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Fremont High School Announces Fall Sports Protocols

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 19, 2020) With the start of the fall sports season, Fremont High School released their protocol for activities for the fall and the precautionary steps that are being taken to ensure the safety of all involved.  “We’ve had a great start to the school year and as we embark on the first contests of the year we have spent considerable time planning for a safe environment for our students to perform, compete, and showcase their talents,” stated Myron Sikora, High School Principal.

The first contests for Fremont High School will be as follows:

Football: Friday, August 28 at Heedum Field vs Lincoln Northeast at 7:00 pm

Volleyball: Saturday, August 22 at Al Bahe Gym for a Jamboree Exhibition Game with Grand Island NW and Lincoln Lutheran at 10:00 am

Cross Country: Saturday, August 29 at Walnut Creek (Papio South) 8:30 am

Softball: Thursday, August 20 at Doris Bair Softball Complex vs Lincoln Northeast at 5:00 pm

Girls Golf: Thursday, August 20 at Miracle Hills Golf Course vs Papillion-La Vista at 8:00 am

Boys Tennis: Saturday, August 29 at Woods Tennis Center for an Invitational at 8:00 am

A full listing of each schedule can be found at https://www.heartlandathleticconference.org/public/genie/406/school/1/

The protocol for each sport will be as follows:

Football:  Up to four tickets may be purchased by immediate family members of participants in the contest – larger families will be allowed to purchase tickets up to the number of immediate family members living in their household.  Participants include Players, Coaches, Band Members, Varsity Cheerleaders and Dance Team Members.  There will not be a student section at home football games.  Everyone entering the stadium must have a pre-purchased ticket and wear a mask at all times. Social distancing will be adhered to.  Players will wear masks prior to the contest, remove them during the contest, wear them during halftime and at the conclusion of the game.  The Band will perform prior to the game and at halftime only. Coaches and event workers will wear masks at all times.  Away games, per NSAA ruling, will utilize the protocol established by the host school.  

Volleyball:  Fans and participants will be limited to 50% capacity with families given priority admittance.  Masks will be required for all spectators.  Temperatures will be screened upon entry. Household members should sit together and social distance from others.  Players will wear masks prior to the contest, on the bench,  during intermissions and at the conclusion of the game.  Coaches and event workers will wear masks at all times. 

Cross Country and Girls Golf:  Fans will not be limited.  Masks are required for spectators, workers and coaches.  Social distancing must be adhered to.  Participants will wear masks prior to the contest and anytime they are not engaged in warm-ups or competition.  Further restrictions may be enforced by the facility hosting the event.

Boys Tennis and Girls Softball:  Fans will not be limited.  Masks are required for spectators, workers and coaches.  Social distancing must be adhered to.  Participants will wear masks prior to the contest and anytime they are not engaged in warm-ups or competition.  Bleachers will not be accessible, spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs.  Further restrictions may be enforced by the facility hosting the event.

The protocol for each sport was developed based on guidance from the Heartland Athletic Conference, NSAA, the National Federation of High School Sports and Three Rivers Public Health.

Scott Anderson, FHS Activities Director, shared, “We continue to work with schools that will be hosting away contests to understand their protocol.  As we approach away contests we will need to communicate with our families the restrictions that may be in place.  Scrimmages this fall have provided an opportunity for the high school to practice the protocol and make necessary changes as competitions begin. As we progress through the fall sports season, adjustments may need to be made to these plans.”

“We are excited for our students and their opportunity to represent themselves, their families, our school and Fremont. We know this fall will be a challenge, if everyone follows the protocol as outlined we have a really good chance of being able to have our students continue to compete this fall,” stated Heidi Moran, Assistant Activities Director.

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