) and 6:00-6:55 (4-6 years). If you are interested, I can use your current payment and work with you to determine which of those sessions you would like to register for.
Also, I intend to conduct an 8 – week session in the Fall (October-December), which would follow a similar time table to the one you just signed up for. So, instead of requesting a refund, I can move you into one of those classes. If you would be interested in joining another please let me know which session and which class. Those people already registered would have priority for the class times they are currently registered in. For example, if you are signed up at 9:40 this Spring, you will get first priority in the Fall 9:40 class session.
If you are not interested in either of these options, and would like a refund then of course, I will be happy to work with you. Please keep in mind that I will have to adjust the price to cover my expenses and the refund would be for $80. It may take some time to process the refunds, depending on how many people choose this option.
I would like to thank each of you for supporting my business and my dream and hope to coach your children again in the future.
Sincerely
Sarah Wilmot
UPDATE #1
Hello Kickstarters Families,
What a unique time we find ourselves in. As a small business owner, I admit I am struggling with how to adjust to this uncertain environment, in such a way that will be to the benefit to all of us. I am 100% committed to you the families, that make this such a wonderful program, and the wonderful kids who bring such joy to the class, every weekend. Therefore, the plan going forward is to cancel the next two Saturdays (March 21st and March 28th), with the thought of starting again on Saturday April 4th. To make up for these cancellations, I plan to add 2 additional weeks to the end of the program, taking us through May 16th. When the program begins, we will need to limit the number of extended family that attends, and additional cleaning measures will be implemented.
Please be aware that the situation is fluid, and I will continue to monitor how it evolves. The class schedule may need to be adjusted further based on the recommendation from state and public health officials. In the event that the Spring session is cancelled, I am committed to the families and will send out a more detailed plan on the next steps.
I appreciate your patience during this situation. Please email me with any thoughts / concerns you may have. I intend to do some live soccer videos on my Kickstarters Facebook page, so keep an eye out for those.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times.
Coach Sarah