The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association announced in a meeting today that it will be required for all fans to wear face coverings at games this fall.
TSSAA states that the goal is to have a sports season this fall, but it will not be typical. In order for school sports to occur, there will be no co-practices, scrimmages or jamborees this year. Safety measures for fall sports include temperature checks for athletes, coaches and personnel, face coverings, and limited attendance in sports stadiums and complexes. Some things like bands and concessions are currently being discouraged by TSSAA.
“Due to the potential increased risk of virus transmission during certain activities, the use of school bands at contests is discouraged. If the band is present, limit to a halftime performance or relocate the band from the stands to other available areas away from crowds and increase the amount of physical distance between band members. Increase the amount of physical distance between cheerleaders as well as between cheerleaders and other persons if projected voices are to be used.”
“Clearly, sports will look different this year,” TSSAA Executive Director Bernard Childress states. “We have to be flexible and understand that we’re in a unique situation. We’re trying to make the best decision for young people.”