Infectious Disease Policy

On January 27, 1993, the VHSL Executive Committee adopted a policy for the prevention of serious infectious disease in high school athletics.  Coaches should familiarize themselves with this policy especially the areas dealing with Procedures to be followed Coaches, Trainers and Officials.  Also, be aware that there are now VHSL rules that call for the removal of an athlete from a contest if he or she is bleeding or has blood on his or her uniform.