High school student-athletes in the Kent School District will have the option to join in-person training starting Feb. 15.<\/p>\n
The district released a statement Feb. 1 with the return date.<\/p>\n
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has opened this period for student-athletes to train with their high school teams in preparation for the upcoming seasons, according to the statement. The WIAA used the Sporting Activities COVID-19 Guidance (PDF) from Jan. 11 by the Governor’s office to update the Roadmap to Recovery that allows in-person training with strict requirements based on region COVID case data.<\/p>\n
Student-athletes will remain in specific pods throughout the three-week conditioning program (Feb. 15-March 5).<\/p>\n
Due to shortened seasons, practices and contests could be scheduled on Saturdays and during traditional break periods such as Presidents’ break (Feb. 15-19) and spring break (April 5-9).<\/p>\n
Safety is the highest priority in training sessions. All coaches and student-athletes will follow health and safety guidelines set by KSD, WIAA, and Public Health – Seattle and King County.<\/p>\n
Strict adherence by coaches and athletes to these guidelines will help the district continue in-person training.<\/p>\n
• All participants will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to any activities.<\/p>\n
• Masks are required at all times.<\/p>\n
• Physical distancing will be required of all participants, and students will be working in pods of six or less with each pod distanced from the others during the conditioning-only sessions.<\/p>\n
• Hand sanitation required upon entry and exit, and frequently during training.<\/p>\n
• Students will not share personal equipment or water containers.<\/p>\n
• Along with screening and safety protocols, the social-emotional and mental health, physical wellness, and academic progress of students will be our core focus.<\/p>\n