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KSHSAA COVID-19 Media Conference Update Thread
An abundance of phone calls came in after a social media post on June 30th stating that on July 15th KSHSAA would cancel fall sports.
KSHSAA states this is false. They are preparing for a fall season.
KSHSAA states this is false. They are preparing for a fall season.
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "All of KSHSAA's efforts right now is to prepare for a Fall 2020 high school sports season while adjusting to COVID-19."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We believe the guideline's we have put in place are adaptable and able to adjust as needed"
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We support universal masking."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We are looking forward to providing further details to our member schools as soon as tomorrow [after the state mask mandate is released]."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "July 17th we anticipate further guidance from the State Health Department in what the school year will look like as well as operational. We'll use that to fine-tune anything we have in place."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "One of the things we have been asked a lot about is contingency plan, in potential flip in fall and winter activities. ... That's a question our staff has wrestled with. We want to provide an opportunity for our student athletes to compete."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We know its a fluid situation. We want to be prepared when that happens so we can move forward and allow activities to still take place."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick mentioned the idea of flipping sports seasons, as outlined by other states, possibly was floated, but not something they're actively pursuing at this time.
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "There's nothing better than good personal hygiene right now."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We're encouraging our members to provide active screening before summer conditioning."
KSHSAA's Bill Faflick: "We are waiting as late as possible to give guidelines to schools due to the fluid nature of this pandemic. We're waiting for the calendar to get closer for education to continue, but also to make sure we align with the health dept.'s recommendations.""
About visors use on helmets in football, KSHSAA says they are still legal to wear. There is a new face, splash guard that has been approved. There is not a lot of medical evidence that this would work, but it would cover the mouth and eye area.
The new visors may last one practice, or may last a game. No one knows yet with limited testing. They do not restrict breathing, but no medical evidence it prevents or reduces droplets spread.
July 17th appears to be the first date we will get a glimpse from KSHSAA what they have planned for fall sports.
[About recognizing the basketball tournament teams that advanced to the semi-finals] Those teams received a semi-final qualifying medallion as well as a letter of recognition from KSHSAA.
KSHSAA Bill Faflick: In terms of (state basketball) records books, we're noting the 4 teams. That we didn't have a champion, but that we had 4 semi-final teams moving forward.
KSHSAA Bill Faflick: [In terms of attendance guidance at activities and events] "It's too early to tell."
KSHSAA Bill Faflick mentioned that until post-season tournaments take place (when KSHSAA normally takes over), the regular-season attendance guidelines MAY be up to the schools and their county's health guidelines.
