Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League

Covid Protocol for Return to Play

Prior to Every Match:

• Communicate with opposing coach 2 days before -  home coach reaches out

• Complete the Health Verification Form prior to departure or upon arrival to the facility.  If your school issues a form to you, it is acceptable to use for you match.

• Coaches exchange forms upon arrival

• Centers will have areas for teams to store gear

• Masks are to be worn at all times until bowling begins

  • Only bowlers may remove mask when on the approach

• Observe social distancing guidelines and seating

   

  During the Match:

• Roster 8 Boys/8 Girls - 5 Varsity and 3 Substitutes. Subs entering must be declared and move into spot 1-5

• Bowl with YOUR team only on a pair - ex. Team A boys on 1-2, Team B 3-4, Team A Girls 7-8, Team B 9-10

• List on pairs as Varsity 1-5 on one lane, subs 6-8 on second lane, ex. Team A on lanes 1-2, Varsity 5 listed on lane 2, subs on lane 1.

• Varsity bowler 1 will not start 2nd frame until Varsity bowler 5 has completed frame 1. (Can bowl sooner if needed to pick up pace)

• Teams switch pairs after each game - Home team chooses their starting pair

• One pair in between if Possible

• If 4 pairs are not available, format as follows:

  • Team A Lanes 1-2, team A boys(1) and Girls(2), Team B Lanes 3-4, Team B boys (3), and Girls(4).  Lanes 5-6, Practice only

• NO SPECTATORS FOR DECEMBER - then TBD

   

   

General Guidelines:

• Matches begin at 3pm - Highly Recommended

• Hand sanitizer for each team - wash hands/sanitize upon entry

• No sharing of equipment - balls, towels, water bottles, etc.

• Only touch your equipment

• No Unnecessary physical contact - high fives, handshakes,etc.

• Contact visiting coaches with any information/restrictions

   

  Covid Protocols:

• Matches may be postponed if:

  • Positive Tests(3 Players/Squad) - School Shutdowns - Mass Quarantines

  • Handled Case by case