For those who don't want to go to the link...

j. Sports.
i. All sports are categorized by level of risk as detailed in the Maryland Sports
Commission Return to Play Report with the following exceptions:
(1) soccer and flag football are considered to be high-risk sports;
(2) solo kayaking/canoeing is considered to be low risk;
(3) tandem kayaking/canoeing is low risk provided if participants are from the
same household.
ii. Only the play of low-risk and medium-risk sports is permitted.
iii. The play of high-risk sports is prohibited, however no contact skills-building and drills are permitted.
iv. High-risk sport scrimmages, games, matches, and competitions are prohibited.
v. All sports participants, regardless of age must comply with the face covering requirement in paragraph 2.b, and the social distancing and hygiene requirements of
paragraph 3.a.
vi. Rented sport equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected pursuant to
CDC guidelines using EPA approved cleaners and disinfectants between usage.
vii. All tournaments, championships, or events are strictly prohibited unless a waiver is
issued by the County.
viii. Sports played outside must follow outdoor gathering guidelines and size
restrictions.
ix. Sports played inside must follow the guidelines and size restrictions for fitness
centers.

Anonymous wrote:Why is kayaking high risk? I mean, it is a high risk, but is there a COVID risk in a boat?

Reading comprehension...

(2) solo kayaking/canoeing is considered to be low risk;
(3) tandem kayaking/canoeing is low risk provided if participants are from the
same household.

Anonymous wrote:So. . I guess my sons first soccer practice on Friday is canceled?

Did you even bother to read it?
Practices are fine, assuming distancing.

Anonymous wrote:I think the NCAA return to sports guidelines reclassified soccer as "high risk" recently, which affected a number of state guidelines as they were relying on that designation.

https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/resocialization-collegiate-sport-developing-standards-practice-and-competition

Cool. Noteworthy that lacrosse is also “high risk” in that NCAA document but not in the MoCo one.

Why is kayaking high risk? I mean, it is a high risk, but is there a COVID risk in a boat?

I think the NCAA return to sports guidelines reclassified soccer as "high risk" recently, which affected a number of state guidelines as they were relying on that designation.

https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/resocialization-collegiate-sport-developing-standards-practice-and-competition

So. . I guess my sons first soccer practice on Friday is canceled?

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Anonymous wrote:I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

It actually less about not wanting Latinos to play and more about those who play while not respecting the protocols. I have seen various pick-up games and other soccer activities where people don't follow the protocol before, during and after games and it includes everyone.

But Lacrosse players, coaches, families, etc follow every protocol perfectly?

Anonymous wrote:I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

It actually less about not wanting Latinos to play and more about those who play while not respecting the protocols. I have seen various pick-up games and other soccer activities where people don't follow the protocol before, during and after games and it includes everyone.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

What's funny is, they don't - not in the reference link.

https://www.marylandsports.us/sites/default/files/Return2Play/MDSports_ReturntoPlay%20Report_0.pdf

The Montgomery County order specifically calls out Soccer as an exception to the State Return To Play guidelines and states that it is categorized as high risk in Montgomery County.

Total BS and there are 300 team lacrosse tournaments happening left and right.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

What's funny is, they don't - not in the reference link.

https://www.marylandsports.us/sites/default/files/Return2Play/MDSports_ReturntoPlay%20Report_0.pdf

The Montgomery County order specifically calls out Soccer as an exception to the State Return To Play guidelines and states that it is categorized as high risk in Montgomery County.

I'm happy to sign a petition anyone sends around on this.

Anonymous wrote:I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

What's funny is, they don't - not in the reference link.

https://www.marylandsports.us/sites/default/files/Return2Play/MDSports_ReturntoPlay%20Report_0.pdf

I don't see how they rationalize putting soccer with football and wrestling in high risk and banning it while keeping lacrosse in medium risk. And in contradiction of the state guidelines. Why are they targeting soccer? Is it because it is played by more Latinos?

Pretty ridiculous. Do they have science behind this or are they flying by the seat of their pants?