2021 Northwestern High School COVID Procedures for Baseball, Softball and Track & Field

The following are procedures that will be followed for Baseball and Softball games hosted by Northwestern High School during the 2021 season.

1. By WIAA rule, both schools must complete the tracing sheet and verification form upon arrival at NHS game sites.

2. Players are encouraged to have their own batting helmet, bat, glove, catchers gear or any other protective equipment. If not able, disinfectant supplies will be provided in each dugout for any shared equipment.

3. Players should bring their own water bottle.

4. Each dugout will have Hand Sanitizing stations, disinfectant wipes for equipment such as helmets, and disinfectant spray for game balls hit out of play.

5. NW will provide extra game balls so any ball hit out of play can be sprayed with disinfectant and allowed to dry before being used again in the game.

6. Pre-Game meeting 2 umpires and 1 coach per team only, no players.

7. No post game handshake.

8. Spectators:

   1. social distance as best as possible,

   2. encouraged to wear a face covering when moving or unable to social distance.

   3. should make use of hand sanitizer that will be provided.

   4. if they have tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 10 days, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 14 days, or are currently exhibiting Covid 19 symptoms should stay home and not attend the event.

9. There will be concessions served by adults.

   1. Signage will be posted to maintain social distancing

   2. There will be no self-service of food and drinks.

   3. There will be frequent sanitizing of area

10. Spectators should leave the facility immediately after the game.

The following are procedures that will be followed for Track & Field meets hosted by Northwestern High School during the 2021 season.

1. By WIAA rule, both schools must complete the tracing sheet and verification form upon arrival at NHS game sites.

2. Athletes are encouraged to have their own equipment. If not able,disinfectant supplies will be provided.

3. Hand Sanitizing stations, disinfectant wipes for equipment, body wipes, and disinfectant spray will be provided at the various events

4. Pole Vault & High Jump: Mats will be disinfected prior to warmups. Body Wipes will be available at the event for participants to use.

5. Shot Put & Discuss: Throwers are encouraged to have their own implement. If not, wipes & hand sanitizers will be available. Each school should have a team member retrieve implements after throws.

6. Athletes should provide their own water bottles.

7. During the meet, athletes are encouraged to social distance as best as possible at the various events.

8. Spectators:

   1. social distance as best as possible.

   2. encouraged to wear a face covering when moving or unable to social distance.

   3. should make use of hand sanitizer that will be provided, and

   4. if they have tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 10 days, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 14 days, or are currently exhibiting Covid 19 symptoms should stay home and not attend the event.

9. There will be concessions served by adults

   1. Signage will be posted to maintain social distancing

   2. There will be no self-service of food or drinks.

   3. There will be frequent sanitizing of the area.

10. Spectators should leave the facility immediately after the meet.