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MASSILLON YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION  &  ZERO GRAVITY JUNIORS

HEALTH SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR TOURNAMENTS

ALL IN ATTENDANCE:

• Everyone should do a self health assessment and not participate if ANY symptoms of COVID-19 exist (Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea).

• If you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, please adhere to recommended guidelines for quarantining.

• All entering will be required to sanitize their hands upon entering the facility. Sanitizer will be provided.

• All will enter the building through the cafeteria (door 4) and exit by the ticket office (door 8).

• Limited to 1 spectator per player/coach. Please check in together at the desk.

• If you have a high risk factor please do not attend.

• No other spectators permitted.

• Spectators must sit on a seat marked with a green sticker that reads “Please Sit Here” and must not sit in rows marked closed. Sections of bleachers will be marked for each team.

• Spectators must exit the gymnasium immediately following the tournament.

• Spectators must sit in their designated area and all spectators must be in a seat. Standing along walls will not be permitted. 

• Social distancing should be maintained both inside the building & outside the building,

• Doors will be locked during the tournament. 

• Spectators MUST wear a mask at all times inside the school.  You will be asked to leave if not.  No warnings will be given.

PLAYERS & COACHES:

• Players & coaches MUST wear face coverings upon entering/exiting the building and in bench areas.  They do not have to be worn while on the court, per current ODH health order on sports.

• Players and Coaches should be socially distant as much as possible while on the bench.

• Masks are permissible during play but not required for players during the game. 

• No sharing of water bottles - THERE ARE NO USABLE WATER FOUNTAINS IN THE FACILITY

• Please keep contact to a minimum-no high fives, handshakes or lineups after the game.

• Players & Coaches will be asked to sanitize their hands before and after all games. Sanitizer will be available at the scorers table or coaches can bring their own.

• Each team will be required to supply their own electronic whistle, as well as pens and pencils.

OFFICIALS:

• Officials MUST wear masks upon entering/exiting the building.

• Officials will have a designated area separate from spectators, coaches and teams. 

• Officials will be asked to sanitize their hands before and after all games. Sanitizer will be available at the scorers table or officials can bring their own.

IN GAME PLAY:

• All teams must bring their own warm-up balls, these will not be provided. 

• Game balls will be sanitized after each game, and as needed throughout the day.

STAFF:

• All staff will be in face coverings and be on site for sanitizing throughout the day.

• Staff will assist in directing spectators in and out of the building.

OTHER:

• A limited concession stand will be available with prepackaged food/snacks/drinks.  Players will be permitted to bring food in as long as it fits in their bags.  No coolers will be allowed.

• Every court incl. bleachers, team benches will be sanitized before the start of each day’s games.

• Please make sure to clean bench areas/scorers table area after each match.