SUNYAC SpringSports Operational Plan21

Spring Sports Operational Plan
Executive Summary:
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return spring
sports to intercollegiate athletic competition for the 2021 spring semester. This plan, requested by the
SUNYAC Presidents, comes as the result of a comprehensive review of spring sports by the conference
office, its 10 athletic directors and a collection of key institutional representatives over an extensive
period of time.
The spring sports sponsored by the SUNYAC and under consideration for return under this plan are as
follows:
• Baseball
• Lacrosse (Men’s)
• Lacrosse (Women’s)
• Softball
• Tennis (Women’s)
• Track & Field - Outdoor (Men’s & Women’s)
The first part of the planning process was created by forming six individual sport committees to address
the unique needs of the spring sports being considered for resumption. More than 50 institutional athletic
administrators, conference staff members, head coaches, sports information directors, certified athletic
trainers and assignors of officials served on these committees. They were tasked to pool their vast
experience to develop plans that incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the
NCAA, the SUNY System, New York State, and the Department of Health.
Members represented the following areas of expertise on each committee:

• The SUNYAC Governing Body and Conference Office
• Head Coaches
• Assignors of Officials
• SUNYAC Championship Committee
• SUNYAC Finance Committee
• SUNYAC Education & Professional Development Committee
• SUNYAC SID Council
• Certified Athletic Trainer Council
The second part of this process involved identifying all the major components necessary for a safe return
to competition and providing a detailed analysis of each area. These component pieces and links to their
more detailed, addendum documents, are as follows:
Conference Schedules
• East-West divisional in nature roughly using Interstate 81 as the dividing line
• Constructed to reflect a reduction in travel and need for hotel accommodations
• Part of a carefully constructed master schedule that has established no more than one home
conference event per day, reducing the impact on staff administering the contest and the number
of off-campus individuals entering the campus at any given time
• Maintains flexibility if the need arises to reschedule contests
• The policy of non-conference scheduling remains at the discretion of the individual institution
Schedules for the following sports can be found at the end of the document:
• Master Home Date Schedule (No more than 1 conference contest scheduled on a campus per day)
• Baseball
• Lacrosse (Men’s)
• Lacrosse (Women’s)
• Softball
• Tennis (Women’s)
• Track & Field (Men's & Women's) - The SUNYAC does not sponsor a track & field conference
schedule; the SUNYAC sponsors a two-day track & field championship
Championships
• The SUNYAC will conduct team championships at the conclusion of each conference sport
(Details are explained in each sport-specific document)
• In planning for the spring conference championships, the SUNYAC has taken advantage of an
anomaly in the NCAA Championship schedule this year to spread its championships over four
weekends (Typically, all SUNYAC spring sport championships are conducted during the same
weekend)
• In addition, women’s tennis which yearly conducts its tennis championship indoors, will move its
championship to an outdoor facility at Cortland and conduct the championship in one day –
reducing costs of renting a facility as well as risk to indoor virus exposure
• The SUNYAC Track & Field Championships also will move to Cortland this year allowing
institutions to benefit from reduced travel by competing at the most centrally-located venue in the
conference.
Testing & Travel

All of the SUNYAC spring sports, with the exception of women’s tennis and outdoor track & field, are
categorized as Intermediate Transmission Risk sports according to the NCAA’s Resocialization of
Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition, Second Edition (Pages 20-21).
Women’s tennis and outdoor track & field are categorized as Low Transmission Risk sports.
The decision by the SUNY System to test all students and campus personnel on a weekly basis strongly
enhances the ability to conduct intercollegiate athletics safely and actually exceeds the testing
recommendations by the NCAA. On Page 25 of the Resocialization document, the NCAA recommends
the following:
• Intermediate Risk Sports - Surveillance PCR or antigen testing, for example, 25%-50% of
athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete personnel every one to two weeks if physical distancing, masking
and other protective features are not maintained, plus additional testing for symptomatic and high
infection risk individuals as warranted
• Low Risk Sports - Testing performed in conjunction with a school plan for all students, plus
additional testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted
• Travel - If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing
within three days before travel departure, or antigen/rapid PCR testing within one day before
travel for away competitions
• Officials Testing – Testing for officials is not recommended by the NCAA if they are masked
and practice social distancing. The exception is umpires for baseball and softball who must be
tested and masked (Pages 27-30)
• It is to be noted that the NCAA Sports Science Institute lead by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian
Hainline has stated that "there is no scientific evidence of transmission during competition."
Although there are some sport-specific nuances for travel, the following overarching general procedures
will be employed:
• The SUNY System weekly testing exceeds the recommendations of the NCAA
o Testing twice per week to account for changes and variances in schedules is
recommended
o Or, as an alternative, strategically testing twice per week to accommodate travel
schedules is strongly recommended
• 50% of bus capacity employing assigned alternate seating for the entire travel party
o Sample 56-seat bus seating chart
o Institutions will ensure that contracted or campus-owned vehicles are cleaned to
department of health guidelines
• All travel party members must be masked while on the bus
• No eating permitted while on the bus
• Drinking is permitted by using a straw through the side of the mask or by removing the mask
briefly to take quick drinks
• All members of the travel party will complete the Daily Symptom Tracker in accordance with
that institution’s policy prior to boarding the bus
• Temperature checks will be performed:
o Upon home team’s arrival to athletic facility
o Prior to visiting team members boarding the bus
• Institutions must supply the conference office with their plan for addressing individuals who
become symptomatic while on their campus
o If a member of the travel party becomes ill while en route to the contest, then the
institution’s protocol for symptomatic individuals will take effect
▪ The transportation vehicle immediately will return to its home institution
▪ The contest will be postponed
o If a member of the travel party or the host institution’s permitted personnel becomes ill
during the contest, then the host institution’s protocol for symptomatic individuals will
take effect
▪ The contest will be immediately halted
Permitted Personnel at Venue

• Designated Essential Home Team Personnel
• Designated Essential Visiting Team Personnel
• Conference Office Personnel
• Assignors or Observers of Officials/Officials/Meet Managers/Timing Services
• Professional Scouts
• Media Representatives including writers, photographers, videographers, social media reporters
Game Protocol
• All student-athletes must be masked until they enter the competition
o Each individual sport plan defines the term enter the competition
• All coaches, officials and administrators must be masked
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the start of their scheduled contest
• No handshakes
• No pre- or post-contest interaction with the opposing teams
• Teams will bring their own equipment, including balls for warmup
• No group celebrations
• Only essential personnel are permitted in the competition area
Athletic Training Services

Limited athletic training services will be provided by the host institution. Certified Athletic Trainers will
be in contact with their counterparts no later than 24 hours in advance of the contest start time to ensure
student-athlete health and safety needs are addressed. The following information details the availability of
services and expectations:
• A minimum of one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer will be on site
• A satellite athletic training alternative at the competition site will be used for the treatment of
student-athletes
o The site will be cleaned in accordance to current medical standards between treatment of
individuals
• No athletic training room access
• No modalities available
• Host institutions will supply water/ice chests
o Individuals must bring their own marked water bottles
Facilities
Each institution will submit a facility plan for the spring sports they sponsor in the SUNYAC. The
conference office will post these plans on its website as a resource. The information will include, but is
not limited to:
• Declaration that there is no locker room access for teams nor officials
• Plan for access to restrooms
• Availability of at least one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station for each team (student-athletes
are encouraged to also bring their own individual bottle)
Spectator Attendance
Spectators will not be permitted to attend contests at this time. Any future decision on spectator
attendance will follow New York State, SUNY, local Department of Health and institutional guidelines.
Baseball Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return baseball
to competition during the 2021 spring semester. The plan was created by tasking the members of the
Baseball Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic administrative experience and
incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA, the SUNY System, New York
State, and the Department of Health.
This committee consists of the following members who represent a variety of constituency groups within
the structure of the SUNYAC:
• Chair: Jerry Fisk, Director of Athletics (Fredonia)

• Baseball Coaches Committee Vice-Chair: Thomas Seay, Head Coach (New Paltz)
• Assignor of Officials: Alex Skandalis
• Championship Committee Representative: Susan Hoffman, Associate Athletic Director
(Brockport)
• Finance Committee Representative: Eric Summers, Associate Athletic Director (Oswego)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): Tracey
Ranieri, Director of Athletics (Oneonta)
• SID Council Representative: Fran Elia, SID (Cortland)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Jason Pachter (Plattsburgh)
• Commissioner: Tom DiCamillo
• Associate Commissioner: Megan Cross
Schedule
The 2021 Baseball Schedule was constructed to reduce travel, eliminate the need for overnight
accommodations, cut expenses, and mitigate virus exposure. The schedule consists of the following
principles:
• Two Divisions
o West Division – Brockport, Fredonia, Oswego
o East Division – Cortland, New Paltz, Oneonta, Plattsburgh
• Each team will play eight (8) conference doubleheaders for a total of 16 games mostly within its
division
• A series of cross-divisional doubleheaders based on geography also will be contested
• All doubleheaders will be a 9-inning/7-inning format
• No other conference contests are scheduled that day for a campus when the team is playing at
home
• Schedule begins Tuesday, March 30, and ends Saturday, May 8
• All changes in schedules, including those related to weather and positive Covid-19 delays, will be
addressed through the SUNYAC Schedule Change Form and will follow the previously
established procedure employed by the conference
• Non-conference contests are at the discretion of the institution
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Baseball Championship will consist of two Best-of-3 Semifinal Series that will be
held Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 (if necessary). The Best-of-3 Championship Series will be
held Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22 (if necessary). The format will be as follows:
• The division winners, plus the next two teams with the best records, will advance to the
championship
• #1 seeds will host the Best-of-3 Semifinal Series
o If the next two teams are both #2 seeds in their divisions, then the teams will crossover
o If three teams come from one division, then the teams will be seeded by record with the
division winners occupying the first two seeds
• Semifinal winners will advance to the SUNYAC Championship
• The highest remaining seed will host the Championship Series
• Teams must complete 66% (11 of 16 games) of their conference schedule prior to the scheduled
start of the conference championship tournament to be eligible
• If teams complete a different number of contests and meet the 66% minimum for eligibility,
standings and seeding will be determined by conference winning percentage
• If teams do not complete their schedule but complete the same number of contests, meet the 66%
minimum for eligibility, and are tied, standings and seeding will be determined by implementing
the tiebreaker criteria
• Baseball Tiebreakers (for 2021 only)
1. Tiebreaking Procedures - In the event of a tie in the standings, the following format will be
used in descending order to determine seeding:
a. Standard application of tiebreakers
• As each criterion is applied, teams will be separated from the top and the application
of the criteria will begin again from the top if there are tied teams remaining
• Division Champions shall be determined first
• If top 2 teams in each division are the playoff teams, then playoff format defaults to
#2 seeds crossing over to play #1 seeds
• If more than 2 teams come from one Division:
o Division Champion with the highest winning percentage shall be the #1 Seed
o Division Champion with the lowest winning percentage shall be the #2 Seed
o When determining seeding for #3 and #4 seeds and all teams are within the same
division:
▪ Refer to: Two Teams (Determining Division Champion) criteria
▪ Refer to: Three or More Teams (Determining Division Champion) criteria
b. Two Teams (Determining Division Champion)
• Head-to-head
• Record (winning percentage) vs. common opponents within the division beginning
with the top of the standings and comparing in descending order of finish
o In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be
considered
• Least number of runs allowed among tied teams in conference games
• Least number of runs allowed in all conference games
• Record (winning percentage) vs. all common conference opponents
• Road winning percentage vs. divisional opponents
• Road winning percentage in all conference games
• Coin toss conducted by the conference office
c. Three or More Teams (Determining Division Champion)
• Head-to-head record among tied teams
• Record (winning percentage) vs. common opponents beginning with the top of the
standings and comparing in descending order of finish
o In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be
considered
• Least number of runs allowed in all conference games.
• Record (winning percentage) vs. all common conference opponents
• Road winning percentage in conference games among tied teams
• Road winning percentage vs. divisional opponents
Determining #3 & #4 Seeds

1. Two Teams (Interdivisional #3 & #4 Seeds)
• When teams are in same division, use Two Teams (Determining Division Champion)
• Head-to-head
• Record (winning percentage) vs. common conference opponents
• Road winning percentage vs. common conference opponents
2. Three or More Teams (Interdivisional #3 & #4 Seeds)

• When all teams are in same division, use Three or More Teams (Determining
Division Champion)
• If a team is separated from the multi-team tiebreaker and the remaining teams all are
located in the same division, use either the Two Teams or the Three or More Teams
(Determining a Champion) criteria
Determining Overall #1 Seed and/or Championship Host

1. Higher Seed will host championship regardless of Winning Percentage
2. If seeds are tied or overall #1 seed needs to be determined
• Winning Percentage
• Head-to-head
• Record vs. Teams .500 and above
• Record vs. Teams Below .500
Testing & Travel

Baseball is categorized as an Intermediate Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition, Second Edition
(Page 21).
Travel & Testing Strategies for Intermediate Risk Sports (Page 25) include the following:
• Regular and postseason — Surveillance PCR or antigen testing, for example, 25%- 50% of
infection risk individuals as warranted.
• If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing within three
days before travel departure, or antigen/rapid PCR testing within one day before travel for away
competitions.
• Testing for home plate umpires is required; testing for base umpires is not required as long as
they remain masked and social distance (Page 27)
The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

• SUNY System weekly testing exceeds the recommendations of the NCAA
• Testing twice per week to account for changes and variances in schedule is recommended
• Strategically testing twice per week to accommodate travel schedules is strongly recommended
• Institutions will ensure that buses will be deep cleaned prior to boarding in accordance with the
New York State Department of Health regulations
take effect

The following list defines individuals who may be granted access to the facility during an athletic contest.
These individuals must follow the policies and protocols established by the host institutions. This list
includes, but is not limited to, the following individuals:
• Coordinator of Umpires/Umpires
• Professional Scouts
Pre-Game Protocol
The following pre-game protocols will be followed:
• All players, coaches, umpires and administrators must be masked
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the first game
• One (1) hour pre-game preparation
o No on-field batting practice
o Team A hits in cages/Team B takes the field for throwing and defensive work
o After 25 minutes the teams switch
• No handshakes
• National Anthem – Teams will spread out in front of dugout/defense will take the field
• Introductions – Starters will be introduced while play begins - no formal lineup on the field
• Equipment
o Teams will bring their own equipment, including balls for warmup
o Players will avoid the sharing of equipment
o Players will avoid touching opponents’ equipment
• One representative from SID staff will be designated to collect lineup cards from both coaches 30
minutes before the game at a location away from the student-athletes
• Pregame plate meeting led by the crew chief with the two head coaches will be conducted 10-feet
apart while masked with no handshakes
• Site administrators should meet umpires and provide a secure area for umpires to conduct their
pregame meeting
In-Game Protocol
The following in-game protocols will be followed:
• Only essential personnel are permitted in the dugouts
• Players on the field, as well as batters and baserunners, are not mandated to wear a mask
• Mound visits by a coach should be conducted while social distancing and wearing a mask
o Players who will participate in mound visits must be masked
o It is recommended players put masks in their back pocket while on the field
• Ejections – student-athletes from the visiting team will be escorted to the team bus
• Players should socially distance while in the dugout
• Food is permitted in the dugout under the following conditions:
o Items must be prepackaged and individually wrapped
o Items must be consumed outside of the dugout
o No sharing of food or beverages
o No sunflower seeds
o Gum is permitted as long as chewing occurs while masked
Post-Game Protocol
The following post-match protocol will be followed
• No post-match handshakes or interaction with the opposing team
• Visiting team injuries will be triaged and stabilized or referred to ER by the home team AT
before bus departure.
o All injuries will be documented and communicated with the teams ATC via phone/email
• Coaches are expected to encourage players to pick up their equipment and place all trash in the
designated receptacles

student-athletes
individuals
• Team preparation must be completed before departure or needs must be communicated to the host
institution no later than 24 hours before the start of the contest
o In lieu of taping, institutions are encouraged to purchase appropriate braces for their
student-athletes
o Teams should NOT expect the availability of paper cups
• Pandemic Protocol enforcement (i.e., proper mask wearing)
o The certified athletic trainer for the host institution will be designated as the point of
contact for the site supervisor for the home team
o The head coach of the visiting team will designate a point of contact for the site
supervisor
Facilities
The conference office will collect plans for facilities being used for spring sports. These plans will be
posted on the conference website as a resource and should include the baseball complex. In addition, the
following facility items are expected to be addressed:
• No locker room access for teams nor officials
• Access to restrooms that may include access to a facility or portable restrooms
• A minimum of one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station in each dugout (student-athletes are
encouraged to also bring their own individual bottle)
• Field preparation plans before the first game and between the games of the doubleheader
• All trash must be placed in designated receptacles
Umpiring
The SUNYAC contracts with an assignor of umpires to staff all member-institution games. A designated
representative from each institution as well as the conference office will be in daily contact with the
assignor to ensure the availability of umpires and that NCAA, conference and institutional protocols are
followed.
Because umpires rotate from behind the plate to the bases after each game, all umpires will need to
provide documentation that they have not tested positive for COVID-19 and are not experiencing any
unexplained symptoms. In addition, umpires will be expected to:
• Follow the guidelines provided by their assigning organization

• Wear masks at all times
• Physical distance from players, coaches, spectators, and other officials
• Check with the host facility ahead of time for any protocols that may apply at that facility
• Bring their own bottled water or marked water bottles
Weather-Related Issues
The conference office and institutions are expected to be proactive in assessing potential weather-related
issues to reduce unnecessary travel and expense, and to ensure safety:
• Each institution will provide the conference office with a contact who oversees schedules
• Institutional contacts are expected to be in communication with each other, as well as the
conference office, no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the scheduled contest
• Buses must be parked in proximity of the athletic facility to serve as safe harbor for extreme
weather
Men’s Lacrosse Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return men’s
lacrosse to competition during the 2021 spring semester. The plan was created by tasking the members of
the Men’s Lacrosse Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic administrative experience
and incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA, the SUNY System, New
York State and the Department of Health.
• Chair: Melissa LaMere, Assistant Athletic Director (Plattsburgh)

• Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Committee Representative: Drew Bezek, Head Coach (Oswego)
• Assignor of Officials: Steve Miller
• Championship Committee Representative: Ryan Hooper, Associate Athletic Director
(Oneonta)
• Finance Committee Representative: Mark Misiak, Director of Athletics (Potsdam)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): Courtney
Wormuth, Associate Athletic Director (Cortland)
• SID Council Representative: Gil Burgmaster, SID (Brockport)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Angelo Zegarelli (Geneseo)
Schedule
The 2021 Men’s Lacrosse Schedule was constructed to reduce travel, eliminate the need for overnight
principles:
• Two Divisions
o West Division – Brockport, Cortland, Geneseo, Oswego
o East Division – New Paltz, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Potsdam
• Each team will play six (6) conference games within its division in a home-and-home, double
round-robin format
home
• Schedule begins Friday, March 26, and ends Friday, April 30
• All games are scheduled once per week on Fridays
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship will begin on Tuesday, May 4, with a Semifinal
Round followed by the Championship Game on Friday, May 7. The format will be as follows:
• Top 2 Teams in each division will advance to the championship

• #1 seeds will host the #2 seeds from the opposite division in the semifinals
• The highest remaining seed will host the Championship
o If the seeds are equal, the West Division will host the Championship Game based on the
five-year championship formula (West leads 4-1)
• Championship Eligibility
o Teams must complete 66% (4 games) of their conference schedule prior to the scheduled
o If teams complete a different number of contests and meet the 66% minimum for
eligibility, standings and seeding will be determined by conference winning percentage
o If teams do not complete their schedule but complete the same number of contests, meet
the 66% minimum for eligibility, and are tied, standings and seeding will be determined
by implementing the tiebreaker criteria
• Tiebreaking Procedures (for 2021 only) - In the event of a tie in the standings, the following
format will be used in descending order to determine seeding:
b. Standard application of tiebreakers
• As each criterion is applied, teams will be separated from the top and the application
of the criteria will begin again from the top if there are tied teams remaining
c. Two or More Teams
• Goal differential among tied teams in conference games against each other with a
maximum of six (6) goals per game.
• Record vs. common conference opponent beginning with the top of the standings and
comparing in descending order of finish. In the case of tied teams, the combined
record vs. the tied teams will be considered.
• Goal differential in conference games
• Least goals allowed among tied teams in head-to-head conference games
• Road winning percentage in all conference games among tied teams
• Coin toss (conducted by conference office)
Testing & Travel

Men’s Lacrosse is categorized as an Intermediate Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
(Page 21).
competitions.
• Testing is not required for officials who wear masks and who follow social distancing protocols
(Page 29)

take effect
Pre-Game Protocol
• All players, coaches, officials and administrators must be masked
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the game
• Teams shall follow the NCAA Pre-Game Warmup protocol but must remain separated by at least
10 yards on the field (below the 45)
• No handshakes
• National Anthem – Teams will spread out along the sideline
• Introductions – Starters will be introduced while play begins
• Equipment
• Lineups will be provided 30 minutes before start time by texting a photo of the lineup card to a
designated representative from the SID staff
• Site administrators should meet officials and provide a secure area for officials to conduct their
pregame meeting
• No coaches’ certification cards should be handed to coaches – all checks must be done verbally
with six-foot distancing
• Players are not permitted to approach the officials or to request stick checks
• Head coaches are the only members of the staff who may interact with the officials
In-Game Protocol
• Only essential personnel are permitted on the sidelines
• Players must be masked until they enter the game
• Players are not required to be masked while in the game
• Players should practice social distancing on the sideline
• Players should social distance while in the penalty area
• Food is permitted on the sideline under the following conditions:
o Items must be consumed while social distancing
Post-Game Protocol

• Visiting teams are encouraged to travel with a Certified Athletic Trainer
student-athletes
individuals
student-athletes
o The certified athletic trainers for both institutions will be designated as the point of
contacts for the site supervisor
o If the visiting team does not bring a certified athletic trainer, then the head coach will
designate a point of contact for the site supervisor
Facilities
posted on the conference website as a resource and should include the men’s lacrosse complex. In
addition, the following facility items are expected to be addressed:
• A minimum of one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station located in each team area (student-
athletes are encouraged to also bring their own individual bottle)
Officiating
The SUNYAC contracts with an assignor of officials to staff all member-institution games. A designated
assignor to ensure the availability of officials and that NCAA, conference and institutional protocols are
followed. In addition:
• Officials must mask and practice social distancing while refereeing the game
• A game may start or be completed with two (2) officials
• Officials must bring their own bottled water or marked water bottles
weather
Women’s Lacrosse Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return
women’s lacrosse to competition during the 2021 spring semester. The plan was created by tasking the
members of the Women’s Lacrosse Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic
administrative experience and incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA,
the SUNY System, New York State, and Department of Health.
• Chair: Daphne Thompson, SWA (Oneonta)

• Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Committee Representative: Stephen Wagner, Head Coach
(Brockport)
• Assignor of Officials: Mara Wager
• Championship Committee Representative: Tom Cranfield, Senior Associate Athletic Director
(Cortland)
• Finance Committee Representative: Tom Koller, Officer in Charge of Athletics (Buffalo State)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): Jessica
Seren, Interim Assistant Athletic Director (Geneseo)
• SID Council Representative: Brian Savard, SID (Plattsburgh)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Mike Pitts (Potsdam)
Schedule
The 2021 Women’s Lacrosse Schedule was constructed to reduce travel, eliminate the need for overnight
principles:
• Two Divisions
o West Division – Brockport, Buffalo State, Fredonia, Geneseo, Oswego
o East Division – Cortland, New Paltz, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Potsdam
• Each team will play eight (8) conference games within its division in a home-and-home, double
round-robin format
• No other conference contests are scheduled for a campus that day when the team is playing at
home
• Schedule begins Saturday, March 20, and ends Saturday, April 24
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Women’s Lacrosse Championship will begin on Thursday, April 29, with a
Semifinal Round followed by the Championship Game on Sunday, May 2. The format will be as
follows:

• #1 seeds will host the #2 seeds from the opposite division in the semifinals
• The highest remaining seed will host the Championship
o If the seeds are equal, the East Division will host the Championship Game based on the
five-year championship formula (East leads 4-1)
• Tiebreaking Procedures - In the event of a tie in the standings, the following format will be used
in descending order to determine seeding:
o Standard application of tiebreakers
▪ As each criterion is applied, teams will be separated from the top and the
application of the criteria will begin again from the top if there are tied teams
remaining
o Two or More Teams
▪ Head-to-head record among tied teams
▪ Record vs. common opponents beginning with the top of the standings and
comparing in descending order of finish
• In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be
considered
▪ Goal differential among tied teams in conference games against each other with a
maximum of six (6) goals per game
▪ Least goals allowed among tied teams in head-to-head conference games
▪ Total goals scored by each tied team in conference games against each other with
a maximum of six (6) goals countable per game
▪ Goal differential in conference games
▪ Road winning percentage in conference games among tied teams
▪ Road winning percentage in all conference games among tied teams
▪ Coin toss (conducted by conference office)
Testing & Travel

Women’s Lacrosse is categorized as an Intermediate Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
(Page 20).
competitions.
• Testing is not required for officials who wear masks and who follow social distancing protocols
(Page 29)

take effect

• Coordinator of officials/Officials
Pre-Game Protocol
• All players, coaches, officials and administrators must be masked
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the game
• No handshakes
• Introduction/National Anthem
o Teams will spread out along the sideline
o Starters will take their position on the field where they will be introduced
o National Anthem will be played
• Equipment
• Lineups will be provided 30 minutes before start time by texting a photo of the lineup card to a
designated representative from the SID staff
• Site administrators should meet officials and provide a secure area for officials to conduct their
pregame meeting
• NCAA Waivers for 2021
o Substitution Box - Waiver to Rule 1, Sections 10-11
o The substitution box shall be split into two areas, each 1 yard away from the 50-yard
line
o The substitution box for each team will extend 1 yard into the team's bench area and
into the space referred to previously as the penalty area
o Players who have been issued a card will serve their penalty at the rear of their team's
individual substitution box
o The new substitution boxes must be marked by temporary spray paint, cones
or pylons
o Team Bench - Waiver to Rule 1, Section 12

o The team bench area for each team will extend outward 10 additional yards toward
the goal line extended
o Stick Check - Waiver to Rule 2, Sections 6 and 7
o When the clock is at 0:00, teams must lay all sticks on the field and within the team
bench area, at the 45-yard line closest to their team bench.
o Officials will select 8 sticks per team to conduct a full inspection
o The sticks will be examined at the table
o Pre-Game Meeting (Head Coaches) - Waiver to Rule 3.2

o The pregame head coaches meeting that takes place with 10 minutes showing on the
pregame clock will be limited to the head official and one head coach per team
o As a reminder, at this meeting, the head coach for each team will verbally certify to
the head official that all equipment is legal under the rules and meets the applicable
standards required by the rules, including goalkeeper helmets, chest protectors, and
other goalkeeper personal equipment, mouthpieces, eye protection, balls, and all
other personal equipment
o Pre-Game Meeting (Captains) - Waiver to Rule 3.6

o The pregame meeting that takes place between captains and officials with 5 minutes
showing on the pregame clock will be limited to the head official and one captain per
team
In-Game Protocol
• Head coaches are the only members of the staff who may interact with the officials
• Only essential personnel are permitted on the sidelines
• Players must be masked until they enter the game
• Players should practice social distancing on the sideline
• Players should social distance while in the penalty area
Post-Game Protocol

• Visiting teams are encouraged to travel with a Certified Athletic Trainer
student-athletes
individuals
student-athletes
o The certified athletic trainer for the host institutions will be designated as the point of
contact for the site supervisor
supervisor
Facilities
posted on the conference website as a resource and should include the men’s lacrosse complex. In
• A minimum of one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station located in each team area (student-
athletes are encouraged to also bring their own individual bottle)
Officiating
The SUNYAC contracts with an assignor of officials to staff all member-institution games. A designated
assignor to ensure the availability of officials and that NCAA, conference and institutional protocols are
followed. In addition:
• Officials must mask and practice social distancing while refereeing the game
• Officials must bring their own bottled water or marked water bottles
• Prior to Game Day:
o The Assignor should inform the officiating crew about COVID protocols required by the
Host Institution/Conference
▪ This notification should be made to officials prior to game day
o The Host Institution should inform the officiating crew information about arrival and
meeting space, prior to game day.
• Communication with Officials Prior to Game Day and the Process for an Official to Report
Sickness on or Before Game Day:
o Officials should complete temperature checks the night before a game and the morning of
a game
o If an official gets sick, has symptoms, or has direct contact with a person with COVID,
they should contact their assignor immediately; this will allow for the assignor to identify
a replacement for the official
o Officials may not ask players, coaches or team personnel to wear masks if it is not
required by the school or conference
• Pre-game
o Social distancing should be in place during the Captain’s Meeting (with masks)
o Social Distancing should be in place during the Coaches Meeting (with masks)
o No handshakes should take place in either meeting.
• Post-game
o Contact tracing post-game should be completed in the case anyone present tests positive
and is in direct contact with a player, coach, team personnel or an official
o If a team member, coach or official contracts COVID after the game all parties should be
notified
o Officials should be notified via the assignor who will be notified by the conference or the
host institution
• Observations
o CWLOA Observations will be done in person and through video streaming
o Post-game Observation Conference will be completed via a ZOOM meeting within 48
hours of the game
o Coaches and Officials will receive a communication about each Observation that has
been completed
weather (i.e., lightning, cold)
Softball Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return softball
to competition during the 2021 spring semester. The plan was created by tasking the members of the
Softball Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic administrative experience and
incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA, the SUNY System, New York
State and the Department of Health.
• Chair: George Gagnier, Assistant Athletic Director (Geneseo)

• Softball Coaches Committee Chair: Bree Ferchen, Head Coach (Potsdam)
• Assignor of Officials: Kathie Graf
• Championship Committee Representative: Jeff Ventura, Associate Athletic Director (Buffalo
State)
• Finance Committee Representative: Matt Giufre, Interim Director of Athletics (New Paltz)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): Dani
Drews, Assistant Athletic Director (Brockport)
• SID Council Representative: Jerry Reilly, SID (Fredonia)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Bob O’Malley (Cortland)
Schedule
The 2021 Softball Schedule was constructed to reduce travel, eliminate the need for overnight
principles:
• Two 5-Team Divisions

o West Division – Brockport, Buffalo State, Fredonia, Geneseo, Oswego
o East Division – Cortland, New Paltz, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Potsdam
• Each team will play eight (8) conference doubleheaders for a total of 16 games within its division
in a home-and-home, double round-robin format
home
• Schedule begins Thursday, April 1, and ends Saturday, May 1
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Softball Championship will begin on Saturday, May 8, with a Semifinal Series
followed by a Championship Series on Saturday, May 15. The format will be as follows:

• #1 seeds will host the #2 seeds from the opposite division in a Best-of-3 Semifinal Series
• The highest remaining seed will host the Championship Series
o If the seeds are equal, the East Division will host the Championship Series based on the five-
year championship formula (East leads 4-1)
in descending order to determine seeding:
o Standard application of tiebreakers
▪ As each criterion is applied, teams will be separated from the top and the application of
the criteria will begin again from the top if there are tied teams remaining
o Two Teams
▪ Head-to-head
▪ Points earned vs. common conference opponents beginning with the top of the standings
and comparing in descending order of finish
• In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be considered
▪ Winning percentage vs. all common opponents
▪ Run differential in conference games among tied teams (Maximum 8 runs per game)
▪ Run differential in all conference games among tied teams (Maximum 8 runs per game)
▪ Coin toss conducted by the conference
o Three or More Teams
▪ Head-to-head record among tied teams
▪ Points earned vs. common opponents beginning with the top of the standings and
comparing in descending order of finish
• In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be considered
▪ Winning percentage vs. all common opponents
▪ Run differential in conference games among tied teams (Maximum 8 runs per game)
▪ Run differential in all conference games among tied teams (Maximum 8 runs per game)
▪ Road winning percentage in conference games among tied teams
▪ Coin toss conducted by the conference
Testing & Travel

Softball is categorized as an Intermediate Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
(Page 21).
competitions.
• Testing for home plate umpires is required; testing for base umpires is not required as long as
they remain masked and social distance (Page 30)

take effect

Pre-Game Protocol
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the first game
• One (1) hour pre-game preparation
o No on-field batting practice
o Team A hits in cages/Team B takes the field for throwing and defensive work
o After 25 minutes the teams switch
o All teams have outdoor batting cages except Buffalo State
o Buffalo State will submit a plan with its facility plan to address this specific situation
• No handshakes
• All players, coaches, officials and administrators will be masked
• National Anthem – Teams will spread out in front of dugout/defense will take the field
• Introductions – Starters will be introduced while play begins - no formal lineup on the field
• Equipment
• One representative from SID staff will be designated to collect lineup cards from both coaches 30
minutes before the game at a location away from the student-athletes
• Pregame plate meeting led by the crew chief with the two head coaches will be conducted 10-feet
apart while masked with no handshakes
In-Game Protocol
• Only essential personnel are permitted in the dugouts
• Players on the field, as well as batters and baserunners, are not mandated to wear a mask
• Mound visits by a coach should be conducted while social distancing and wearing a mask
o Players who will participate in mound visits must be masked
o It is recommended players put masks in their back pocket while on the field
• Players should socially distance while in the dugout
• Food is permitted in the dugout under the following conditions:
o Items must be consumed outside of the dugout
o Gum is permitted as long as chewing occurs while masked
Post-Game Protocol

student-athletes
individuals
student-athletes
o The certified athletic trainer for the host institution will be designated as the point of
contact for the site supervisor for the home team
supervisor
Facilities
posted on the conference website as a resource and should include the softball complex. In addition, the
following facility items are expected to be addressed:
• A minimum of one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station in each dugout (student-athletes are
encouraged to also bring their own individual bottle)
• Field preparation plans before the first game and between the games of the doubleheader
Umpiring
The SUNYAC contracts with an assignor of umpires to staff all member-institution games. A designated
assignor to ensure the availability of umpires and that NCAA, conference and institutional protocols are
followed.
Because umpires rotate from behind the plate to the bases after each game, all umpires will need to
provide documentation that they have not tested positive for COVID-19 and are not experiencing any
unexplained symptoms. In addition, umpires will be expected to:
• Wear masks at all times
• Bring their own bottled water or marked water bottles
weather
Women’s Tennis Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely return
women’s tennis to competition during the 2021 spring semester. The plan was created by tasking the
members of the Women’s Tennis Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic
administrative experience and incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA,
the SUNY System, New York State and the Department of Health.
• Athletic Directors Liaison: Mike Mooney, Director of Athletics/Head Coach (Geneseo)

• Women’s Tennis Coaches Committee Chair: Rob Bruley, Head Coach (New Paltz)
• Assignor of Officials: David Hanzes
• Championship Committee Representative: Cheryl Cole, Assistant Athletic Director
(Plattsburgh)
• Finance Committee Representative: Erick Hart, Director of Athletics (Brockport)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): JJ
Antoine, Assistant Athletic Director (Oswego)
• Sports Information Director Council Representative: Dan Surdam, Associate SID (Cortland)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Brandon Makres (Oneonta)
Schedule
The 2021 Women’s Tennis Schedule was constructed to reduce travel, eliminate the need for overnight
principles:
• Two 4-Team Divisions

o West Division – Brockport, Fredonia, Geneseo, Oswego
o East Division – Cortland, New Paltz, Oneonta, Plattsburgh
• Each team will play six (6) conference matches within its division in a home-and-home, double
round-robin format
home
• Schedule begins Thursday, April 15, and ends Sunday, May 2
• No individual exhibition matches are permitted
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Women’s Tennis Championship has been moved to a one-day, outdoor event that
will be hosted by Cortland on Thursday, May 6. The format will be as follows:

• #1 seeds will play the #2 seeds from the opposite division in the Semifinals
• Teams must complete 66% (4 of 6 matches) of their conference schedule prior to the scheduled
in descending order to determine seeding (As each criterion is applied, teams will be separated
from the top and the application of the criteria will begin again from the top if there are tied teams
remaining)
o Head to Head
o Most matches won head to head
o Most games won head to head
o Record vs. common opponent beginning with the top of the standings and comparing in
descending order of finish
▪ In the case of tied teams, the combined record vs. the tied teams will be
considered
o Road winning percentage in conference games among tied teams
o Road winning percentage in all conference games among tied teams
o Coin toss conducted by the conference office
Testing & Travel

Women’s Tennis is categorized as a Low Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
(Page 21).
Travel & Testing Strategies for Low Risk Sports (Page 24) include the following:
• Regular and postseason - Testing performed in conjunction with a school plan for all students,
plus additional testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted
competition
• Testing is not required for officials as long as they remain masked and social distance (Page 30)

• SUNY System weekly testing meets the recommendations of the NCAA
• 55-seat buses ensure physical distancing for women’s tennis teams due to the small roster size
• Travel party members will be assigned seats for the duration of the trip
take effect
• Indoor courts are not permitted

• Officials
Pre-Match Protocol
The following pre-match protocols will be followed:
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 60 minutes before match time
• No handshakes
• Teams will bring their own equipment, including balls for warmup
o Equipment will not be shared nor should it be touched by teammates or opponents
• Home team head coach will provide socially distanced introductions by calling out the court
assignments at the start of the match
In-Match Protocol
The following in-match protocol will be followed:
• Players must be masked before and after their match and anytime they leave the court
• Players must physical distance from their opponents, spectators, and the officials as much as
possible
• Players must not shake hands with opponents before or after their match
• Players must place their tennis bags and change ends on opposite sides of the tennis court
• Players will be provided with one (1) can of new tennis balls
• Players from the home team shall be the only individuals to touch the scoring device
• Players not competing must socially distance outside of the playing area
• All permitted personnel must be masked
Post-Match Protocol
• No post-match handshakes
• Players should touch the top end of the racquets at the end of the match to signify its conclusion
• Coaches are expected to encourage players to pick up their tennis balls and belongings after their
match

student-athletes
individuals
student-athletes
• Pandemic Protocol enforcement (i.e., proper mask wearing) - The head coach for each team
will be designated as the point of contact for the site supervisor
Facilities
posted on the conference website as a resource and should include tennis courts. In addition, the following
facility items are expected to be addressed:
• Access to restrooms that may include access to a facility, portable restrooms or adjacent parking
for buses
• A minimum of one (1) touchless hand-sanitizing station (student-athletes are encouraged to also
bring their own individual bottle)
Officiating
The SUNYAC employs officials for the conference championship. When an official is present, the
official will follow the following guidelines:
• Wear face covering at all times
• Use gloves and/or hand sanitizer when touching any items (single sticks, balls, adjusting the net,
touching chairs & scoring devices)
• Remind players to physical distance during the match
• Do not touch or pick any balls during the match, return to the players by kicking the ball to the
players to avoid contact
• Encourage players to clearly announce the score before each point, game, and set
• Encourage players to pick up their balls and their belongings after their match
• Bring their own bottled water
Sports Information
Coaches from both teams are required to take a picture of their scorebook and text it to their institution’s
sports information director no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the match
weather
Outdoor Track & Field Operational Plan
Overview
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has developed a proposal to safely conduct the
2021 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The plan was created by tasking the
members of the Track & Field Operational Planning Committee to pool their vast athletic administrative
experience and incorporate the applicable guidelines and recommendations of the NCAA, the SUNY
System, New York State and the Department of Health.
• Chair & Finance Committee Representative: Mike Howard, Director of Athletics (Plattsburgh)
• Coaches Committee Representative: Steve Patrick, Head Coach (Cortland)
• Assignor of Officials: Tom Mooney
• Championship Committee Representative: Jeff Ventura, Associate Athletic Director (Buffalo
State)
• All Atlantic Region Track and Field Championship Conference President: Chris Popovici,
Head Coach (Geneseo)
• Timing Company Representative: Pat Leone (Leone Timing)
• Education & Professional Development Representative (Student-Athlete Interest): Angela
Pucciarelli Rice, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA (Fredonia); Sarah Cartmill, Head Women’s
Basketball Coach (Fredonia)
• SID Council Representative: Gil Burgmaster, SID (Brockport)
• Certified Athletic Trainer Representative: Erin Chapman (Brockport)
Schedule
The SUNYAC does not sponsor an outdoor track & field conference schedule. Instead, institutions
develop their own non-conference schedules based on the availability of meets, geography and the
philosophy of their track & field program. The 2021 SUNYAC master schedule for spring sports does
allow for institutions to host home meets by providing opportunities to set up these events when no other
home contests are scheduled. This aligns with the prevailing philosophy of no more than one home
conference contest scheduled per day on a campus.
Championship
The 2021 SUNYAC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships have been moved to
Cortland in an effort to centralize the championship and reduce travel costs. The Championships will take
place on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8. The location provides the best opportunity to reduce
costs and travel. The format will continue to evolve as the guidance from the NCAA becomes available;
however, some basic adjustments to the SUNYAC Championship will likely include, but are not limited
to:
• A limit of 12 individuals per event, with no wildcard entries

• No adjustment to qualifying standards, with the exception of discussion regarding the maximum
number of entrants per institution (and possibly scoring procedures)
• The schedule being adjusted to allow for teams traveling from greater distances
• More specific COVID-19 protocols aligning with the NCAA recommendations once those
guidelines become available
Testing & Travel

Outdoor Track & Field is categorized as a Low Transmission Risk sport according to the NCAA’s
(Page 21).
Travel & Testing Strategies for Low Risk Sports (Page 24) include the following:
• Regular and postseason - Testing performed in conjunction with a school plan for all students,
plus additional testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted
competition
• Testing is not required for officials as long as they remain masked and social distance (Page 29)

take effect

• Meet Manager
• Officials
• All Representatives of the Timing Company

Limited athletic training services will be provided by the host institution. Certified Athletic Trainers from
visiting institutions will be in contact with their Cortland counterparts no later than 24 hours in advance of
the start of the championship to ensure student-athlete health and safety needs are addressed. The
following information details the availability of services and expectations:
• A minimum of two (2) Certified Athletic Trainers will be on site
student-athletes
o A minimum of two (2) treatment tables must be available
individuals
student-athletes
Meet Protocol
Track & field competitions differ greatly from traditional team sports because they consist of multi-day,
prolonged events spread throughout a large venue. Unlike a team sport such as lacrosse or baseball, track
& field is a series of small group events where institutions may have just one to a few athletes competing
at a time.
The SUNYAC has an extremely detailed championship structure that currently aligns with the NCAA
Championship guidelines. The event itself will be modified to align with any recommendations and
changes relative to COVID-19 planning once the NCAA has made the information available.
For now, the SUNYAC is focusing on the following modifications and practices for the 2021
Championships:
• Teams should arrive no sooner than 90 minutes before the first scheduled event
• A designated area shall be established for each team where athletes shall remain until preparing
for their individual competition
• All permitted personnel must be masked at all times
• Pandemic Protocol enforcement (i.e., proper mask wearing) - The head coach for each team
will be designated as the point of contact for the site supervisor
• No handshakes
• No locker room access
• Teams will bring their own equipment
o Equipment will not be shared nor should it be touched by teammates or opponents
o Equipment will not be impounded
• Athletes must be masked at all times until they begin their warmup for their event
• Athletes must socially distance from their opponents, spectators, and the officials as much as
possible
o Individual event modifications may be made to help enforce social distancing protocols
between competitors at the venue (e.g. cones placed 6-feet apart for athletes waiting for a
turn on the runway or to enter the throwing circle)
• Only athletes preparing to compete are permitted in the competition area
Facilities
posted on the conference website as a resource and will include Cortland’s plan for track & field. In
• Access to restrooms that may include access to a facility, portable restrooms or adjacent parking
for buses
• Multiple touchless hand-sanitizing stations (student-athletes are encouraged to also bring their
own individual bottle)
Officiating
The SUNYAC employs officials for the conference championship. When an official is present, the
official will follow these guidelines at a minimum:
• Wear a mask at all times
• Social distance from players, coaches, spectators, and other officials
• Remind athletes to social distance during the competition
• Bring their own bottled water or containers marked with their name
The conference office and the host institution will be proactive in assessing potential weather-related
• Institutional contacts are expected to be in communication with the host institution and the
conference no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the meet
weather
Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice
and Competition, Second Edition (Updated)
Original release: November 13, 2020
Updated: December 15, 2020
This document (Updated Second Edition) incorporates certain updates to the previously
published Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and
Competition, Second Edition. Relevant changes are highlighted in yellow throughout and
are intended to reflect the most current learning about the prevention, mitigation and
treatment of COVID-19. This document should be considered the most current starting
reference point for student-athletes in fall, winter and spring sports practice and
competition. This document is the sixth NCAA publication regarding resocialization of
collegiate sport:
1. Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Sport (May 1, 2020).

2. Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Action Plan Considerations (May 28, 2020).
3. Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and
Competition (July 16, 2020, updated Aug. 14, 2020).
4. Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Basketball (Sept. 25, 2020).
Competition, Second Edition (Nov. 13, 2020).
Competition, Updated Second Edition (Dec. 11, 2020).
These documents were published at important points in time with respect to knowledge
of COVID-19 and student-athlete practice and competition timelines. This Updated
Second Edition document is written at another important time: As the figure below
indicates, the United States has entered a third wave of COVID-19 spread, with some
predicting a “dark winter” of rampant COVID-19 societal spread.
Resocialization of Collegiate Sport:
Developing Standards for Practice and
Competition, Updated Second Edition
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The information in this Updated Second Edition was developed in consultation with the
NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group, the American Medical Society for Sports
Medicine COVID-19 Working Group and the Autonomy 5 Medical Advisory Group and
takes into consideration available recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. The federal government has not yet published uniform federal guidance
related to certain activities that occur within college athletics. However, through continued
review and evaluation of available research data, anecdotal evidence and related analysis
and discussion, these advisory groups have identified certain practices that should be
highlighted for more focused consideration by member schools. While the materials
encourage consideration of various factors and actions, they do not speak to every
possible scenario, and in no event should members fall below national or public health
standards set by their local communities.
As with prior NCAA publications, these materials are meant to be consistent with
guidance published by the federal government and its health agencies and reflect the
relevant scientific and medical information available at the time of print. These materials
should not be used as a substitute for medical or legal advice. Rather, they are intended
as a resource to provide guidance for member schools to use in coordination with
applicable government and related institutional policies and guidelines, and they remain
subject to revision as available data and information in this space continue to emerge and
evolve.
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This Updated Second Edition is intended to do two things:
• Remind schools about the continuation of certain previously published NCAA Board
of Governors requirements related to the conduct of fall sports championships.
• Update and extend the guidance provided in the first five resocialization publications
considering new and emerging information. This information includes considerations
specific to the prevention of community spread of COVID-19 in the athletics setting
and examples of recommendations for COVID-19 testing in sports with a high
transmission risk, differentiating outdoor from indoor sports.
Reminder About Continuing Board Requirements
Notwithstanding any updates provided in this document, the following prior Board of
Governors mandates related to the conduct of fall sports championships remain in place:
Student-athlete well-being
• All member schools must adhere to federal, state and local guidelines related to
COVID-19.
• All student-athletes must be provided an opportunity to opt out of participation due to
concerns about contracting COVID-19, and if a student-athlete chooses to opt out, the
individual’s athletics scholarship commitment must be honored.
• Schools must maintain previously established eligibility-related accommodations for
student-athletes who opt out of participating this fall or those whose seasons are
interrupted or cut short due to COVID-19.
• While statements of personal commitment to health and safety are acceptable,
member schools may not require student-athletes to waive their legal rights regarding
COVID-19 as a condition of athletics participation.
Fall championships-related issues
• The conduct of NCAA championships must be in line with federal, state and local
guidelines.
• NCAA fall sports championships must be conducted using the principles associated
with developing enhanced safety for student-athletes and essential athletics
personnel. Such enhanced safety includes regular testing, separation of student-
athletes and essential personnel from all other nonessential personnel, and physical
distancing and masking policies during all aspects of noncompetition.
• If 50% or more of eligible teams in a particular sport in a division cancel or postpone
their fall season, there will be no NCAA fall championship in that sport.
• If any division elects to postpone fall sports championships, the decision to conduct
the championships at later dates must be based on the scientific data available at that
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time, as well as an assessment of the operational, logistical and financial impact of

proceeding. When a championship is set to occur on a new date, an additional
assessment must be made using the same factors (scientific data available at the time
and operational, logistical and financial impact), and the division will report its
determinations to the Board of Governors for its review.
• If a decision is made to move forward with fall sports championships, there must be a
plan for scaling down the number of championship sites, including the possibility of
single sites where appropriate, reduced bracketing, fewer competitors, and similar
actions to create efficient and effective events.
• A division may allow for some fall sports championships to occur and others not be
conducted based on level of risk to the student-athlete, but in all instances, decisions
must comport with the Association’s commitment to gender equity.
Hotline
• The NCAA has established and published a phone number and email address to allow
college athletes, parents or others to report alleged failures to adhere to the
obligations reflected in the resocialization standards or allegations that the school is
otherwise engaged in behavior that puts student-athletes at risk for COVID-19. Upon
receiving a concern, the NCAA notifies the campus athletics health care administrator
and conference office about the concern. The athletics health care administrator is
expected to take immediate reasonable measures to review the concern and notify
the NCAA of action taken, if action is necessary.
Updates and Extensions to Previously Published Guidance
As noted in the Requirements for Each Division Related to the Conduct of Fall Sports and
Championships: FAQs published in August, the requirement for schools to adhere to the
original Developing Standards materials applied through Oct. 27, 2020. That mandate
has expired. Given the additional knowledge within the broader medical community about
the prevention, mitigation and treatment of COVID-19 in student-athletes, the
requirements set forth in that original Developing Standards document and the
guidance in prior resocialization documents are now replaced by the guidance set
forth in this Updated Second Edition document.
Risk of Transmission of COVID-19
As reported by the CDC, the primary and most important mode of transmission of COVID-
19 is through close contact from person to person. Based on data from lab studies on
COVID-19 and what the medical community knows about similar respiratory diseases, it
may be possible that people can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has
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the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes, but current medical
guidance from the CDC is that surface transmission is not the main way the virus
spreads. 1
The CDC states: 2
• The closer you are to other people who may be infected, the greater your risk of getting
sick.
• Spending more time with people who may be infected increases your risk of becoming
infected.
• Spending more time with people increases their risk of becoming infected if there is
any chance that you may already be infected.
• Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces where it might be harder to keep
people apart and there’s less ventilation. Indoor areas with good ventilation are better,
and outdoor areas are best. Thus, consider that COVID-19 spread is most likely when
individuals are in prolonged close contact in an indoor area with poor ventilation, which
has implications for both indoor sport training and sport competition planning.
While available data indicates that it is much more common for the virus that causes
COVID-19 to spread through close contact with a person who has COVID-19 than through
airborne transmission, the CDC has shared that under certain conditions, people with
COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away. These
transmissions occurred within enclosed spaces that had inadequate ventilation. In this
scenario, the people who infected others were in the same space during the same time
or shortly after the person with COVID-19 had left.1
CDC guidance notes the risk of COVID-19 transmission increases when an individual has
had close contact with an infected person, regardless of whether the infected person has
symptoms. The CDC defines close contact as someone who was within 6 feet of an
infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period*
starting from two days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, two days before
test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.
* Individual exposures are added together over a 24-hour period (for example,
three five-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes). Data is limited, making it
difficult to precisely define “close contact.” However, 15 cumulative minutes of
exposure at a distance of 6 feet or less can be used as an operational definition
for contact investigation. Factors to consider when defining close contact include
proximity (closer distance likely increases exposure risk), the duration of exposure
(longer exposure time likely increases exposure risk), whether the infected
1 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html
2 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/deciding-to-go-out.html
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individual has symptoms (the period around onset of symptoms is associated with
the highest levels of viral shedding), if the infected person was likely to generate
respiratory aerosols (for example, was coughing, singing, shouting), and other
environmental factors (crowding, adequacy of ventilation, whether exposure was
indoors or outdoors). Because the general public has not received training on
proper selection and use of respiratory personal protective equipment, such as an
N95, the determination of close contact should generally be made irrespective of
whether the contact was wearing respiratory personal protective equipment. At this
time, differential determination of close contact for those using fabric face
coverings is not recommended. 3
Asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is of significant concern among the college

sport environment because, like the broader student body, it is largely composed
of younger adults (18-29 years of age). Even if these individuals remain
asymptomatic or are minimally symptomatic after being infected with SARS-CoV-
2, they are still capable of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. If they infect
another younger adult, the risk of an adverse outcome is low, although the long-
term consequences to cardiopulmonary health to themselves or other younger
adults remain unknown. In contrast, contact with that same
asymptomatic/minimally symptomatic individual presents a potentially lethal risk
for high-risk category individuals who are far more likely to have an adverse
outcome if infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (see below).
Relatedly, pre-symptomatic spread is also a concern, as these individuals are
infected with COVID-19 but have not yet developed symptoms or signs of this
disease.
The CDC has emphasized that, among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19
increases with age, with 8 out of 10 deaths related to COVID-19 in the United States
being reported in adults 65 years and older and the greatest risk for severe illness from
COVID-19 being those 85 or older. 4
In addition, the CDC recently updated its information pertaining to risks related to COVID-
19 in adults and children with certain medical conditions. 5 The lists below are not to be
considered exhaustive, and the CDC website should be consulted for updates about the
conditions described. It has been established that adults with the following underlying
medical conditions are at increased risk:
3 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html
4 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html
5 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html
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• Cancer.
• Chronic kidney disease.
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
• Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease (including silent
disease with elevated coronary calcium scores) or cardiomyopathies.
• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant.
• Obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher but less than 40 kg/m2).
• Pregnancy.
• Severe Obesity (BMI of 40 kg/m2 or higher).
• Sickle cell disease.
• Smoking.
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The CDC further advises that based on what we know at this time, adults of any age with
the following conditions might be at an increased risk for severe illness from the virus that
causes COVID-19:
• Asthma (moderate to severe).

• Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain).
• Cystic fibrosis.
• Hypertension or high blood pressure.
• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from blood or bone marrow
transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids or use of other immune
weakening medicines.
• Neurologic conditions, such as dementia.
• Liver disease.
• Overweight (BMI greater than 25 kg/m2, but less than 30 kg/m2).
• Pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissues).
• Thalassemia (a type of blood disorder).
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Finally, while children have been less affected by COVID-19, children can be infected
with the virus that causes COVID-19, and some children develop severe illness. Children
with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness. Current
evidence on which underlying medical conditions in children are associated with
increased risk is limited, but the CDC has identified certain scenarios that may result in
increased risk for severe illness. 6
6 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/symptoms.html
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While the majority of students and student-athletes will not fall into these higher-risk
categories and may be unlikely to have complications from COVID-19, certain student-
athletes may have some of the identified medical condition risk factors. For example,
sports such as football may have an overrepresentation of student-athletes (for example,
football linemen) who meet the high-risk criteria as it relates to obesity. For this reason,
prevention and testing strategies should recognize that some athletes may have an
increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Similarly, those students and student-athletes who are not themselves part of a higher-
risk category can still represent a significant threat to any high-risk category individuals,
including friends, roommates, family members, professors, coaches and others, with
whom they may have unprotected contact. These risks must be considered as schools,
student-athletes and their parents or guardians continue to evaluate the risks and benefits
of participating in collegiate sport.
Mitigating Risk With Daily Self-Health Checks
Every student-athlete and all athletics personnel should practice at least daily self-health
evaluations before participating in any aspect of in-person athletics activities.
The CDC has published a nonexhaustive list of symptoms that may indicate COVID-19
infection. 7 Individuals with any of the following are encouraged to contact the designated
physician, athletic trainer or other athletics health care representative by telephone or
virtual visit before coming on campus or to any athletics facility:
• Fever or chills.
• Cough.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle or body aches.
• Headache.
• New loss of taste or smell.
• Sore throat.
• Congestion or runny nose.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
7 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
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In addition, the CDC has directed individuals who identify any of the following life-
threatening symptoms, or any other symptoms that are severe or concerning, to seek
emergency medical care immediately.7
• Trouble breathing.
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
• New confusion.
• Inability to wake or stay awake.
• Bluish lips or face.
Mitigating Risk With Face Coverings and Physical Distancing
In addition to hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, coupled with other sanitization practices, physical
distancing and universal masking are the most effective strategies for preventing COVID-
19 spread at the community level. Emerging science affirms that cloth face coverings are
a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19 that could reduce the spread of the disease.
In particular, cloth face coverings help prevent people who have COVID-19 from
spreading the virus to others8,9.
In sport, the practice of universal masking would mean that all individuals engaged in
athletics activities (student-athletes and athletics personnel) would wear a mask/cloth
face covering during all phases of activity that involve proximity to other individuals. This
practice could present a physical challenge to the student-athlete during activities when
there is contact to the head or face, strenuous exercise is involved, or the mask is likely
to get wet. Where a mask/cloth face covering cannot be safely tolerated, schools should
consider implementing physical distancing protocols that encourage at least 6 feet
between individuals.
If a team can successfully implement universal masking and distancing practices during
athletically related activities, these techniques could reduce the risk of spread in the event
of contact with an infected team member. While the CDC does not, at this time, account
for the use of a face covering in determinations of what was or was not a high-risk contact,
some local public health authorities do. In those local situations, contract tracers may
determine that a high-risk contact did not occur in situations where the proximity between
an infected and uninfected individual was less than 6 feet, but where both individuals
were covering the mouth and nose with a mask / cloth face covering. In other words, in
addition to lowering the risk of transmission, universal masking practices may potentially
ease the operational burden that would otherwise accompany managing a community or
8 cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p0714-americans-to-wear-masks.html
9 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/masking-science-sars-cov2.html
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team outbreak. This consideration is likely to be in flux as we understand better the

operational considerations for “prolonged exposure” and “close contact in sport.”
NOTE: Although face shields were referenced in the original Developing Standards
materials, the CDC does not currently recommend use of face shields as a substitute for
masks. This would include face shields that have been developed for football helmets
and ice hockey helmets and are made to affix to the helmet’s rigid face mask. Similarly,
the CDC does not recommend masks with exhalation valves as a method of preventing
the person wearing the mask from spreading COVID-19 to others. 10
Mitigating Risk: Outdoor Training and Proper Ventilation
The risk of COVID-19 transmission is greater in indoor spaces with poor ventilation.
Indoor spaces with good ventilation are better, and outdoor spaces are best. This means,
to the extent possible, schools should consider maximizing outdoor activity during training
as another strategy to mitigate COVID-19 risk.
When outdoor training is not feasible, or for indoor sports, it is important to mitigate risk
with masking whenever feasible, including during training. Further, schools should
consider evaluating the effectiveness of ventilation systems, including whether air flow is
being maximized, and how best to implement and maintain physical distancing wherever
possible. The CDC and Environmental Protection Agency have published various
recommendations on these points including, among others: 11
• Consider taking steps to improve ventilation in the building, in consultation with an

HVAC professional, based on local environmental conditions (temperature/humidity)
and ongoing community transmission in the area:
o Increase the percentage of outdoor air (for example, using economizer modes of
HVAC operations), potentially as high as 100% (first verify compatibility with HVAC
system capabilities for both temperature and humidity control, as well as
compatibility with outdoor/indoor air quality considerations).
o Increase total airflow supply to occupied spaces, if possible.
o Disable demand-control ventilation controls that reduce air supply based on
temperature or occupancy.
o Consider using natural ventilation (for example, opening windows if possible and
safe to do so) to increase outdoor air dilution of indoor air when environmental
conditions and building requirements allow.
o Improve central air filtration:
10 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
11 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/office-buildings.html
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> Increase air filtration to as high as possible without significantly diminishing

design airflow.
> Inspect filter housing and racks to ensure appropriate filter fit and check for
ways to minimize filter bypass.
o Consider running the HVAC system at maximum outside airflow for two hours
before and after occupied times, in accordance with industry standards.
• Generate clean-to-less-clean air movements by re-evaluating the positioning of supply
and exhaust air diffusers and/or dampers and adjusting zone supply and exhaust flow
rates to establish measurable pressure differentials. Have staff work in “clean”
ventilation zones that do not include higher-risk areas such as visitor reception or
exercise facilities (if open).
• Consider using portable high-efficiency particulate air fan/filtration systems, known as
HEPA systems, to help enhance air cleaning, especially in higher-risk areas.
• Ensure exhaust fans in restroom facilities are functional and operating at full capacity
when the building is occupied.
• Consider using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation as a supplemental technique to
inactivate potential airborne virus in the upper-room air of common occupied spaces,
in accordance with industry guidelines.
Continued Relevance of Return to Campus Considerations
It remains that the first two weeks after any return to campus (for example, after a winter
or spring break) deserve special consideration because student-athletes are converging
from multiple parts of the country and may be asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or
symptomatic carriers of COVID-19. As athletics departments continue to develop and
refine protocols related to student-athlete reentry to campus, including testing athletes
upon campus return, the following considerations identified in the Action Plan document
remain relevant and may warrant consideration of additional testing based on the athlete’s
timeline:
• Confirmation of no high-risk exposure to COVID-19 for at least two weeks before

returning to campus.
• Absence of typical COVID-19 symptoms.
• Assessment of risk factors involved in traveling back to school.
• Management of infected individuals in accordance with local public health authorities,
CDC and institutional guidance.
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Continued Relevance of Transition Period and Return to Activity Considerations
It also remains that the structure of activity during identified transition and acclimatization
periods (for example, after material breaks from physical activity) warrants careful
consideration. COVID-19 has increased the complexities and will continue to impact
health and safety considerations related to returning to athletics and preseason activities.
Traditional transition and acclimatization considerations (for example, cardiovascular
conditioning, heat, altitude) are still very relevant, and when coupled with the physical and
nonphysical impacts related to COVID-19, they can create complex re-entry challenges
for student-athletes.
Recommendation No. 3 of the NCAA’s Interassociation Recommendations: Preventing

Catastrophic Injury and Death in Collegiate Athletes (Catastrophic Materials) speaks to
the vulnerability of student-athletes during the first week of activity of a transition period
in training and the importance of establishing a seven- to 10-day initial transition period
during which student-athletes are afforded the time to properly progress through the
physiologic and environmental stresses placed upon them as they return to required
activities.
In addition to the NCAA guidance that can be found on the NCAA Coronavirus Resource
Page, various evidence-based resources have been published by professional
organizations in sports medicine and strength and conditioning. These resources may
help inform member schools as they design and implement evaluation activities, physical
conditioning and practice sessions during these transition periods impacted by COVID-
19. Schools are encouraged to leverage all available resources and information as they
plan for a return to campus and athletics activities. A nonexhaustive list of some of these
materials is included for reference:
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

• College Athletic Trainers' Society.
• Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
• Korey Stringer Institute.
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Discontinuing Isolation for People With COVID-19
If a student-athlete or athletics staff member becomes newly infected with COVID-19,

proper isolation protocols must be followed. However, the CDC has updated its guidance
on this topic, relying on new scientific evidence to inform its recommendations related to
the duration of isolation after infection and precautions to prevent transmission of SARS-
CoV-2, while limiting unnecessary prolonged isolation and unnecessary use of laboratory
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testing resources. Following are the updated CDC recommendations for discontinuing
isolation after a new infection with COVID-19. 12
Infected asymptomatic individuals — People infected with SARS-CoV-2 who never

develop COVID-19 symptoms may discontinue isolation and other precautions 10 days
after the date of their first positive test for SARS-CoV-2.
Infected symptomatic individuals — People with COVID-19 who have symptoms and were
directed to care for themselves at home or at school may discontinue isolation when all
of the following conditions have been met:
• At least 10 days have passed since symptom onset.
• At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-
reducing medications.
• Other symptoms have improved.
Other Considerations Related to Resumption of Activities After Positive Tests
The CDC has identified other information that athletics departments should consider as
part of their development of protocols related to the discontinuation of isolation for infected
individuals after positive test results. 13 For example, for certain populations, including
those with conditions that may weaken their immune system, a longer post-infection
isolation time frame may be desired to minimize the chance of prolonged shedding of the
virus. People who are severely ill may need to stay home for up to 20 days. Similarly, it
should be noted that recommendations for discontinuing isolation in people known to be
infected with COVID-19 are different than CDC recommendations on when to
discontinue quarantine for people known to have been exposed to COVID-19. For
example, the CDC still recommends 14 days of quarantine after high-risk exposure based
on the time it could take to develop illness if infected. Thus, it is possible that a person
known to be infected could leave isolation earlier than a person who is quarantined
because the possibility of infection remains for 14 days from the date of last exposure.
The CDC has emphasized that local public health authorities should determine and
establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. Even though the CDC is still
currently recommending 14 days of quarantine following a close contact, it has
simultaneously stated that, based on local circumstances and resources, the following
options to shorten quarantine 14 are acceptable alternatives (although not without residual
risk):
12 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html
13 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html
14 cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html
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• Quarantine can end after day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been
reported during daily monitoring.
• When diagnostic testing resources are sufficient and available, then quarantine
can end after day seven if a diagnostic specimen tests negative, and if no
symptoms were reported during daily monitoring. The specimen may be collected
and tested within 48 hours before the time of planned quarantine discontinuation
(for example, in anticipation of testing delays), but quarantine cannot be
discontinued earlier than after day seven. NOTE: The CDC does not specify type
of test; the local public health authority should determine the type of test to be
used.
The CDC has stated that reliance on either of these alternatives can occur only if all of
the following criteria are met:
o No clinical evidence of COVID-19 has been elicited by daily symptom
monitoring during the entirety of quarantine up to the time at which
quarantine is discontinued.
o Daily symptom monitoring continues through quarantine day 14.
o People are counseled regarding the need to adhere strictly through
quarantine day 14 to all recommended nonpharmaceutical interventions
(nonpharmaceutical interventions*, aka mitigation strategies). They should
be advised that if any symptoms develop, they should immediately self-
isolate and contact the local public health authority or their health care
provider to report this change in clinical status.
*Correct and consistent mask use; physical distancing; hand and cough
hygiene; environmental cleaning and disinfection; avoiding crowds;
ensuring adequate indoor ventilation; self-monitoring for symptoms of
COVID-19 illness.
Cardiac and Exercise Considerations for Resumption of Exercise After COVID-19

Infection
The COVID-19 virus can potentially negatively impact any endothelial structure, including
the heart and lungs, thereby posing a potential risk to individuals who return to exercise
post-infection. Although preliminary data suggested that athletes with prior COVID-19
infection should undergo cardiac screening, 15,16 follow-up publications have
recommended a tiered approach based on severity of symptoms. 17
15 jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2766124
16 bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2020/06/18/bjsports-2020-102516
17 jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2772399
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Based on emerging evidence, a group of experts from the American Medical Society for
Sports Medicine and the American College of Cardiology have developed an algorithm of
considerations and recommendations related to pre-participation cardiac screening,
testing and exercise, which is available on the AMSSM website.
Exercise Considerations During Quarantine
As student-athletes are placed in quarantine after contact tracing reveals that the athlete
meets the criteria for a close contact with someone who has COVID-19, athletic
departments may consider the following with respect to individuals in quarantine:
• Individual exercise in quarantine may be appropriate where such exercise does not
cause cardiopulmonary symptoms.
• Group exercise in quarantine is not recommended.
• Individuals monitor for symptom development during quarantine.
• If symptoms develop, with or without exercise, test for SARS-CoV-2.
• Under some circumstances, continued exercise during quarantine may allow the
athlete to shorten or avoid a more significant transition period before returning to play
after quarantine.
Strength and Conditioning Considerations
Because of the number of respiratory droplets that are distributed into the air during a
typical strength and conditioning workout, athletics departments should consider the
potential risk mitigation benefits of implementing universal physical distancing and
masking practices with all student-athletes and strength and conditioning and other
personnel during such sessions, including conducting sessions outdoors where feasible.
See also “Mitigating Risk With Outdoor Training” and “Mitigating Risk With Face
Coverings and Physical Distancing” above.
Team Practice Considerations
Available data supports the idea that, although sport has many positive effects, group
practice activities have the potential to increase the risk of COVID-19 spread if proper
distancing and/or masking practices are not implemented, and if air flow or ventilation is
compromised. As athletics departments account for and plan to address these risks, they
should consider the following:
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• Face coverings during team practice activities — See “Mitigating Risk With Face
Coverings and Physical Distancing” above.
• Working in functional units — Schools should consider the establishment of “functional

units” as a strategy to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19. A functional unit
may be composed of two to 10 or more individuals, all members of the same team,
who consistently work out and participate in activities together. Assuming that these
individuals observe appropriate sanitization, physical distancing and universal
masking practices at all other times and do not otherwise place themselves in high
contact risk scenarios (for example, attending off-campus social events), the
individuals would only be considered high risk to one another. A similar strategy is to
have one unit of a team always train against another unit of a team. For example, the
first unit of the football team always training against the third unit of the football team;
and the second and fourth units always training together. This means that if an
individual from one of those units does become infected, the entire team may not be
impacted, and contact tracing may be more manageable than it would be otherwise in
the event of an infection.
• Electronic whistles or whistle covers — Schools and conferences should consider the
use of electronic whistles in practice and competition scenarios as a strategy to avoid
the deep breath and forced burst of droplet-filled air that result from the use of a
traditional whistle. Alternatively, schools should consider the use of a whistle with a
complete covering (bag, pouch or cover) that prevents displacement of spit into the
air.
Impact of Activities Outside Athletics
Student-athletes are students first. Although they may be under relatively strict team rules
during their daily commitments to athletics, they will be making choices about how to
spend their remaining hours (for example, in classrooms, in the dorms, at the dining
facilities, at parties, at home over the holidays). For this reason, campus policies coupled
with a commitment from each student-athlete to practice infection control are integral to
the successful mitigation of the risk of COVID-19 spread within and outside the athletics
department. Without the broader campus policies and practices to guide their behavior
when away from athletics, student-athletes may incur more risk through their everyday
activities than they might as a participant in a sport with high contact risk. Before assuming
that the implementation of sanitization, distancing and masking practices are an effective
strategy for mitigating risks within the athletics setting, a school should consider whether
and to what extent those mitigation practices are successfully occurring outside athletics
activities and whether and how testing protocols may provide an effective supplement to
those practices.
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Testing Methodologies and Strategies
The polymerase chain reaction test, which amplifies nucleic acid of the SARS-CoV-2
virus, with sample(s) obtained with a nasopharyngeal swab, remains the primary
standard. However, testing paradigms are still rapidly changing, and other strategies are
becoming available. For example, rapidly emerging testing strategies include the use of
nasal swab or salivary samples rather than nasopharyngeal swabs. In addition, emerging
point-of-care PCR (rapid PCR) testing will provide results immediately, as compared to
typical laboratory-based PCR testing, which usually involves a 24-hour or longer wait. For
the purposes of this document, rapid PCR is considered in the same manner as point-of-
care antigen testing (see below) because of similar uncertainty regarding sensitivity and
specificity in asymptomatic populations. Finally, pooled sampling allows for multiple
samples to be assessed simultaneously, which can be an effective strategy for
surveillance testing, including testing strategies for asymptomatic athletes.
Point-of-care antigen testing assesses for the presence of a viral protein. With this
method, up to 50 tests or more can be performed in one hour and can selectively identify
any positive results without having to rerun the tests (as is typical for other types of bulk
batch testing). Point-of-care antigen testing currently has relatively low sensitivity,
meaning it could miss some positive cases, but the sensitivity has been improving over
time. Point-of-care antigen testing has a specificity of about 98%, meaning that the test
may produce a false-positive result in about two cases for every 100 tests performed.
Although this may seem low, it means that there is the potential for athletes to be assumed
infectious when in fact they are not. For this reason, it is common practice for positive
point-of-care antigen tests to be followed by a confirmatory PCR test. The confirmatory
PCR test is considered the final test result.
Point-of-care antigen testing costs less that typical lab-based PCR testing. Because such
testing may allow a combination of increased testing frequency combined with rapid
speed of reporting, this may provide a benefit for surveillance testing that outweighs high
sensitivity tests that are coupled with delayed (for example, more than 48 hours)
reporting. 18
Serology testing, either using IgG or IgM antibodies, has not been sufficiently validated
at this time to warrant its use for diagnostic testing purposes or for the purpose of
permitting exclusion from quarantine. Antibody testing may be considered to screen for
possible previous exposure to SARS-CoV-2 but should not be used as the sole method
to determine potentially infected individuals.
Diagnostic testing refers to either PCR or point-of-care antigen testing to confirm or

negate the presence of infection with COVID-19.
18 medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.22.20136309v2
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Surveillance testing is used to track patterns of spread in a community setting. Typically,

a percentage of the population, or the entire population of a defined group, is tested
without regard to whether the individual is symptomatic or may be engaged in high contact
risk behavior. Surveillance testing may be used to help mitigate risk of an outbreak due
to the sport activity.
The CDC does not recommend repeat surveillance testing for infected individuals within
the 90-day window following infection. However, these individuals should continue to
follow all risk mitigation strategies.12 If such individuals develop COVID-19 symptoms
during this 90-day window, testing should be considered if an infectious disease or
infection control expert cannot account for another explanation for the symptoms. To date,
reinfection appears to be uncommon during the initial 90 days after symptom onset of the
preceding infection, and viral shed can continue beyond three months after COVID-19
illness onset. Recent publications have introduced the idea that neutralizing antibodies to
SARS-CoV-2 are stably produced for at least five to seven months after infection and that
robust cellular immunity persists for at least six months after even mild or asymptomatic
SARS-CoV-2 infection. 19,20,21 For the combined reasons of ongoing viral shed — and
therefore possible false positive PCR tests — and ongoing immunity for at least five
months, not retesting previously infected individuals who are asymptomatic may be
considered for up to 150 days from when the initial infection occurred. Such decisions
should be made in consultation with the team physician and local public health authority
recommendations and should align with school and conference recommendations.
Individuals who develop symptoms between 90 and 150 days after initial infection should
be retested. Regardless of the retesting strategy, and in keeping with CDC guidance,
such individuals should be quarantined and otherwise managed in accordance with
established school protocols after the 90-day post-infection window.
Diagnostic testing in athletics may be considered a combination of surveillance testing,

testing individuals and groups engaged in high-risk exposure, and testing individuals with
suspected COVID-19 infection. At present, scientific studies do not provide clear
guidance on the following:
• Test sensitivity in asymptomatic people.

• Prediction rules for estimating the pretest probability of infection for asymptomatic
individuals to allow calculation of post-test probabilities after positive or negative
results.
19 cell.com/immunity/fulltext/S1074-7613(20)30445-3
20 biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.01.362319v1
21 bmj.com/content/bmj/371/bmj.m4257.full.pdf
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• Thresholds for ruling out infection for a variety of clinical situations, including sport.
Therefore, the testing strategies for asymptomatic athletes noted below are based on
consensus recommendations and are subject to change as more data emerges. 22
For the purposes of this document, based on current evidence and standards, PCR
testing, or antigen testing that is performed with a regular cadence, should be
considered the standard testing methods for both baseline and ongoing
surveillance testing. Testing strategies are always contingent on the availability of
ample testing supplies, laboratory capacity and the adequacy of turnaround time
and access to testing.
Sport Transmission Risk Classification Update
The categorization of sport by transmission risk, which was previously noted in the original
Action Plan document and FAQ: Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Basketball and
Testing Considerations for All Sports, is based on consensus from the NCAA COVID-19
Medical Advisory Group, the AMSSM COVID-19 Working Group, and the Autonomy 5
Medical Advisory Group. Sport transmission risk is based on the projected probability of
respiratory droplet and/or aerosolized spread during vigorous exercise when physical
distancing and masking are not applied or are not possible. Sport classification reflects
sport-specific training and competition and not cross-training or other aspects of training.
For example, swimming and diving is a low contact risk sport, but dryland training
activities such as trampoline, stretching and tumbling may be associated with higher risk
activity if risk-mitigating strategies noted above are not in place. Sport classification also
does not account for other activities that are not uniquely or commonly part of sport
training or competition. Again, using the swimming and diving example, if swimmers who
are not actively competing are congregating in a poorly ventilated room without physical
distancing and masking, then risk of disease spread increases independent of the sport-
specific aspect of swimming. These considerations mean that the training and
competition environments should be considered beyond the transmission risk
classification of sport.
The transmission risk assessment has now been updated below to include all NCAA-
sponsored sports, including both winter and spring sports. Importantly, this risk
assessment differs from the National Federation of State High School Associations and
the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and also may differ from state or
local risk categorization guidance. This update also differentiates outdoor from indoor
sport, as emerging evidence in professional and collegiate football and professional
soccer reveal that on-field risk of infection is low in these outdoor sports, with infections
being sourced primarily to off-field social situations. Given the uncertainties and lack of
22 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2015897
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data for indoor sports that are not played in a bubble, concern remains about the
possibility of increased risk of infection spread in the indoor sport setting. Table 1
summarizes identified transmission risk by sport. The appendix provides transmission risk
of sports with testing strategies for student-athletes and Tier 1 individuals, including
officials.
Table 1. Sport Transmission Risk Summary

Current
Sport Indoor/Outdoor Proximity to Other Competitors
Transmission Risk
Acrobatics and Can consistently maintain distance
Tumbling Indoor High among competitors. However, frequent,
[emerging sport] very close contact among teammates.
Intermittent, short-lived contact between
Baseball Outdoor Intermediate fielders and base runners. Proximity
between catcher and hitters.
Frequent close contact among all
Basketball Indoor High
competitors during play.
Can consistently maintain distance
Bowling Indoor Low
among competitors and teammates.
Close proximity at the start and
potentially throughout the race among
Cross Country Outdoor Low competitors. Risk mitigation strategies
can be employed, especially at the start
and finish of competition.
Equestrian Can consistently maintain distance
Outdoor Low
[emerging sport] among competitors and teammates.
Low (if face mask is
worn under protective Frequent close contact between two
face gear) competitors at a time during competition.
Fencing Indoor
Protective gear covers face but is not a
Intermediate (if no mask.
face mask is worn)
Frequent, short-lived proximity among
Field Hockey* Outdoor Intermediate
Frequent, short-lived close contact
Football Outdoor High
among competitors during play.
Golf Outdoor Low
Gymnastics Indoor Low
Frequent close contact among
Ice Hockey Indoor High
Indoor Track potentially throughout the running events
Indoor Intermediate
and Field among competitors. Competitors in
frequent proximity throughout events.
Lacrosse* Frequent, short-lived proximity among
Outdoor Intermediate
(Women’s) competitors during play.
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Current
Transmission Risk
Lacrosse* Frequent, short-lived close contact
Outdoor Intermediate
(Men’s) among competitors during play.
Outdoor Track
Outdoor Low potentially throughout the running events
and Field
among competitors.
Rifle Indoor/Outdoor Low
among competitors. However, in sculls of
Rowing (sculls of two or more people, there is prolonged
two or more Outdoor Intermediate close contact for all teammates in the
people) scull. Training indoors also may involve
risk if physical distancing and masking
are not observed.
Rowing
Outdoor Low Training indoors also may involve risk if
(single scull)
physical distancing and masking are not
observed.
Rugby
Frequent close contact between two
[emerging Outdoor High
competitors at a time.
sport]
Skiing Outdoor Low
Frequent, short-lived proximity among all
Soccer* Outdoor Intermediate
competitors.
Intermittent, short-lived contact between
Softball Outdoor Intermediate fielders and base runners. Proximity
between catcher and hitters.
Proximity at the start and potentially
throughout the swimming events among
Swimming and Indoor and
Low competitors. Risk mitigation strategies
Diving Outdoor
can be further used for those not actively
competing.
Tennis Outdoor Low
between competitors and teammates.
Triathlon Proximity at the start and potentially
[emerging Outdoor Low throughout the swimming, running and
sport] cycling events among competitors.
Intermediate (if face
mask is worn)
Intermittent contact among competitors.
Volleyball Indoor
Frequent touching of shared equipment.
High (if no face mask
is worn)
Volleyball Intermittent contact among competitors.
Outdoor Low
(Beach) Frequent touching of shared equipment.
Frequent close contact among all
Water Polo Indoor/Outdoor High
competitors.
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Current
Transmission Risk
Wrestling Frequent close contact between two
Indoor High
(Men’s) competitors at a time.
Wrestling
(Women’s) Frequent close contact between two
Indoor High
[emerging competitors at a time.
sport]
*If played indoors, assumes similar transmission risk if arena size and ventilation/air flow
approximate outdoors. If arena size is small and/or ventilation/air flow is compromised, then
assumes transmission risk will be higher; however, all decisions regarding arena size and
ventilation/air flow capacity should be made in consultation with local public health authorities.
Testing and Masking Strategies Based on Sport and Travel Transmission Risk
Testing strategies should align with institutional and local/state public health guidance
and take into consideration factors specific to transmission risk. Because of emerging
information regarding the differential risk of outdoor and indoor sport, testing strategies
for high transmission risk sports may differ based on whether the sport is held indoor or
outdoor.
Testing strategies are designed to be directed toward student-athletes and athletics

personnel who have regular, close contact with student-athletes. This group of individuals
is considered Tier 1, which is the highest exposure tier. Following is a summary
explanation of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 risk categories, which is based on information in
a recently published scientific article: 23
• Tier 1 — This is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical
distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or
competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches,
athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
• Tier 2 — This is a moderate exposure tier and consists of individuals who come into
close contact with Tier 1 individuals but can reasonably maintain physical distance
and use face coverings. Examples of relevant individuals include certain team staff
(for example, administrators) and certain operational staff (for example, security, event
staff and league staff).
• Tier 3 — This is the lowest exposure tier and includes individuals who provide event
services but do not come into close contact with Tier 1 individuals (and should this
occur, would be reclassified into Tier 2). Examples of relevant individuals include
certain operational staff (for example, housekeeping, catering, sanitation and
transportation) and media or broadcast workers.
23 bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2020/10/08/bjsports-2020-103227
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In daily practice, schools should consider how best to eliminate any unnecessary
interaction among the different tier groups. Universal physical distancing and masking
should be considered for all individuals in Tier 2 and Tier 3 at all times, including during
competitions, and for individuals in Tier 1 where they cannot avoid interaction with Tier 2
or Tier 3 individuals. Guidance and Recommendations for Game Day Operations -
Basketball provides more detailed considerations for basketball operations, including
guidance for interaction among the three tiers and spectators, if applicable. Although this
document is basketball-specific, the general guidance includes considerations that may
be applicable to other sports.
Team Travel
Because public and private travel may pose logistical challenges related to potential
exposure and appropriate risk mitigation independent of sport, testing strategies that take
into account team travel may help mitigate such risk. Schools should continue to evaluate
the current data regarding risks related to commercial plane and other travel, and travel
protocols should be considered that include physical distancing, as possible, and
universal masking for all individuals traveling with others by private car, van, chartered
bus or chartered plane. Schools should also plan for proper communication of all travel
rules, protocols and expectations to everyone in the travel party. When feasible, schools
should aim to travel and play the same day to avoid overnight stays. For overnight stays
or same-day travel, prepackaged meals or room service should be considered. If
restaurant dining is the only option, consider take-out food or outdoor eating as preferable
alternatives.
To date, no COVID-19 outbreaks/superspreader events originating from air travel have

been publicly reported. This may be the result of masking enforcement coupled with high-
quality ventilation systems. On the other hand, there have been reports of superspreader
events from prolonged team travel in a van. This may have been the result of a
combination of limited masking and poor ventilation. Based on these available facts, it is
reasonable to conclude that bus/van travel may not necessarily be a lower COVID-19
transmission risk than air travel and may pose a greater risk. To mitigate COVID-19
transmission risk during bus/van travel, universal masking and physical distancing should
be in place when feasible, individuals should wear a mask/face covering, and windows
should be opened when feasible.
Following are additional considerations for travel:
• Use of and adherence to assigned seating charts, as applicable, for all modes of
travel.
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• Strategic placement of individuals for all travel, e.g., cohort previously uninfected
individuals with those who have been previously infected/recovered within the prior
150 days; maintain pods and tiers that are used during practice.
• To avoid un-masked time, limiting unnecessary meals and/or food.
• Before eating, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using
hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Limiting group meals or using outdoor locations for group meals.
• Using “grab and go” meals where possible.
• If group meals must occur:
o Using “grab and go” options.
o Limiting mealtime.
o Staggering flow and controlling spacing in food service lines.
o Seating charts with strategic placement of individuals.
o Physical distancing whenever feasible.
o Prohibiting lingering in meal spaces.
o Requiring masks except while eating.
• When drinking indoors or during travel, using a straw under the mask.
• Limiting time in locker rooms.
o Using outdoor spaces or spacious indoor spaces to tape, prepare, and/or dress
before entering locker room.
• Adhering to social activity safety measures at all times.
Testing Strategies
Following are examples of testing strategies that may be considered for student-athletes
and other Tier 1 individuals. These strategies should be evaluated with consideration
toward applicable local and state guidelines and other factors impacting institution-level
decision-making and may be updated consistent with emerging evidence. Because travel
may be a risk independent of sport participation, travel recommendations are listed for
each sport classification. Strategies also should take into consideration the timing of test
results and the need to secure and review results as necessary before the start of travel,
practice or competition, as applicable. The appendix provides transmission risk of sports
with testing strategies for student-athletes and Tier 1 individuals, including officials.
Low transmission risk sports
• Testing performed in conjunction with a school plan for all students, plus additional
testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted.
• If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing
within three days before travel departure, or antigen/rapid PCR testing within one
day before travel for away competitions.
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Intermediate transmission risk sports
• Out-of-season athletics activities — Testing performed in conjunction with a school

plan for all students, plus additional testing for symptomatic and high infection risk
individuals as warranted.
• Regular and postseason — Surveillance PCR or antigen testing, for example, 25%-
50% of athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete personnel every one to two weeks if physical
distancing, masking and other protective features are not maintained, plus additional
testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted.
• If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing
within three days before travel departure, or antigen/rapid PCR testing within one day
before travel for away competitions.
High transmission risk sports
• Out-of-season athletics activities — Surveillance PCR or antigen testing, for example,

25%-50% of athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete personnel every one to two weeks if
physical distancing, masking and other protective features are not maintained, plus
additional testing for symptomatic and high infection risk individuals as warranted.
• Preseason — Testing of athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete personnel once weekly by
PCR testing, or three times weekly by antigen testing.
• Regular and postseason, outdoor sports — Testing of athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete
personnel once weekly by PCR testing (within three days before the competition), or
three times weekly by antigen/rapid PCR testing.
o If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing
o Regular and postseason, indoor sports — Testing (PCR/antigen/rapid PCR
testing) of athletes and Tier 1 nonathlete personnel three times weekly on
nonconsecutive days, beginning one week before the first competition. If all
training and competition are done with universal masking and adherence to
infection risk mitigation, then testing in a manner consistent with outdoor high
transmission risk sports.
o If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking, then PCR testing
o For the special scenario in which high transmission risk indoor sports are
competing once weekly within a conference or specified geographic locale:
> If a single game — PCR test within three days before the game, or antigen/rapid
PCR test the day of the game.
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> If back-to-back games against the same team (for example, Friday-Saturday)
— PCR test within three days before the second game, or antigen/rapid PCR
within one day of each game.
> If two games against the same team are separated by one day (for example,
Thursday-Saturday) — PCR test within three days before the second game, or
antigen/rapid PCR test within one day of each game.
> These scenarios do not apply to multiple teams meeting in one location, and
they do not apply to wrestling.
With respect to competition with other schools, athletics departments should consider
how best to secure reasonable assurance that the same risks have been adequately
evaluated and addressed by the other team. Schools should consider how to share
testing results and related safety assurances with opposing teams before the start of an
event in a manner consistent with applicable health information and education privacy
laws. Further, in conjunction with local public health authorities and contact tracers,
schools should consider the process through which they will notify other schools should
an athlete from one team test positive within 48 hours after competition with another team.
Clinical-based testing and isolation
In addition to routine surveillance and pre-competition testing, schools and conferences

should contemplate protocols that include clinical evaluation for student-athletes and/or
other athletics personnel who develop COVID-19 symptoms after pre-competition testing,
including testing for the presence of the virus (PCR or antigen). If a student-athlete or
staff member becomes symptomatic between testing and competition, protocols should
be considered that include isolating the student-athlete or staff member until repeat
results are available, in each case in a manner consistent with applicable state, local and
institutional recommendations.
Game officials
Officials and referees may operate in proximity to student-athletes and school personnel
during or as part of competition events. As a result, they may create risk for these
individuals and may also be at risk for contracting the disease from student-athletes.
Athletics departments should consider how best to plan for and address these additional
risks. For example, schools should consider the implementation of appropriate distancing
and masking practices, as well as the use of electronic whistles or whistles with a pouch
or covering, and should consider how best to ensure that officials are aware of any other
competition-specific practices or expectations that will be implemented for risk mitigation
purposes (for example, teams not swapping benches between periods). Schools and
conferences also should consider whether travel restrictions, including quarantine, will
have an impact on a game official’s participation.
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Table 2 provides risk considerations and examples of testing and masking strategies that
may be considered for officials in all sports. The appendix provides transmission risk of
sports with testing strategies for student-athletes and Tier 1 individuals, including officials.
These strategies should be evaluated with consideration toward applicable local and state
guidelines and other factors impacting institution-level decision-making and may be
updated consistent with emerging evidence. Guidance and Considerations for Men’s and
Women’s Basketball Officiating provides more detailed considerations for basketball
officials. Although this document is basketball-specific, the general guidance includes
considerations that may be applicable to other sports.
Table 2. Examples of Testing and Masking Strategies for Officials, and Proximity to
Competitors
Sport Testing and Masking Strategies Officials’ Proximity to Competitors

Acrobatics and No testing. Seated at judges table near the
Tumbling competition area but no direct contact
[emerging Masks during competition and while on- with participants.
sport] site.
For officials not behind home plate: No For officials not behind home plate: On
testing if masking maintained. the field of play near participants but
can distance and be universally
For any official who works behind home masked. Potential for occasional close
plate, regardless of mask wearing by contact but would be momentary (close
official and catcher: call at a base/plate).
• PCR: Within three days before first
Baseball
scheduled competition for that For home plate officials: Prolonged
week. close contact between official and
• Antigen/rapid PCR: Same day as catcher.
each competition.
Preferential use of hand signals and

masking if tolerated.
PCR or antigen test three times per week On the court near student-athletes.
on nonconsecutive days.
Basketball
(more than one
Masks as feasible during competition.
game and one
Masks while on-site and masks while
team per week)
interacting with participants and coaches.
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PCR test within three days before On the court near student-athletes.
scheduled game, or if two games, before
Basketball (one
second scheduled game. Or
or two games
Antigen/rapid PCR test same day as each
per week with
scheduled game.
same team, not
separated by
Masks as feasible during competition.
more than one
Masks while on-site and masks while
day)
interacting with participants/coaches.
No testing. Behind the approach area (15 feet).

Will be distanced most of the time,
Bowling
Masks during competition and while on- except short interactions to notify of
site. infractions.
On the course (mainly start and finish
No testing.
areas) near participants but can
Cross Country distance most of the time from
Masks during competition and while on-
participants. Clerking positions interact
site.
with student-athletes.
No testing. Judges can be distanced from
Equestrian
participants.
[emerging
sport]
site.
No testing. Judges distanced from range and
contact with participants.
Fencing
site.
No testing. On the field near participants.
Field Hockey Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible

during competition and masks when
Testing before competition: On the field of play near participants.
• PCR: Within three days before
scheduled competition for that
week.
Football • Antigen/rapid PCR: Same day as
each competition.
Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible

No testing. Can distance from participants.
Golf
site.
No testing. On the gymnastics floor near the
apparatus but no direct contact with
Gymnastics
Masks during competition and while on- participants.
site.
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PCR or antigen test three times per week On the ice near participants.
Ice Hockey on nonconsecutive days.
(more than one
game and one Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible
team per week) during competition and masks when
PCR test within three days before On the ice near participants.
Ice Hockey (one scheduled game, or, if two games, before
or two games second scheduled game. Or
per week with antigen/rapid PCR test same day as each
same team, not scheduled game.
separated by
more than one Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible
day) during competition and masks when
On the track near participants but can
No testing.
distance from participants. Brief
Indoor Track
conversations with participants.
and Field Masks during competition and while on-
Clerking positions interact with
site.
participants.
No testing if masking maintained. On the field near participants.
Lacrosse (Men’s
Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible
and Women’s)
No testing. On the track near participants but can
Outdoor Track distance most of the time from
and Field Masks during competition and while on- participants. Clerking positions interact
site. with participants.
No testing. Judges distanced from range and
participants.
Rifle
site.
No testing. Officials can distance from participants.
Rowing
site.
No testing. On the field of play near participants.
Rugby
[emerging Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible
sport] during competition and masks when
No testing. Judges distanced from competition
area and participants.
Skiing
site.
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No testing. On the field near participants.
Soccer Masks while on-site. Masks as feasible

For officials not behind home plate: No For officials not behind home plate: On
testing if masking maintained. the field of play near participants. Can
distance and be universally masked.
For any official who works behind home Potential for occasional close contact
plate, regardless of mask wearing by but would be momentary (close call at
official and catcher: a base/plate).
• PCR: Within three days before first
Softball
scheduled competition for that For home plate officials: Prolonged
week. close contact between official and
• Antigen/rapid PCR: Same day as catcher.
each competition.
Preferential use of hand signals and

masking if tolerated.
No testing. On the pool deck near participants;
however, could distance and maintain
Swimming and
Masks during competition and while on- brief periods of time near participants.
Diving
site. May need to have multiple masks due
to humidity.
Official on perch courtside. Line judges
No testing. also distanced from court and
participants and can be universally
Tennis
Masks during competition and while on- masked. Ball handlers may encounter
site. closer but brief contact with
participants.
No testing. Officials distanced from competition
Triathlon
area and participants.
[emerging
sport]
site.
No testing. Up official courtside (above net). Down
official on sideline but can distance
Volleyball
Masks during competition and while on- from participants. Line judges typically
site. farther away from players.
No testing. Up official courtside (above net). Down
Volleyball official on sideline but can distance
(Beach) Masks during competition and while on- from participants. Line judges typically
site. farther away from participants.
On the pool deck distanced from
No testing.
participants and can be universally
Water Polo masked. Ball handlers and goal judges
may encounter closer but brief contact
site.
with participants.
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• PCR: Within three days before any On the mats near participants. Can
scheduled meet/competition, or maintain distancing around the mat,
within three days of the second but officials on the mat are in close
meet if back-to-back. proximity to participants.
Wrestling
• Antigen/rapid PCR: Within one day
(Men’s)
before each competition.

site.
• PCR: Within three days before any
scheduled meet/competition, or On the mats near participants. Can
within three days of the second maintain distancing around the mat,
Wrestling
meet if back-to-back. but officials on the mat are in close
(Women’s)
• Antigen/rapid PCR: Within one day proximity to participants.
[emerging
before each competition.
sport]
site.
Universal masking
As part of agreed-upon competition protocols, schools and conferences should

contemplate universal masking for all coaches and other personnel who are present at
the event. This can help prevent the unwitting spread of infection to others with whom
they may have close contact, especially when talking at a close physical distance as is
so common on the sidelines or bench area. Similarly, because wearing a mask/face
covering will not adequately protect a coach from infection by an unmasked infectious
athlete, schools and conferences should contemplate a policy of universal masking for all
student-athletes when they are not playing and when they move from the court or field to
the sidelines for timeouts or between-period strategy discussions.
Updated Contact Tracing Considerations
Effective contact tracing is critical in breaking the chain of transmission and limiting the
spread of infection for infectious diseases such as COVID-19. However, there is no
federal oversight of contact tracing programs, and the number of contact tracers in this
country is currently inadequate to effectively manage disease spread among individuals
and groups of people with high contact risk exposure. As a result, athletics departments,
in consultation with institutional leadership, should consider evaluating the availability of
and accessibility to local contact tracing resources. Where the availability of local contact
tracing resources is identified as inadequate, schools should consider the need for and
benefit of training on-site personnel through accepted courses such as the Coursera class
and other CDC-endorsed trainings. Staff who complete formal training in contact tracing
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can be an invaluable resource with respect to institutional risk-management efforts and

resources.
Contact tracing is important in deciding who should be placed in quarantine because of a

close contact with a person infected with COVID-19. Local public health authorities
oversee contact tracing, including when contact tracing is initiated by school personnel
who have been trained as contact tracers. Because decision-making criteria may vary in
different municipalities, schools should consider developing a professional relationship
with local public health authorities as it can be helpful for such authorities to understand
the school’s risk-mitigation strategies, including the role of school personnel as contact
tracers. It is also important for schools to understand expected protocols from local public
health authorities after a new COVID-19 case, which can facilitate timely decisions
regarding which Tier 1 individuals who have been placed in immediate quarantine as a
precaution because another Tier 1 individual tested positive will ultimately remain in
quarantine.
Considerations After a Positive Test Result
When an athlete tests positive for COVID-19, local public health authorities must be
notified, and required contact tracing protocols must be followed. Schools should consider
the 14-day quarantine requirement (or shortened quarantine in conjunction with local
public health authorities) for individuals with high risk of exposure as per CDC guidance.
This may include members of opposing teams after competition. Determining which
individuals had a high risk of exposure can be difficult, and in some cases, this could
mean quarantining an entire team (or teams). Proximity monitoring devices and/or review
of practice or game film may be helpful when available. As noted in the above section
“Risk of Transmission of COVID-19,” the CDC defines a close contact requiring
quarantine as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total
of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from two days before illness onset
(or for asymptomatic patients, two days before test specimen collection) until the time the
patient is isolated.3
Ultimately, high risk exposure and “close contact” determinations and resulting quarantine
decisions will be made in coordination with local public health authorities and applicable
contact tracers. Athletics departments and schools should consider establishing a
relationship with the applicable local and state public health officials and, in particular,
explaining the COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies in place. Supplemental contact tracers
from athletics departments and schools report to local public health authorities but are in
a unique position to begin contact tracing protocols immediately, with firsthand
information regarding potential close contact individuals.
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Considerations Related to the Discontinuation of Athletics
At the time of this writing, the rate of spread of COVID-19 has been increasing in many
regions of the country. Because of this increase, it may become impossible to practice
and/or play sports, especially high contact risk sports, safely in some areas. In conjunction
with public health officials, schools should consider pausing or discontinuing athletics
activities when local circumstances warrant such consideration. Some examples of such
local circumstances that might trigger a conversation with local public health authorities
include the following:
• A lack of ability to isolate new positive cases or quarantine high contact risk cases on
campus.
• Unavailability or inability to perform symptomatic, surveillance and pre-competition
testing when warranted and as per recommendations in this document.
• Campuswide or local community test rates that are considered unsafe by local public
health authorities.
• Inability to perform adequate contact tracing consistent with governmental
requirements or recommendations.
• Local public health authorities stating that there is an inability for the hospital
infrastructure to accommodate a surge in hospitalizations related to COVID-19.
Appendix. Sport Transmission Risk, Sample Testing, and Masking Strategies
Athlete and Athlete and

Athlete Tier 1 testing
High Tier 1 testing Tier 1 testing Masking strategies for
beginning one week before
transmission during out-of- during Testing of officials officials
competition and during
risk sports season preseason
regular and postseason
activities activities
Once weekly
25%-50%
Acrobatics by PCR testing PCR or antigen test three
surveillance Masks during
and Tumbling or three times times per week on No testing.
testing every competition and while
[emerging weekly by nonconsecutive days.
one to two on-site.
sport] antigen/rapid
weeks.
PCR testing.
Masks while on-site
Once weekly
Basketball 25%-50% PCR or antigen test three and masks while
by PCR testing
(more than surveillance PCR or antigen test three times per week on interacting with
or three times
one game testing every times per week on nonconsecutive days. Testing participants and
weekly by
and one team one to two nonconsecutive days. begins one week before first coaches.
antigen/rapid
per week) weeks. competition.
PCR testing.
Basketball
(one or two Once weekly • PCR test within three days • PCR test within three days Masks while on-site
25%-50%
games per by PCR testing before scheduled game, or, if before scheduled game, or, if and masks while
surveillance
week with or three times two games, before second two games, before second interacting with
testing every
same team, weekly by scheduled game; or scheduled game; or participants and
one to two
not separated antigen/rapid • Antigen/rapid PCR test same • Antigen/rapid PCR test same coaches.
weeks.
by more than PCR testing. day as each scheduled game. day as each scheduled game.
one day)
Once weekly Testing before competition: Masks while on-site.
25%-50%
by PCR testing • PCR: Within three days Masks as feasible
surveillance Testing once weekly by PCR
or three times before scheduled competition during competition and
Football testing every testing or three times weekly
weekly by for that week. masks when interacting
one to two by antigen/rapid PCR testing.
antigen/rapid • Or antigen/rapid PCR: Same with participants and
weeks.
PCR testing. day as each competition. coaches.
Once weekly PCR or antigen test three Masks while on-site.
Ice Hockey 25%-50%
by PCR testing times per week on Masks as feasible
(more than surveillance PCR or antigen test three
or three times nonconsecutive days. Testing during competition and
one game testing every times per week on
weekly by begins one week before first masks when interacting
and one team one to two nonconsecutive days.
antigen/rapid competition. with participants and
per week) weeks.
PCR testing. coaches.
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beginning one week before Testing of officials during
transmission during out-of- during officials
competition and during regular and postseason
Ice Hockey
(one or two Once weekly • PCR test within three days • PCR test within three days Masks while on-site.
25%-50%
games per by PCR testing before scheduled game, or, if before scheduled game, or, if Masks as feasible
surveillance
week with or three times two games, before second two games, before second during competition and
testing every
same team, weekly by scheduled game; or scheduled game; or masks when interacting
one to two
not separated antigen/rapid • Antigen/rapid PCR test same • Antigen/rapid PCR test same with participants and
weeks.
by more than PCR testing. day as each scheduled game. day as each scheduled game. coaches.
one day)
Once weekly Masks while on-site.
25%-50%
by PCR testing Masks as feasible
Rugby surveillance Testing once weekly by PCR
or three times during competition and
[emerging testing every testing or three times weekly No testing.
weekly by masks when interacting
sport] one to two by antigen/rapid PCR testing.
antigen/rapid with participants and
weeks.
PCR testing. coaches.
Once weekly
25%-50%
by PCR testing
Volleyball surveillance PCR or antigen test three Masks during
or three times
(without testing every times per week on No testing. competition and while
weekly by
masks) one to two nonconsecutive days. on-site.
antigen/rapid
weeks.
PCR testing.
Once weekly
25%-50%
by PCR testing
surveillance PCR or antigen test three Masks during
or three times
Water Polo testing every times per week on No testing. competition and while
weekly by
one to two nonconsecutive days. on-site.
antigen/rapid
weeks.
PCR testing.
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beginning one week before Testing of officials during
transmission during out-of- during officials
competition and during regular and postseason
• PCR: Within three
days before any
Once weekly scheduled
25%-50%
by PCR testing meet/competition, or
Wrestling or three times within three days of
testing every times per week on competition and while
(Men’s) weekly by the second meet if
antigen/rapid back-to-back.
weeks.
PCR testing. • Antigen/rapid PCR:
Within 1-day before
each competition.
• PCR: Within three
days before any
Once weekly scheduled
25%-50%
Wrestling by PCR testing meet/competition, or
(Women’s) or three times within three days of
testing every times per week on competition and while
[emerging weekly by the second meet if
sport] antigen/rapid back-to-back.
weeks.
PCR testing. • Antigen/rapid PCR:
Within 1-day before
each competition.
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Intermediate Tier 1 testing Tier 1 testing
beginning one week before Testing of officials during Masking strategies for
transmission during out-of- during
competition and during regular and postseason officials
Officials not behind home
Officials not behind
plate: No testing, if masking
home plate: Masks
maintained.
Testing during competition and
25%-50%
performed in while on-site.
surveillance Home plate officials:
conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing
Baseball testing every • PCR: Within three days
a school plan for every one to two weeks. Home plate: Masking as
one to two before first scheduled
all students. tolerated; masks when
weeks. competition for that week; or
interacting with
• Antigen/rapid PCR test
participants and
same day as each
coaches.
competition.
Testing
25%-50%
performed in
Fencing (no conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing
testing every No testing. competition and while
face mask) a school plan for every one to two weeks.
one to two on-site.
all students.
weeks.
Testing Masks while on-site.
25%-50%
performed in Masks as feasible during
surveillance
conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing No testing. competition and masks
Field Hockey testing every
a school plan for every one to two weeks. when interacting with
one to two
all students. participants and
weeks.
coaches.
Testing
25%-50%
performed in
Indoor Track conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing
and Field a school plan for every one to two weeks.
one to two on-site.
all students.
weeks.
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25%-50%
surveillance
Men’s conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing No testing if masking competition and masks
testing every
Lacrosse a school plan for every one to two weeks. maintained. when interacting with
one to two
weeks.
coaches.
25%-50%
surveillance
Women’s conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing No testing if masking competition and masks
testing every
Lacrosse a school plan for every one to two weeks. maintained. when interacting with
one to two
weeks.
coaches.
Testing 25%-50%
Rowing
performed in surveillance Masks during
(sculls of two 25%-50% surveillance testing
conjunction with testing every No testing. competition and while
or more every one to two weeks.
a school plan for one to two on-site.
people)
all students. weeks.
25%-50%
surveillance
conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing competition and masks
Soccer testing every No testing.
a school plan for every one to two weeks. when interacting with
one to two
weeks.
coaches.
Officials not behind home Officials not behind
plate: No testing. home plate: Masks
Testing during competition and
25%-50%
performed in Home plate officials: while on-site.
surveillance
conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing • PCR: Within three days
Softball testing every
a school plan for every one to two weeks. before first scheduled Home plate: Masking as
one to two
all students. competition for that week; or tolerated; Masks when
weeks.
• Antigen/rapid PCR test interacting with
same day as each participants and
competition. coaches.
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Testing
25%-50%
performed in
Volleyball conjunction with 25%-50% surveillance testing
(with masks) a school plan for every one to two weeks.
one to two on-site.
all students.
weeks.
Low Tier 1 testing Tier 1 testing
beginning one week before Masking strategies for
Transmission during out-of- during Testing of officials
competition and during officials
Risk season preseason
Testing
Testing
performed in
performed in Testing performed in Masks during
conjunction
Bowling conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
a school plan for for all students. on-site.
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Cross conjunction
conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
Country with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Equestrian performed in Testing performed in Masks during
conjunction
[emerging conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
sport] a school plan for for all students. on-site.
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Fencing (if Testing
performed in
face mask is performed in Testing performed in Masks during
conjunction
worn under conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
protective a school plan for for all students. on-site.
plan for all
gear) all students.
students.
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Testing
Testing
performed in
conjunction
Golf conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
conjunction
Gymnastics conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Outdoor performed in Testing performed in Masks during
conjunction
Track and conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
Field a school plan for for all students. on-site.
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
conjunction
Rifle conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Rowing conjunction
(single scull) with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
40

Testing
Testing
performed in
conjunction
Skiing conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing Masks during
performed in
performed in Testing performed in competition and while
Swimming conjunction
conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. on-site. May need to
and Diving with a school
a school plan for for all students. have multiple masks due
plan for all
all students. to humidity.
students.
Masks during
Testing
Testing competition and while
performed in
performed in Testing performed in on-site.
conjunction
Tennis conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing.
with a school
a school plan for for all students. Ball handlers: Masks
plan for all
all students. when interacting with
students.
participants.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Triathlon performed in Testing performed in Masks during
conjunction
[emerging conjunction with conjunction with a school plan No testing. competition and while
with a school
sport] a school plan for for all students. on-site.
plan for all
all students.
students.
Testing
Testing
performed in
Volleyball conjunction
(Beach) with a school
plan for all
all students.
students.
*Travel may pose a transmission risk independent of sport practice and competition. If travel cannot take place with physical distancing and masking,
then consider PCR test within three days before travel departure for away competitions, or antigen/rapid PCR within one day before travel departure
for away competitions. Such testing may already be part of the cadence for some sports, but it may need to be considered for sports in which testing
is not otherwise considered.
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Home Schedule for Each School - Baseball/Lacrosse/Softball/Tennis (W) - Updated 1/27/21
Brockport Buffalo St Fredonia Geneseo Oswego Cortland New Paltz Oneonta Plattsburgh Potsdam
3/20/2021 S WLX WLX
3/24/2021 WLX WLX W WLX
3/25/2021 H
3/26/2021 MLX F MLX MLX MLX
3/27/2021 WLX WLX S WLX WLX
3/30/2021 BB T
3/31/2021 WLX WLX W WLX
4/1/2021 SB SB H SB SB
4/2/2021 MLX MLX BB F BB MLX MLX
4/3/2021 WLX WLX S SB WLX WLX
4/4/2021 U BB SB
4/6/2021 BB T BB BB
4/7/2021 SB WLX SB WLX W SB WLX WLX
4/8/2021 H BB
4/9/2021 MLX MLX F MLX MLX
4/10/2021 WLX WLX SB SB S WLX BB WLX SB SB
4/11/2021 BB U
4/13/2021 T BB
4/14/2021 WLX SB WLX W WLX SB WLX
4/15/2021 WT SB WT H WT WT
4/17/2021 SB BB WLX WLX S BB WLX SB WLX SB
4/18/2021 SB U WT BB
4/19/2021 WT WT M WT
4/20/2021 BB T BB
4/21/2021 WLX SB SB WLX W WLX SB WLX SB
4/22/2021 WT WT H WT WT
4/23/2021 MLX MLX F BB MLX
4/24/2021 SB WLX WLX SB S WLX SB SB WLX
4/25/2021 BB U
4/26/2021 WT WT M WT WT
4/27/2021 T BB BB
4/28/2021 SB SB W SB SB
4/29/2021 WT WT H WT WT
5/1/2021 SB SB BB S SB BB SB
5/2/2021 WT U BB
5/3/2021 WT M WT WT
5/4/2021 BB T SB
5/5/2021 SB SB W SB BB BB SB
5/7/2021 SB SB F
5/8/2021 BB BB BB S BB
2021 Divisional Baseball Schedule (Updated 1/27/21)
West East
Brockport Fredonia Oswego Cortland New Paltz Oneonta Plattsburgh
3/30/2021 at Fredonia Brockport T
4/2/2021 at Oswego Brockport F Plattsburgh at Oneonta
4/3/2021 S
4/4/2021 U New Paltz at Cortland
4/6/2021 Fredonia at Brockport at New Paltz T Oswego
4/8/2021 H at Oneonta Cortland
4/10/2021 S Plattsburgh at New Paltz
4/11/2021 Oswego at Fredonia U
4/13/2021 T Oneonta at New Paltz
4/17/2021 at Fredonia Brockport S Oneonta at Cortland
4/18/2021 U at Plattsburgh New Paltz
4/20/2021 at Cortland at Oswego Fredonia T Brockport
4/23/2021 F Plattsburgh at Cortland
4/24/2021 S
4/25/2021 Oswego at Brockport U
4/27/2021 T at New Paltz Cortland at Plattsburgh Oneonta
5/1/2021 at Oswego Fredonia S at Oneonta New Paltz
5/2/2021 U at Plattsburgh Cortland
5/4/2021 Fredonia at Brockport T
5/5/2021 at Oneonta W at Plattsburgh Oswego New Paltz
5/8/2021 Oneonta Cortland Plattsburgh S at Fredonia at Brockport at Oswego
5/9/2021 U
5/15/2021 Semifinal DH at #1 Seeds S
5/16/2021 Semifinal Game 3 @ Higher Seed U
5/21/2021 Championship DH @ Higher Seed F
5/22/2021 Championship Game 3 @ Higher Seed S
Schedule Notes: All Dates are 9-7 Doubleheaders
Playoff Format 4-Team Tournament / Division Winners plus next two teams with best records
Championship Host Determined by Highest Remaining Seed/Overall Record/Tiebreakers
Approved by Governing Body 2/1/2021
Divisional Double Round Robin (Updated 1/27/21)
West East
2021 Men's Lacrosse Brockport Cortland Geneseo Oswego New Paltz Oneonta Plattsburgh Potsdam
3/26/2021 at Cortland Brockport at Oswego Geneseo F Plattsburgh Potsdam at New Paltz at Oneonta
4/2/2021 Oswego at Geneseo Cortland at Brockport F at Potsdam at Plattsburgh Oneonta New Paltz
4/9/2021 Geneseo at Oswego at Brockport Cortland F at Oneonta New Paltz at Potsdam Plattsburgh
4/16/2021 at Oswego Geneseo at Cortland Brockport F Potsdam Plattsburgh at Oneonta at New Paltz
4/23/2021 Cortland at Brockport Oswego at Geneseo F at Plattsburgh at Potsdam New Paltz Oneonta
4/30/2021 at Geneseo Oswego Brockport at Cortland F Oneonta at New Paltz Potsdam at Plattsburgh
5/4/2021 Semifinals @ #1 Seeds T
5/7/2021 Championship @ Highest Remaining Seed* F
*If Seeds are tied, West Division will host based on 5-Year Championship Record (4-1)
Playoffs: Divisional Schedule - 4-Team Playoff using Top 2 Teams in each Division with Crossover Semifinal
Approved by Governing Body: 2/1/21
2021 Women's Lacrosse Schedule (Updated 1/27/21)
West East
3/20/2021 S at Plattsburgh Potsdam Cortland at Oneonta
3/24/2021 at Geneseo Fredonia at Buffalo State Brockport x W New Paltz at Cortland x
3/27/2021 Oswego x Geneseo at Fredonia at Brockport S at Potsdam Plattsburgh x at New Paltz Cortland
3/31/2021 at Fredonia at Oswego Brockport x Buffalo State W Oneonta at New Paltz x
4/3/2021 x at Geneseo at Oswego Buffalo State Fredonia S x at Potsdam Plattsburgh at Oneonta New Paltz
4/7/2021 at Buffalo State Brockport x Oswego at Geneseo W at Oneonta x Cortland at Potsdam Plattsburgh
4/10/2021 Fredonia Oswego at Brockport x at Buffalo State S Plattsburgh at Oneonta New Paltz at Cortland x
4/14/2021 Geneseo at Fredonia Buffalo State at Brockport x W Potsdam at Plattsburgh x New Paltz at Cortland
4/17/2021 at Oswego x at Geneseo Fredonia Brockport S x Potsdam at Plattsburgh Oneonta at New Paltz
4/21/2021 Buffalo State at Brockport x at Oswego Geneseo W Oneonta x at Cortland Potsdam at Plattsburgh
4/24/2021 x Geneseo Oswego at Buffalo State at Fredonia S at New Paltz Cortland at Potsdam x Oneonta
4/29/2021 Semifinals @ #1 Seeds H
5/2/2021 Championship @ Highest Remaining Seed* U
*If Seeds are tied, East Division will host based on 5-Year Championship Record (4-1)
Playoff Format Divisional Schedule - 4-Team Playoff using Top 2 Teams in each Division with Crossover Semifinal

2021 Softball Schedule (Updated 1/27/21) West East
4/1/2021 Buffalo State at Brockport x at Oswego Geneseo H Oneonta x at Cortland Potsdam at Plattsburgh
4/3/2021 S Plattsburgh x at Cortland
4/4/2021 U Potsdam at Oneonta
4/7/2021 Geneseo at Fredonia Buffalo State at Brockport x W New Paltz at Cortland x
4/10/2021 at Oswego x at Geneseo Fredonia Brockport S at Potsdam at Plattsburgh x New Paltz Cortland
4/14/2021 Oswego x at Buffalo State W Oneonta at New Paltz x
4/15/2021 at Fredonia Brockport H
4/17/2021 x Geneseo at Buffalo State S x at Potsdam Plattsburgh at Oneonta New Paltz
4/18/2021 at Oswego Fredonia U
4/21/2021 at Buffalo State Brockport x Oswego at Geneseo W at Oneonta x Cortland at Potsdam Plattsburgh
4/24/2021 Fredonia at Oswego at Brockport x Buffalo State S at Plattsburgh at Oneonta New Paltz Cortland x
4/28/2021 at Geneseo Fredonia at Buffalo State Brockport x W Potsdam Plattsburgh x at New Paltz at Cortland
5/1/2021 Oswego x Geneseo at Fredonia at Brockport S x Potsdam at Plattsburgh Oneonta at New Paltz
5/5/2021 x at Geneseo Oswego Buffalo State at Fredonia W at New Paltz Cortland at Potsdam x Oneonta
5/8/2021 Best of 3 Semifinals @ #1 Seeds S
5/15/2021 Best of 3 Championship @ Highest Remaining * S
*If Seeds are tied, East Division will host based 5-Year Championship Record (4-1)
2021 Women's Tennis Schedule (Updated 2/3/21)
West East
Brockport Fredonia Geneseo Oswego Cortland New Paltz Oneonta Plattsburgh
4/15/2021 Fredonia at Brockport Oswego at Geneseo H New Paltz at Cortland at Plattsburgh Oneonta
4/18/2021 U Plattsburgh at Cortland
4/19/2021 Geneseo at Oswego at Brockport Fredonia M at Oneonta New Paltz
4/22/2021 at Oswego Geneseo at Fredonia Brockport H at Oneonta Plattsburgh Cortland at New Paltz
4/26/2021 at Geneseo Oswego Brockport at Fredonia M at New Paltz Cortland Plattsburgh at Oneonta
4/29/2021 at Fredonia Brockport at Oswego Geneseo H Oneonta at Plattsburgh at Cortland New Paltz
5/2/2021 Oswego at Geneseo Fredonia at Brockport U at Plattsburgh Oneonta at New Paltz Cortland
5/6/2021 H Championship
Semifinals & Championship @ Cortland
SUNYAC Alternate Seating Chart - X Indicates Seats to be
Occupied
Shafer's Tour & Charter

56 Passenger Coach Seating Chart
RESTROOM 54 53
56 55 50 49
52 51 46 45
48 47 42 41
44 43 38 37
40 39 34 33
36 35 30 29
AISLE
32 31 26 25
28 27 22 21
24 23 18 17
20 19 14 13
16 15 10 9
12 11 6 5
8 7 2 1
4
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From: SSI <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: No documented incident of transmission of virus during games/event
Confirming there is no scientific evidence of transmission during competition.
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 12:22 PM
To: SSI <[email protected]>
Subject: No documented incident of transmission of virus during games/event
Good afternoon,
I know Dr. Hainline has repeatedly said that there has been no documented case where there has been a transmission of
the virus during intercollegiate competition. Is there anything in any document that states that – I am looking for
something that I can share with our presidents as part of our spring sports operational plan.
Or, a simple reply confirming or clarifying what I paraphrased in the above paragraph would also help.
Thank you.
Tom DiCamillo, Commissioner

State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC)
PO Box 39
Syracuse, NY 13209
315-466-1843 / [email protected]
www.sunyacsports.com

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Members represented the following areas of expertise on each committee:

Testing & Travel

Permitted Personnel at Venue

Athletic Training Services

• Chair: Jerry Fisk, Director of Athletics (Fredonia)

Determining #3 & #4 Seeds

2. Three or More Teams (Interdivisional #3 & #4 Seeds)

Determining Overall #1 Seed and/or Championship Host

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Permitted Personnel at Venue

Athletic Training Services

• Follow the guidelines provided by their assigning organization

• Chair: Melissa LaMere, Assistant Athletic Director (Plattsburgh)

• Top 2 Teams in each division will advance to the championship

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Athletic Training Services

• Chair: Daphne Thompson, SWA (Oneonta)

• Top 2 Teams in each division will advance to the championship

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Permitted Personnel at Venue

o Team Bench - Waiver to Rule 1, Section 12

o Pre-Game Meeting (Head Coaches) - Waiver to Rule 3.2

o Pre-Game Meeting (Captains) - Waiver to Rule 3.6

Athletic Training Services

• Chair: George Gagnier, Assistant Athletic Director (Geneseo)

• Two 5-Team Divisions

• Top 2 Teams in each division will advance to the championship

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Permitted Personnel at Venue

Athletic Training Services

• Athletic Directors Liaison: Mike Mooney, Director of Athletics/Head Coach (Geneseo)

• Two 4-Team Divisions

• Top 2 Teams in each division will advance to the championship

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Permitted Personnel at Venue

Athletic Training Services

• A limit of 12 individuals per event, with no wildcard entries

Testing & Travel

The following procedures for testing and travel will be employed:

Permitted Personnel at Venue

Athletic Training Services

1. Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Sport (May 1, 2020).

This Updated Second Edition is intended to do two things:

Reminder About Continuing Board Requirements

Fall championships-related issues

time, as well as an assessment of the operational, logistical and financial impact of

Updates and Extensions to Previously Published Guidance

Risk of Transmission of COVID-19

The CDC states: 2

Asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is of significant concern among the college

• Asthma (moderate to severe).

Mitigating Risk With Daily Self-Health Checks

Mitigating Risk With Face Coverings and Physical Distancing

team outbreak. This consideration is likely to be in flux as we understand better the

Mitigating Risk: Outdoor Training and Proper Ventilation

• Consider taking steps to improve ventilation in the building, in consultation with an

> Increase air filtration to as high as possible without significantly diminishing

Continued Relevance of Return to Campus Considerations