Athletic Covid-19 Policies and Procedures

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q: Ball and equipment cleaning?

  
  - All basketballs will be sanitized before practice, at all water breaks, and at the end of practices.
  
  - If a ball contacts the face of a player, the ball will be removed from play and sanitized prior to its further use.
  
  - During basketball games, the "game ball" will be cleaned per the NCISAA standards.
  
  - Swimming requires individuals to bring their own personal items to practice and not share equipment. (kick boards, fins, etc.)
  
  - Spring sports equipment will be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis as recommended by the NFHS and CDC.

• Q: Masks for Athletes?

  (Governor's executive order 181)
  
  - Masks are to be worn to and from the practice/competition space.  
  
  - Masks are to be worn at all times when indoors, even during competition. 
  
  - When outdoors, masks are to be worn at all times as athletes are not able to maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
  
  - Individuals are permitted to remove their mask to get water, and then are required to mask up. 
  
  - All athletes waiting on the sidelines or done with competition must be in a mask.
  
  - No sharing of masks.

• Q: Masks for Coaches?

  
  - Coaches are to remain in a mask/face covering at all times. 
  
  

• Q: Social Distancing in Athletics?

  
  - When not in competition we will socially distance 6 feet or more.
  
  - Coaches will provide reminders to athletes and others.
  
  - Attention must be paid to water breaks, time outs, halftimes, post-race, mid match, etc. 
  
  - Those not in competition or those waiting will socially distance.

• Q: Hand Cleaning?

  
  - The Athletic Department is providing hand sanitizer. 
  
  - Athletes will be required to sanitize hands as they begin practice, at all water breaks, and at the end of practice.
  
  - Please also encourage frequent hand washing.
  
  

• Q: Locker rooms, gear, bags?

  
  - Locker room use will be restricted.  A maximum of 4 students (supervised) will be permitted to use the locker room at any given time to change cloths or use the bathroom.  Mask use is required.
  
  - Personal items are not permitted to be left in the locker rooms.  
  
  - We ask students to place bags and personal items a minimum of 6 feet apart. Tape and/or markers are provided.
  
  

• Q: Are spectators permitted to attend?

  
  
  2 adult spectators per player on the rosters of JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys Basketball will be permitted to attend HOME games.  All spectators will be required to complete a screening process prior to entry.  
  
  At this time, spectators for Spring Sports are yet to be determined.
  
  

• Q: What are the athletic protocols post Covid-19 illness?

  The NCISAA has created the Covid-19 Gradual Return to Play Protocol for any athlete that has tested positive.
  
  This guidance is aimed at athletes with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. Athletes should follow their state, local government and pediatrician's guidelines for management of symptoms including isolation and testing processes.
  
  It is strongly recommended that athletes who have more complicated infections (ie severe symptoms, underlying health conditions, family history, hospital intervention/support) have medical assessments done by their pediatrician before beginning the GRTP under medical supervision.
  
  Covid-19 Gradual Return to Play Protocol