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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Governor Steve Sisolak held a news conference at 1 p.m. today to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response efforts and adjustments to existing restrictions on youth and adult recreation sports.
The new directive on youth sports and adult recreation is effective on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12:01 a.m. Tournaments may begin taking place no earlier than Oct. 24 if all requirements are met.
This new directive will allow, practice, training, and play for specified non-contact and minimal contact sports, statewide for youth and adult recreational sports, but not limited to:
- Travel clubs
- Private leagues
- Clubs
- Recreational leagues
- Centers
- Park district sports programs
The new directive does not apply to professional and collegiate level sports.
Sisolak added that sports will have to abide by safety protocols, including screenings for athletes, coaches, and staff. There must be:
- Limited equipment sharing
- Strong requirements for disinfecting equipment
- And cooperating with authorities on contact tracing
In the governor’s update, he said outdoor locations are safer than indoor, small groups safer than larger groups, sports that can assure a 6-foot distance or more, are safer than close contact sports and shorter durations are better than longer duration sports.
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Spectators are permitted in allowed sports activities but must abide by the limit on gatherings announced earlier this week and adhere to strict social distancing at these events
Governor Sisolak emphasized that not all sports will be allowed under this directive, only minimal and non-contact sports will be allowed. He added that activities have been categorized based on contact level and associated risk.
Additionally any league, association venue facility or organization must adopt a Sports Safety Plan, which must be submitted to and approved by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry or Constituency agency prior to the resumption of competitive sporting activities.
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