A press release from the FCHS Athletics Department
The Franklin County Athletic Department and the coaches understand the following plan is subject to change as more information becomes available. The athletic teams will follow the listed guidelines starting August 15th. Recommendations come from the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), the Governor of Indiana and the local Franklin County COVID Task Force.
Phase III Beginning August 15th
- Each student will be required to bring their own water bottles with their name on it. No sharing of water bottles. Water fountains will be turned off.
- Students should not share towels, clothing, shoes, etc.
- Hand sanitizer will be available and frequent use will be required during practice.
- The weight room will be used during Phase III with spotters. No team will have more than 25 athletes in the weight room at one time.
- Students will be kept in small groups as much as possible.
- Students will be required to leave school grounds immediately after practice/games. No congregating in the locker room or parking lot.
- All equipment used that day will be sanitized after practice/games. When practical, equipment will be sanitized during practice sessions if not in use.
- The locker room will be used during Phase III.
- All sports passes will not be sold at this time.
Transportation
- Coaches and Athletes will be required to wear a mask on the bus.
- Coaches will assign seats.
- No food or drink will be consumed on the bus.
Spectator Seating
- See each individual sport below for specific seating instructions.
- Family units may sit together using social distancing from another family unit.
Masks
- Students will be required to wear masks to the practice/contest and again when the practice/contest ends.
- Athletes will wear a mask when not engaged in the activity.
- Medical staff will be required to wear a face covering when in close contact with students.
- Coaches will be required to wear a mask when not able to meet 6 feet distance for social distancing.
- Coaches will wear mask when in the coaches’ office for meetings, watching film, and game planning.
- Spectators will be required to wear a mask
Concessions
- Concessions will operate as normal
- Workers will wear masks
Events
Football
- We will only allow 250 spectators per side (500 total) until August 27th per stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s plan. If we are moved to phase 5 at that time, we will go back to normal admission.
- All people in the pressbox besides the announcer will wear a mask.
- The path along the east end zone of the field which connects the home and visitor bleachers will be blocked off to stop comingling and help with social distancing.
- Tickets for a varsity game will be sold presale to family members of athletes and seniors 1st. If tickets are still available, they will be open to the general public.
- JV Football tickets will be sold for $5.00 at the gate.
- Cheerleaders and Dancz Catz will perform at home games.
Soccer
- Tickets will be available at the gate for $5.00.
- Spectators bring own lawn chairs to watch game which helps with social distancing.
Tennis
- Spectators bring own lawn chairs to watch game which helps with social distancing.
- No admission is charged.
Golf
- Spectators walk along golfers and are socially distanced on the course.
- No admission is charged.
Cross Country
- Spectators walk along runners and are socially distanced on the course.
- No admission is charged.
Volleyball
- Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5.00.
- Both sides of bleachers will be open with home fans directed to the west side, and visitors on the east side to allow for social distancing.
- The lower west side will be for players, officials, staff, and those unable to climb stairs.
- Teams will not switch sides during the match.