Fall Athletics Plan 8/27/2020

Athletics 2020

• Ever changing!!!!!
• Try to do what’s best and safe for student/athletes and coaches
• Need to be flexible and work with other local schools
• MIAA and DESE control what happens then District 1 and Local schools

General Guidelines

• Fall 1- Sept 18- Nov 20
  
  • Games will start after October 1
• Winter- November 30- February 21
• Fall 2- February 22- April 25
• Spring- April 26- July 3
• These dates can be adapted by schools/leagues with approval by District Athletic Committee
• When looking at what we do, we must try to align with other schools to give our athletes someone to play
• We must follow DESE and EEA guidelines
• General
  
  • Limited fans at games- 1 parent per player and must be socially distant and masked
  • MAY go to NO FANS!!! PVIAC Decision- More info to follow
  • All spectators must “sign in” with name and phone number in case of an outbreak
  • Sanitizer will be available for spectators
  • No MIAA sponsored postseason for Fall 1
  • No use of locker rooms or weight room at this time
  • Sanitize after every practice
  • If student/athlete shows any sign of COVID, they MUST stay home!!!
  • No word on Winter or Spring sports yet, it will be discussed by MIAA BOD October 29
  • Establish a “travel team” if students cannot drive to games so that we fall under transportation guidelines
  • Students MAY play more than 1 sport- for example- a student may play golf in Fall 1 and Football in Fall 2
  • Bathrooms outside will be opened up just prior to practice/game. They will be closed then sanitized first thing the following morning before the next event
  • Signage will be posted about handwashing/distancing/etc
  • All registration forms are available on-line and can be emailed in or sent in. These are due by Sept 14!!!
  • Rosters have contact info in case of an outbreak

Fall 2020

• Field Hockey
  
  • First Practice Friday Sept 18- at 5pm at the HS
    
    • Come Dressed and ready to go
    • Bring your own water bottle
    • Have your mask on
    • No One allowed in the building
• Golf
  
  • First Practice Monday Sept 21 at 3:00pm at Thomas Memorial Golf Course
    
    • Be ready to go
    • Bring your own water
    • Have your mask
• HS Football, Cheer, Volleyball, HS Soccer
  
  • Coaches will be in contact with you after Sept 18 about possible meetings, conditioning, modified practices.

Any Questions

Adam Graves

Adam.graves@gmrsd.org