UPDATED MAY 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM
We are excited about the announcements from OHA. We will continue to follow the policies of OSAA and will continue to require masks as long as they do. We are expecting more information later today and will provide an update when we have more information.
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May 14, 2021

Good Morning Everyone.

After what has been a quiet spring in terms of issues, we’ve had a lot of questions this week based on the new announcements from the CDC. Please review the guidelines below. 

To ensure the safety of everyone, we ask that you strictly follow the rules set forth by the OHA, Governor’s Office and Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA). Those rules state that everyone — athletes, coaches, trainers, referees and spectators — must properly wear face coverings at all times. This rule applies during pre-game warm-ups, and post-game celebrations. It applies to anyone standing on the sidelines. It also applies to any spectators on stadium grounds, in the bleachers or in gyms. Masks must cover both your mouth and nose at all times. The only exception to the rule is athletes who are outdoors, competing in or practicing a non-contact sport and maintain at least six (6) feet of distance from individuals outside of their household. Non-contact sports include tennis, swimming, golf, cross country, track & field, sideline/no-contact cheer and dance. This does not apply to baseball and softball which are designated by OHA as minimal/medium contact sports.

This is the expectation of behaviour for all involved parties in OYL activities until we hear differently from OHA and the state of Oregon. Thank you for your attention and vigilance in supporting these rules. We do ask that if you receive any information from your local fields that is different from this, that you please forward it to us and feel free to send any feedback on how your season has gone.

Thank you.