[BillyMac]

Not sure what all the COVID protocols will be in Connecticut scholastic games this upcoming season.

Last year: Masks (no gaiters) for all (players, coaches, officials, fans). Officials come in uniform (no locker rooms available for officials to change or shower). Number of fans limited (varied from one school system to another, usually one, or two parents allowed per player, no student fans). Short regular season (12 games). No state tournament (just conference tournaments).

This year: Interscholastic athletic officials must be fully vaccinated for COVID, or be exempted from the vaccine requirement for reasons of medical contraindication or firmly held religious or spiritual belief (Note: There is no testing option). Governor's emergency executive order in already in place (expires February 15, 2022) for an indoor mask mandate in all schools (fall indoor girls volleyball players and indoor girls swimmers (on pool deck) wore masks, as did officials, coaches, and fans). Full regular basketball season and state tournament planned. No word yet on number of fans allowed, or locker room availability for officials to change and shower. Both will probably be decided by individual school systems.