Effective February 1, 2021, participants in higher-risk sports may partake in individual or distanced group training and organized no/low-contact group training and other types of play, including competitions and tournaments, if permitted by local health authorities.
Essex County Health Department authorizes high-risk sports and recreation to resume in Essex County on February 1, 2021.
The minimum requirements for resumption of play in Essex County include:
· Review of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Reopening New York Sports and Recreation Guidelines, effective February 1, 2021, which include the type of play allowed and mandatory and recommended best practices.
· Review and implementation of the measures outlined in the NYSDOH Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, last updated January 22, 2021.
· Completion of the NY Forward Safety Plan Template.