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Winter Sports COVID-19 Guidelines for Middle Schools and High Schools

Middle Schools: Winter Sports COVID-19 Guidelines 

OKCPS Venues and Concessions 

  • Temperature screening will be administered at all venues by designated OKCPS temperature takers  
  • Everyone attending contests must social distance and have a face covering or mask
  • No concessions and no outside food or beverages allowed – A bottle of water will be provided by OKCPS for  each attendee– special thanks to Niagara! 

Back to School: November 9, 2020 A/B Schedule 

Game Dates: December 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17, 2020 
Game Dates: January 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28, 2021  
Game Dates: February 1, 4, 8, 11, 2021  
ACAC Tournament: Feb 13, 2021 

Transportation 
On remote asynchronous days, an athlete may practice but will have to provide their own transportation 

Gym Capacity for Athletic Contests 
**Due to limited capacity at MS Sites, no fans will be allowed to attend athletic games/competitions 

Winter Athletic Contest Guidelines for Basketball and Wrestling 

  • OKCPS District COVID-19 screening protocols will be followed for student athletes before every practice and  game/contest 
  • Masks are required for all athletes, officials, coaches, staff, and athletic trainers (unless actively  participating in a game or match) 
  • Social distancing is required at all times for those not actively participating in a game or match
  • The first two rows of bleachers may be used to allow social distancing of athletes and staff on sidelines and limit the number of people on the bench 
  • No shared personal equipment between student athletes and personal equipment will be cleaned and disinfected  as often as possible 
  • Mats and basketballs cleaned and sanitized after every practice and competition according to  manufacturer's recommended guidelines
  • No handshakes or fist-bumps, at any point

 


High Schools: Winter Sports COVID-19 Guidelines 

OKCPS Venues and Concessions 

  • Temperature screening at all venues by OKCPS Temp Takers  
  • Everyone attending indoor contests must social distance and have a face covering or mask 
  • No concessions and no outside food or beverages allowed – bottle of water for each attendee provided by OKCPS – Special Thanks to Niagara! 

Basketball Preview November 17-19, 2020 Tentative  
Wrestling ACAC December 12, 2020 Tentative 

Transportation 
On remote asynchronous days, an athlete may practice but will have to provide their own transportation 

 

Gym Capacity for Athletic Contests 

School

Total Capacity

Social Distancing Capacity

Capitol Hill HS

3000

750

Classen SAS at NE HS

800

200

Douglass HS

1500

375

John Marshall Enterprise HS

1000

250

NW Classen HS

1500 (upper deck only)

375

Southeast HS

800

200

Star Spencer HS

400

100

US Grant HS

1800

450

Winter Athletic Contest Guidelines for Basketball and Wrestling 

  • OKCPS District COVID-19 screening protocols will be followed for student athletes before every practice and  game/contest 
  • Masks are required for all athletes, officials, coaches, staff, and athletic trainers (unless actively  participating in a game or match) 
  • Social distancing is required at all times for those not actively participating in a game or match
  • The first two rows of bleachers may be used to allow social distancing of athletes and staff on sidelines and limit the number of people on the bench 
  • No shared personal equipment between student athletes and personal equipment will be cleaned and disinfected  as often as possible 
  • Mats and basketballs cleaned and sanitized after every practice and competition according to  manufacturer's recommended guidelines
  • No handshakes or fist-bumps, at any point