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Arkansas Activities Association | 5/22/2020

May 21, 2020

On Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Governor indicated that on June 1, Phase 1 of the return of team sports will begin. The return of team sports comes with specific restrictions that must be followed. This information is still being created by the Department of Health. We will send this information to our member schools in the next few days. It is imperative that if schools choose to begin implementing Phase 1, they do so under the guidelines set forth under the Governor’s Directive. Schools continue to have the option of utilizing technology to communicate and train student-athletes if they decide not to implement in-person, on campus contact at this time.
Please understand that some families may not feel that it is safe or appropriate to begin in-person workouts at this time. Also, many families may have plans for the previously scheduled summer dead weeks. In both instances, student-athletes should be allowed to return to team activities without repercussions when they feel it is appropriate to do so. In these unprecedented times, please allow for participation without mandatory attendance requirements during the summer period.

A decision on whether or not to waive the summer dead weeks will be made at the AAA Board of Director’s Summer Workshop June 9-10. The Special Dead Period remains in place until May 30.

On May 27th, we will provide supplemental information to the Governor's Directive for our member schools. The information will contain an acclimatization process requirement for the first 2-3 weeks, a sample form for screening questions, and an educational video for coaches and sponsors about COVID-19.

Each student-athlete must have a valid physical examination administered within the last 12-15 months.

Rule 16. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. In any year that a student engages in interscholastic competition, the student shall be required to present to the coach verification of a physical examination prior to beginning practice. NOTE: A yearly physical shall reasonably be expected to be within 12-15 months.
We will continue to comply with the directives set by the Governor’s Office, Department of Health and Department of Education. More information will be forthcoming when Phase 2 nears implementation.

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