California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released new guidelines for outdoor activities as well as guidance on recreational sporting. Please see below for more infomation.

Youth and Recreational Sports

In efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the CDPH has classified sports by their risk profile, which are Low-Contact, Moderate-Contact, and High-Contact. Depending on a sports Risk Profile (level of contact, IE risk of transmission) as well as it’s general location (indoor or outdoor) the CDPH has developed a table to show what sports will be permitted by what tier a county is currently in. Please click to see the full breakdown of what sports are available by current tier assignment.

A few highlights include:

  • Face coverings to be worn when not participating in the activity (e.g., on the sidelines).
  • Face coverings to be worn by coaches, support staff and observers at all times, and in compliance with the CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings.
  • Observers maintain at least 6 feet from non-household members.
  • No sharing of drink bottles and other personal items and equipment

Outdoor Activities with Consistent Masking

The CDPH has updated the Blueprint for a Safer Economy to include additional activies that can be conducted outdoors, with consistent masking required. Beginning April 1st:

  • Outdoor sports and live performances (with fans/attendees) are eligible to begin April 1. In the Purple tier, capacity will be limited to 100 people or fewer and attendance will be limited to regional visitors.
  • Amusement parks are eligible to reopen in the Red tier beginning April 1. Attendance will be excluded from the Purple Tier with caps of 15% Red Tier, 25% Orange Tier, and 35% Yellow Tier. Attendance will be limited to in-state visitors only.

For the full breakdown, please click here to see the CDPH’s article. Rules and regulations surrounding COVID-19 are in a constant state of change, so please reach out to our Member Services Department if you have any questions.