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  • Writer's picturePaige Theodosopoulos

Athlete Safety Checklist

In order to keep kids, Coaches and parents safe when kids are playing sports during the pandemic it’s important to take extra safety precautions. This article outlines a safety checklist .

-Atheletes should stay home if they are feeling ill.

-Everyone should have their own equipment including water bottle and towel.

-Maintain social distance and wear a face mask.

-If an athlete has Covid they should be cleared by their doctor before returning to sports.

-They should be screened for heart complications of Covid.

-Children who are very sick must be treated as though they have myocarditis and not return to sports for 3-6 months.


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