Connecticut interscholastic athletic officials must sign sworn affidavits (honor system, nobody's checking vaccination cards) that they are fully vaccinated, or complete the necessary paperwork with the Connecticut state association (CIAC) that they have a medical contraindication or firmly held religious or spiritual belief. Unvaccinated officials must undergo weekly COVID testing.
Officials, players, coaches, and fans will all wear masks at all times, however, enforcement for players will not be the responsibility of the officials this year, but the responsibility of game management. Masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status.
Unlimited numbers of masked fans will be allowed. Locker room availability for officials to change and shower will be decided by individual school systems, so we’ve been instructed to show up in uniform.
Full regular basketball season, out of state trips are allowed, and a state tournament is planned.
Protocols above will be evaluated on December 23, 2021, and there may be changes (vaccination status, masks, etc.) if appropriate or necessary.
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Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB
... an official shortage.
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At this time, of our 270 local members, 55 have chosen not to officiate due to COVID.