Stay Home When Sick 

All CJB participants must conduct a daily self-assessment for COVID symptoms. Anyone experiencing COVID symptoms must stay home; participants must be symptom-free for 14-days to participate in or be a spectator at CJB games and practices. (Source: NYS, p14)

Physical Distancing & Masks 

• All participants should maintain a distance of six feet apart and wear masks when shorter distances are required. 
• Players are not required to wear masks if unable to tolerate a face covering for the physical activity (practices, games) provided, however, coaches, trainers, and other individuals who are not directly engaged in physical activity wear a face covering. Concession stand staff should wear masks at all times. (Source: NYS, p5)

Healthy Hygiene Practices 

• All participants are required to wash their hands with soap frequently, use hand sanitizer, refrain from spitting, and must cover their coughs and sneezes. (Source: NYS, p12)
• Coaches and players must refrain from personal contact celebrations such as high-fives, fist bumps and shaking hands. Coaches and players are encouraged to give each other virtual high-fives or virtual fist bumps and tip their hats to show appreciation. (Source: NYS, p7)
• Seeds, chewing gum and products of the like are not permitted. 
• Participants are not permitted to share drink bottles and other personal items such as face covers. 
• Players should have their own equipment. When it is absolutely necessary to share critical game equipment, the equipment must be cleaned with a disinfectant approved against COVID between users. 
• Coaches should designate two players to retrieve foul balls (as appropriate). 

Cleaning and Disinfecting 

• CJB coaches should instruct their team to clean and disinfect their personal equipment after use; coaches should disinfect any team equipment after each game or practice. (Source: NYS, p3)
• CJB concession stand staff should clean and disinfect common areas, surfaces, and tools regularly and completely each day.

Minimizing Group Interactions 

• Spectators are limited to two adults per player. Families with young spectators should plan on sitting together while watching games and practices. Always supervise children. (Source: NYS, p5)
• Participants should arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their game time. 
• Participants will not congregate in common areas prior to or following games and practices.