Youth and/or league sports
For those who have been looking forward to outdoor team sports this summer, there’s some good news. Some activity can resume, as of June 5. However, practices and games will look different for many sports.
First, youth sports leagues or other similar groups must have a written procedure for health and safety, a “return to play” plan, that is at least as strict as
the statewide guidelines.
Professional sports are allowed to resume, but without spectators at our current phase.
Outdoor youth sports and adult recreational sports can resume practices, but must space out players so that there are no more than five people within the same area and close contact is avoided. In soccer, for instance, that might mean two or three groups of five spaced out at different corners of the field while they practice passing the ball. People should not gather on the sidelines during practice, and games are not yet allowed.
Once we reach Phase 3, games or matches may begin. However, crowds will be limited to no more than 50 people.
The fact that league sports can resume does not mean they have to. Some organizations may decide not to reopen activities yet.
Yard sales
We’ve received several questions about yard sales. At this point, they are not a Phase 2 activity. Remember that gatherings still are limited to no more than five people outside of your household per week, and a yard sale is a gathering rather than a business or industry.
Phase 3 is when yard sales may resume. Please keep in mind that the gathering size will be limited in Phase 3, which means that some of the larger neighborhood-wide or community-wide sales, where multiple households coordinate to host sales together, may not be an option, as those may draw larger crowds.
Although summer activities will be different this year, we encourage people to get outside, enjoy the summer weather (when we have it), and stay active. We also urge you to find ways to mark milestones, celebrate holidays, and socialize with your friends, family and neighbors. Just remember to do so safely.
We appreciate all of the effort and sacrifices people have made to help keep our community healthy. We also need your ongoing support to continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 and hopefully continue to progress through the Safe Start phases.