Resuming of the Ohio Youth Group Sports Organization
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, things are no longer feeling quite reasonable. Most of the families, in this case, have not been normal since all that occurred in the time of the pandemic. It has not yet been different in the case of sports. However, there is hope recently for sports fans and the players. The NBA looks like it is headed for a comeback at Disney’s ESPN for a Reunion, Fla. The NBA executive director, Michele Roberts, told the ESPN that it’s high time to resume the season due to the players’ overwhelming sentiments. The major Baseball league might open the training camps within a month if things turn up as expected. At this time, they hopTheyks at clubs’ home facilities will be empty for the training. There are also current disputes between the players and the club owners over the money.
In this case, the stakeholders who own the creates a concession for gaining for the players, which are more than the salaries deducted by the number of games played. The NHL, on the other hand, is looking for a format whereby the team of 24 playoffs would possibly narrow 16 players in the opening round of the best players. According to the ESPN, the team players are committed to beginning the season in the two hub cities in which Columbus is among the locations and the contests to be played in the empty arenas. The Ohio youths created a mark in the season resumption of the groups in a no-contact or limited contact sports. The six games placed by the health department include softball, baseball, tennis, golf, track and field, driving and swimming. The additional skills to be considered for training in all sports with the inclusion of high schools are also set to start (Schultz, n.d.).
The department of health has given some general rules for the no or limited contact sport and other specific guidelines and recommendations for the sports sector. Most of the rules are expected, although some have been places as recommended rather than mandated. An instance is in the case of softball and baseball, where coaches must wear face masks all the time in which the activity is not mandatory but recommended. The spectators and the parents should keep social distancing and stay at home if possible, and avoid touching places. Parents and spectators with COVID 19 symptoms should maintain social distancing. People are also recommended not to do handshakes, hugs, or cuddles. However, in another example, how things can be murky, with many people opposing the idea of wearing a mask while in public, there can be no other rule that is no-splitting (Schultz, n.d.).
According to the general guidelines that have been set, there has to be no splitting at no given time. Whether it is before or after the events, this is mandatory for not only the spectators but also parents. With the prohibition of not eating any sunflower seeds or any chewing gum is also grouped with the same as the mandatory and recommended practices for the coaches and even athletes who are in softball and baseball. It is not a necessity for everyone to have face coverings. However, it is highly recommended, especially for the spectators and coaches and spectators. The athletes who are not participating are also encouraged. While playing baseball, the umpires should, at all times, be at a distance. This also applies to softball. This has to be done while they can still be able to perform their assigned duties (Bischoff, n.d.).
According to the health department members who belong to one family are also recommended that they travel together rather than sharing ideas with other families. This mostly applies to the multiple parents, kids who are playing sports, or those competing for the various travel organizations. This type of temporary inconvenience is far much better than not having the chance to play at all. It is everyone’s wish that they get the chance to get outside. Moreover, playing sports is also something that someone else needs. Even watching people doing what they love and enjoy is all that is required.
On gathering the information, some of the NBA officials were interviewed to give out their views on the resuming of seasons. They were also asked questions on their preparedness for the games to resume. In this case, they seemed prepared as they stated all the recommendations and guidelines from the department of health, including wearing masks, limited or no contact, among others. On the issue of training camps, the NBA officials stated that they already have plans to resume training soon. The players were also interviewed to identify the level of preparedness. They stated that they were eager to resume the season and well prepared to follow the guidelines as well. The players seemed excited to continue to do what they love. The players interviewed included; baseball, golf, tennis, track and field, softball and swimming and diving. The main aim of these interviews was to understand why the players need to resume the seasons, and their level of preparedness as the pandemic is still on. The interview was also meant to identify the readiness of the club owners and their demands and how players are prepared to work along with the requirements.
REFERENCES
Bischoff, L. A. (n.d.). Which Ohio sports get green light to resume? Here’s what you need to know. Daytondailynews. Retrieved July 14, 2020, from https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/which-ohio-sports-get-green-light-resume-here-what-you-need-know/3XbriFJprp6XGyMKquxE
Schultz, D. (n.d.). News release: State issues new guidance on youth sports during COVID-19. Www.Health.State.Mn.Us. Retrieved July 14, 2020, from https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2020/covid061920.html