Some sports have additional guidelines that we have been giving. If your sport is one you will find that information here.
Volleyball
COVID-19 Modifications
- Spectators limited to 1 spectator per participant up to a maximum of 25 spectators. All spectators must maintain a social distance of 6 feet and wear a cloth face covering
- Limit sharing of balls to within pods
- Disinfect equipment frequently and before use by another pod
- Individuals must maintain 6 feet physical distancing
Rules Modifications
- Pre-match Conferences
- Limit attendees to one coach from each team, referee, participants and one parent or guardian for youth.
- Move the location of the pre-match conference to center court with one coach positioned on each side of the net. All three individuals must maintain a social distance of 6 feet and wear a cloth face covering
- A coin toss to determine serve/receive is to be conducted during the pre-match conference with one coach positioned on each side of the net (same individuals). The visiting coach shall call the toss, with the winner choosing to serve or receive
- Game Balls
- Game balls shall be disinfected during set changes and/or time outs to assist with reducing potential spread.
- Team Benches
- Suspend the protocol of teams switching benches between sets.
- Limit bench personnel to observe social distancing of 6 feet. If needed, and when possible, designate additional seating in the bench area for team and essential personnel, while maintaining 6 feet of social distancing
- Substitution Procedures
- Players should limit contact while switching during a substitution
- Officials Table
- Limit to essential personnel which include home team scorer, and timer with a recommended distance of 6 feet between individuals.
- Parks Staff will providing gloves and hand sanitizer for essential personnel
- Pre and Post Match Ceremony
- Establish volleyball specific social distancing match protocols including the elimination of handshakes before and after the match
- Instead of pre and post-match handshakes, teams may do a run-through up to the 10-foot attack line for “air high-fives;” or lineup on the attack line to honor/promote sportsmanship in a creative way (i.e. wave or bow at an opponent; say good luck in sign language)
- Player Equipment and Accessories
- Cloth face coverings must be worn at all times
- Gloves are permissible
- Long sleeves are permissible
- Long pants are permissible
- Undergarments are permissible but must be unadorned and of a single, solid color similar in color to the predominant color of the uniform top or bottom
- Officials Uniform and Equipment
- Long-sleeved, all-white collared polo shirt/sweater is permissible
- Electronic whistles are permissible
- Cloth face coverings must be worn at all times
- Gloves are permissible