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Board names shared Blue Valley soccer venue "Rick Bridal Field"
Summary
The board approved naming the soccer field used by Blue Valley North and Blue Valley Northwest as the Rick Bridal Field, following a committee review and policy process; a dedication is planned for the season-opening rivalry game.
The Blue Valley Board of Education on June 9 approved naming the shared soccer facility used by Blue Valley North and Blue Valley Northwest the Rick Bridal Field.
The naming followed a request from alumni and a review under the board's naming policy. Kyle Hayden described a committee that included building principals and parents who recommended the field name based on coach Rick Bridal's record: he started the soccer programs at both Blue Valley North and Blue Valley Northwest, coached multiple state championships and earned national recognition.
Why it matters: Naming a facility recognizes a district staff member's long-term contribution and follows a documented board process. Staff said the request aligns with prior namings of fields and courts honoring former coaches.
Key details - A committee convened that included principals from Blue Valley North and Blue Valley Northwest, parents and district staff; the committee recommended naming the shared soccer field the Rick Bridal Field. - The board motion to approve the name was moved by Jim McMullen, seconded by Clay Norkey, and passed 7-0. - Staff said a dedication ceremony is planned to coincide with the Blue Valley North vs. Blue Valley Northwest soccer game, expected around Aug. 30 or Aug. 31, to allow alumni and community members to attend.
Discussion vs. decision - Trustees discussed the committee process and precedent in other namings (swimming pool, courts) and confirmed principals and existing committee members were used for the review. The board recorded the vote and directed staff to proceed with dedications and communications.
Provenance - Topic intro excerpt: "And Kyle Hayden is going to come up and, walk you through a request that the board got several months ago and, the process that we followed, which includes following a board policy." (transcript block at 4722.405) - Topic finish excerpt: "Motion by Jim, by Clay. Any further discussion? Seeing none, all in favor raise your right hand or say aye. Motion passes 7 0. It is our honor to be able to approve that." (transcript block at 4987.04—5006.7197)
