Kentucky will not be the only state in the region to see limited attendance for winter sporting events. In wake of the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases in his state, Governor Bill Lee has issued and Executive Order, effective immediately and remaining in effect through January 19 placing additional restrictions on who may attend interscholastic athletic practices and contests in the state.
As a part of the restrictions, bands, pep bands, cheerleaders, and dance teams may not attend athletic contests while these restrictions remain in place. In accordance with the new Executive Order, the only attendees permitted at practices or games, in addition to the student-athletes on the team, are:
1 – Players’ parents or guardians and immediate household members
2 – First responders
3 – Coaching and team personnel
4 – School, game, and facility administrators
5 – Athletics officials
6 – Media and athletic scouting personnel attending the event in their professional capacity
The order goes on to state that social distancing between persons from different households is required.
While the Executive Order does not mandate the use of masks, the Governor has encouraged masks, and the TSSAA COVID-19 Sports Regulations provision regarding the use of masks remains in place.
The order goes on further to say these are minimum restrictions. Depending on particular school, facility, or community circumstances, school officials may require additional limitations on attendance.
