Facility
How far must family groups be separated?
Family groups must be spaced 6 feet apart.
Who has to wear face masks?
Everyone in the facility is required to wear a face mask at all times, except players that are actively participating.
What is the appropriate social distancing for bench personnel?
Bench personnel must sit a minimum distance of 6 feet apart and must be separated from the audience by a minimum of 12 feet.
Are concession stands allowed?
Concession stands may operate but must follow all applicable sections of the Directive for Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations.
Link to the complete 2020-21 Arkansas Activities Association COVID-19 Basketball Guidelines.
2020-2021 AAA COVID-19 BB Guidelines
Sideline Spirit
Do spirit squads have to wear face masks?
Face masks are required for all participants unless actively engaged in stunting, tumbling, partnering, lifting, or pregame/halftime performances.
What is the appropriate social distancing for sideline spirit squads?
They must maintain a minimum physical distance of 6 feet between spirit group participants at all times on the sidelines unless actively engaged in stunting, tumbling, partnering, lifting, or kick lines.
Link to the 2020 Arkansas Activities Association COVID-19 Sideline Cheer/Dance Guidelines
2020 COVID-19 Sideline Cheer/Dance Guidelines
Virtual
If my school has pivoted to virtual can we still play games?
Yes
Joey C. Walters Ed. D.
Deputy Executive Director
Arkansas Activities Association