Athletics - COVID-19

Policy on COVID-19

The purpose of the Simpsonville Athletics Department is to provide kids the opportunity to play team sports, make friends and be active. The top priority for the Athletics Department is the health and safety of kids and their families. To help prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019, the Athletics Department has instituted new guidelines and policies on equipment, seating such as in dugouts and interaction between players and teams. While such guidelines may be an inconvenience, the Athletics Department is committed to ensuring kids have fun and more importantly are safe.

Spring/Summer Outdoor Sports for 2020

• Competitive games for baseball, softball and flag football begin June 15th
• Volleyball has been canceled for the spring and summer

Guidelines for Spring/Summer Outdoor Sports

• Hand Sanitizer
  • Sanitizer will be available for players
• Social Distancing
  • Coaches will stagger players within the dugout or on the bench. Spectators should spread out along the fences allowing distance between each family.
• Equipment
  • New catching equipment sets for baseball have been purchased for all Kids' Pitch Teams; will be picked up by coaches at the CentrePlex prior to practices or games; and returned to the CentrePlex for disinfecting after practices or games
• Player Contact
  • High fives and hand shaking will no longer be allowed after competition
  • Coaches will determine an appropriate non-contact alternative to show sportsmanship upon completion of contests