GHSA Guidelines for High School Sports Fans

The 2020 High School football season kicks off tonight amid challenges related to COVID-19.  The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has released some guidelines for fan attendance.  GHSA member schools should follow the guidance of local, state, and federal recommendations as it pertains to spectator events and stadium capacity restrictions if such information becomes available.  It is highly recommended that spectators have their temperature assessed prior to entering the competition venue and should be denied entry if higher than 100.4 degrees.  It is highly recommended that spectators always wear a mask if possible.  Spectators should be restricted from direct competition areas and from visiting with student-athletes and personnel before, during, and after events.  Spectators should always practice social distancing whenever possible. Household members are excluded.  Local school administrators, in consultation with local health departments, should determine whether “to-go” meals for their student-athletes in individualized, single packaged containers should be permitted.  For more information on the guidelines set forth by the GHSA for in the stands and on the field visit www.ghsa.net.