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The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission has released a set of guidelines for practice and for playing football this fall during the troubling time of COVID-19. "At this time, Calhoun County Schools is following those guidelines. We do have coaches and plan to begin practices on August 17, 2020, following the WVSSAC guidelines," according to CMHS Principal Anita Stephenson.
Stephenson said the school system is in consistent communication with our local health department to seek their guidance to meet safety requirements and recommendations.
** CALHOUN HIGH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE **
1 - 08/28/20 - OPEN
2- 09/04/20 7:00PM A - VALLEY (WETZEL)
3 - 09/11/20 7:00PM H - DODDRIDGE COUNTY
4 - 09/18/20 7:00PM H - TYLER CONSOLIDATED
5 - 09/25/20 7:00PM A - ST. MARYS
6 - 10/02/20 7:00PM H - CLAY-BATTELLE
7 - 10/09/20 7:00PM H - MAN HIGH SCHOOL
8 - 10/16/20 7:00PM A - GILMER COUNTY
9 - 10/23/20 7:00PM H - WAHAMA SENIOR/MIDDLE SCHOOL
10 - 10/30/20 7:00PM A - WIRT COUNTY
11 - 11/06/20 7:00PM A - RITCHIE COUNTY
** CALHOUN MIDDLE/JUNIOR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE **
1 - 08/27/20 6:00PM A - RITCHIE SCRIMMAGE
2 - 09/03/20 6:30PM H - RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE
3 - 09/10/20 6:30PM H - SPENCER MIDDLE
4 - 09/17/20 6:00PM A - SUMMERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
5 - 09/24/20 6:30PM H - WEBSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
6 - 10/01/20 - OPEN
7 - 10/08/20 7:00PM A - GILMER COUNTY
8 - 10/15/20 6:30PM H - WALTON MIDDLE
9 - 10/22/20 6:30PM A - BRAXTON COUNTY MIDDLE
10 - 10/29/20 6:30PM A - WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE
WVSSAC FOOTBALL MODIFICATION GUIDANCE DOCUMENT â FALL 2020 Two rules will be waived for the 2020 season.
Eight games will not be required to be playoff eligible. Six games in your own class or above will not be required to be playoff eligible. Flex days may be used only with principal approval and phase III limitations must be followed.
Requirements
1. Extend the coaching box for social distancing on the sidelines. (15 to 15)
2. All water provided will be individual containers / No public water sharing systems
3. Limit sidelines to essential personnel only. (Coaches, Trainer, Manager etc.)
4. Everyone on the sidelines must wear face coverings. (Information has been provided to the schools)
5. Extend time outs and length of time between quarters to 2:00
6. Social distancing announcements should be made over the PA throughout the contest.
7. Band is not to travel to away games.
Recommendations
1. Travel with fewer players to away games / Dress fewer for home games
2. Modify pregame meals
3. Use extra dressing facilities / come partially dressed to away games/ Dress in smaller pods of 10-15 at a time
*Arrange dressing and shower situation with host team.
4. Conduct halftimes in the end zones or other outside areas instead of dressing rooms
5. Pay per view options for schools to recover lost revenue if attendance is impacted
6. Transportation and or bus modifications per WV State Department and county guidelines
7. No pre or post game handshakes
8. Electronic tickets instead of traditional tickets
9. Hand sanitizing stations on the sidelines
10. Use CDC COVID 19 screening questions. Follow local health department guidelines for reporting suspicious cases.
11. Disinfectants and Cleaning Agents / use CDC and WVDHHR protocols for cleaning equipment, facilities, etc.
12. Cheerleaders â recommend that they do not travel to away games | 
