Bulldog Fans!

On May 22nd, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with an amended order from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced that K-12 schools may begin to open school athletic facilities following state guidance, and implementation of proper procedures and protocols.  The Green Local School District with guidance from the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services, NFHS, OHSAA, and the Summit County Health Department have created a plan for the reopening of athletic facilities at Green Local Schools.

Using these recommendations and guidelines, Green Local Schools has implemented a 3 Phase process for reopening athletic facilities. Each phase will last approximately 14 days and will be based on any new data regarding a downward/upward trajectory in Covid-19 cases. Re-opening of our facilities is subject to change as we move into the Summer months.

Phase 2 Reopening (June 15th-June 29th, 2020)

Only athletes/coaches participating in the conditioning/skill work will be permitted in the facility during their assigned times (fans, parents, community members etc. are not permitted in the athletic facility during workouts).

Athletic Facilities Open to the Community:

• Tennis Courts: Dawn to Dusk 

• Green Memorial Stadium: 2pm-Dusk

• Baseball/Softball Fields: By Request Only. Please contact the City of Green or the Green Athletic Department Office.

• The “Family Restroom” at the Stadium is available  and will be closed every 2 hours for cleaning. 

Facilities Open to Green Athletic Department Teams:

• Tennis Courts

• Green Memorial Stadium and all outdoor grass fields

• Indoor Gymnasiums at GHS and GMS

• Weight Room at GHS

Criteria for Athletic Teams Phase 2:

• INDOOR PODS: Small group “pods” of no more than 10 people for indoor activities must be observed.  Multiple small group “pods” are possible as long as they are in separate areas of the building.  Athletes will be expected to maintain 6 ft. of social distancing.

  • Weight Room:

    • Weights can be spotted from the ends of the bar. Maximum lifts should be limited.

    • Social Distancing must be followed at all times.

    • Sanitation spray is provided and must be used on equipment frequently or after each use.

  • Gyms at GHS and GMS:

    • Equipment may be shared for passing and shooting drills. Sanitation spray is provided and must be used on equipment frequently. 

    • Drills will be expected to maintain social distancing and should not allow for contact between individuals under any circumstances. 

    • Sanitation spray is provided and must be used on equipment frequently or after each use.

• OUTDOOR PODS: “Pods” consisting of a maximum of 50 people for outdoor activities must be observed.  For outdoor activities (i.e. on the turf), multiple “pods” are possible if they DO NOT EXCEED 50 people.  Athletes will be expected to maintain 6 ft. of social distancing.

• EXTERNAL SITES: Parks, Bowling Alleys, workout facilities,  etc may be used as long as the guidelines detailed in the Phase 2 requirements for Green Local Schools are followed. Approval from the Athletic Director is required before participation.

• Skill workouts may involve passing and catching or other sharing of equipment provided it is disinfected frequently. Team drills may be run that do not involve contact and can maintain social distancing requirements.

• All athletes must be screened upon arrival daily which will include the following:

  • Symptom Check; athletes will be asked if they have any of the following symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, contact within the past 14 days with someone confirmed to have COVID-19).

    • Any athlete with an above listed symptom will not be permitted to enter the activity, and will have a parent/guardian contacted.  A return to play authorization from a physician must be received before an athlete may return to any participation.

  • Temperature Check:

    • Any athlete with a temperature above 99.6 will not be permitted to enter the training, and will have a parent/guardian contacted.  A return to play authorization from a physician must be received before an athlete may return to any participation.

  • Hydration Check:

    • All athletes must bring their own water/fluids.  Athletes who do not come with adequate water/fluids will not be permitted to participate and sent home.  There will be no common water stations and no sharing of water bottles.

• All athletic locker rooms are closed.

• Restrooms are available in case of an emergency and will be closed for cleaning every 2 hours

• Athletes may arrive no more than 10 minutes before and must depart within 10 minutes after the scheduled activity.

• Masks:

  • Coaches are strongly encouraged to wear masks at all times

  • Athletes are encouraged to wear when not participating in physical activity.

• Coaches will share more specific detail regarding sport specific and/or facility specific requirements as they pertain to their sport.

Team Youth Camps/Clinics Update:

At this time, we will not be holding  any youth/team camps during the summer of 2020. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Green Athletic Department or visit www.greenbulldogs.org