Q. Does 7-on-7 football fall in the same category as Flag Football? A. Yes, provided there is no contact and no protective equipment is used. Q. If volleyball is conducted outside (grass or sand), is that permissible at any county risk level? A. Yes. Q. Does the OSAA have any stance on middle school activities? A. The Governor’s and OHA’s “Sector Guidance – Indoor Recreation and Indoor Fitness Establishments,” “Sector Guidance – Outdoor Recreation and Outdoor Fitness Establishments,” and “Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart” applies to all levels of activities. Q. How do cohort groups apply to sport teams / sport transportation? A. According to ODE, athletics are separated from the daytime and transportation cohorts. Q. Have full-contact sports been removed off the pro- hibited list? A. Outdoor full-contact sports, such as Football, are allowed in lower and moderate risk counties and only in high and extreme counties with a submitted plan. See, Sector Guidance – Outdoor Recreation and Outdoor Fitness Establishments. Indoor full-contact sports, such
as Basketball, Wrestling, contact Dance, and contact Cheerleading remain prohibited by the Governor and OHA.
Q. Can the OSAA Executive Director or OSAA Executive Board modify, waive or provide exceptions to the Gover- nor’s or OHA Guidance? A. No. The OSAA and its member schools are bound by the guidance and are unable to modify, waive or provide exceptions. Sector Guidance – Indoor Recreation Q. What are the gathering limits for indoor recreation activities? A. A county’s risk level dictates the maximum capacity levels for a venue. Venue restrictions are: - Extreme: If a school’s facility is larger than 500 sq ft, they can have a maximum of six (6) people total (not including coaches). The people are required to maintain a minimum 25 ft of physical distancing. Limit capacity to four (4) separate groups, up to six (6) people in each group (not counting coaches). Each group must participate in a separate location within the establishment, which means an enclosed area within the establishment (i.e. main gym, weight room, batting cages, and wrestling room, etc.) Ensure athletes do not use areas at the same time, including but not limited to restrooms and locker rooms. If a school’s facility is smaller than 500 sq. ft. than a maximum
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