Policy

SHS/THS  Practice 

Attendance:

• Visitors and spectators are not allowed to attend athletic practices. Attendees are to be limited to coaches and student-athletes. 
• Spectators may not be allowed at contests, depending on the county risk level.
• Maximum of 50 people are allowed 

• Parent meeting/communication notifying them of the “closed” practice policy.
• Schools may broadcast games in order to allow spectators the opportunity to watch.

Health Screening Protocols:

• Clear and accurate attendance is to be recorded of all coaches, staff and students on a daily basis. This should be readily available for contact tracing.

• All coaches and students are required to be screened daily for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to participating. 
• All coaches and students are required to have temperatures taken with a no-touch thermometer upon arrival. 

• Any person with positive symptoms or a temperature equal to 100.3 degrees or above should not be allowed to participate, should self-isolate, and contact their health-care provider.

• Upon entering practice, students and coaches will answer the 5 OHA protocol questions and have their temperature taken. 
• Do you or have you had a cough within the past 14 days?
• Do you or have you experienced shortness of breath within the past 14 days?
• Have you experienced nausea/vomiting/diarrhea with this past 14 days?
• Do you have a family member or person living in your household with any of these symptoms within the past 14 days?
• Have you had any contact with a COVID-19 positive case?
• Athletes will be sent home to quarantine if answering yes to any questions or temperature is above 100.3 degrees.

Safety Officer:

• Each school is required to designate a safety officer who is responsible for monitoring compliance of District/School guidelines (physical distancing, face masks, sanitization, etc.).

• Each team is responsible for identifying a “Safety Coach”, an individual that will monitor social distancing requirements, sanitization processes, and face covering protocols before, during and after practices.

• The school’s Athletic Trainer will be designated as the High School Safety Officer.

• Head coaches will designate a “Safety Coach” who will be responsible for monitoring social distancing requirements, sanitization processes, and face covering protocols before, during and after practices.

Access to Facilities:

• Locker rooms should not be utilized.
• Participants should report in appropriate attire and immediately return home to shower after participation. Encourage students to launder workout clothing upon returning home.

• No participants are allowed in athletic training facilities (training room).

• Facility access guidelines will be made clear to coaches, athletes and families prior to any organized team activities.  
• Athletic Trainer will set up a remote, outdoor treatment area.

Entrance Requirements:

• Each school is required to establish an entrance routine and route specific to each sport.

• Coaches and Athletic Director will assign entrance points specific to each sport/team.

Exit Requirements:

• Each school is required to establish an exit routine and route specific to each sport.

• Coaches and Athletic Director will assign exit points specific to each sport/team.
• These expectations will be communicated to parents and students prior to any organized team activities.

Limitations on Gatherings:

• Gatherings will follow the OHA Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart.
• There must be a minimum of 6 feet between each individual at all times. If this is not possible indoors, then the maximum number of individuals in the room must be decreased in order to comply.

• Athletic Director and Administrator will educate coaches on maximum capacities of gyms, fields, and facilities.

Face Coverings:

• Cloth face coverings are considered acceptable.
• Face coverings are required of all attendees when on campus.
• Coaches and Student-Athletes are required to wear face coverings at all times.  

• Training will be provided to coaches regarding:
• Face Coverings  - Use of face coverings by coaches and students.

Hygiene Practices:

• Hand washing should be advised and encouraged frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds. If hand washing is not available, hand sanitizer should be readily available (minimum 60% - 90% Alcohol base).

• Coughing or sneezing should be into a tissue, or inside the elbow. Avoid touching your face and disinfect hands often.

• Hand sanitizer stations should be placed in numerous locations in the practice venue and readily accessible.
• Physical contact should be avoided at all times, including high- fives, fist bumps, hugs and group celebrations.

• Training will be provided to coaches and students regarding:

Hygiene Practices 

• Hand Washing - Hand washing should be advised and encouraged frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds.
• Hand Sanitizing - Hand sanitizer should be readily available (minimum 60% - 90% alcohol base).
• Hand sanitizer stations should be placed in numerous locations in the practice venue and readily accessible.
• Physical contact should be avoided at all times, including high- fives, fist bumps, hugs and group celebrations.

Weight Rooms:

• Use of weight rooms should be pre-scheduled and adhere to strict safety guidelines in accordance with the OHA Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart.
• Weight rooms should follow social distancing requirements in a safe manner. Face coverings should be worn at all times.
• Assistance with weight lifting (spotting) should be done in a safe manner on the sides of equipment, not directly over or behind the participant.
• Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after each individual’s use of equipment.

• Training will be provided to coaches and students regarding:

Weight Room - Guidelines and expectation regarding the weight room include:

• Weight room use must follow the OHA Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart.
• Follow social distancing requirements in a safe manner. 
• Face coverings should be worn at all times.
• Spotting lifters should be done in a safe manner on the sides of equipment, not directly over or behind the participant.
• Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after each individual’s use of equipment.

Athletic Clothing:

• Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing (do not share clothing or towels). Individual clothing/towels should be taken home, and washed after every workout.

• Training will be provided to coaches and students regarding:

Athletic Clothing 

• Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing. 
• Do not share clothing or towels. 
• Individual clothing/towels should be washed and cleaned after every workout

Hydration:

• Students should bring their own water bottles to use while they are at practice. Water bottles should not be shared.
• Hydration stations should not be utilized, except those designed to refill bottles in a contact-free manner.

• Training will be provided to coaches and students regarding:

Hydration – 

• Students should bring their own water bottles to use while they are at practice. 
• Water bottles should not be shared.
• Hydration stations should not be utilized, except those designed to refill bottles in a contact-free manner.

Sanitization:

• Doors leading into restrooms should be propped open (unless privacy is compromised) to avoid touching door handles.
• Adequate cleaning schedules should be created and implemented for all athletic facilities. Prior to entering a facility, hard surfaces and high touch areas should be sanitized.
• Upon conclusion of practice, all equipment is required to be sanitized before being stored.

• Doors to restrooms will be propped open where applicable.  
• Thurston and Springfield High School will work with custodial services to develop an adequate cleaning schedule.
• The head coaches will insure that all equipment is sanitized at the conclusion of practice.

Restrooms:

• No participant is allowed to change clothes in the restrooms.
• All participants should come to the facility dressed and ready to participate.

• Training will be provided to coaches and students regarding:

Restroom Use – 

• No participant is allowed to change clothes in the restrooms.
• All participants should come to the facility dressed and ready to participate.

Facility Cleaning:

• Cleaning schedules are to be established and coordinated with district custodial services.
• Frequent cleaning and disinfecting is required for all high- traffic areas and commonly touched surfaces.
• Prior to an individual entering a facility, hard surfaces should be wiped down and sanitized.

• Thurston and Springfield High School will work with custodial services to set up an adequate cleaning  schedule