COVID-19 Information/Rules/Etc.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Minnesota State High School League: COVID – 19 Notification of Risk: In accordance with governmental directives, the MSHSL will offer certain activities subject to compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Education and the MSHSL have developed guidance and requirements related to youth sports, use of school facilities and modifications of MSHSL activities designed to keep participants safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Even with these measures, the MSHSL cannot guarantee that students or other individuals participating in organized athletic activities (“Participants”) will not be exposed to COVID-19. Participants and their parents/legal guardians should consider the risks before participating in any MSHSL activities. To view the full release please Click here to view the MSHSL COVID-19 Notification of Risk.

Symptoms and Self-Check: Before sending students to practice/games, please do a self-check. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and notify the coach immediately. A reminder of common COVID-19 symptoms can be found by clicking here.

Positive COVID-19 Case: If there is a positive COVID case within a program, district administrators will work with the school nurse and MN Department of Health to determine close contacts, and inform the students who might need to quarantine. Notifications will be sent via email. COVID-19 Quarantine Process: As of January 7th, 2021 the Chisago Lakes School District will continue to enforce a 14-day quarantine, as recommended by MDH for any student that has been identified as a “close contact”. Shortening a quarantine to 7 or 10 days may be considered if the criteria established by MDH is met.

MSHSL COVID Return to Participation Protocol: The Chisago Lakes School District in collaboration with the MSHSL will continue to work hard to keep students, coaches and spectators safe as we navigate this pandemic. One effort to ensure a student is physically able to return to participation after an athlete has been diagnosed with, or has tested positive for COVID-19, is to complete a medical evaluation by a qualified medical provider (MD/DO/PAC/ARNP) prior to returning to physical activity and team training. From onset of illness, or positive test through the return protocol, the recovery and return process requires a minimum of 10-days for an uncomplicated COVID-19 infection. Complicated infections may require 6 months or more. District 2144 will continue to work with the MDE, MDH, and the MSHSL to provide a safe, education-based athletic experience. Click to view the MSHSL Student-Athlete Medical Eligibility – Post COVID-19 Return to Sport. Christy Lamers, Licensed Athletic Trainer, will assist in the Return to Play protocol for Chisago Lakes athletes.

International vs Domestic Travel:

• International Travel: Upon returning from travel outside of the United States, students are expected to quarantine for 14 days. If COVID symptoms start during those days please notify the school nurse.

• Domestic Travel: Traveling outside of Minnesota, while not recommended, a student will NOT have to quarantine unless they develop symptoms.

MSHSL Guidelines for each winter sport (click on the sport to view guidelines): Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Hockey, Dance, Gymnastics, Boys Swimming/Diving, Wrestling and Alpine Skiing.

Masks: At this time face-coverings must be worn by all persons at all times. This includes both practices and games, with only a few exceptions. Removing face-coverings during activities that involve a high level of exertion is not permitted. The exceptions to the cloth face-covering rule include:

• Gymnastics: Student-athletes may temporarily remove the cloth face-covering during activities such as tumbling/stunting/flying or on certain apparatuses to avoid impairing vision, risk of choking or getting caught on the apparatuses. Student-athletes must wear face-coverings for all other practices and routines.

• Swimming and Diving: Student-athletes should not wear a cloth face covering while they are in the water.

• Wrestling: Student-athletes may remove their cloth face-covering when they have wrestling contact with another student-athlete.

Spectators & Admission to Events: A Google form will be shared with athletes by 11:00am on Monday. It will be the responsibility of the athlete to list the names of their two spectators along with their email address and phone number for the purpose of contact tracing. Spectators MUST BE listed on the form to be admitted. Spectators will pay for events at the ticket table just as they have done in previous seasons.

• Spectator Limits

  • Middle School Basketball: 2 spectators per athlete at HOME only, spectators are not allowed at away games. Spectators are expected to leave when their athlete has finished playing.

  • High School Basketball, Hockey, Wrestling and Dance: Two spectators per athlete home and away

    • 9th Grade Basketball players and spectators must leave immediately after their game.

    • JV Hockey players and spectators must leave immediately after their game.

  • Swim/Dive: No spectators are allowed at home or away meets.

  • Alpine Skiing: Spectators must not exceed 150, coaches to monitor. Spectators are expected to leave when their racer has finished their race.

  • Gymnastics: 1 spectator per athlete at HOME only, spectators are not allowed at away meets.

** If you have a special circumstance or an extenuating circumstance (childcare, split household, etc.) and are in need of an additional ticket for a game, please contact Mrs. Otte at 651-213-2526 or via email at jotte@isd2144.org to discuss options. Please be mindful that not all requests will be able to be filled as space is limited at many sites.

• Spectator Expectations

  • Masks are required at ALL times.

  • Spectators are not allowed to have contact with athletes or coaches before, during or after competition. Athletes will enter and exit facilities at different doors, please make arrangements with your athlete prior to an event if you are transporting them.

  • Spectators are not allowed on any playing surface.

  • The bleachers in all venues have been marked for social distancing and spectators are expected to sit or stand on a CL dot.

Adult Activity Punch Passes: A 10-punch pass will be available for purchase at the ticket windows at all home events. These passes are $50 and are non-refundable, however any unused punches will carry over to the 2021-22 school year. General adult admission is $7 and student admission is $5.

Event Schedules: Click on this link to view the most up to date activity schedules.

Concessions: No concessions will be available

Event Live Streaming: Links will be shared by coaches when live streaming is available at away sites.

• Main Gym Events-Free, via Youtube

• Pool Events-Free, via Youtube

• Gymnastics Center-Free, platform TBD

• Ward Gym Events-Paid subscription via Pixelott/NFHS

• Middle School Events-events will not be live streamed

Transportation: Parents/guardians are permitted to transport their athletes to and from events if desired, please communicate with your student’s coach if you plan to do so. Athletes and coaches are NOT permitted to eat or drink on the bus, please make arrangements

Wildcat Apparel: Click on this link to purchase Wildcat Apparel!

Media/Press: HOME staff will be allowed only.