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CNG Athletic Community,
 
As you all know CNG is once again taking steps to improve our academic daily schedule. Throughout the year Athletics and Condor Activities have made adjustments to provide the best opportunities for our children. Beginning March 14 our programs will be able to provide additional transportation for our student-athletes. With the new academic schedule, we will have slight adjustments to the practice/training schedules. The Athletics Practice Schedules page will be updated on March 14 to reflect the new training times. Please understand that the new schedule does provide opportunities for transportation but unfortunately, our protocols for facility use will remain the same. At the moment we will not be expanding rosters for Athletics or Condor Activities. Please find detailed logistical information below:
 
Beginning March 14 New Schedule:
 
Morning Sessions
-6:30-8:00 (MS/HS)
-7:00-8:00 (MS/HS)
Afternoon Sessions
-2:10-3:10 (ES/PS)
-3:30-5:30 (MS/HS) 

Athletic Event Parent Attendance:
 Parent Access to Campus Guidelines

-Parking Availability: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
-Location: 20 parking spots are available in the CNG gravel parking lot located on Transversal 1 Este. When the Transversal 1 Este parking lot is completely full and overflow parking will be available in the CNG Carrera 4 Este parking lot.
-Entrance Security: For access into the parking lot you will need to inform security that your child has an athletic event (Please follow Parent Access to Campus Guidelines)
-Security will do their best to help you park on campus. Please follow the recommendations to avoid misunderstandings when you arrive on campus. 
 
 Mini-Binationals:
 
Mini-Binationals is an ACCAS athletics event that provides our students to participate in a fun and competitive tournament with ACCAS schools within the country of Colombia. Traditionally Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball compete on the same dates at the same school. However, this year we needed to adapt for biosecurity purposes. Here are the dates for our Middle and High School Mini-Binational events (pending biosecurity).
 
-MS Boys and Girls Basketball/Boys Soccer May 11-14 at CNG 
-MS Boys and Girls Volleyball/Girls Soccer May 21-24 at GI in Armenia 
-HS Boys Basketball/Girls Soccer March 16-19 at Bolivar in Cali (Girls Soccer 2nd Place, Boys Basketball 1st!) 
-HS Girls Basketball/Boys and Girls Volleyball/Boys Soccer April 27-30 at Columbus in Medellin
 
Student-Athletes who are selected by the Athletic Department will begin to receive detailed information approximately one month before the beginning date of their tournament. The maximum number of participants per team includes:

Soccer- 18

Volleyball- 12

Basketball- 12

Transportation starting March 14 Logistics:

• Previously enrolled with CNG transportation:  CNG families who are already enrolled with CNG transportation will need to confirm any days and times that you would like for your child to utilize CNG transportation for Condor Activities or Athletic trainings. Please contact transportation@cng.edu or phone number 2123511 ext 120-321 

  Requesting enrollment with CNG transportation: If you would now like to enroll with CNG transportation for Condor Activities or Athletics please contact transportation@cng.edu or phone number 2123511 ext 120-321, mobile 3203136879, 3102663836.  They will inform you of the process and the cost.

• Students Entrance and Departure Logistics- The same logistics of student arrival and dismissal will be maintained. Now that many families will choose to use the CNG bus service, we predict that the PS/ES student dismissal process could be more efficient. However, as CNG adjusts to the new schedules, we ask you to comply with the proposed times for arrival and departure. If personal transportation arrives too early or late is when traffic congestion occurs. Thank you for your patience in this process.

• After competitions, all student-athletes will have the opportunity to utilize CNG bus transportation. Parents may also elect to receive their child at the competition location. 
• If a student is using the CNG bus transportation and lives in La Calera parents will need to meet the CNG bus at Diagonal 91 #4 Casetas.
• For student-athletes coaches will email the parent that provided the email contact information in the Google Form for approving participation when the competition has concluded. In the case of an emergency, the coaching staff will contact you directly by phone. Please understand that occasionally coaching staff will not have phone service depending on the location. If you do not receive an email from the coach regarding the concluding time of the competition refer to the email for the approximate conclusion time for the game and predict your child’s arrival time based on the provided information.
• If at any time you are concerned about your child’s location you may contact the transportation office at transportation@cng.edu or telefono fijo 2123511 ext 120-321, celular 3203136879, 3102663836.

Transportation Schedule:

• 6:30-8:00 AM MS/HS Practice/Trainings:

  -CNG is not able to provide transportation for the student-athletes beginning practice at 6:30 AM.

• 7:00-8:00 AM MS/HS Activity/Trainings:

  -MS/HS Student-athletes that are arriving for the 7:00 practice can use the PS/ES morning CNG transportation. (If previously registered with the CNG transportation service and previous coordination with Transportation Office)

• 2:10-3:10 PM PS/ES Activity/Trainings:

  -PS/ES Student-athletes and Condor Activities students can depart with the MS/HS afternoon CNG transportation.  (previous coordination with Transportation Office)

• 3:30-5:30 PM MS/HS Activity/Trainings:

  -Student-athletes and Condor Activities students can depart with the 5:30 afternoon CNG transportation. (previous coordination with Transportation Office)

Entrance and Departure:

PRIMARY SCHOOL:
-Students in grades K5, 1st and 2nd grade will depart campus through the main gate, either walking or by vehicle.
 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
-3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students will depart through the bridge gate if they arrive/depart walking. For those dropped off and picked up by vehicle, they will use Carrera 4 Este exit.
 
PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY WITH SIBLINGS:
-The exit will be through the main gate, either if they arrive by walking or vehicle.
 
PS/ES IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION:
-External transportation (La Calera, Mi Aguila) will use the Carrera 4 Este.
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
-6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students will arrive and leave through the bridge gate if they arrive/depart walking.
 
HIGH SCHOOL:
-Students in grades 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th will enter and exit through the main gate, either walking or by vehicle.

Biosecurity Recommendations:

• Biosecurity protocols on campus are the same as physical education classes currently on campus.
• Students must bring an additional mask to change after each session, a bottle of water, sunscreen, exercise clothing, and proper footwear. Before and after activities students must change into school uniforms within individual bathroom stalls. 
• Students may only be on campus during the activity and are not permitted to stay in school extended beyond the 15-minute requirement mentioned above.
• Students must refrain from bringing personal sports items. The school will provide what you need for the activity.

CNG Athletics Department Philosophy and Guiding Principles 2021-22:

The role of the Department of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities is to extend the mission and vision of CNG beyond the four walls of the classroom. While the direct focus is strengthening the body to pursue competitive success, we also believe in sport as a vehicle for educating the mind and developing character. Our student-athletes may acquire the necessary tools to meet their potential for excellence in the future both on and off the playing field. 

Our Guiding Principles include:

• Commitment to the CNG mission and core values
• Fitness from early childhood to foster lifelong athletic participation and an active lifestyle
• Respecting the individuality of each child and providing opportunities for all
• Success centered on the development of the person and the whole athlete
• Athletics in a fun, engaging, and challenging atmosphere
• Participation in multiple activities and sports, limit athletic specialization
• Providing healthy competitive opportunities without overemphasizing winning

Athletics Office Email- cng_athletics@cng.edu