NSAA Sports In Orange Phase

Nebraska School Activities Association executive director Jay Bellar on Monday, Dec. 14, announced that the NSAA has decided to remain until Jan. 4 in the Orange Phase of safety measures regarding the coronavirus although the state has shifted to the less restrictive Yellow Phase.

Here is Bellar’s statement:

“To continue to support our NSAA member schools and their efforts to keep kids in school and participating in NSAA activities, the NSAA has decided to stay with the Governor’s Orange Phase of the Directed Health Measure regarding fan attendance and 6-foot separation between households.

“Additionally, schools may allow grandparents to attend contests. Spectators, coaches, and non-active participants are required to wear face coverings at all times while attending these events.

“Non-compliance with the above may include but not be limited to reprimands, fines or exclusion from the post season.

‘This decision is based on an abundance of caution as we move through the holiday season. By doing these things now, we are hopeful we can host NSAA winter championships in February and March.”

– Jim Orr