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COVID-19 SPORTS PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Follow physical distancing ✓ Maintain at least 6 feet between participants when they are not playing (on the bench, in the dugout, on the sideline, etc.). ✓ Maintain 6 feet between spectators or household groups. ✓ It is strongly recommended that spectators remain at least 12 feet away from the closest participant —meaning, at least 12 feet from the field, the bench, or the court, whichever is closest. Follow guidance for the venue/event setting (e.g., gymnasium, rinks) Do not exceed the number of people allowed in the venue/event setting. Facility and venue guidance is available at Stay Safe Guidance for Businesses & Organizations (staysafe.mn.gov/industry-guidance/index•isp). Guidance that may apply includes the following: Stay Safe Guidance for Outdoor Recreation Entities (staysafe.mn.gov/industry- guidance/outdoor-recreation.isp) Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues (staysafe.mn.gov/industry- Suidance/entertainment.isp) 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools (education.mn.gov/mdeprod/idcplg?ldcService=GET FILE&dDocName=MDE032934&Revisio nSelectionMethod=latestReleased&Rendition=primary) — Updated 1/8/21 An overview of occupancy limits can be found at Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan (m n.gov/covi d l9/for-m i n n esota ns/stay-safe-m n/stay-safe-p la n. j s p). The following requirements apply to games: For competitions held indoor, if 12 feet can't be maintained between the participants in the game (athletes, coaches, student managers, time keepers) and the spectators, participants must be included in the total occupancy count. If spectators and participants can be clearly separated by at least 12 feet, then participants do not need to be included in the total occupancy count. For practices, spectators and participants all contribute to the total occupancy limit of the event space, regardless of spacing between spectators and participants. Additionally, follow guidance outlined in sections below for spectators at practices and games. Stagger game and practice times to avoid crowding and congestion when participants are arriving, playing, and leaving. Post instructions for patrons throughout the venue/event setting and at entrances that inform patrons of the following: Not to enter if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The venue's attendance limits. That they are required to adhere to hygiene and social distancing instructions, should not cluster at entry/exit points, observe signage and markings that promote social distancing. 4of18