On May 22, 2020, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released a statement allowing their schools to begin UIL Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sports Specific Instruction beginning June 8, 2020.
The UIL rolled out very specific requirements for all workouts that include, but are not limited to:
•Attendance at workouts must be optional for students.
•Attendance records shall be kept, however, students shall not be required or allowed to make up missed days or workouts.
•Students may not be given access to locker rooms or shower facilities. Students should report to workouts in proper gear and immediately return home to shower at the end of the workout.
•During workouts, schools must have at least one staff member per twenty students in attendance to ensure appropriate social distancing, hygiene, and safety measures are implemented.
•Schools must have hand sanitizer or hand-washing stations readily available in the workout area.
•All surfaces in workout areas must be thoroughly disinfected throughout and at the end of each day.
•No clothing or towels may be laundered on site or shared during workouts.
•There can be no shared water or food.
There is a full, printable version with more guidelines, requirements, and suggestions on UIL’s website at the following link:
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/COVID-19-strength-conditioning-2020.pdf
