NOV 11 2020

Athletic Conditioning during COVID-19

Miscellaneous

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

TierLevel of viral spreadMay 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?
1WidespreadNoYesNoYesNoYes, if 6 feet distancing can be maintainedNo
2SubstantialYesYesYes, at 10% capacityYesNoYesNo
3ModerateYesYesYes, at 25% capacityYesYes, if 6 feet distancing can be maintainedYesNo
4MinimalYesYesYes, at 50% capacityYesYesYesYes, 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

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