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OHSAA releases guidance on winter sports; contest observers say improvement needed

The Ohio High School Athletic Association says its 93 observers at football, soccer and volleyball games across Ohio last week noted some areas of the guidance issued still needs improved upon, according to a memo to its member schools today.

OHSAA reminded districts about mask rules and social distancing requirements in the note.

“With Ohio recently showing an increase in the number of COVID cases, we again send a huge thank you to all school administrators for your tremendous efforts in trying to help ensure that all mandates which are part of the Ohio Health Director’s Sports Order are being followed when hosting a contest,” OHSAA said in the memo.

OHSAA also provided recommendations to help slow spread and ensure seasons continue, including:

  • Enlist the assistance of the visiting school athletic administrator (or representative) to help oversee mandates that impact that visiting school.
  • Assign and/or hire coaches from sports that are out of season to assist during home contests. These coaches can be assigned to the sidelines to ensure players and coaches are wearing facial coverings and are socially distanced and to monitor the grandstands or bleachers to ensure spectators are also wearing facial coverings and are socially distanced.
  • Continue to utilize public address announcements and signage within your facilities.

In addition, OHSAA also released guidance for winter sports:

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