Columbus Middle School Winter Sports Protocols
General Guidelines for All Events
All spectators for all events are asked to:
Self-screen and take temperature at home prior to the event. If you feel ill, please stay home.
Required to wear a mask at all times.
Required to sign a waiver.
Admission – we are asked to bring the exact change - $3 for adults & $2 for students (K-12).
Required to have an access pass from a participant to watch the event.
Attached are the access passes/tickets for your coaches to hand out.
Following the completion of the event, all fans/spectators/students are asked to leave the site in a timely manner. We ask you to respect physical distancing with players and coaches throughout and following the contest.
All coaches and players of every event are asked to:
Self-screen prior to entering the facility or complex.
All players are required to wear a mask when not competing and social distance as much as possible throughout the event. Bring your own hand sanitizer and use frequently.
All coaches/managers are required to wear a mask at all times and social distance as much as possible throughout the game.
Players/Teams are required to bring their own water bottles/containers. A water faucet WILL NOT be available.
At the completion of the event all team members and staff are asked to leave in a timely manner.
There will be no shaking of hands following the completion of the event.
Basketball
Spectators, in addition to the general guidelines:
Spectators shall be limited to immediate household family (no relatives or friends).
Each participant's family is allocated 2 tickets
Spectators are expected to sit 6 feet apart (unless with a family member) in the marked seats.
Spectators will be only seated on the east side of the south gym.
Concessions will be allowed as conditions permit.
Only 4 individuals in the restroom at one time.
Coaches & Players in addition to the general guidelines:
Players/teams are required to bring their own water bottles/containers.
Come dressed ready to play there will be no locker rooms.
During all pregame, game and post-game responsibilities, coaches, players, event personnel and officials are required to maintain appropriate physical distance. Any verbal exchanges should be done by maintaining physical distancing.
Coaches or their designee are responsible for sanitizing basketballs periodically throughout the contest or insert new ones as necessary. These will be placed at the scoring table.
The sideline is limited to coaches/players and essential game staff only.
Bench seating behind the sideline will be for only basketball participants.
Teams will be issued a rack of their own basketballs for warmups during the night. The rack for each team will be placed behind the respected bench.
Each team will occupy the same bench for C, B, A competitions.
No shaking of hands/fist bumps prior to or following the completion of the contest.
Wrestling
Spectators, in addition to the general guidelines:
Spectators shall be limited to immediate household family (no relatives or friends).
Each participant's family is allocated 2 tickets
Spectators are expected to sit 6 feet apart (unless with a family member) in the marked seats.
Concessions will be offered as conditions permit.
Only 4 individuals in the restroom at one time.
Coaches & Players in addition to the general guidelines:
Players/teams are required to bring their own water bottles/containers.
Come dressed ready to play there will be no locker rooms.
During all pregame, game and post-game responsibilities, coaches, players, event personnel and officials are required to maintain appropriate physical distance. Any verbal exchanges should be done by maintaining physical distancing.
Coaches or their designee are responsible for sanitizing mats periodically throughout the contest.
Sidelines are limited to coaches and essential game personnel only.
The protocol for each sport was developed based on guidance from the NSAA, the National Federation of High School Sports and the East Central District Health Department in partnership with Columbus Community Hospital.
“The safety of our athletes, coaches, and spectators is one of our highest priorities. Columbus Public Schools have spent a considerable amount of time planning for a safe environment for students to perform, compete, and showcase their talents,” Director of Athletics and Activities stated. “As we approach away contests we will communicate with our families the restrictions that may be in place. We are excited that our kids will have the opportunity to have a winter season. It may not look the same, but if protocols are followed we have an excellent opportunity of completing an entire season.”