Face Covering Update
April 28, 2021
The Maine Principals’ Association communicated their updated guidelines for face covering which are included at the end of this communication. Given the update by the MPA, the Yarmouth Athletics’ Guidelines for participants and spectators are as follows:
Masks are not required for outdoor practices/competitions
Athletes and Coaches may choose to wear masks for their own reasons
Athletes and Coaches must wear masks while on the sideline or on the bench during a game/competition, while riding a bus, in the locker room, and any indoor space
Coaches must structure drills and practice guidelines that allow at least 6 ft of distancing when athletes are not actively engaged in a practice activity
Spectators are not required to wear a mask at our outside events and must maintain at least 6 ft of distancing from non-household/family members
Maine Principals’ Association Communication - April 28, 2021
Face Covering Update
Based on the recent announcement regarding the wearing of face masks at outdoor events, the following guidelines will be in place for those events overseen by the Maine Principals’ Association. Please know that these recommendations fully align with the Maine Community Sport Guidelines that have been updated.
Masks are not required for outdoor practices and competitions. Masks are recommended when 6 feet of physical distance is hard to maintain (e.g., athletes on the bench). They are also required when individuals go inside (e.g., to locker rooms, rest rooms, or on a bus).
Spectators are not required to wear a mask at outside events if they are able to maintain 6 feet of distancing.
Michael Burnham
Executive Director – Interscholastic Division