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COVID-19 SPORTS PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Requirements for holding athletic events Create a preparedness plan ✓ Adopt and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan as required by Executive Orders issued by Governor Tim Walz (mn.gov/governor/news/executiveorders.osp). An organization's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan must address the requirements listed below and should consider the recommendations in this document. The plan should be updated when there are changes to public health official guidelines regarding group gatherings or sports activities. All businesses (sports facilities, gyms, associations, sports clubs/teams, etc.) are required to develop a program -specific plan. Templates for developing a program -specific plan can be found at Stay Safe MN (staysafe.mn.gov). All youth sports programs must also develop a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and follow the parameters outlined in the COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Youth and Student Programs found at Stay Safe Guidance for Schools, Colleges, and Universities (staysafe.mn.gov/industry- fuidance/schools.isp). "Youth programs" are programs providing care or enrichment to children or adolescents such as day camps, summer activities, and recreational or educational classes that require registration and have on -site supervision. "Youth programs" does not include licensed child care facilities or school district summer learning programs. The COVID-19 Preparedness Plan must be available and accessible to participants, volunteers, and employees. ✓ Identify a plan administrator for your organization's COVID-19 plan. Communicate your COVID-19 plan to officials, umpires, and trainers. This should include expectations around screening, face coverings, and other prevention efforts. Plan templates are available at Stay Safe Guidance for All Business Entities (staysafe.mn.gov/industry-guidance/all-businesses.*sp). Whenever possible, identify a COVID-19 Coordinator (which can also be the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan administrator). This person will be the point person for any cases or outbreaks in the team/association. This person will report COVID-19 cases to MDH, and work with LPH, MDH, and school health professionals to ensure close contacts are quickly identified and that isolation and quarantine are followed, as well as prompt communication with parents and athletes. V Create protocols that are considerate of coaches, staff, players, volunteers, and participants at highest risk of complications from COVID-19. CDC: People at Increased Risk (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra- precautions/index.html) Executive Order 20-55, Protecting the Rights and Health of At -Risk Populations during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency (www.Ieg.state.mn.us/archive/execorders/20-55.pdf) 3of18