Maine High School Sports To Return Under New Guidelines

WMTW reports that the Maine Principals Association has released new guide lines for High School Sports to return.

First things first, there will be a COVID-19 Response Team formed to implement the new policies. According to the MPA, a team doctor, certified athletic trainer, administrator, school nurse and athletic director would possibly make up the response team.

Participating in school sports requires students to get a physical every two years. Those due to get one to play this year, but are unable to, will get a pass. Student athletes will get a one year extension on physicals, but all will be required to fill out a questionnaire about their health history as well as answer questions about their COVID-19 exposure.

The WGME article went on to say that if a student has tested positive for the virus, they must provide documentation from their doctor after a medical assessment before participating in a sports program. Kids who are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 are asked to meet with their doctors to make an informed decision before returning to high school sports.

• Student athletes will ease back in during 3 phases and will also need to be screened for Coronavirus before each session.
• Social distancing will happen whenever possible, masks will have to be worn when it's not and also while talking to others.
• Everyone has to bring their own water and there will be no sharing. If you show up without water, you get sent home.
• Athletes must shower at home after training and practices.
• No sharing clothes.
• Equipment will be sanitized after each use.
• No spitting
• Hand sanitizer stations will be set up.

Check out all the new guidelines and more information about the 3 phases at the Maine Principals Association website.

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