Lumpkin County releases football game-day guidelines

Lumpkin County high school earlier today released their football game-day guidelines and procedures for 2020 in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.

These guidelines come straight from the Lumpkin County High School athletics website and are as follows:

• All stadium personnel will undergo temperature checks prior to entering the stadium.
• All tickets will be sold at the gate for $7.00
• All spectators are expected to self-screen for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entering the stadium. Spectators with fevers or any symptoms are asked to stay at home.
• Social distancing is to be observed by all spectators. Families are to stay together while seated in the stadium.
• Wearing a mask is not mandatory, but is highly suggested.
• There will be no restrictions on stadium capacity.
• The visiting school may bring their marching band. Each band will have a section of the bleachers that will be marked and the bands must practice social distancing. Please refrain from entering the marked locations for the band.
• No spectators will be allowed on the field at any time unless invited (senior night or homecoming). Their will be no pick-up football games, tag games, etc. before, during or after the game.
• The concession stand will be open, but we must follow state guidelines for “restaurants, bars, and banquet and catering facilities/services.” All concession workers must wear a mask and gloves. Any individuals in line must practice social distancing.
• Media with credentials will be allowed on the sidelines will administrative approval.

This is the first local area school to release their guidelines for football game-day.

It should be expected that all other schools will follow some sort of form of this plan.