Dear Chartiers Valley Community,
Please know that our athletic administration, staff, and coaches are committed to providing a safe yet challenging, supportive, and caring environment where our students can reach their full potential. With that in mind, there are several precautionary measures that we are asking each student to adhere to out of respect for their fellow team members, coaches, and staff.
1. Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces
On July 1, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf ordered an expanded mask-wearing order requiring masks must to be worn whenever anyone leaves home. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this includes coaches, athletes, and spectators, unless they are outdoors and can consistently maintain social distancing of at least six feet. Athletes are not required to wear face coverings while actively engaged in workouts and competition that prevent the wearing of face coverings, but must wear face coverings when on the sidelines, in the dugout, etc. and anytime six feet of social distancing is not possible.
2. Student Recommendations on Traveling
As the vacation season is now fully underway, it is important that we remain aware of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing number of cases both nationally and in Allegheny County. Under guidelines issued by the Allegheny County Health Director and Pennsylvania Department of Health, anyone who travels out of state to a “high risk” location will be strongly advised to:
- Have two COVID-19 tests with negative readings at least 48 hours apart, OR
- Self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to practice, work, school, etc.
Please be aware that the “high risk” locations may continuously change. As of today, July 9, 2020, the “high risk” locations within the United States have been identified as:
Alabama Mississippi
Arizona Nevada
Arkansas North Carolina
California South Carolina
Florida Tennessee
Georgia Texas
Idaho Utah
Louisiana
Please monitor
this link
before/after traveling to watch for changes to this list.
It is imperative
that everyone involved continue to emphasize the importance of following all of the health and safety protocols established in our Athletics and Activities Return to Play Plan, especially those that help mitigate the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus by practicing the following:
- Wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer often.
- Refrain from touching your face.
- Adhere to the State issued order for Universal Face Coverings.
- Maintain Physical Distance of six feet whenever possible.
- Follow CDC and Health Department guidelines in the event you have traveled or been exposed to the virus.
Our coaches and staff will be diligent in enforcing the protocols that have been established.
I know it is difficult to keep up with the ever-changing recommendations; however, the health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. I appreciate your cooperation and commitment and look forward to seeing our students resume participation in athletics and activities on campus on Monday, July 13.
Sincerely,
Mike Gavlik
Athletic Director
