League Sports Program Guidance
Even as governmental restrictions relax, Coronavirus remains a threat.
However, with proper precautions it is possible to safely socialize,
exercise, and conduct normal business in public places.
The following guidelines have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) to reduce the risk of disease transmission among participants in youth sports programs.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

Recommended Protective Actions
It is important to remember that people can have infectious diseases without having symptoms and to have
a plan in place in case of exposure to a confirmed virus-positive individual. There are several actions
organizations can take to lower risk of exposure. If social distancing during competitions will be impractical,
consider dropping down a level and holding only within-team competitions or scrimmages, and encourage
individual or at-home practice activities, especially if any team members have health conditions that make
them high-risk for severe illness. Focus on building individual skills rather than hosting competitions.
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Insist coaches and participants monitor their health and stay home whenever they have signs or
symptoms of illness (those with sick household members should also stay home); implement health
screening and temperature checks before group practices or competitions; those with any signs of
illness or a fever (temperature of 100.4 °F or greater) should be segregated from others and sent home

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Post signs in highly visible locations to promote everyday actions to stop the spread of germs (e.g.,
cover coughs/sneezes, use good handwashing practices, keep hands away from eyes/nose/mouth, wear
cloth face-coverings when physical distancing is difficult, no spitting) and provide adequate hygiene
supplies (i.e. soap and running water, paper towels, tissues, and no-touch/foot pedal trash cans)

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Discourage unnecessary physical contact such as handshakes, high-fives, or hugs; space players at least
six feet apart during warm-up and drills; limit team size and encourage participants to follow social
distancing while not actively engaged in play (e.g., during practice, on the sidelines, or in the dugouts)

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Keep players’ belongings separated from others’ and do not let players share towels, clothing, utensils,
or drinks; encourage staff and players to bring their own water to minimize touching water fountains

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Provide adequate equipment to minimize sharing of protective gear, balls, bats, racquets, or mats; limit
use of supplies to one group at a time and sanitize between uses; identify an adult who will ensure
proper cleaning and disinfection of any shared equipment during and after practices and games; stagger
use of facilities to allow time for cleaning and disinfection between uses

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Cohort smaller groups of players with dedicated coaches for practices (e.g., receivers, defenders,
infielders, outfielders) and make sure that groups avoid mixing as much as possible

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Limit the number of competitions during a season, and restrict travel for games to within the local area

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Ensure parents and spectators are provided adequate space for social distancing, encourage them to
bring their own chairs and refreshments