Significant restrictions have been placed on Fall 2020 high school and middle school ECA/Athletics events to help protect participants, staff, and spectators from contracting and/or spreading COVID-19. Center Grove High School, Center Grove Middle School Central, and Center Grove Middle School North have developed these restrictions in accordance with current guidance from the CDC, State of Indiana, Indiana State Department of Health, and Johnson County Health Department. The restrictions will be updated as the guidance is updated. 

The document available at this link has been approved by the Johnson County Health Department and outlines specific details on how Fall sports and activities will be impacted. Each school will provide students and fans with information about how tickets may be purchased. 

Center Grove Re-Entry Guidelines and Parameters for Extra-Curricular Activities

Phase 1: July 6 - July 18, 2020

The emphasis for Phase 1 this Summer (Monday, July 6, 2020 through Saturday, July 18, 2020) would be on conditioning and/or specific skills development.  Each head coach or instructor – in conjunction with their individual staff members - will be responsible to closely monitor the actions of their students.  All participants should be in groups of no more than 10-15 during these sessions.  The same 10-15 students should remain in the same group with the same coach or instructor whenever possible.  This is to protect them, their teammates and the coaching staff from contracting and/or spreading the COVID-19 virus.  It will be utilized for tracing purposes should an outbreak occur.

Specific Parameters: 

1. All activities are completely voluntary.  Students who do not participate cannot be held accountable in any way.
   
   
2. Coaches/instructors will be required to conduct pre-practice temperature checks.  Athletic Trainers will provide no-contact thermometers and any assistance in the process.
   
   
3. All student-athletes who did not have an IHSAA physical form turned in during the 2019-20 school year, will be required to have a physical completed and all forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning.
   
   
4. All student-athletes will be required to have the new IHSAA Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent Release Certificate, the CGCSC Athletic Information & Signature Card, and the Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgement and Signature forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning. These forms can be found by clicking on the following link https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/Page/866
   
   
5. Face coverings for coaches/instructors and for students are recommended, but optional.
   
   
6. Each student-athlete will be allowed a maximum of two (2), non-consecutive activity days (excluding Sundays) to be on the school campus.  Each student-athlete will be allowed a maximum of four (4) conditioning days to be on the school campus.
   
   
7. Each student-athlete will be allowed a maximum of fifteen (15) hours per week to be on the school campus, which includes conditioning days and activity days.  Activity days are limited to three (3) hours per day and six (6) hours per week.
   
   
8. Students will be expected to bring their own water bottle, their own towel and their own apparel.  Ice will not be provided, unless for a treatment of an injury.  Coolers of water will not be provided.
   
   
9. Lockers rooms will not be available.  Student-athletes should dress at home beforehand and shower at home afterward.
   
   
10. A specific restroom for each sport/group will be open for their use.  Coaches/instructors should monitor the number of students using that facility and limit the number to no more than three (3) students at a time.
    
    
11. Water fountains, except those that dispense into a water bottle will not be available for use.   Water horses and hoses will not be available during this time.
    
    
12. Formal competitions with other schools will not be allowed.
    
    
13. Physical contact during skill sessions with other student-athletes on the team will not be allowed. 
    
    
14. For football and boys lacrosse, helmets or equipment will not be allowed. 
    
    
15. Weight Room use will be limited to using every other station and keeping safe distancing in mind.  Spotters will be required to stay at the end of each bar.  There should be no more than three (3) student-athletes at a station at one time.

Guidelines and Parameters for Team Conditioning Sessions

Phase 2: July 20 - August 1, 2020

The emphasis for Phase 2 this Summer (Monday, July 20th through Saturday, August 1st) would continue conditioning and specific skills development, with fewer parameters. Each head coach or instructor – in conjunction with their individual staff members – will be responsible to continue to closely monitor the actions of their students. This is to protect them, their teammates, and the coaching staff from contracting and/or spreading the COVID-19 virus.

Specific Parameters:

1. All activities are completely voluntary.  Students who do not participate cannot be held accountable in any way.
   
   
2. Coaches will be required to conduct pre-practice temperature checks.  Athletic Trainers will provide no-contact thermometers and any assistance in the process.
   
   
3. All student-athletes who did not have an IHSAA physical form turned in during the 2019-20 school year, will be required to have a physical completed and all forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning.
   
   
4. All student-athletes will be required to have the new IHSAA Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent Release Certificate, the CGCSC Athletic Information & Signature Card, and the Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgement and Signature forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning. These forms can be found by clicking the following link https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/Page/866.
   
   
5. When not engaged in physical activity, facemasks for coaches/instructors and students are highly recommended.
   
   
6. Each student-athlete will be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) hours of activity practices and conditioning practices per week to be on the high school campus.  Consecutive days can be used.  Activity days will be limited to three (3) hours per day.
   
   
7. Students will be expected to bring their own water bottle, towel and apparel.  Ice will not be provided, unless for a treatment of an injury.  Water coolers will be provided.  Coaches/student helpers will assist in refilling water bottles for the student-athletes.
   
   
8. Lockers rooms will be available, with no more than 50% capacity and student-athletes using social distancing recommendations.  Student-athletes should continue to shower at home.
   
   
9. Water fountains, except those that dispense into a water bottle, will not be available for use.   Water horses and hoses will not be available during this time.
   
   
10. Formal competitions with other schools will not be allowed.
    
    
11. Physical contact on a limited basis with other student-athletes on the team will be allowed.
    
    
12. For football and boys lacrosse, helmets and shoulder pads will be allowed.  Football players are to be wrapped-up during drills, but at no time should a player be tackled to the ground.
    
    
13. If notification of a positive COVID-19 case is confirmed, please notify the following individuals immediately:
    
    Amy Norman, BSN, RN, CG Health Services Coordinator
    normana1@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-495-4276 (Cell)
    
    David Buchholz, LAT, ATC, CG Athletic Trainer
    buchholzd@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-716-2438 (Cell)
    
    Jessica Schaber, LAT, ATC, CG Athletic Trainer
    schaberj@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-339-6908 (Cell)

Phase 2 (continued): August 3-14, 2020

Fall sports practices may begin with normal IHSAA rules and regulations. Social distancing is encouraged. Attendance is limited to essential personnel only, no spectators or parents, etc.

All other Phase II protocols remain in place:

Specific Parameters:

1. All activities are completely voluntary.  Students who do not participate cannot be held accountable in any way.
   
   
2. Coaches will be required to conduct pre-practice temperature checks.  Athletic Trainers will provide no-contact thermometers and any assistance in the process.
   
   
3. All student-athletes who did not have an IHSAA physical form turned in during the 2019-20 school year, will be required to have a physical completed and all forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning.
   
   
4. All student-athletes will be required to have the new IHSAA Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent Release Certificate, the CGCSC Athletic Information & Signature Card, and the Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgement and Signature forms on file in the Athletic Office prior to their first day of conditioning. These forms can be found by clicking the following link https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/Page/866.
   
   
5. When not engaged in physical activity, facemasks for coaches/instructors and students are highly recommended.
   
   
6. Each student-athlete will be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) hours of activity practices and conditioning practices per week to be on the high school campus.  Consecutive days can be used.  Activity days will be limited to three (3) hours per day.
   
   
7. Students will be expected to bring their own water bottle, towel and apparel.  Ice will not be provided, unless for a treatment of an injury.  Water coolers will be provided.  Coaches/student helpers will assist in refilling water bottles for the student-athletes.
   
   
8. Locker rooms will be available, with no more than 50% capacity and student-athletes using social distancing recommendations.  Student-athletes should continue to shower at home.
   
   
9. Water fountains, except those that dispense into a water bottle, will not be available for use.   Water horses and hoses will not be available during this time.
   
   
10. Formal competitions with other schools will not be allowed.
    
    
11. Physical contact on a limited basis with other student-athletes on the team will be allowed.
    
    
12. For football and boys lacrosse, helmets and shoulder pads will be allowed.  Football players are to be wrapped-up during drills, but at no time should a player be tackled to the ground.
    
    
13. If notification of a positive COVID-19 case is confirmed, please notify the following individuals immediately:
    
    Amy Norman, BSN, RN, CG Health Services Coordinator
    normana1@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-495-4276 (Cell)
    
    David Buchholz, LAT, ATC, CG Athletic Trainer
    buchholzd@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-716-2438 (Cell)
    
    Jessica Schaber, LAT, ATC, CG Athletic Trainer
    schaberj@centergrove.k12.in.us
    317-339-6908 (Cell)

Center Grove Virtual Enrollment and Athletic and Extracurricular Participation 2020-21

The IHSAA recently issued an update to their guidance regarding Virtual Enrollment and Eligibility for Participation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a result, CGCSC has updated our guidelines as follows:

Virtually enrolled students may participate in Athletics and Extracurricular activities if they meet the following criteria:

1. A student must be enrolled in and passing a minimum of 5 classes to be academically eligible.
2. If a student is enrolled in virtual classes, the percentage of classes that are taken on platforms other than those directly taught from CGCSC staff (Global Campus at CGHS) must not exceed 30% of the total number of courses the student takes.
1. 5 courses - 4 GC / 1 Other
2. 6 courses - 5 GC / 1 Other
3. 7 courses - 5 GC / 2 Other

NOTES:

• Not all courses at CGHS are offered via Global Campus. If you are considering enrolling in the Virtual Instructional Model and your student is involved in athletics or extracurricular activities you must consult with a guidance counselor to ensure that we have the courses your student needs in a virtual format that will meet the participation requirements.
• Co-curricular activities such as Band, Choir and Orchestra are only available to students who are participating in the in-person enrollment option.
• These changes are a temporary response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and are not permanent changes for athletic and extracurricular participation.

Updated July 17, 2020