There have been recent changes to Bylaws, Policies and some Activities due to COVID-19.
• View Handbook Corrections & Changes page
RECENT CHANGES
• ASAA Revised Mask Policy Posted 10/23/20
ASAA would like to notify Alaska school districts that the Department of Health and Social Services has clarified their recommendation regarding mask to match the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) language.
Supporting Information
• Alaska’s lead doctors strongly recommend wearing masks while playing sports, exercising
• CDC guidance on Playing Sports
• Mask information
• How effective are masks?
COVID-19 TRAINING & HANDOUTS
• COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators (NFHSlearn course)
• ASAA COVID-19 Education for Coaches (PDF)
• ASAA COVID-19 Education for Coaches (Keynote 163MB Download from ASAA Isaiah DropBox)
• ASAA COVID-19 Education for Coaches (PowerPoint 159MB Download from ASAA Isaiah DropBox)
• ASAA COVID-19 Education for Parents (PDF)
• How to Protect Yourself and Others (Handout)
• Stop the Spread of Germs (Handout)
Note: Keynote and PowerPoint files are presentation programs so you can present the information included to a large group. To download one or both of these files please click on the one you would like to download, then on the lefthand side of the internet window you will see three horizontal dots, please click the dots, and select the Download option. These are large files so make sure you have a solid internet connection before trying to download.
COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIVITIES
After consulting with DHSS and various school districts ASAA has created recommendations for managing activities.
Event & Practice Recommendations
• COVID-19 Practice Guidelines – Updated 9/17/20
• COVID-19 Event Guidelines – Updated 9/17/20
ASAA Activity Specific Recommendations
• Cheer Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
• Cross Country Run Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
• DDF Recommendations
• Esport Recommendations
• Football Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
• Gymnastics COVID19 Protocol (Updated 8/15/20)
• Hockey Recommendations
• Nordic Ski Recommendations
• Soccer COVID19 Protocol (Updated 8/15/20)
• Swim & Dive Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
• Tennis Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
• Volleyball Recommendations (Updated 9/17/20)
NFHS Rules Considerations
• NFHS Baseball Considerations
• NFHS Basketball Rules Considerations
• NFHS Cross Country Considerations
• NFHS Football Rules Considerations
• NFHS Gymnastics Considerations
• NFHS Hockey Rules Considerations
• NFHS Soccer Rules Considerations
• NFHS Softball Rules Considerations
• NFHS Spirit Rules Considerations
• NFHS Swim and Dive Rule Considerations
• NFHS Virtual Swim and Dive Meets
• NFHS Volleyball Rules Considerations
• NFHS Wrestling Considerations
RESOURCES
School District Resources
• Anchorage School District Sports and Activities Information
• Fairbanks Northstar Borough School District Student Activities
Additional Resources
• ASAA Covid-19 Waiver and Release
• COVID-19 Monitoring Form (Sample)
• Impact of School Closures on the Health of HS athletes
• COVID-19 in Wisconsin High School Athletics
Websites
State of Alaska Alert Levels
COVID-19 Alert Levels
State of Alaska COVID-19 Information
https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates/
CDC COVID Information for Schools
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html
CDC Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting your Facilities
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
CDC Guidelines to Prevent Getting Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/index.html