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MHSAA announces rules for fall sports and activities

J.T. Mitchell
By J.T. Mitchell July 28, 2020
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The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) has released a tentative set of rules for all fall sports and activities:

Stadiums/Gyms

  • Attendance policy & quarantine procedure will be determined before team competition begins and at the appropriate time
  • Post social distancing signs inside & outside of the facility
  • No mask, no entry
  • All gameday personnel involved in the athletic event should be screened prior to working the event. Gameday personnel include, but are not limited to, chain crew, officials, athletic trainers, timers, judges, scorers, ball boy/girl, etc.
  • Hand sanitizing stations
  • On duty personnel wear mask/gloves
  • Any auxiliary persons (ticket takers, concession stand workers, security, media, and volunteers) should be screened prior to working an athletic event. Method of screening may be determined by the host school
  • Any auxiliary participant who experiences any symptoms of COVID-19 should follow CDC and MDH guidelines before being allowed to work an event
  • Restroom attendant mask/gloves
  • Concession stand workers mask/gloves
  • Create a plan for line management at concession stands
  • Establish a plan for proper food preparation per FDA/CDC guidelines for food
  • Use single-serve condiment packets
  • Only clock operator & PA announcer in the press box
  • Have PA announcer broadcast social distance reminders
  • Restrict pedestrian flow in common areas
  • Create media guidelines and communicate these prior to and at each event

Dressing Rooms

  • Sanitize before and after
  • Size of the facility should be large enough to social distance
  • Time spent in dressing room for home/away team should not be excessive

Band & Spirit Teams

  • Band will travel to away games at the discretion of school administration
  • Band must wait until both teams exit field at halftime before entering
  • Cheer teams spaced on sidelines for social distancing (stunt with admin approval)
  • Dance teams spaced on sidelines for social distancing
  • No visiting before/after game or half-time between schools
  • These groups should always remain separate from game participants and remain away from the fans or non-group members

Venues

  • It is an expectation member schools will comply with CDC, MDH, and local health agencies related to best practices for facilities
  • When possible, team bench areas should be arranged so access is for team personnel only. In addition, bench areas should accommodate proper physical distancing. When not feasible, other mitigation methods, such as facial coverings may be implemented.
  • Revise team drop-off/pick-up procedures to allow for social distancing
  • Eliminate team walks through fan zones
  • Use gofan.co for digital ticket sales
  • Establish designated parking areas for team buses/equipment trucks
  • Discourage congregating in parking lots before/after event
  • Address social distancing with tailgating
  • Host schools should communicate prior to an event the local restrictions regarding mitigation of COVID-19 to the visiting team, officials, media, fans, etc.
  • Communication between member schools should also include, but is not limited to, information regarding parking, concessions, locker rooms, ticketing, payment methods, entrance/exit gates, band, cheerleaders, etc.
  • Post new guidelines on school website & social media throughout the season
  • Re-assess current policies for inclement weather during an event

Officials

  • Host schools should provide contest officials an area to enter and exit separate from fans when possible. Officials should be provided a dressing and meeting area that has been cleaned and disinfected prior to their arrival that provides for appropriate spacing between individuals
  • Officials’ table should be limited to essential personnel which includes home team scorer and timer with a recommended distance of 3 to 6 feet between individuals. Visiting team personnel (scorer, statisticians, etc.) are not deemed essential and may need to find an alternative location. The number allowed at the officials’ table is determined by the space available at the table. When physical distancing cannot be maintained, facial coverings are suggested.
  • Officials should have their own labeled, beverage container, and these should be brought onto the field or court for their use during time outs or breaks.

Transportation

  • Local school system and school administration may determine the safest way to travel to and from contests in accordance with CDC, MDH, and their local health department
  • When physical distancing cannot be maintained, facial coverings are suggested
  • Assigned seating is suggested

Contest

  • MHSAA bylaws allow non-traditional students (virtual) to participate in athletics if they have met all other MHSAA eligibility requirements.
  • However, the local school system(s) may have more restrictive guidelines. If a school or school system prohibits virtual school students from athletic/activity participation, it is a local school decision.
  • Whether a school campus is open or closed regardless of the instructional model {traditional, blended, virtual, remote learning}, in the event any contest is not played during the regular season the game will be forfeited game by the team whose school is not participating, and the other team will be awarded a “win”. In this case, no fines or forfeitures will be assessed.
  • If a school is not able to participate in a contest, the local school principal must notify the MHSAA Executive Director in writing.

Mitigation Strategies

  • When physical distancing cannot be maintained facial coverings are suggested
  • It is suggested that students avoid close contact with others and maintain a physical distance of six feet or greater. Close contact is considered being within 6 feet for 15 minutes.
  • Those who have been exposed to COVID-19 (regardless of where the exposure occurred) should follow protocols set forth by the CDC, MDH, and their local health department.
  • Any student with a prior confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis should receive a negative COVID-19 by their medical provider before returning.
  • Any time physical distancing cannot be maintained by students, coaches, spectators, etc. wearing a facial covering is suggested. This includes sidelines, benches, etc. for all contest participants.
  • Only school personnel, certified coaches, athletic trainers, and student-athletes should be present during practices. Attendance of non-essential personnel is not recommended until further notice.

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