Until further notice from CDPH or the CDC, athletic conditioning in California PK-14 schools should only be conducted in accordance with the California Blueprint Data Chart[1] for your county’s current COVID-19 tier (It can be determined here.[2]) Based on your school’s current tier determination, the following table applies with respect to athletic conditioning:
General California Pandemic Athletic Conditioning Guidelines
Tier | Level of viral spread | May schools reopen? | Is outdoor conditioning allowed?[3] | Is indoor conditioning allowed? | Are outdoor pools allowed?[4] | Are indoor pools allowed?[5] | Are outdoor hot tubs allowed?[6] | Are indoor hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms allowed? |
1 | Widespread | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes, if 6 feet distancing can be maintained | No |
2 | Substantial | Yes | Yes | Yes, at 10% capacity | Yes | No | Yes | No |
3 | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes, at 25% capacity | Yes | Yes, if 6 feet distancing can be maintained | Yes | No |
4 | Minimal | Yes | Yes | Yes, at 50% capacity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, if 6 feet distancing can be maintained |
You can also find your county’s current tier by using the online public Tableau map[7]. And it is worth noting that counties can restrict further than the state guidelines. You can see your county’s directives online.
[1] See https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx
[2] See https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
[3] Outdoor operations may also be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter assuming no more than one side is closed to allow sufficient outdoor air movement.
[4] Outdoor pools may always remain open for household groups only.
[5] Indoor pools never include indoor water parks or water rides. These remain closed throughout the pandemic.
[6] Outdoor hot tubs may always remain open for household groups only.
[7] See https://public.tableau.com/views/Planforreducingcovid-19/planforreducingcovid-19