As we all know, we are living in uncertain times and the COVID-19 pandemic has stopped the U.S. and the world economy in its tracks. Franklin Prep Academy has been working relentlessly to plan for our basketball season this fall. It is our goal to resume activities as soon as local, state, and federal government officials deem it permissible. It has always been our mission to help young athletes reach their basketball goals by providing them with a first-class platform to showcase their talent.

 It is our responsibility to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. We will follow CDC guidelines and have protocols that we will adhere to at our events.

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These protocols include:

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1. Host site must provide balls. Balls will need to be sanitized immediately after each game.

2. Teams will be grouped in 12-15 players.

3. Temperatures will be checked at check-in.

4. Only 4 spectators per player.

5. Spectators will have to register 1 week in advance online on Conference website.

6. Hand Sanitizing immediately upon entering the building.

7. No more than 2 people in the bathroom at one time.

8. Sanitizing hands immediately before leaving gym.

9. Coaches will be required to wear masks. Game officials must wear a mask unless they are officiating a game.

10. Only one backpack per person inside the building will be permitted.

11. Teams/athletes MUST bring their own water bottles/drinks. Water fountains maybe shut off.

12. Requiring coaches, players, and game personnel to have their temperature taken upon arrival at the facility each day. Any participant with a temperature over 100.4 degrees will not be permitted to play.

13. Spectators will be required to wear masks. They MUST bring their own mask. If they do not bring their own mask, spectators can purchase them upon check-in.

14. Limit the number of spectators associated with each team.

15. Ensure minimum of 6 feet between spectators when entering and when inside the facility. Signage will be posted throughout the facility to ensure proper social distancing.

16. Everyone will enter the facility through one door and exit through another door. We will clearly mark Entrances and Exits.

17. Only teams currently playing and scheduled to play next will be allowed in the facility at once.

18. Games will have staggered start times to limit the number of spectators and contact amongst them.

19. Elimination of post-game handshakes.