QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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 IN FOR MID-DEL ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS
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.
Mid-Del Schools Activities & Athletics COVID-19 Update
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Andy Collier, Director of Student Activities at cacollier@mid-del.net.