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UNC Asheville Athletics Releases Resocialization Plan as Part of the UNC Asheville Fall 2020 Plan for the Return to Campus

06.15.2020 | General, Athletics News

UNC Asheville Athletics Fall 2020 Resocialization of Bulldog Athletics Plan REVISED August 4, 2020


This plan is designed to support the University's Plan to open for in-person academic and co-curricular work. UNC System, University, NCAA, Big South Conference, and America College Health Association health and safety guidelines, best practices, and protocols will be followed without exception. This plan covers the following topics: prior and return to campus, return to athletic facilities, facility specific considerations, return to practice and competition, travel during competition, response to infection or presumed infection, and home competition. The issues surrounding the pandemic continue to evolve, and this initial plan will continue to be updated. UNC Asheville Athletics will closely monitor local, state and national developments and update our standards and safety protocols, as needed. The safety of all Bulldog student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff will always be the top priority.

All athletics staff, coaches, and student-athletes will be educated via email and Zoom regarding new health and safety and building protocols. Education will begin following approval of our resocialization plan. All athletics staff and coaches will be provided additional informative and educational materials to help ensure a safe return to campus. Basic Covid-19 protocol will be expected of all athletics staff, coaches, and student-athletes returning to campus to include wearing a mask, washing hands frequently and social distancing.

In coordination with Clean Environments and selected athletics staff and coaches, areas will be sanitized/disinfected throughout with special attention placed on the Athletic Training Room, Olympic Weight Room, and Locker Rooms. In collaboration with Clean Environments, athletics staff and coaches will be responsible for disinfecting and sanitizing equipment at the conclusion of each practice session.

Athletics COVID-19 Action Team:

Director of Athletics: Janet R. Cone
Sr. Associate Athletics Director: Terri Brne
Associate Athletics Director: David Jandrew
Director of Sports Medicine: Tim White
Team Physician: Dr. Hales
Head Coach Representative: Ericka Schneider
Head Strength Coach: Cameron Clark
Student Health: Dr. McKay
Student Counseling: Jay Cutspec
Student-Athlete Representative: Madeline Nichols
University Emergency Management: David Weldon
Healthcare System Representative: Shelley Landis
Student-Athlete Welfare: Rebecca Nelms
Faculty Athletic Representative: Jeff Wilcox
 

Ad Hoc Groups:

Return to Competition:
Terri Brne
Mike Morrell: Head Coach                                         
Frederico Santos: Head Coach
Scott Friedholm: Head Coach
Harmon Turner: Ticketing 
Taylor Ledbetter, Diane Buzzini: Facilities
           
Student-Athlete Success:
Rebecca Nelms                                                                
Lise Gregory: Head Coach
Tom Hand: Head Coach                                                
Erin Spence: Director of Compliance
Ericka Schneider: Head Coach                                    
Mick Girodano: Head Coach

Practice and Play Safely:
Cameron Clark                                                                  
Rebecca Nelms
Taylor Ledbetter: Facilities                                          
Elizabeth Lykins: Head Coach
Clifton Bush: Head Coach                                             
Jay Cutspec: University Health and Counseling
Shelli Landis: Healthcare System                              
Nick Fischer: Athletic Trainer 
 
Appendix A:       Sports Medicine
Appendix B:        NCAA COVID Test Procedures Guidelines
Appendix C:       Strength and Conditioning
Appendix D:       Bulldog Athletics Pledge
Appendix E:        Practice Protocols
Appendix F:        2020 Fall Sport Roster Numbers
Appendix G:       Space Concerns
Appendix H:       EOC Equipment Needs
Appendix I:         Transportation Company Protocols
Attachment:        Big South Conference Guidelines Return to Competition 

Action Plan:

PHASE 1:         June 8 - Essential Athletics Staff/Head Coaches permitted to return
PHASE 2: (A) June 15 - Fall Sport Assistant Coaches permitted to return PHASE 2: (B)                   June 22 - Remaining Assistant Coaches permitted to return PHASE 3:                        June 29 - Remaining Athletics Staff permitted to return
PHASE 4:         July 13 - Rehab/Voluntary student-athlete workouts permitted PHASE 4: (A)  July 20 – MBB/WBB student-athlete workouts permitted PHASE 5: (A) August 2 – Group 1 Student-Athletes permitted to return PHASE 5: (B)          August 4 – Group 2 Student-Athletes permitted to return PHASE 5: (C) August 6 – Group 3 Student-Athletes permitted to return PHASE 5: (D) August 8 – Group 4 Student-Athletes permitted to return
 
PHASE 5 (D)    August 9 – Group 4 Student-Athletes unable to return early due to travel, housing, etc.
PHASE 6:         August 10 - University opens for classes
PHASE 7:         September 12 – Fall Competition
 
We are anticipating Student-Athletes will have 6 weeks to train and practice prior to competition. We need to review all contracts before finalizing this phase.

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Beginning June 8 and continuing through June 29 athletics department staff and coaches will begin a phased transition back to campus. During each Phase athletics staff and coaches will be asked to self- screen for symptoms. Temperatures will be taken prior to building entry. Staff will be asked to work remotely if any symptoms or temperature are present.

All athletics staff and coaches required to wear masks (Per UNC Asheville recommendations) when in common areas of the building. No in person meetings. All athletics staff and coaches will be provided two masks and cleaning materials.

In collaboration with University Emergency Management, select athletics staff and coaches will assist to create pathways for building re-open.
Internal Athletics education and information sessions for athletics staff and coaches will continue.

OPEN: Mailroom, Restrooms, Copy Room, Offices; CLOSED: Weight Room, Justice Gym Floor, Kimmel Arena Floor, Campus Recreation Fitness, Locker Rooms, Pool, Classrooms.
  • Restrooms in Justice will have latches (occupied/in-use) installed to prevent multiple persons in small spaces. 4 Restrooms total.

Phase 1 Essential Staff and Head Coaches

PHASE 2: June 15 (A) and June 22 (B) Assistant Coaches

Athletics Department assistant coaches return to campus. Coach workdays on campus will be scheduled according to shared office space and sport seasons.
All Coaches will collaborate with Athletics COVID-19 team to determine best locker room protocols for each sport.

In collaboration with Clean Environments, select athletics staff and coaches will assist with preparing the facility for student-athlete return, to include deep cleaning and signage.

In collaboration with University Communication, athletics education and information sessions for incoming and returning student-athletes/parents continues.
Education will continue during this phase for athletics coaches and staff.

During this phase student-athletes will complete pre-return survey for Sports Medicine Team.

During this phase, virtual meetings will be required for all meetings both on and off campus. Groups with 10 or less individuals will be permitted to meet if social distancing protocols are in place.

Phase 3: June 29 Remaining Athletic Department Staff

Athletics education and information sessions for incoming and returning student-athletes/parents continues.
Internal Athletics education and information sessions for athletics staff and coaches continues.
  • Restrooms in Justice will have latches (occupied/in-use) installed to prevent multiple persons in small spaces. 4 Restrooms total.

Phase 4: July 13

Student-athletes who reside in Asheville may voluntarily return to campus for injury rehabilitation and/or strength and conditioning training workouts. During this period, each student-athlete will be asked to complete a daily online health screening survey. Student-Athletes may be asked to quarantine for up to 7 days. Temperatures may be taken prior to building entry. Student-Athletes will be asked to leave campus and report to student health if any symptoms or temperature are present.

During this phase, Sports Medicine procedures will be in place to protect the health, safety, and well- being of student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff that meet or exceed university protocols.

Student-Athletes who do not meet return to campus protocols will not be permitted to train or rehabilitate injuries on campus.
Student-Athletes, coaches, and athletics staff will be required to wear masks in all common areas. Awareness and proper social isolating practices should continue. Physical distancing measures should continue.

Testing will take place during this phase for all student-athletes in voluntary workout cohort. Student- Athletes will be asked to quarantine following test until results have been received by Sports Medicine.

The Director of Athletics and Director of Student Health Services will be notified of test results and will proceed according to University and NCAA testing protocol.
Student-athletes will be required to follow all building pathways and protocol. Groups of 10 or more should be avoided unless proper precautionary measures have been taken.
During this period, Sports Medicine will be available by appointment only. Based upon student-athlete request and/or reservation, Sports Medicine will develop an equitable and safe schedule, The Athletic Training room will be sanitized and disinfected after use by each student-athlete.

The Athletic Training facilities will only be available for student-athletes and medical personnel. Unless an emergency arises, no entry for Coaches and Staff during this time.

The Olympic Weight Room will only be accessible on a scheduled basis. Based upon student-athlete request and/or reservation, our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will develop an equitable and safe schedule. Weight room will be sanitized and disinfected after use by each student-athlete. Team usage of this space will not be available during this time.

Throughout this voluntary period, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will conduct daily information/education sessions with student-athletes regarding the importance of social distancing, hygiene, and daily health screenings.

OPEN for Student-Athlete access: Restrooms, Athletic Training Room, Weight Room; CLOSED: Justice Gym Floor, Kimmel Arena Floor, Campus Recreation Fitness, Outdoor Fields, All Locker Rooms, Pool, Classrooms.

Athletics education and information sessions for incoming and returning student-athletes/parents continues.

Phase 5: August 2 (A), August 4 (B), August 6 (C), August 8 (D), August 9 (E)
Beginning August 2 and continuing through August 9 student-athletes will begin a phased transition back to campus. During each Phase, student-athletes will be asked to complete a daily online health screening survey. Temperatures may be taken prior to building entry. Student-Athletes will be asked to report to student health if any symptoms or temperature are present.

Testing will take place during this phase for a random selection of student-athletes, coaches, and staff during return to campus transition. Student-Athletes will be asked to quarantine following test until results have been received by Sports Medicine.

The Director of Athletics and Director of Student Health Services will be notified of test results and will proceed according to University and NCAA testing protocol.

During this phase, only student-athletes who have previously been conditioning on campus will be permitted to workout. All remaining student-athletes will be transitioned in during the week of August 10.

Sport specific practice procedures will be in place to meet and/or exceed university protocols. Please see Appendix F.

During this period all practices and workouts will be contingent upon guidance and legislation from the NCAA and Big South Conference. See Appendix B and C.

Student-Athletes, coaches, and athletics staff will be required to wear masks in all common areas. Awareness and proper social isolating practices should continue. Physical distancing measures should continue.

Student-athletes will be required to follow all building pathways and protocol. Groups of 10 or more should be avoided unless proper precautionary measures have been taken.
Athletic Training room will establish protocols for all student-athletes for the following locations:
  • Main Athletic Training Room (Justice Center)
  • Auxiliary Athletic Training Room (Sherrill Center)
  • Satellite Athletic Training Room (Outdoor Track Building will be created and equipped to facilitate social distancing and lessen traffic in main athletic training room)
The Olympic Weight Room will only be accessible on a scheduled basis. The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will collaborate with coaches to develop an equitable and safe schedule. Weight room will be sanitized and disinfected after use by each team. Team usage of this space will not overlap during this time.
Coaches will be required to conduct daily information/education sessions with their respective teams regarding the importance of social distancing, hygiene, and daily health screenings.

Athletics education and information sessions for incoming and returning student-athletes/parents continues.

Student-Athletes will only be permitted to conduct self-workouts on site by appointment. Time limits will be enforced if multiple requests are received.
Inclement weather protocols for outdoor sports will be developed in coordination with Mission Health Sports Medicine, Campus Recreation, Athletics Administration and Coaching Staff.

Phase 6: August 10
Justice, SRC, and Sherrill will be open to all student-athletes. Pathways, entry points, exits clearly marked with signage.
During this phase, athletics will follow campus policies regarding masks.
Athletic Training room will establish protocols for all student-athletes for the following locations:
  • Main Athletic Training Room (Justice Center)
  • Auxiliary Athletic Training Room (Sherrill Center)
  • Satellite Athletic Training Room (Outdoor Track Building)
The Olympic Weight Room will only be accessible on a scheduled basis. The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will collaborate with coaches to develop an equitable and safe schedule, Weight room will be sanitized and disinfected after use by each team. Team usage of this space will not overlap during this time.

Coaches will be required to conduct daily information/education sessions with their respective teams regarding the importance of social distancing, hygiene, and daily health screenings.

Athletics health care providers, coaches and athletic personnel can resume in-person interactions, but should practice physical distancing, minimizing exposure to settings where such distancing is not practical.

Student-Athletes will only be permitted to conduct self-workouts on site by appointment. Time limits will be enforced if multiple requests are received

Practices will be scheduled through Senior Associate AD for Operations. Practice times may not be changed without approval of Athletic Director.

Off-Campus sports, MTEN, WTEN, WSW, Golf will follow protocols at on-site locations. Each off-campus location will be requested to provide their respective resocialization plans to the athletic department. Pathway signage, disinfectants, etc. will be provided to ensure off-campus locations provide safe environments for student-athletes.

Student-Athletes will report directly to off-campus locations for practice. Off-campus locations:
  • Asheville Racquet Club: Men's and Women's Tennis
  • Cliffs at Walnut Cove Golf Course: Women's Golf
  • Jewish Community Center: Women's Diving
Phase 7: September 1
All competition will be dependent on NCAA and Big South Conference legislation.
During this phase, sport specific plans for spectators will be in place to meet and/or exceed university expectations. Plans will be in place based on NCAA and Big South Conference legislation to include, no spectators, minimal spectators (pass list), and percentage based on facility size and recommended guidelines.
 
Appendix A
Preliminary Guidelines and Recommendations for the Athletic Training Facility and Staff

Athletic Training Facility Specific Considerations

  1. Negative symptom and temperature checked prior to admittance
  1. Sports Medicine staff are required to complete a temperature and symptom check daily when entering the facility
  2. If Sports Medicine staff has a positive screening or feels ill prior to coming to campus, they will notify Mission Sports Medicine Administration and follow Mission guidelines for follow up care and treatment
  3. Each student athlete will be screened, and temperature checked prior to entering the facility
  4. A student athlete who has a positive screening will be immediately removed from the facility and we will follow the guidelines of NCAA, CDC, UNC Asheville and Student Health Services to the next steps.
  1. Strategies to maintain physical distance and/or physical barriers in facility
    1. By moving tables 6 feet apart and creating a socially distant environment
    2. Require at least six feet of physical distancing at all times (have floor signs to help with compliance if needed.
  2. Increased cleaning with approved products
a. Disinfect all "high-touch" surfaces in the athletic training facility, such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, treatment tables, modalities, phones, keyboards, multiple times every day and in between patients. Using Mission/HCA approved disinfectants
  1. Implementation of an appointment-based system/no walk-ins
a. Will develop implement guidelines for acute injuries
  1. Limit number of student athletes and staff in athletic training facility
  1. Determine occupancy of athletic department areas/rooms based on Stage population density recommendations and implement occupancy limitations.
  2. Athletic Training will adjust any Emergency Action Plan as needed for change in facilities use plan
  3. Will limit entrance to facility to one entry and exit point
- Considering Developing flow control patterns where foot traffic is one way only indicated by placement of temporary signage
  1. Temperature should be taken prior to entrance to the medical facility and symptom questions asked.
a. If the individual displays symptoms, has a temperature >100.4, or otherwise indicates high risk for possible infection (I.e. new close exposure), he/she will not be allowed to access the facility.
  1. The individual should contact Sports Medicine Staff by phone to evaluate the individual to determine the appropriate action (return home; seek immediate medical care, etc.) Following current NCAA, CDC and UNC Asheville guidelines.
  2. All students and staff should attest they feel totally well and are fit for athletic activities each time they enter the athletic training facilities.
  3. Frequent reminders to wash hands often for at least 20-30 seconds with soap and warm water before and upon entry to the facility. Use hand sanitizer only when soap and water is not available. Will have appropriate signage for education and reminders for compliance
  1. Wash hands/use hand sanitizer before putting on and after removing PPE and masks.
  2. Avoid touching mouth, nose, eyes, and nearby surfaces when putting on, using, and removing PPE and masks.

Masks/Mouth-Nose Covering:

  1. PPE use (Level 1 masks or cloth masks for all individuals, personnel-working in the athletic training facility will be required at all times when social distances cannot be maintained.
  2. Clean cloth face covering masks should be used each day by athletes and staff.
  3. Cloth face covering masks should be cleaned (washed) after each day.
  4. Wash hands/use hand sanitizer before putting on and after removing PPE and masks.
  5. Avoid touching mouth, nose, eyes, and nearby surfaces when putting on, using, and removing PPE and masks.
  6. All student athletes will be required to wear masks while in the athletic training facility at all times.
a. This requirement will be re-evaluated on each campus and based on best scientific information available at that time.
  1. Cloth face covering masks reduce exposures to others when the wearer coughs or sneezes (I.e., source control). Cloth face covering masks do not replace the need for social and physical distancing, frequent handwashing, avoiding touching the face, and staying away from people who are ill.
Preparticipation Evaluation
  1. We suggest (and per approval of Dr. Hales and Dr. Hiza) All student-athletes will be required to provide updated in person Physical exams. The student athletes, parent or guardian will be required to fill out the medical history questionnaire and consent to treat forms, as well as other medical forms via sportsware, for clearance for participation to gain clearance.
  2. A complete pre participation physical will be required for
    1. All Student-Athletes
    2. If the returning student athlete sustained an illness or injury during break from campus
b. If student athlete was COVID 19 positive during break from campus
  1. Should undergo additional screening/cardiac and pulmonary based on medical decision making of sports medicine team.
  2. Strong consideration should be given to formal cardiac screening (EKG, possible hstroponin, and Echo) and pulmonary testing (PFT).
Appendix B
Strategies for Resuming Activities After Positive Test Results – Asymptomatic Individuals
The CDC has published strategies for the resumption of normal activities for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 but who have not had any symptoms. Any decision to discontinue isolation of infected individuals should be made in the context of local circumstances.

Time-based strategy
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 but have not developed any symptoms may discontinue isolation 10 days after the date of their first COVID-19 diagnostic test, assuming they have not subsequently developed symptoms. If symptoms do develop, this time-based strategy should not be used, and the symptom-based strategy should be used instead.

Strategies for Resuming Activities After Positive Test Results – Symptomatic Individuals

The CDC has published strategies for the resumption of normal activities for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and who have symptoms. Any decision to discontinue isolation of infected individuals should be made in the context of local circumstances.
 
Time-based strategy
Individuals who test positive and are symptomatic should remain in isolation until at least 72 hours have passed since recovery, which is defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in any respiratory symptoms and at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

Other Considerations Related to Resumption of Activities After Positive Tests

The CDC has identified other information that athletics departments should consider as part of their development of protocols related to the discontinuation of isolation for infected individuals after positive test results. For example, for certain populations, including those containing individuals with conditions that may weaken their immune system, a longer isolation timeframe for infected individuals may be desired to minimize the chance of prolonged shedding of the virus. Similarly, it should be noted that recommendations for discontinuing isolation in people known to be infected with COVID-19 may be different than CDC recommendations on when to discontinue quarantine for people known to have been exposed to COVID-19. For example, the CDC still recommends 14 days of quarantine after high-risk exposure based on the time it takes to develop illness if infected. Thus, it is possible that a person known to be infected, but who has been tested, could leave isolation earlier than a person who is quarantined, but who has not been tested, because the possibility of infection remains where testing has not occurred.

See NCAA Resocialization of Collegiate Sports for additional details.
https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/resocialization-collegiate-sport-developing-standards- practice-and-competition
 
Appendix C
  1. Standardized 10-minute stationary warm-up on student rec court – 6 feet apart.
  2. 30-minute time cap for session inside weight room.
  3. Entrance & Exit FLOW - Student Athletes will enter the weight room and rec court for warm-up and weight room session from the side door of SRC.
  4. One Student Athlete per rack (each rack 6 feet apart) = 14 total max.
  5. Do not gather at white board – wait for instruction at your station.
  6. 15-minute time gap between each session for cleaning.
  7. Each student athlete will sanitize their station using disposable wipes after they have completed their session.
  8. Frequency for scheduling purposes: No more than two scheduled sessions per week/per team (or position). A hybrid training system will be developed to accomplish and address other training qualities for at-home or during practice hours.
  9. Hand sanitizer and hand washing required immediately after session
  10. Bring your own water bottle.
  11. Bring your own towel.
 
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Appendix E
UNC Asheville Athletics Sport Practice Protocol Fall 2020
 
All student-athletes and athletics personnel should understand that COVID-19 risk mitigation practices should be observed at ALL times, including non-athletic related activities. In collaboration with Sports Medicine and the Athletics COVID-19 Action Team, all Bulldog Athletic practices regardless of risk will follow these guidelines:

Pre-practice
  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment.
  • Student-Athletes and Coaches will wash hands and use hand sanitizer.
  • Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice.
  • No team huddles or meetings where teams are not able to social distance.
  • Virtual team meetings should take place when possible.
  • Student-Athletes required to wear clean and laundered clothes for practice.
  • If applicable, student-athletes will clean and sanitize personal gear.
  • Student-Athletes and coaches will be required to complete a DAILY online health screening survey. Temperatures may be taken prior to practice. Student-Athletes will be asked to report to student health if any symptoms or temperature are present.
  • Student-Athletes will bring clean, sanitized water bottle to practice. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name.
  • Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.
Practice
  • Hand sanitizer will be available during practice.
  • Working in Functional Units.
  • Electronic whistles should be considered where applicable.
  • No team huddles.
  • Training should occur outdoors. When not feasible, indoor training with good ventilation is preferable to indoor training with poor ventilation.
  • Student athletes should sit every other seat on a bench and should avoid using a dugout when possible. They should consciously stand six feet apart when not participating in a drill or activity that requires closer contact.
  • When at practice, any unnecessary contact should be avoided such as handshakes, high fives, fist bumps, or elbow bumps.
  • While we understand it may be difficult to wear a mask when actively participating in a sport that takes place indoors on a court, (for example: volleyball, basketball) the percentage of time without the mask should be limited to the active participation time.
  • At all times, all coaches and staff should be encouraged to be masked 100% of the time.
  • Student-Athletes may be requested to provide their own clean, laundered towel.
Post Practice
  • Student-Athletes and Coaches will wash and sanitize hands.
  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment.
  • If applicable, student-athletes will clean and sanitize personal gear.
  • Masks and social distancing guidelines when practice is complete.
Sport specific guidelines below for:

High Risk:            Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Men's Soccer, and Women's Soccer Medium Risk: Baseball, Men's and Women's Track & Field/Cross Country

Low Risk:             Golf, Men's and Women's Tennis, Swimming and Diving
 
HIGH RISK
Men's and Women's Basketball:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.

Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow for time to sanitize between sessions. Coaches will facilitate building entry for student-athletes. (Please no wandering) Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice

Coaches will transition to multiple athlete development sessions based on conditioning and functional units. (eventually build to 5 v. 0)

Student-Athletes will wear masks while shooting or on sideline, masks not required for conditioning drills, etc.

Limit the number of people touching scorer's table, clock etc.

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.

Pre-Practice

  • Managers sanitize all equipment (balls, cones, pads, table, etc.)
  • Managers/coaching staff will sanitize the table, chairs, score clock and attachments.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will be spaced out along the sideline
  • Each student-athlete's phone will be stored into a specific slot before practice. No phones will touch or be touched by anyone else

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Managers will constantly wipe down equipment during practice
  • Extra towels will be available if needed
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.
 After Practice
  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands
  • Managers will sanitize all equipment (balls, cones, pads, etc.)
  • Managers/coaching staff will the table, chairs, score clock and attachments
Locker Room
  • No more than 2 players allowed in the locker room at same time
    • 5-10-minute shifts to change in the locker room
  • Showers, lounge are off limits

Laundry

  • Manager wearing PPE will do laundry daily. Managers will receive education daily on proper laundry protocols. PPE includes gloves and mask. 
Volleyball:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.

Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow for time to sanitize between sessions if training in multiple groups.

Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice
 
Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning.

Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, while on sidelines, and post-practice. Masks not required for high intensity conditioning drills, etc. (Unless determined by Coaching Staff)

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

SA's will be assigned personal space for gear.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.
Student-Athletes will be divided into groups for training sessions. Training functional units will be coordinated by coaching staff.

Pre-Practice

  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment (balls, net, pads, table, etc.)
  • Coaching staff will sanitize the table, chairs, score clock and attachments.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will be spaced out along the sideline
    • Sports Medicine will provide coolers for re-fills.

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will designate balls for each court. Groups will only handle balls marked for their court.
  • Individual towels will be provided for each SA for personal use during practice.
  • Additional towels (Different color) will be provided for floor. SA's will only use feet to clean floor with towels.
  • Groups will be divided and work with specific coach, 8 per/group.
  • Coaches may alternate practice indoor and outdoor.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.

After Practice

  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands
  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment (balls, net, pads, etc.)
  • Coaches will sanitize the table, chairs, score clock and attachments.

Locker Room

  • No Locker room access at this time.

Laundry

  • Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 laundry recommended protocols. Including daily washing of towels and masks.
Men's and Women's Soccer:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.

Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow for time to sanitize between sessions if training in multiple groups.

Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice.

Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning.

Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, while on sideline, and post-practice. Masks not required for high intensity conditioning drills, etc. (Unless determined by Coaching Staff)

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.

Student-Athletes will be divided into groups of 8-10 for training sessions. Training functional units will be coordinated by coaching staff.

In case of inclement weather, coaches will be permitted to transition to an indoor facility pending availability. All protocols will be followed indoors including masks, social distancing, and space capacity standards.

Pre-Practice

  • Coaches sanitize all equipment (balls, cones, GPS units, etc.)
  • Tents will not be used for practice.
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will be spaced out along the sideline
    • Sports Medicine will provide coolers for re-fills.

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will limit the number of touches on any common equipment.
  • Discourage spitting etc. during practice.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.
 After Practice
  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands.
  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment (balls, cones, GPS, etc.)

Locker Room

  • Off Limits, Use TBD

Laundry

  • MSOC Coaches wearing PPE will do laundry daily. PPE includes gloves and mask.
  • WSOC student-athletes are responsible for laundering their own gear. 
MEDIUM RISK
Baseball:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.
Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow for time to sanitize between sessions if training in multiple groups.
Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice
Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning.
Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, while in dugout, and post-practice. Masks not required for high intensity conditioning drills, etc. (Unless determined by Coaching Staff)
 
Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

SA's will be assigned personal space in Dugout A or B.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.

Student-Athletes will be divided into groups for training sessions. Training functional units will be coordinated by coaching staff.

In case of inclement weather, coaches will be permitted to transition to an indoor facility pending availability. All protocols will be followed indoors including masks, social distancing, and space capacity standards.

Pre-Practice

  • Coaches sanitize all equipment (balls, bands, cages, etc.)
  • SA's will be encouraged to wash hands in dugout restrooms.
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available in each dugout.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will be spaced out in each dugout.
    • Sports Medicine will provide coolers for re-fills.

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will limit the number of touches on any common equipment.
  • Discourage spitting, no seeds, etc. during practice.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.
  • Following MLB guidelines, limit the number of touches on baseballs, Change baseballs regularly.
 After Practice
  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands.
  • Coaches will sanitize all common equipment
  • SA's will sanitize personal equipment with provided disinfecting wipes.

Locker Room

  • Student-Athletes may utilize locker room for storing personal equipment and changing clothes ONLY. Lounge area is off-limits. No more than 4 SA's in locker room at any one time.

Laundry

  • Baseball coaches wearing PPE will do laundry daily. PPE includes gloves and mask.
  • SA's will turn in laundry daily. Coaches will also launder face coverings worn at practice daily.
Track and Field/Cross Country:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.

Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow for time to sanitize between sessions if training in multiple groups.

Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice
Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning.

Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, during instruction, and post-practice. Masks not required for high intensity conditioning drills, etc. (Unless determined by Coaching Staff)

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches.

Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols to include laundry and masks.

Student-Athletes will be divided into groups for training sessions. Training functional units will be coordinated by coaching staff.

In case of inclement weather, coaches will be permitted to transition to an indoor facility pending availability. All protocols will be followed indoors including masks, social distancing, and space capacity standards.

Pre-Practice

  • Coaches sanitize all equipment (medicine balls, throws, mats, blocks, etc.)
  • SA's will be encouraged to wash hands in track restrooms maintaining building occupancy.
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available on the track.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Sports Medicine will provide coolers for re-fills.

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will limit the number of touches on any common equipment.
  • Discourage spitting, etc. during practice.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.

After Practice

  • Student-Athletes and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands.
  • Coaches will sanitize all common equipment
  • SA's will sanitize personal equipment with provided disinfecting wipes.

Locker Room

  • No locker room access at this time.

Laundry

  • Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 laundry recommended protocols. Including daily washing of workout gear, towels and masks.
LOW RISK
Men's and Women's Tennis:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.

Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice

Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning.
Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, team meetings, and post-practice. Masks not required for high intensity conditioning drills, etc. (Unless determined by Coaching Staff)

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.
 
Student-Athletes will be divided into groups for training sessions. Training functional units will be coordinated by coaching staff.

Pre-Practice

  • Coaches sanitize all common equipment (balls, etc.)
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available at each practice.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will remain in SA personal designated space.
 During Practice
  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will limit the number of touches on any common equipment (balls).
  • Discourage spitting, etc. during practice.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.
  • Following USTA guidelines, limit the number of touches on tennis balls, change balls regularly.
After Practice
  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands.
  • Coaches will sanitize all common equipment
  • SA's will sanitize personal equipment with provided disinfecting wipes.

Locker Room

  • Student-Athletes will be discouraged from using Club locker rooms.
  • Student-Athletes will follow all ARC protocols related to COVID.

Laundry

  • Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 laundry recommended protocols.

Stringing Machine

  • WTEN: 1 designated stringer for team
  • MTEN: Stringer will be sanitized before and after each use.
Coaches do not anticipate moving into the ARC courts until November at the earliest.

Golf:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas.
Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice

Coaches will transition to increased intensity athlete development sessions based on conditioning. Student-Athletes will wear masks pre-practice, team meetings, and post-practice.

Designate areas for water bottles to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, spaced minimally 6 feet apart.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.

Pre-Practice

  • Student-Athletes will sanitize all equipment.
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available at each practice.
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
    • Bottles and towels will remain in SA personal designated space.

During Practice

  • Hand sanitizer will used
  • Coaches will limit the number of touches on any common surfaces, no flag sticks or rakes.
  • SA's will use personal pull carts or walk, no golf carts at this time.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.
  • Following guidelines set by Cliffs for golf course and clubhouse.

After Practice

  • Players and coaches will apply hand sanitizer and immediately wash their hands.
  • SA's will sanitize personal equipment with provided disinfecting wipes.
 
 

Locker Room

 
  • Student-Athletes will be discouraged from using Club locker rooms.
  • No locker room access Justice.

Laundry

  • Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 laundry recommended protocols. Including daily washing of bag towels and masks.
 Swimming and Diving:
Use signs, tape marks or other visual cues placed 6 feet apart to encourage physical distancing in common training areas when on dry land.
Coaches will set schedule for practice to allow time for two groups, 15/group.

Coaches and staff will wear masks throughout practice when required for social distancing.

Designate areas for water bottles/gear to encourage physical distancing. Water bottle will be clearly marked with student-athlete name. Each student-athlete will have designated area for personal gear, at opposite ends of lanes.

Masks and social distancing guidelines until start of practice for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athletes will be provided daily education on COVID-19 safety protocols.
Divers will follow protocol at JCC.

Coaches will follow guidelines recommended by USA Swimming.

Pre-Practice

  • Sanitize all equipment/gear. USA Swimming recommends placing all gear in pool to sanitize. No shared gear, everyone keeps their own mesh bags separate from others
  • Student-Athletes will have their own, individually marked towels and water bottles.
    • Each player will bring their own bottles, filled
  • Locker room will be utilized for changing clothes and rinsing off ONLY. Usage will be staggered limited to 4 at any one time.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available on deck if needed.
 During Practice
  • Coaches will maintain 6 feet distance on deck
  • Coaches will utilize electronic headsets (Swim Ears) to communicate with student-athletes in the pool during workouts.
  • Physical Distancing guidelines will be followed for dry land workouts.
  • Team huddles will be spaced out. No "hands in" to break huddles. No high fives etc.

Locker Room

  • No more than 4 student-athletes allowed in the locker room at same time
    • 5-10-minute shifts to change/rinse in the locker room

Laundry

  • Take home towels or dirty/weight clothes DAILY, cannot leave in locker.
Appendix 
Fall Roster numbers: On-Campus Off Campus
Baseball:                      35 14 21
Men's Basketball:       14 12 2
Women's Basketball: 12 11 1
Women's Soccer:        25 9 16
Men's Soccer:             30 8 22
Men's Tennis:              9 1 8
Women's Tennis:        7 5 4
Golf:                            7 6 1
Volleyball:                   15 7 8
Swimming:                  31 10 21
Women's Track:          40 30 10
Men's Track:               40 30 10
Total:                          265 143 122
*8 additional student-athletes will report to campus either later this fall or spring 2021.
 
Appendix G
Several Athletics Staff and Coaches share office space. These individuals will work flexible schedules to avoid multiple people simultaneously sharing a small space.

Staff:
Andy Fisher/Mark Godin Betsy Blose/David Jandrew Pauline Thrash (SRC Cubicle)
Rebecca Nelms (Student-Athlete Study Space) Athletic Trainers
 
Coaches:
Davis Fox/Molly Dwyer Jen Peterson/Ian Quinn Kyle Ward/Brad Jarreau
 
Appendix H
 
Area Quantity Case/Size Item Description
Athletics/Justice 24 Stations Hand Sanitizer Mounted to wall at our near
entry point
Athletics/Sherrill 35 Stations Hand Sanitizer Mounted to wall at our near entry point
Athletics/Ou
tdoor		 11 Stations Hand Sanitizer Mounted to wall at our near
entry point
Athletics Refills Refills Hand
Sanitizer
Athletics 6 Gallons Hand Sanitizer
Pumps		 (Scorer's table, ticket office,
etc.)
Athletics/Jus
tice		 5 Stations Touchless
Water Station		 Touchless water bottle
stations
Athletics/Sh
errill		 6 Stations Touchless
Water Station		 Touchless water bottle
stations
Athletics
Outdoor		 1 Stations Touchless
Water Station		 Touchless water bottle
stations
Athletics 20 units Plexiglass Screens
Athletics 25 units Infrared
Thermometers
Athletics 5 units Electrostatic
Sprayer
Athletics 1,000 Face Masks
Athletics 100 Cloth Masks
Athletics 24 Boxes Nitrile Gloves Small
Athletics 24 Boxes Nitrile Gloves Medium
Athletics 24 Boxes Nitrile Gloves Large
Athletics 24 Boxes Nitrile Gloves X-Large
Athletics 50 Cases Clorox Wipes
Athletics 50-100 Branded Floor
Decals		 Walkways/Social
Distance/Entrance etc.
Athletics ? Branded
Signage		 Entrances/Parking/Buildings
etc.
 
Athletics 100 Rolls 2 XL Revolutionary Weight Equipment Wipes
Athletics 2 Buckets 2XL Force Disinfectant
Wipes
Athletics 4 Door Latches Restroom in Justice (Occupied)
Athletics 2 Washers
Athletics 2 Dryers
Athletics HVAC
Equipment to assist with air flow in Justice
Locker Rooms etc.
Athletics PPE for laundry
room		 Gowns/masks etc.
 
Appendix I
 
Enterprise Van Rental
Our New Complete Clean Pledge
Employee and customer safety are our top priority. Today and every day, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in the industry. We are reinforcing this commitment through the launch of our new Complete Clean Pledge program across our global operations. We want our customers to feel confident their vehicle is clean and sanitized each and every time they rent.
 
Following guidance from health authorities and in partnership with the travel industry, we are taking additional measures to build on our already rigorous cleaning protocols. Employees are being trained to implement the new and more comprehensive cleaning mandates for their protection, and for the safety and service of customers. These mandates include enhanced cleaning guidance for vehicles, shuttles and branch locations, as well as social distancing practices. 
 
Customers will begin seeing Complete Clean Pledge signage and notifications within their rented vehicles confirming they have been thoroughly cleaned. This includes washing, vacuuming, general wipe down and sanitizing with a disinfectant that meets leading health authority requirements, with particular attention to more than 20 high-touch points. The cleaning guidance set forth in the Complete Clean Pledge aligns with the U.S Travel Association's (USTA) "Travel in the New Normal" guidance introduced last week. Enterprise Holdings is an active member of USTA and leading voice of the car rental industry in the organization. 

Innovative Rental Process Enhancements

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, Enterprise modified its services and processes, including keeping our physical locations limited and interaction to a minimum, while still maximizing our availability for those that need our services. This will continue to be our focus as we thoughtfully prepare for the reopening of some of our locations in the weeks ahead.
 
Additionally, we recognize that social distancing and minimal contact will remain important safety measures for many customers, so we are in the process of refining our current modified offerings to move toward implementing more permanent low- and no-touch experiences for our customers. We are accelerating efforts to offer new rental experiences including introducing new options such as: advanced check-in at Enterprise's neighborhood locations, "show your pass and go," and enhanced curbside and delivery processes.

Informational Links

UNC Asheville Campus: https://coronavirus.unca.edu/
 
Return to Campus Videos: https://coronavirus.unca.edu/video-tours/

Related Link:
NCAA Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Action Plan Considerations

For more information about the UNC Asheville Fall 2020 Plan and the UNC Asheville Athletics Resocialization Plan, please visit https://coronavirus.unca.edu/.
 

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