District Reminder about Mask Requirements for Sports & Activities
By Paul Hall on Monday, September 13th, 2021 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
(La Grande) – (Information provided by the La Grande School District) The La Grande School District would like to remind students, parents and spectators about the most updated face mask requirements for sports and activities. The following are the latest Oregon Health Authority (OHA) clarifications pursuant to OAR 333-019-1025 (mask mandate).
What is mandated by OHA for coaches, players, support staff and spectators attending contests? Indoor or Outdoor
Students are not required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors when practicing or playing a competitive sport at any level, including cheerleading and dance/drill. Students not actively participating (i.e., on the sideline during an indoor or outdoor competition, etc.) are required to wear a mask. Students are required to wear a mask when in the weight room.
Indoor
∙ Coaches and support staff, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask during indoor practices and competitions. This includes weight training regardless of location.
∙ Spectators (5 years or older) are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, at indoor practices and competitions.
∙ Students are not required to wear a mask indoors when playing an instrument that requires the mouth. Choir and speech students are required to wear a mask during indoor practices but are exempt from this requirement for performances.
Outdoor
∙ Coaches and support staff, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask during outdoor practices and competitions when 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained.
∙ Spectators (5 years or older) are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, at outdoor practices and competitions when 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained.
LGSD Superintendent George Mendoza said it is up to everyone participating in sports and activities to know the rules and to follow them for continued success. “Students and staff are very excited to be involved in sports, music and other activities again, and the district wants to do everything possible to ensure this continues. Cooperation from everyone in this endeavor is greatly appreciated,” Mendoza said.
