School Sports Open To Limited Spectators

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Bend La Pine School’s will begin inviting players’ families to join student-athletes as they participate in competitions at  home facilities. These numbers will be capped to meet state rules. Here’s the latest schedule information from Bend La Pine School District:

Volleyball, Home Matches: Thursday, March 11 (Deschutes County level: High Risk) – Up to 50 spectators, per OHA’s Indoor Sector Guidance

On, and after, Friday, March 12 (Deschutes County level: Moderate) Up to 100 spectators, per OHA’s Indoor Sector Guidance

  • Home team student-athletes will be provided tickets, per available spots, for family members to attend and cheer on their players at each home game.
  • Spectators will complete COVID-19 screening at the door and attest to being symptom free prior to entry.
  • Masks will be required to be worn over the nose and mouth, hand sanitizer will be readily available, and families will be asked to sit together and distance themselves by at least six-feet from others.
  • Signage and announcements regarding COVID-19 best practices will be made frequently during events.
  • Spectators will vacate facility in a timely fashion following event; congregating at entry/exits, parking lots, or waiting for athletes will not be allowed (Waiting must be done in vehicles.)
  • Staff will serve as monitors to help enforce distancing in seating/standing zones, masking requirements, restroom usage, and traffic flow.
  • Concessions will be suspended.

Soccer, Home Matches: Thursday, March 11 (Deschutes County level: High Risk) – Up to 75 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

On, and after, Friday, March 12 (Deschutes County level: Moderate) – Up to 150 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

  • Home team student-athletes will be provided tickets, per available spots, for family members to attend and cheer on their players at each home game.
  • Spectators will complete COVID-19 screening at the gate and attest to being symptom free their health prior to entry.
  • Masks will be required to be worn over the nose and mouth at all times, hand sanitizer will be readily available, and families will be asked to sit/stand together and distance themselves by at least six-feet from others.
  • Signage and announcements regarding COVID-19 best practices will be made frequently during events.
  • Spectators will vacate facility in a timely fashion following event; congregating at entry/exits, parking lots, or waiting for athletes will not be allowed. (Waiting must be done in vehicles.)
  • Staff will serve as monitors to help enforce distancing in seating/standing zones, masking requirements, restroom usage, and traffic flow.
  • Concessions will be suspended.

Cross Country, Home Meets: Thursday, March 11 (Deschutes County level: High Risk) – Up to 75 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

On, and after, Friday, March 12 (Deschutes County level: Moderate) – Up to 150 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

  • Home team student-athletes will be provided tickets, per available spots, for family members to attend and cheer on their players at each home meet.
  • Runners will be released in waves to reduce the number of athletes in proximity to one-another and to increase the opportunity for additional spectators.
  • Spectators will complete COVID-19 screening at the gate and attest to being symptom free their health prior to entry.
  • Masks will be required to be worn over the nose and mouth at all times, hand sanitizer will be readily available, and families will be asked to sit/stand together and distance themselves by at least six-feet from others.
  • Signage and announcements regarding COVID-19 best practices made frequently during events.
  • Spectators will vacate facility in a timely fashion following event; congregating at entry/exits, parking lots, or waiting for athletes will not be allowed. (Waiting must be done in vehicles.)
  • Staff will serve as monitors to help enforce distancing in seating/standing zones, masking requirements, restroom usage, and traffic flow.
  • Concessions will be suspended.

Football, Home Games: Thursday, March 11 (Deschutes County level: High Risk) – Up to 75 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

On, and after, Friday, March 12 (Deschutes County level: Moderate) – Up to 150 spectators, per OHA’s Outdoor Sector Guidance

  • Home team student-athletes will be provided tickets, per available spots, for family members to attend and cheer on their players at each home game.
  • Spectators will complete COVID-19 screening at the gate and attest to being symptom free their health prior to entry.
  • Masks will be required to be worn over the nose and mouth at all times, hand sanitizer will be readily available, and families will be asked to sit/stand together and distance themselves by at least six-feet from others.
  • Signage and announcements regarding COVID-19 best practices made frequently during events.
  • Spectators will vacate facility in a timely fashion following event; congregating at entry/exits, parking lots, or waiting for athletes will not be allowed. (Waiting must be done in vehicles.)
  • Staff will serve as monitors to help enforce distancing in seating/standing zones, masking requirements, restroom usage, and traffic flow.
  • Concessions will be suspended.
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