Health and safety guidelines for fall sports


Torre Crockett, the defensive line coach, works with players during practice at Vanguard High School in Ocala, Fla. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2020.

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Posted September 25, 2020 |
  • 4 vouchers will be given to each participating MCPS student (athlete, cheerleader, band member, etc.). Students may distribute vouchers as they like.
  • Vouchers must be presented at gate to purchase tickets (one ticket per voucher). No voucher, no ticket. No general admission.
  • Restricted entrance for better control.
  • Bring a face covering.  Ticket purchasers must abide by Marion County School Board resolution requiring face coverings on all School Board property when safe social distancing is not possible per CDC recommendations.
  • Spectators in bleachers and other areas are expected to safely social distance.
  • Capacity limited to 50 percent.
  • Spectator contact prohibited with student athletes to limit physical exposure.
  • Media will remain in limited staging areas.  No face-to-face interviews will be provided.
  • Paid parking may be available on a school-by-school basis.
  • MCPS employees must wear badge for sole admission.
  • Concession sales may be available in a pre-packaged format on a school-by-school basis.
  • Public water fountains will not be available.

Source: Marion County Public Schools

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