These are the VYBC guidelines in cooperation with the Indian Nations Basketball Conference and in conjunction with the state of Oklahoma Health Department, and the CDC, for participations, return to play and overall safety of our players, coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators and fans. Some communities in Oklahoma may have different restrictions and requirements on the resumption or participation of sports activities. We will try and follow the Federal, State and local government directives for the safety and welfare of participants, volunteers and spectators.

These guidelines are meant to cover those enjoying basketball while keeping in mind COVID-19 continues to be a fluid situation with protocols that may be different in each community and adjustments may need to be made from time to time and at short notice.

The following applies to games and practices:

            GAMES AND PRACTICES:                        

• A CDC defined exposure to COVID-19 exists. (CDC defines exposure as coming into contact 6 ft. or less for 15 minutes or longer).

• A temperature of 100.4 or higher is present.

• Please do not attend practice or a game if NOT feeling well, if you have a fever or are currently under a quarantine. The health and safety are the responsibility of all players, volunteers, and spectators. 

i. If exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms. 

b. A non-contact thermometer will be available at the Gym if there are any questions related to having a fever. 

2. Players are encouraged to not engage in the standard celebrations and camaraderie of the game. 

a. Avoid unnecessary touching such as high fives, hugs, and group “pile on’s” in goal celebrations. 

b. Please observe no handshakes before and after the game with opponents, coaches, and referees. 

c. Coaches refrain from high fives and hugs with players during substitutions or after an outstanding achievement. 

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• b. Players should not share water bottles and drink containers. This includes dunking water bottles into a cooler to refill bottles. 

c. It is recommended that players have their own hand sanitizer for personal use.

d. Uniforms should be washed as soon as possible after the game. 

e. Benches should be wiped down with a disinfectant prior and after the game.

f. Basketballs after the game or practice will be wiped down with a disinfectant. 

g. If they need to be shared, its recommended to spray them down with a disinfectant before sharing. 

 Coaches:

a. Ask each player on arrival to practice or game if they are feeling well and/or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. 

c. Avoid having large group team meetings before or after the game, without social distancing.

d. Only coaches should pick up team equipment or move practice equipment.

e. Have sanitizer available for player and coaches use. 

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Family Members and Spectators: 

a. Please provide a minimum distance of 6’ on the sidelines or end lines between families. 

b. Family members and spectators need to be as far back as seating will allow.

c. If sitting in bleachers, practice social distancing. 

d. Family members and spectators are encouraged to wear masks. 

e. The most vulnerable group are people over 65 years of age or those with underlaying medical conditions. It is recommended they not attend, however attendance is, and entrance into the facility represents and affirms waiver of Liability, and releases and holds harmless the VYBC and its board, board members and associates, coaches and all personal, of any Liability for anything illness or sickness, including COVID19, related linked or traced to or from voluntarily attending any event held by the VYBC or the facilities the VYBC event was held in.

 GYMS and Facilities Cleaning: 

a. Restrooms – (where applicable) 

i. Cleaned and disinfected regularly, particularly high-touch surfaces such as faucets, toilets, doorknobs, and light switches. We will use safe and 

correct application of disinfectants and keep products away from 

children. 

b. Concessions 

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c. Bleachers – 

i. If used should be disinfected after each practice or game. 

d. Field spacing - 

field facility structures will be cleaned and disinfected as needed by Janitorial staff

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Many of these are common sense. If we work together to minimize exposure to the COVID-19  virus, then we can all stay safe and healthy and continue to enjoy sport activities. These protocols may be adjusted as the need arises.

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