{"id":22399,"date":"2021-01-25T17:27:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T22:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=22399"},"modified":"2021-01-25T17:46:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T22:46:47","slug":"wny-section-v-releases-more-information-in-regards-to-high-risk-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/01\/25\/wny-section-v-releases-more-information-in-regards-to-high-risk-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"WNY\/Section V releases more information in regards to high risk sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On January 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation during the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency (\u201cInterim COVID-19 Guidance for Sports and Recreation\u201d). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guidance was created to provide owners and operators of sports and
recreation businesses, leagues, organizations, and their employees, as well as patrons, players and spectators with precautions to help protect against the spread of COVID-19.
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In response to this guidance, Section V has provide the information below:
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\u2022 HIGH-RISK SPORTS APPROVAL<\/strong>: Schools can only participate in high-risk sports (contact practice, games, competitions, etc.) if approval is provided by local health authorities (i.e., County Department of Health).
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The January 22nd NYSDOH guidance states:
\u201cEffective February 1, 2021, participants in higher risk sports and recreation activities may partake in individual or distanced group training and organized no\/low-contact group training and, further, may partake in other types of play, including competitions and tournaments, only as permitted by the respective local health authorities (i.e., county health departments).\u201d
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\u2022 TRAVEL<\/strong>: For all low, moderate, and high-risk sports, travel for practice or play is prohibited outside of the region or contiguous counties\/regions. Interstate travel for practice or play is strongly discouraged by NYSDOH and, if undertaken, must strictly adhere to the requirements of
the State’s travel advisory. The \u201cregions\u201d refers to the New York State COVID Regions.
\u2022 SEASON END DATES<\/strong>: As a result of authorization provided by the NYSDOH, the winter high-risk season may start on February 1st. NYSPHSAA determined Fall Season II sports may begin on March 1st and Spring on April 19th. Sections have the autonomy to determine the length of the
season and season end dates.
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\u2022 SEVEN CONSECUTIVE DAY RULE<\/strong>: On January 24, 2021, the NYSPHSAA Officers, with authority granted within the NYSPHSAA Handbook, waived the seven consecutive day rule for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year to permit teams to practice\/ compete on seven consecutive days. It is important to note school districts can be more restrictive and practicing\/
competing on seven consecutive days should involve great consideration and examination.
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\u2022 PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>: Students must participate in six practices before representing their school in a scrimmage or a contest; 10 practices for baseball, football, gymnastics and wrestling. Virtual practices and off-season conditioning workouts do not count towards the required
number of practices.
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\u2022 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GAMES<\/strong>: No revisions have been made to the NYSPHSAA maximum number of games\/ contest restrictions.
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\u2022 SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/strong>: NYSPHSAA continues to examine the feasibility and interest in hosting the Spring 2021 State Championship events. The January 22, 2021 NYSDOH guidance prohibits a team from traveling outside of their region or contiguous counties\/regions; unless
this guidance is revised, hosting a state championship would not be possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, NYSPHSAA is closely monitoring the status of the June Regents Exam as a determining factor for the Spring 2021 State Championships. No decision has been rendered on the Spring 2021 State
Championships as of the release of this memo.
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\u2022 RESOURCE DOCUMENT<\/strong>: NYSPHSAA will release an updated edition of the Return To Interscholastic Athletics resource document after consulting with NYSPHSAA sport coordinators and receiving approval from NYSPHSAA officers for required rule changes. This updated document will include individual sport considerations for Fall Season II and Winter High-Risk
sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to more information:http:\/\/nysphsaa.org\/Portals\/0\/COVID%2019\/2021%20January%20-%20Return%20To%20Interscholastic%20Athletics.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On January 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation during the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency (\u201cInterim COVID-19 Guidance for Sports and Recreation\u201d). The guidance was created to provide owners and operators of sports andrecreation businesses, leagues, organizations, and their \u2026<\/p>\n

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