RETURN TO ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR SLCSD
SOME POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR SPORTS INCLUDE:
- All participants must be screened for COVID-19 symptoms before each workout
- STAY HOME IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS (CDC list)
- Attendance records kept for potential contact tracing
- Maximum group size (practices) = 50
- Indoor practice group size will be smaller and determined by the venue’s ability to adequately distance when not directly involved in vigorous activity
- Only those involved in practices or competitions allowed at on-campus venues
- Contact and competitions are allowed
- Spectators are allowed at games with limited capacity (see Spectator Expectations & Ticketing)
- Continued adherence to best practices to reduce the risk of spreading the virus including:
- Masks or face coverings for student-athletes when not directly involved in activity (before, after and possibly during workouts), and for all coaches
- Physical distancing when not directly involved in activity
- Personal hygiene (hand washing/use of sanitizer) and regular equipment sanitizing
Updated athletic department information related to COVID-19 will be posted here. Please follow the most current guidelines and instructions given by coaches to decrease your chances to contract and/or spread the virus. Failure to follow instructions could result in loss of participation opportunities for individuals, teams, or the athletic department.
Guiding Principles:
- We will follow the guidance of state and local government officials and health departments in conjunction with the UHSAA when determining what can and cannot be done at practices and workouts
- All participation opportunities are voluntary – we respect the rights of families to make participation decisions based on individual health concerns
- Increased infection control measures will be used to help minimize risk
- All participants must provide accurate health information to minimize the risk to others
- Those who have or develop symptoms should stay home or will be sent home
Return to Participation Disclosure Form:
Student-athletes and a parent/guardian must work together to complete this form prior to participation. Forms can be completed online and submitted or downloaded and returned to coaches.
Participants Responsibilities:
- If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or your health status is in question — STAY HOME
- Click here for a list of common symptoms from the CDC
- Any instruction given by a coach, trainer, or administrator about physical distancing, group sizes, hygiene, etc must be followed
- You must be screened for symptoms by a coach or trainer upon arrival to any workout
- Congregating (“hanging out”) before or after a workout is not allowed – make transportation arrangements to be there on time and be picked up or leave immediately after a workout
- You must bring your own water and water bottle and cannot share with others
- All participants should wear face masks when not actively participating (at minimum before and after the workout); coaches should wear face masks at all times when physical distancing is not possible; face masks are required for any interactions with a trainer (assessment, treatment, etc)
- Strict hygiene standards must be followed, including washing hands prior to the workout and using hand sanitizer often
- Appropriate clothes and shoes must be worn at all times (including wearing shirts); clothes and personal equipment (jerseys, helmets, gloves, etc) should not be shared; clothes should be washed after each use
SLCSD Return to Participation Plan:
- Click here for more information on restrictions and allowances during the state color coded risk phases
UHSAA Updates and Adjustments:
- Click here for more information about adjustments to UHSAA policies due to the COVID pandemic
If you have questions about opportunities for each sport or need to contact a coach about COVID-19 related issues, please email the appropriate coach from the list found here.
If you have other athletic department questions, please email Coach Lowe at skip.lowe@slcschools.org
