Mid-Del School District

Question: Can non-school secondary level teams (students in grades 7-12) participate in camps or clinics or play in leagues at member school facilities?

Answer: No, member school facilities may not be used for any camps, clinics or leagues for secondary level students. (Students in grades 7-12)

Question:  Are non-athletic activities included in these restrictions?

Answer: Yes, all activities are included in the restrictions.

Question: Does screening need to occur each day for each activity?

Answer: Temperatures need to be taken daily for the months of June and July.

Question: If a person is sent home due to a 100.4 temperature, can they come back the next day?

Answer: Any individual with a temperature registering 100.4 degrees or above must not be permitted to stay and cannot return until 72 hours of being fever free. 

Question: Does a participant need a physical prior to participation in phases one or two?

Answer: Yes, A person must have a physical on file. Last year's physical will work up until the first day of fall practices. An athlete must then get a 2020-2021 physical.

Question: Can a bandana be used as a face covering?

Answer: No, we are providing gaiters or you can use a normal mask.

Question: Can fall activities such as fast-pitch, fall baseball, cross country, volleyball and marching band begin unrestricted practice on July 15?

Answer: Yes, fall activities with the exception of football may begin unrestricted practice on July 15.

Question: Will Mid-Del be having designated physical days at the schools? 

Answer: No. Mid-Del will not be having physical days for students. Students will need to see a physician to acquire a physical. The following form can be provided for a physician to complete. Please click HERE to download the physical form. 

PHASE ONE—JUNE 8, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2020

On June 8, 2020 Mid-Del School coaches may have face-to-face contact with secondary level students using the provisions provided below. All individual programs must follow normal OSSAA rules and procedures, as well as the following Mid-Del safety guidelines.

WEIGHT ROOM

• Each person entering the facility must have their temperature checked upon arrival. Any individual with a temperature registering 100.4 degrees or above must not be permitted to stay and cannot return until 72 hours of being fever free.

• Hands must be washed or hand sanitizer used prior to entering and leaving the facility.

• Equipment, locker rooms, and restrooms (if opened) must be cleaned daily.

• Three people maximum on any one piece of equipment.

• Spotters must wear a mask or cloth face covering.

• All groups must be a minimum of 6 feet apart; the total number allowed in a weight room must comply with 6 feet between each group.

• No shared hydrating bottles, towels, gloves, or any other personal equipment is permitted.

GYM/INDOOR FACILITY

• Each person entering the facility must have their temperature checked upon arrival. Any individual with a temperature registering 100.4 degrees or above must not be permitted to stay and cannot return until 72 hours of being fever free.

• Hands must be washed or hand sanitizer used prior to entering or leaving the facility.

• Equipment, locker rooms, and restrooms (if opened) must be cleaned daily. Each person must remain a minimum of six feet apart.

• No shared hydrating bottles, towels, gloves, or any other personal equipment is permitted.

• Any equipment used including; weights, balls, bats, helmets, etc. must be cleaned daily.

• Sports Skill Camp may take place as long as they are sanctioned by OSSAA. Social distancing will need to be enforced.

• No open gym

OUTDOORS

• Each person entering the facility must have their temperature checked upon arrival. Any individual with a temperature registering 100.4 degrees or above must not be permitted to stay and cannot return until 72 hours of being fever free.

• Hands must be washed or hand sanitizer used prior to handling of equipment.

• Sports Skill Camp may take place as long as they are sanctioned by OSSAA. Social distancing will need to be enforced.

• Each person must remain a minimum of six feet apart.

• No shared helmets or equipment worn on the head including face masks.

• No shared hydrating bottles, towels, gloves, or any other personal equipment is permitted.

• Any equipment used should be cleaned daily.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Marching Band (All Fine Arts) will follow the same guidelines.

• Parent meetings may take place in person with limitations. Parent meetings held virtually are preferable.

• Tryouts may take place for fall sports teams, including cheer and pom, but must be in a small organized setting and be closed to the public. Programs with a higher number of participants trying out will stagger try out times alphabetically by last name.

• No scrimmages or youth camps allowed.

• Fundraisers/ Golf Tournaments are permitted as long as they are held off-campus.

• No outside organizations are allowed to use Mid-Del facilities.

• Physicals from last year will work for summer workouts. All athletes need to get a 2020-2021 physical prior to fall practices.

• Each program must follow OSSAA rules.

PHASE TWO—JUNE 29, 2020 THROUGH JULY 31, 2020

• Each person entering the facility must have their temperature checked upon arrival. Any individual with a temperature registering 100.4 degrees or above must not be permitted to stay.

• Hands must be washed or hand sanitizer used prior to entering and leaving the facility.

• Equipment, locker rooms, and restrooms (if opened) must be cleaned daily.

• Youth Camps will be revisited at this time

• No open gym

• All participants must be in compliance with social distancing requirements

• Any equipment used including weights, balls, bats, helmets, etc. must be disinfected after each day.

• Tryouts are permitted.

• No shared hydrating bottles, towels, gloves, or any other personal equipment is permitted.

• During phase two all sports must follow Mid-Del safety guidelines and each individual sports rules per OSSAA.

SPECIAL NOTE: On July 15, 2020 -Unrestricted practice may begin for fast-pitch softball, volleyball, cross country and marching band. Cheer/Pom are year round sports and can also continue practice at this time.

PHASE THREE—AUGUST 1, 2020

• Tryouts may take place for winter sports teams, but must be in a small organized setting and be closed to the public. Programs with a higher number of participants trying out will stagger try out times alphabetically by last name.

• Practice may continue for fall sports per OSSAA guidelines. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Andy Collier, Director of Student Activities at cacollier@mid-del.net.