MDH Updated Mask Guideance for Outdoor Youth Sports
The Minnesota Department of Health updated its mask guidance for youth sports on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The complete details of the changes are included in this link, COVID-19 Organized Sports Practice and Games Guidance for Youth and Adults from the MDH. Per our email on Thursday, our Safety Directors have reviewed the complete guidance from MDH and its impact on C3 Youth Lacrosse.
Based on this updated guidance and review by the C3 Safety Directors and approval of the C3 Board of Directors, the following guidelines are being implemented for all C3 Youth Lacrosse outdoor practices and games:
- When outside, face coverings are NOT required when players are actively playing or practicing.
- Face coverings are still required of players when on the bench, sidelines, going to and from the field, or when unable to physically distance, even when outside.
- Coaches and officials will continue to wear masks at all times and spectators for outdoor practices and games should continue to wear masks when not able to maintain social distancing.
*Note: This updated guidance comes with a strong recommendation from the MDH that athletes participating in youth sports get COVID testing weekly.
We have also updated our C3 Covid-19 Preparedness Policy documents regarding quarantining and consideration of shortened quarantine periods for “casual contacts.” Please click the link or see the attached PDF to familiarize yourself with the updates.
As always, all players and coaches should stay home if they or a family member is displaying symptoms, has a known exposure and/or a pending COVID test and notify the C3 Safety Directors for help in navigating the process. There is a COVID Reporting Link on the C3 home page which can be used to notify the Safety Directors and they can also be reached directly via email at
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We will continue evaluate the C3 Guidelines as the MDH adjusts in the future and keep you informed of any changes. Thanks for your patience and understanding during this process and we look forward to a great 2021 Lacrosse season!
-C3
