Bedford Area School District
8/31/2020
Spectators at Athletic Events
Under the current state guidelines, the Governor of PA and DOH mandate no spectators at athletic events and scrimmages. Due to these guidelines, the BASD in conjunction with the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference will not permit spectators to attend athletic events. Spectators are prohibited on school property during contests. The District must follow these guidelines or risk stopping and ultimately forfeiting competitions due to the presence of spectators. The BASD understands these orders are not popular with our community; however, we must comply in order to give our student athletes the chance to play their respective sport. We are hopeful to get some relief to these mandates and be able to allow some spectators into our facilities in the future.
For additional information on the Current Mitigation Order as it relates to K-12 sports in Pennsylvania:
Does the Governor's Targeted Mitigation Order apply to school sports?
Yes, the Order applies to school sports.
Indoor sporting events and gatherings of more than 25 persons are prohibited.
Outdoor sporting events and gatherings of more than 250 persons are prohibited.
Sports-related activities at the PK-12 level are limited to student athletes, coaches, officials, and staff only. Band and cheer are also allowed in a sports setting, but individuals involved in such activities count towards gathering limitations and must comply with face covering order and social distancing guidelines. Visitors and spectators are prohibited from attending in-person sports-related activities. -Pa Dept. of Health, Targeted Mitigation Order