July 6, 2020
Dear WAHS Families,
ACPS Athletic Departments, in accordance with VHSL guidelines and approved by ACPS, are excited to share with you that starting Monday, July 13, Fall Sports activities will have the option to conduct limited, optional, organized work out sessions. Participation by students and coaches is strictly optional.
Anyone interested in participating in these optional sessions must have a completed VHSL Physical Form dated after May 1, 2020 on file in the WAHS Athletic Office.
Students entering 8th-12th grades interested in information regarding a particular sport are encouraged to contact the respective Head Coach (see contact information below). Updated athletics information and the VHSL Physical Form are available online at www.WAHSWarriors.com.
In an effort to protect athletes and coaches from the spread of COVID-19 and to create a healthy environment for all, the ACPS Athletic Departments along with ACPS Health Advisory have developed safety protocols that require a diligent on-site and at home effort. The attached document is provided for your review. Please note that parents are encouraged to remain in their vehicles when dropping students off/picking students up from workouts.
We appreciate your patience as we have worked thru the process to offer a safe return to athletics and we look forward to welcoming those who feel comfortable attending workouts.
Thank you and please continue to stay safe.
Steve Heon
WAHS Athletic Director
FALL SPORTS VARSITY HEAD COACHES
Sideline Cheerleading – Chris Stutsman, cstutsman@k12albemarle.org
Girls’ Cross Country—Katie Pugh, kpugh@k12albemarle.org
Boys’ Cross Country—Lindy Bain, lbainxc@gmail.com
Field Hockey—Mia Fields, mfields@k12albemarle.org, Katie Kline (Asst.), kmkline22@gmail.com
Football—Ed Redmond, eredmond@k12albemarle.org
Golf—Darren Maynard, dmaynard@k12albemarle.org
Volleyball— julieann.berkley@gmail.com
A School & Family Partnership for Participation in ACPS/VHSL Athletics & Activities
The ACPS Athletic Departments have developed the following preventive measures in an effort to protect athletes and coaches from the
spread of COVID-19.
These steps require diligence and honesty of all parties EVERY DAY.
Pre-Workout
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VHSL Physical Form on file with Athletic Department (dated since 5/1/20)
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Complete Health Pre-Screening (see page 2)
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First Practice: Athletic Trainers/Coaches will complete/ review pre-screening responsibilities. Subsequent Practices: Temperature check and pre-screen questions should be conducted at home before returning (see on back)
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If an athlete has a temperature of above 100.4 or answers yes to a pre-screening question, that athlete must be seen by a health care professional. A physician’s note clearing the athlete to participate in further workouts will be required.
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Students come dressed and prepared for practice/conditioning.
Note: Locker rooms will not be available for student use.
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Students Bring Your Own Water Bottle
Note: Students without a water bottle will be provided one, or be provided one-time use cups.
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It is recommended not to carpool to and from practice with teammates
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During Workout
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Athletic/Activity practices will be limited to 90 minutes per day
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Certified Athletic Trainers will be on site
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Hand sanitizer will be available at all workouts
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Adhering to Physical Distancing of 10 feet
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Face coverings worn whenever physical distancing is not possible.
Note: Any Coach and/or student-athlete may wear a face covering at all times if they choose.
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Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment before and after use (no sharing)
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Staying with the designated group size of 10 or less
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Spectators will not be permitted on site during training sessions; participants only.
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Post-Workout
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Leave the school premises immediately following workout.
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Shower immediately/change into clean clothes when returning home.
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Take all belongings home (no locker room access).
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Self-Check Pre-Screening for ACPS Students & Coaches
Student-athletes are encouraged to self-check prior to each workout. Any 'Yes' answers or a temperature recording above 100.4 must be reported immediately to the Athletic Trainer. Students answering 'Yes' or with a temperature recording above 100.4 must have clearance documentation from an appropriate medical professional before returning to participation.
Temperature Check
Must be 100.4 or lower to participate.
Fever
In the past 24 hours, have you had a fever over 100.4?
Cough
In the past 24 hours, have you experienced a cough?
Loss of Senses
In the past 24 hours, have you experienced a loss of sense of smell and taste?
Sore Throat
In the past 24 hours, have you experienced a sore throat?
Shortness of Breath
In the past 24 hours, have you experienced shortness of breath not related to athletic exertion?
Contact
In the past 2 weeks, have you been in close contact or cared for someone with the COVID-19 virus or flu-like symptoms?
Questions? Please contact your school's Head Athletic Trainer:
Albemarle Melanie Collier melanieco@acacpt.com
Monticello Shannon Snell shannonsn@acacpt.com
Western Albemarle Amy Virostek amyv@acacpt.com
All coaches and participants who have signs or symptoms of illness are encouraged to stay home when ill to decrease risk of viral transmission. Individuals who are at higher risk for severe disease should take extra precautions or sometimes choose not to participate. This includes individual who have chronic lung disease, moderate or severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised or take immune-suppressant medication, severely obese, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or dialysis, or those over 65 years.