Right now, I truly believe it would be difficult to field a team. I believe fielding enough teams to actually have a competitive tournament at any level would be more difficult. Ohioans have shown a large number are choosing to follow the guidelines mandated and will refrain from any gathering. Spreading parents out around a field is one thing, grouping the kids and coaches in a dugout situation is another. Most responsible parents are going to wait this out.
I'm not implicating SoftballBomb or jayflyer98 are bad parents. The thread is a good one to stimulate conversation. Thank you. I'm curious to what others say. lol.
Education is key. People need to react to what we know to be true about the virus (Covid-19). One fact that should be considered is what we don't know. This virus could have lingering affects that could last a life time. Once the respiratory system is compromised to the degree being reported, the aftermath can lead to health issues that can be irreversible. It's the unknown that should scare you.
Myself and many farmers were diagnosed years ago as having been impacted by a blue mold found in stored grain. My family Dr. called it "Blue Mold Lung". Apparently it has similarities to lungs infected with asbestos and is there for a life time. To this day if I get around fine dust I'm susceptible to flu-like symptoms. I get cold chills, sweating, diarrhea, constricted chest, and shallow breathing. This can go on for days. No cure. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, especially a young person wanting to play a game in the dirt.............
Everyone is different. Everyone is going to react differently to the virus. We know about the symptoms and the similarities. We simply don't know enough about what's next. I wouldn't subject a life time of respiratory issues to anyone to play a game. Little Suzy might miss her senior year but it'll be worth the sacrifice to bounce a new generation of softball addicts on her knee. She can relive her youth thru their eyes while still having her health to play with them. It could also mean the new generation of players would still have their grandparents around to watch...............
Just my opinion.