Athletic & Activities

What’s New in Winter Sports During a Pandemic?

Winter sports have all started and they look a little different than in the past. Here are some of the changes that have been implemented this year in order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 and to comply with WIAA expectations:

• All athletes, coaches, managers, fans, workers, and referees will be wearing a mask at all times before, during, and after the games and practices. The face covering must cover both the mouth and nose and fit snugly around the face. People unable to wear a face covering may not attend indoor events. 

• Covid-19 announcements (stating safety mitigation expectations) will be made prior to the start of the game/meet and security workers are instructed to enforce the mask requirement. Failure to comply will result in patrons being asked to leave. The referee will stop the event if a person is not wearing the face covering properly and will not resume the event until the person properly positions the face covering or leaves the event.

• Fans will be asked to social distance themselves from other fans not living in the same household. 

• The bench will be socially distanced and players will have assigned seating.

• Basketball teams will practice at separate times or in separate facilities.

• There will be no jump ball at the start of basketball games and the basketballs will be sanitized throughout the game. 

• Athletes will frequently use hand sanitizer and will refrain from high fives, shaking hands, etc… 

• Each athlete will use his/her own water bottle. 

• The Manawa Board of Education approved  a “home fans only” policy for winter sports. 

• Each athlete and coach will be allowed three tickets to hand out for each game. There may also be up to 50 students, 10 staff personnel, and 8 band members at any given game. Students will sign up for the events they want to attend by filling out a Google Form sent by Mrs. Millard each week. 

• Both home and visiting players will have their temperatures taken and coaches will need to exchange completed Covid-19 symptoms checklists and verification forms prior to every event per the WIAA. Failure to produce this form could lead to forfeiture. 

Thank you for your support of winter sports. Together, we can take steps to minimize community spread of Covid-19 and keep local schools open for in-person instruction.

Activities & Clubs

• Art Club
• Art Team
• Bowling
• FOR Club
• Forensics
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• FFA
• National Honor Society
• Pep Band
• Quiz Bowl
• Ski Club
• Solo & Ensemble
• Student Council

Athletics

Participation in high school interscholastic athletics can be and should be a cherished activity. Parents’ support is very important to the athlete, the high school, and the community.  The involvement of our students in
athletics and activities contributes to the development of their values system.

Sportsmanship, hard work, confidence, positivity, and respect are lifetime values that are taught through interscholastic activities and are principles of good positive character. With these principles, the spirit of competition thrives

Athletic forms may be found on the Forms & Handbooks page under Athletic Forms.