The College of St. Scholastica

Athletics Return to Campus Plan

Preparing for a population of student-athletes to return to a safe environment while following national, regional, local protocol and recommendations.

Athletics Planning Team

Franco Bari - Director of Athletics

Bo Ekmark - Director of Recreation

Tom Rheaume - Head Athletic Trainer

Merissa Edwards - Assistant AD Compliance & Budgets

Stacy Deadrick - Assistant AD/ SWA/Facilities/Women’s Basketball Coach

Dana Moore - Head Volleyball Coach

Vicki Andrews FNP-BC - CSS Student Health Service

Dr. Shane Maxwell - Team Physician

 Dr. Kenji Sudoh -Team Physician

Tanya Lawney - Facilities

Jesse Robinson - Assistant AD Communications/Game Management

Adam Gindt- Information Technology

The College of St. Scholastica Athletics Return to Campus Plan

To promote the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff participating in team activities, meetings and competitions, CSS Athletics has established a Return to Campus Plan with the assistance of a team consisting of staff and medical professionals. The CSS Return to Campus Group has worked in collaboration with the CSS Saints Rise Up Team while following local, regional and national COVID-19 recommendations and protocol. The Plan consists of requirements and recommendations for CSS Athletics to implement for the continuation of limited athletic activities in certain facilities for CSS students who participate in intercollegiate athletics. CSS Athletics recognizes that the protocols put in place transcend the health and safety of the CSS Athletics community, as we also seek to promote the health and safety of the general CSS student body, the entire CSS community, and the city of Duluth. Because of the rapid developments in best practices related to COVID-19, this plan addresses the protocols that are expected to be in place while teams pursue voluntary athletic activities. The plan will be updated as the Department looks toward team practices and ultimately competitions and as needed based on the guidance of relevant authorities. The plan has been developed to meet, and in some areas exceed, Institutional, UMAC, MDH and NCAA guidance relating to COVID-19. Key elements of this guidance are described below:

1- State Guidance (MDH)

2- St. Louis County Health Department

3- NCAA Guidance

4- UMAC Guidelines

5- CSS Guidance

6- CDC, ACHA, and NATA Recommendations

In anticipation for the return of students on the CSS Campus, the Department of Athletics is committed to creating a safe environment for Student-Athletes, Staff and Spectators while carefully phasing in participation opportunities.

The 3 main functions we must prepare for prior to a return:

A- Screening, Testing, Contact Tracing and Isolation/Quarantine procedures

B- Facility Safety and Access Protocol

C- Sanitation & Social Distancing Procedures  

Our athletics return to campus plan will include guiding principles and recommendations from NCAA, CDC, MDH, NATA, ACHA and information from other experts. Because COVID-19 recommendations are fluid, there will be spontaneous changes in protocol.

Return To Campus Calendar

Table of Contents

Pre Participation Benchmarks………………………..……………………………………..4

Facility Access/ Screening Process and Usage Procedures………………………………...7

Sanitation of Spaces, Equipment & Physical Distancing Plan…………………………….9

Student-Athlete, Coaches & Staff Safety Plan…..………………..……………………...…12

Athletic Training Room Protocol……………………………………………………………15

Game Management Plan…………………………………………………………………….17

Transportation to off campus venues ………………………...……………….……………19

Appendix 1 (Screening Checklist)…………………………………...……………………...20

Appendix 2 (Pandemic Maximum Capacity Protocol)……………………………….…...21

Appendix 3 (Cleaning Best Practices)……………………………………....……………...23

References………………………………………………………………………………...….25

Pre Participation Benchmarks

1. Start Dates:

        Golf                                Aug. 22

        Football                        Aug. 29

        Volleyball                         Aug. 30

        Soccer (M)                        Aug. 30

        Soccer (W)                        Aug. 31

        Cross Country                 Sept. 3

Softball/ Baseball/Tennis        Sept. 14 (Tentative)

Track/Basketball/Hockey        Oct. 1

2. Fall Check In/ Screening Protocol:

• To promote the health and safety of the student-athletes, the following protocols must be followed prior to any participant returning to athletically related activities and during the course of any athletically related activities on the CSS Athletics campus.
• All student-athletes will undergo a daily screening process prior to activity to:

• Determine if the student-athlete has been sick or is currently sick
• Determine if the student-athlete has been exposed to COVID-19 or has tested NEGATIVE or POSITIVE for COVID-19
• Determine where the student-athletes is traveling from and their mode of transportation to Duluth
• Determine if the student-athletes are at high risk for severe illness if they contract the virus and whether additional precautions should be in place for that student-athlete or if medical clearance should not be provided for that student-athlete (CSS Athletics Health History Intake).

• Low Risk Sports (competing in the fall): For teams required to report to baseline testing, after baseline testing is completed, only symptomatic and/or student-athletes in high risk contact with a known case are required to test thereafter. Screening will be held at the first team meeting/ practice daily and will require temperature check & a series of questions. All Student-Athletes are required to participate in the CSS electronic health record Point N Click (PnC) daily symptom screening process prior to any activity.
• High Risk Sports (Practice only in the fall): Volleyball, Football and Soccer screening Check-In will be held at the first team meeting/practice and daily thereafter. This screening includes required temperature checks & a series of questions. All Student-Athletes are required to participate in the CSS electronic health record Point N Click (PnC) daily symptom screening prior to any activity.
• All Winter and Spring sports will receive screening guidance upon arrival to campus prior to the start of athletic related activities (The NCAA is still establishing protocol).
• If a student-athlete becomes symptomatic with any symptoms of illness, the student-athlete should immediately self-quarantine and contact a member of the CSS SHS. The student-athlete should not enter any facility, will be advised on the proper protocol and next steps, including a potential Quarantine/Isolation, until cleared to resume any level of activity.
• If a staff member is symptomatic with COVID-19 symptoms, the staff member should self-quarantine and contact their primary care provider and inform their supervisor. The staff member should not enter any facility.
• CSS SHS will monitor Point N Click (CSS electronic health record) software re: COVID. Newly installed COVID software includes dashboards for daily symptom screening, testing, on campus contact tracing, isolation & quarantine. Symptom screening: Students get texted a survey once a day to be filled out accordingly. Students who are delinquent completing survey or symptomatic show up on a quarantine dashboard.  

3. Daily Medical Check:

• Daily Temperature checks and screening will be administered by coaches prior to first practice or meeting of the day. If symptomatic and greater than 100.4, individuals will be referred to SHS.
• All Participants will respond, daily, to a symptom screening questionnaire (PnC) prior to participating in their first team activity. If a student-athlete selects “yes” to any symptom(s), they should immediately contact CSS SHS to receive guidance on next steps, and they should not come to the facility.

4. Testing, Quarantine & Contact Tracing:

• According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms include: coughing, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• COVID-19 PCR  testing is available in SHS for symptomatic student athletes & staff. Student-athletes who test positive must self-isolate for 10 days from onset of symptoms or date of test (if asymptomatic). CSS SHS will monitor students in Isolation & provide clearance as indicated. The Athletic Department will be responsible for baseline testing and surveillance testing expenses related to participation in athletics. If an asymptomatic student-athlete requests a test, the student-athlete will be responsible for expenses (test will be billed to student’s health insurance).
• MN Department of Health (MDH) will take the lead on contact tracing for all COVID-19 POSITIVE persons in MN. CSS will initiate on campus case investigation & contact tracing once test results are known. SHS will partner with MDH in case investigation & contact tracing as indicated.
• Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Isolation is used to separate people infected with the COVID-19 virus from people who are not infected. SHS, Res Life & CSS COVID Manager will determine on campus quarantine & isolation housing assignments. Students will first be advised to go home for COVID-19 quarantine & isolation if possible.
• COVID-19 testing will be coordinated by Student Health Service (SHS) to all athletics staff and student-athletes based on sport risk classification.
• All student-athletes who are competing and those within their inner bubble will undergo testing prior to the decision to compete. Subsequent testing will follow protocols associated with each staff member’s inner bubble contacts. For example a football coach would follow the football team’s testing schedule and protocol.
• Low Contact Risk Sports (golf, cross country,  tennis, skiing, and track & field): All student-athletes who are competing against outside opponents will undergo testing prior to the decision to compete and then symptomatic testing and high contact risk testing thereafter consistent with CDC/MDH guidelines & CSS SHS testing guidelines for all students.
• Intermediate Contact Risk Sports (baseball, softball): Testing protocol includes testing all student-athletes who are competing prior to the decision to compete. Additionally surveillance testing will be conducted every two weeks after the initial testing date during the season for 25-50% (randomized) of the team. Symptomatic testing and high contact risk testing thereafter in conjunction with CDC/MDH guidelines & CSS SHS testing guidelines for all students.

High Contact Risk Sports include (football, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey, and basketball). Testing will be administered to all student-athletes who are competing prior to the decision to compete. Subsequent weekly testing will be performed for all team members and inner bubble staff. Additionally, during the season (preseason, regular season, post season) all members of the team will undergo surveillance testing before campus departure and within 72 hours of competition. Symptomatic testing and high contact risk testing thereafter in conjunction with CDC/MDH guidelines & CSS SHS testing guidelines for all students.

Facility Access/ Screening Process and Facility Usage Procedures

1. Facility Safety Protocols: In order to promote the health and safety of the student-athletes, the following facility guidelines will be adopted for all Participants to begin returning to athletically related activities at CSS.

• From August 24, 2020 to September 6, 2020 the BWC facilities will operate on a limited basis.
• Specific Teams will be approved to use only specific areas. Limiting student-athletes to these locations will help to keep all student-athletes safe. Activities will be limited to those teams that are typically permitted to have access under NCAA rules.
• Student-athletes must pay attention to signage and instructions on where to enter and exit open facilities. Entry and exit patterns will be developed to promote physical distancing.
• Locker Rooms access will be reduced to minimize the time spent at the facility while providing staff additional time to properly sanitize the areas and equipment in use and to help maintain space occupancy limits. Locker rooms are only to be used as changing areas.
• Laundry protocol will be established by the laundry supervisor.
• Equipment in facilities will be staged at least six feet apart. If there is an inability to stage equipment six feet apart, machines will be clearly marked off that are not in use with caution tape or a masking tape “X”.
• High touch equipment, such as water fountains, will be closed.
• Interior doors should be open to help minimize the use of door handles.

2. BWC Access Protocol:

• Public access for BWC will be through Entrance “A” unless teams and student-athletes are with their respective coach.

• Fall team “group” Access to BWC is as follows:

• Golf                                BWC Bus Entrance        
• Volleyball/ Cross Country          BWC Bus Entrance        
• Football                        BWC Athletic Training Entrance
• Soccer -M/W                        BWC Entrance B        

• Facility Usage- Fall Sports:

• Volleyball         (Gymnasium, weightroom, locker room access).
• Soccer                 (Turf field, field house, locker room access, weight room).
• Football         (Turf, field house, locker room access, weight room).
• Golf, Tennis, Cross Country (limited access to BWC).

• BWC Fitness Center Hours of Operation (Starting August 24, 2020)

• M - F         8am - 7 pm

Regular Hours (begins Sept. 8 when school is in session)

• M - Th:        6:30 am - 10:00 pm
• Fri          6:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Sat          10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sun          12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Lower weight room hours of operation (Starting August 24, 2020)

• M - F         10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Regular Hours (begins Sept. 8 when school is in session)

• M - Th:        6:30 am - 10:00 pm
• Fri          6:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Sat          10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sun          12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Weight Room Schedule:

• Due to MDOH & CDC guidelines the weight room maximum capacity will be set at 24. Therefore, the following schedule has been designed to ensure team training availability. Masks must be worn by students and staff at all times. Students must sign in and sign out upon exiting and entering the facility. If a team is using the facility and not at maximum capacity, non team members are welcome to utilize the space provided it is a safe environment. If teams are not utilizing the space during a specific time slot, the room will be open to the public. Coaches must be present if rooms are reserved for teams. Room cannot be reserved from captains practices.

• 6:00AM-8:00 AM:         Teams may schedule a 1 hour time slot
• 8:00AM-4:00 PM:         Open Hours (teams may use facility in groups no

more than 10 if accompanied by a coach)

• 4:00PM-10:00 PM:         Teams May schedule a 1 hour time slot

Sanitation of Spaces, Equipment & Physical Distancing Plan

Facilities Services will clean once per day on 3rd shift.  Prior to an individual or groups of individuals entering a facility, hard surfaces within that facility should be wiped down and disinfected (chairs, furniture in meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight room equipment, bathrooms, athletic training room tables, etc.). Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts. Weight equipment should be wiped down with Disinfectant thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of equipment. Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols: In order to promote the health and safety of the Participants, cleaning and disinfecting protocols will be adopted for all Participants to begin returning to athletically related activities on the CSS Athletics areas.

1. Athletic Training Room Specific Cleaning Protocols

• Nightly, the Custodial Staff will perform the following tasks:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, Dust surfaces, Clean floors
• Disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, sinks, telephones, computers, monitors, mouse, keyboards, treatment tables, sinks, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.

• Daily, Athletic Trainers and Sports Medicine Staff will perform the following tasks:

• Disinfect any table that a student-athlete receives treatment immediately following use and prior to its use by another student-athlete.
• Disinfect any equipment that a student-athlete uses immediately following and prior to its use by another student-athlete.
• Provide any notes to the Custodial staff regarding cleaning issues.

2. Weight Room Specific Cleaning Protocols

• Nightly, the Custodial staff will perform the following tasks:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, Dust surfaces, Clean floors.
• Disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, telephones, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.
• Daily, the weight room  staff will do a mid-day cleaning of the weight rooms and will disinfect equipment.

• Ensure each Participant has a bottle of disinfectant and is cleaning equipment before and after use.
• Provide any notes to the Custodial Staff regarding cleaning issues.

• Practice Area Specific Cleaning

• Nightly, the Custodial Staff will perform the following tasks that will be signed off by a supervisor:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, dust surfaces, clean floors.
• Use disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, treatment tables, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.

• Daily, Sport-Specific Coaches will perform the following tasks:

• Ensure each piece of equipment used during a session is disinfected before and after each session
• Provide any notes to the Custodial staff regarding cleaning issues

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaning

• PPE will be provided to staff who will be cleaning and disinfecting the facilities. This includes face coverings, gloves and eyewear
• All PPE requests should be submitted by the supervisor

3. Gymnasium and Field House Specific Cleaning Protocols

• Nightly, the Custodial staff will perform the following tasks:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, dust surfaces, clean floors.
• Disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, telephones, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.

• Increase access to hand sanitizers- optimal locations
• Sanitize spaces after usage.
• Sanitize equipment after usage.

4. Classrooms Specific Cleaning Protocols

• Nightly, the Custodial staff will perform the following tasks:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, dust surfaces, clean floors.
• Disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, telephones, electronics, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.

• Increase access to hand sanitizers- optimal locations
• Sanitize spaces after usage.
• Sanitize chairs and tables after usage.

5. Offices Specific Cleaning Protocols

• Each office will have access to sanitizing wipes/ staff will be responsible to sanitize personal offices
• Additional sanitizers will be added to high traffic areas

VI. Locker Room Specific Cleaning Protocol

• Nightly, the Custodial staff will perform the following tasks that will be signed off by a supervisor:

• Empty all trash and recyclables, dust surfaces, clean floors.
• Disinfect door knobs/handles, push plates, door surfaces, light switches, telephones, soap/sanitizer dispensers.
• Check Cleaning Stations and refill stock as necessary.

Student-Athlete, Coaches & Staff Safety Plan  

All CSS Athletics employees and student-athletes will receive education regarding COVID-19. Information will include signs and symptoms, strategies to reduce transmission, and steps to take if symptoms arise. Education will be provided as needed throughout the Pandemic to student-athletes prior to engaging in voluntary or countable athletic-related activities at CSS.

Athletics Staff

All coaches and staff participating in team activities will review policies. Coaches and staff will not be permitted to participate in team activities until this review has been completed. Staff  must wear a mask outside of the office, during training and competitions or engaging in office visitations.  Staff should practice social distancing and limit office visitations. All 14-day phasing plans need Athletic Training review (including training and team building). All scheduling will need review by Stacy Deadrick.

Personal Hygiene

All CSS Athletics employees and student-athletes should follow CDC and other guidance regarding personal hygiene, which includes the measures listed below. In addition to the following general information, CSS staff will assist each team with how to best align the practices with athletically-related activity. Signage will also be posted throughout CSS Athletics facilities.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, even inside your residence.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
•  Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting sick.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others, including when you go out in public. Note that you should always engage in appropriate social distancing when possible; the face covering is not a substitute for social distance.
• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Cover coughs and sneezes. If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Student-athletes are required to wear face coverings unless performing strenuous physical activity.
• Monitor your health, and be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
• Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like acetaminophen.
• Report symptoms to CSS medical staff immediately.

Social Distancing and Gatherings

According to the CDC, social distancing means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social distancing:

• Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
• Do not gather in groups.
• Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
• Teams are advised to conduct virtual meetings whenever possible. If utilizing CSS classrooms, teams must adhere to the maximum capacity and are strongly recommended to offer meetings in a hybrid format.
• CSS Athletics will establish guidelines for auxiliary common spaces, such as sports medicine space, locker rooms, weight rooms, and team meeting rooms.
• Athletics has not made final decisions regarding attendance at fall, winter, or spring sporting events. This decision will be based upon MDH protocol. In the event limited attendance is allowed, please note that there will be no tailgates or other social gatherings allowed on CSS property in conjunction with home sporting events.

Facility

CSS Athletics will take precautions in all indoor facilities, including those used for training, practice, and competition, that align with CDC and MDOH guidelines.

•  Signage will be placed as appropriate, reminding student-athletes and staff of personal hygiene, social distancing guidelines, limitations on the number of people allowed per group/location, and assisting with symptom identification of COVID-19.
• Certain plexiglass barriers will be strategically installed at transactional locations within the facilities.
• Surfaces will be wiped down with EPA approved disinfectants as suggested by the CDC
• Upon facility entry, student-athletes, coaches and staff must proceed directly to the training area.

Coordination With Local Health Officials

University personnel are regularly conferring with local Department of Health personnel, and all state and local guidelines related to testing, contact tracing, and surveillance will be followed and directed by CSS SHS. COVID is a reportable disease. CSS Athletics will report any confirmed COVID case to Student Health Service for continuity of care. It is the responsibility of the testing agency/provider to report COVID cases to MDH. SHS will report POSITIVE COVID cases obtained in SHS directly to MDH (MN Department of Health).

Clinical Medical Care and Mental Health Resources

CSS Athletics is aware of the fact that student-athletes will continue to need clinical medical care normally associated with athletic participation. In addition, student-athletes may need access to mental health support. If a student-athlete is injured during voluntary or countable athletically-related activity, a member of the CSS Athletic Training staff will be present at the facility, within social distancing guidelines.

• CSS Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with medical and mental health resources.
• CSS sports medicine staff will closely monitor to ensure the ongoing readiness of both hospitals to provide necessary treatment.
• Evaluation, treatment, and management of injuries will take place while following all PPE regulations for both student-athletes and staff members. When possible, modifications of treatment methods, modalities, and distancing will take place.

Athletic Training Room Protocol

1. Specific Protocols for Participants Receiving Medical Treatment (Non-COVID-19 Related)

• No more than eight total Participants, inclusive of staff and student-athletes, will be permitted in one space at a time. The maximum number of Participants could be less than eight in a given space if distancing is not possible for eight Participants (See Appendix 2) for specific facilities and their total number of allotted Participants. Staff should work together to confirm there is adequate time between appointments to ensure this rule is followed. The Head Athletic Trainer in each space is responsible for ensuring these protocols are followed.
• Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or greater and /or yes answers to any health screening questions will not be permitted into the ATF. That person will be asked to self-quarantine and follow up with SHS for care as indicated.
• Care in the ATF is by appointment only unless there is an acute injury or emergency that requires immediate care as determined by the athletic training staff. If an acute injury or emergency requires admittance into the ATF, and the ATF is already at capacity, a patient with a scheduled appointment may be asked to leave and reschedule to ensure proper capacity and social distancing.
• Appointments will be limited to 30 minute sessions in order to stay on schedule with appointment times and control traffic and volume in the ATF. The athletic trainer may schedule longer sessions if deemed necessary.
• Patients must arrive on time for appointments. Appointments will not begin early nor be permitted to run late to ensure appointment times stay on schedule.
• Appointment availability and frequency may be more restrictive to minimize traffic and allow access to as many different patients as possible while maintaining social distancing.
• Treatments and therapy sessions will be limited to what is medically necessary and may be more restrictive than previously established. This will be at the discretion of the athletic trainer.
• Taping, wrapping, minor wound care (i.e. blisters) performed at an established time and location outside of the ATF (see below).
• Ice will not be wrapped nor will wrapped be provided while working in response to COVID-19.
• All Participants must wash hands for at least 20 seconds upon entering the ATF and wear a face covering at all times while receiving treatment.
• Whenever possible, treatment should be modified to reduce the physical contact between the student-athlete and staff.
• If more than one student-athlete is receiving treatment at one time, staff should maximize the distance between patients. The minimum distance is six feet.
• Proper cleaning procedures, as outlined in Section III, Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols, must be followed. The Head Athletic Trainer in each space is responsible for ensuring these protocols are followed.

• Alternative AT space (outside taping stations when weather permits).
•  Utilization of these areas remains dependent on team schedule & AT staff availability

• Soccer

• At the field if weather permits (portable table)
• Entry near the weight room

• Football

• At the field if weather permits (portable table)
• Entry near the athletic training room

• Volleyball

• Inside the gym

• Cross Country

• Outside the bus door (portable table)

• Golf

• Time and location TBD on individual basis

• Baseball

• Outside athletic training door or bus door (portable table)
• BWC by garage door (if an option) if inside or inclement weather

• Softball

• Outside athletic training door or bus door (portable table)
• BWC by garage door (if an option) if inside or inclement weather

• Track & Field

• BWC by garage door

• Basketball

• In gym or just outside the gym

• Hockey

• At the rink (max of 3 in athletic training area)

• Tennis

• Time and location tbd on individual basis
• If on campus BWC by garage door (if an option)

• Nordic Ski

• Time and location tbd on individual basis

• Assign AT to specific teams and stay with that team to minimize exposure. Minimize AT working across different sports as much as possible.

Game Management Plan

1. Game Management Staff

• All staff will be screened prior to the start of the contest.
• Scorers area will be provided with PPE, screens and shelters where social distancing is not applicable

2. Visitors

• All opponents will be required to take temperature checks upon arrival
• All opponents will be required to adhere to CSS Institutional policies while on campus
• All opponents will be required to follow the NCAA SSI testing recommendations
• Visitors will enter and exit through Door C

3. Officials

• Officials will be provided locker room access
• Officials will be required to participate in temperature checks
• Officials will be encouraged to follow NCAA testing procedures
• Officials must wear face coverings

4. Water Access

• CSS Athletes will be provided with their own individual water bottles
• Visitors will be asked to provide their own water containers
• Cups or bottles filled by a single person (with gloves) so multiple hands are not touching cooler. Filler does not touch water bottles.

5. AT policy

• AT will be available for evaluation, treatment and therapy by appointment and acute injury only

• Limit traffic, control numbers, and social distance - masks required.
• There will be satellite areas for taping / wrapping / bandaging  for both home and visiting teams.Time frames for home and visiting teams will be developed. done (i.e.- home team 120-90 minutes prior; visitors 90-60 minutes prior).
• Visitors do not access AT Facility (use alternative area), unless specified arrangements are communicated in advance or acute injury.

6. Spectators

• CSS will follow

• Minnesota Department of Health guidelines for maximum capacity of its athletic facilities
• Conference and NCAA Sport Science Institute recommendations for Facilities

• Sanitizing stations will be available at all entrances and exits
• Fans will be required to wear masks for indoor events and will be encouraged to wear masks at outdoor events
• Social distancing best practices at events:

• Follow the guidelines for a public gathering space; must follow the most recent  social gathering guidance and maintain physical distance from each other unless a family unit.

• Must maintain 12 feet of physical distance from Tier 1 group

7. Locker Rooms

• There will be one area designated for all visiting teams to use to change and shower which will be communicated to visiting teams. (i.e.- 244-245 for use during indoor contest for visiting teams)
• Spaces will be disinfected before and after team use with CDC approved supplies.

8. Concession Stands

•  No concessions stand for this academic year

IX.         Team Responsibilities

• Teams must maintain social distancing in bench areas
• Teams must wear face coverings in bench area
• Must maintain 12 feet physical distance from spectators

Transportation to off campus venues  

Teams will test 1 PCR  3 days prior to Travel

Overview per NCAA SSI Recommendations

• Use of and adherence to assigned seating charts, as applicable, for all modes of travel.
• Strategic placement of individuals for all travel,

• e.g., cohort previously uninfected individuals with those who have been previously infected/recovered within the prior 150 days; maintain pods and tiers that are used during practice.

• To avoid un-masked time, limiting unnecessary meals and/or food.
• Before eating, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Limiting group meals or using outdoor locations for group meals.
• Using “grab and go” meals where possible.
• If group meals must occur:

• Using “grab and go” options.
• Limiting mealtime.
• Staggering flow and controlling spacing in food service lines.
• Seating charts with strategic placement of individuals.
• Physical distancing whenever feasible.
• Prohibiting lingering in meal spaces.
• Requiring masks except while eating.

• When drinking indoors or during travel, using a straw under the mask.  
• Limiting time in locker rooms.
• Using outdoor spaces or spacious indoor spaces to tape, prepare, and/or dress before entering locker room.
• Adhering to social activity safety measures at all times.

Individual Travel to practices

• Student-athletes are permitted to use personal vehicles to travel to training sites provided they follow MDOH/CDC recommendations

Team Travel via fleet vehicles/rentals

• Teams must sterilization vehicles before and after usage
• Facilities will be determining capacity and seating arrangements
• Masks must be worn at all times
• Each fleet vehicle will be disinfected prior to use.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to be checked out until properly cleaned/disinfected

1. Team Travel via Bus

• CDC/MDOH policies will be implemented 
• All travelers will have their temperature checked prior to entering the bus and tested 3 days prior to travel
• Teams must adhere to bus companies standards
• Assigned seating will be established for contact tracing protocols
• Masks must be worn at all times
• When possible, teammates living together on/off campus will be seated together
• When possible, those who had contracted and recovered from the virus will be seated with those who have not

2. Hotel / Rooming accommodations

• Student-Athletes will be assigned 2 to a room unless there is a cot/ pull out couch which will then allow 3 to a room. Room assignments will align with bus seating assignments to assist with contact tracing protocols.
• Teammates living together on/off campus will room together
• When possible, those who had contracted and recovered from the virus will room with those who have not

3. Team Meals

• Teams must adhere to MDOH/CDC protocols when dining
• Teams are encouraged to purchase box lunches/to go orders and avoid sit down dining

Appendix 1

Prevent COVID-19:  Screening Checklist

ALL individuals entering the building will be asked the following questions:

1. Has this individual washed their hands or used alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) on entry?

        Yes         •        No – please ask them to do so.

2. Ask the individual if they have any of the following respiratory symptoms?

Fever                        Sore throat                                 Cough                 

New shortness of breath         Sore / Painful Muscles        New Loss of Taste or Smell

If YES to any, ask them to not enter the building. They may or may not have COVID-19, and the potential consequences to COVID-19 entering the building is serious enough to ask them to not enter even though they may not have it. Many populations outside of the elderly do not show any symptoms but can transmit it. If NO to all proceed to question #3.

3. Travelled internationally within the last 14 days to areas where COVID-19 cases have been confirmed

     Worked in another health care setting that has confirmed COVID-19 cases

      Travelled domestically to an area where COVID-19 cases are widespread

      If YES to any, ask them to not enter the building,  If NO to all, proceed to question #4

4. Take the temperature of the individual

While staying back as far as possible, read the temperature of the individual from 15cm away from their forehead or wrist. If their temperature is OVER 38.0°C (100.4°F) they will not be allowed into the building as a precaution. If their temperature is under 38.0°C (100.4°F) they may proceed into the building.

TEMPERATURE READING:____________________________

NOTE FOR DENIAL: You can share that COVID-19 is extremely dangerous for our community and the populations of people who live and work here at CSS. We need to do everything we can to prevent the spread of this virus. Many populations outside of the elderly do not show any symptoms but are able to transmit the virus to others. The risk to our community is why we are asking you not to enter our building at this time.

5. Remind the individual to wash their hands or use the alcohol based hand sanitizer throughout their time in the building,         Maintain social distancing – stay at least 6 feet away from everyone.  Complete their visit as quickly as possible.

Desk Worker: I acknowledge that the responses I have given for the above questions are true and accurate. Write in the name of the person being screened.

_________________________________________________        ________________________________

        Name                                                                                Date

Appendix 2

Pandemic Maximum Capacity Protocol

Gymnasium        Max        

Main Court        50

North Bleachers         40

South Bleachers                                             55 (50 family units)

Lower Weightroom

Maximum capacity:         10

Field House

Maximum capacity:         150         (4 courts)

Turf Field

Maximum capacity:         100

Reif Locker Room**                 Max        

Maximum capacity 129 A:         5        

Maximum capacity 129 B:         5         

Maximum capacity 130 A:         7         

Maximum capacity 130 B:         7         

BWC Locker Room**                 Max        

Maximum capacity 136:        7        

Maximum capacity 136:        7        

Maximum capacity 137A:         7        

Maximum capacity 137C:        7         

Maximum capacity 137C:        7        

Maximum capacity 137D:         7         

Maximum capacity 137D:        7        

Pine Cone Room (1st Semester):

Maximum capacity: South        12*        

Maximum capacity: North        6*        

Athletic Training Room

Maximum capacity:         8

BWC Lecture Hall:

Maximum capacity:         30

** Coaches will be provided with new codes and locker room assignments. All locker room access needs to have coaching oversight (on and off campus). Each team must adhere to the maximum capacity at all times. Players must wear masks in the locker room spaces. Showers are strongly encouraged in personal housing and arrangements are being made with regards to locker room shower usage. Additional requests can be directed to Stacy Deadrick.

Appendix 3

Cleaning Best Practices

Clean

• Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.
• Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.
• Cleaning with soap and water reduces the  number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces.
• Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

• More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use.
• Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and disinfected before each use.

• High touch surfaces include:

• Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

Disinfect

• Recommend use of EPA Recommended solutions.  
• Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product.
  Many products recommend:

• Keeping the surface wet for a period of time (see product label).
• Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.

•  Diluted household bleach solutions may also be used if appropriate for the surface.

• Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection and has a sodium hypochlorite concentration of 5%–6%. Ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Some bleaches, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing or for whitening may not be suitable for disinfection.
• Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
• Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute.

Soft surfaces:

• For soft surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes
•  Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for use on these surfaces.
• Launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
• OR
• Disinfect with an EPA-registered household disinfectant that meets EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19.
• Vacuum as usual.

 Laundry: For clothing, towels, linens and other items

• Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
• Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry from a person who is sick.
• Dirty laundry from a person who is sick can be washed with other people’s items.
• Do not shake dirty laundry.
• Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces.
• Remove gloves, and wash hands right away.

 When cleaning

•  Regular cleaning staff can clean and disinfect community spaces.

• Ensure they are trained on appropriate use of cleaning and disinfection chemicals.

• Wear disposable gloves and gowns for all tasks in the cleaning process, including handling trash.

• Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) might be required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products being used and whether there is a risk of splash.
• Gloves and gowns should be removed carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer and the surrounding area.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.

• Always wash immediately after removing gloves and after contact with a person who is sick.
• Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol may be used. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water.

References

• CDC

• https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

• CDC Reopening (education starts on page 45)

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/php/CDC-Activities-Initiatives-for-COVID-19-Response.pdf

• Minnesota Department of Health

• https://www.health.state.mn.us/

• ACHA Guidelines

• file:///C:/Users/Fbari/Downloads/ACHA_Considerations_for_Reopening_IHEs_in_the_COVID-19_Era_May2020%20(1).pdf

• NCAA Core Principles

• http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/core-principles-resocialization-collegiate-sport
• https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/resocialization-collegiate-sport-developing-standards-practice-and-competition
• https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/resocialization-collegiate-sport-checklist
• https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/core-principles-resocialization-collegiate-sport-developing-standards-practice-and-competition

• NATA 

• https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/covid-19-coronavirus 

• Aspen Institute

• https://assets.aspeninstitute.org/content/uploads/2020/05/Return-to-Play_2_v2.pdf?_ga=2.131318604.2129867756.1589490342-1428397740.1589490342

• UMAC Best Practices

• file:///C:/Users/Fbari/Downloads/UMAC%20Contingency%20Planning%20Guide%20and%20Framework.pdf