COVID - 19 Screening Information and Directions: 
 

The 2021 Southern Plains Regionals will be conducted following the requirements of the state and local health authorities. In an effort to mitigate COVID-19 and protect our members, everyone entering the venue is required to wear a mask and/or proper fitting face covering. 

It is also recommended for athletes/coaches/support staff to fill out the Covid-19 daily symptoms screening survery each day before entering the venue. 

CLICK HERE FOR USAW MEMBERSHIP SCREENING LINK
 

• Everyone will need to create a FREE USAW Account and Profile if you have not already. 
• Once you create a profile and/or log in to the USAW Membership system, there will be a series of Yes or No questions that must be answered. 
• Once the questions are completed, please take a screenshot of the result. 
• The screenshot will need to show a green "Pass" and correct "Date/Time" before entering the venue.
• USAW Membership screening is recommended to be done daily. 

COACHES AND ATHLETES PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR USAW MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU TO THE EVENT. 

Below are procedures and guidelines that are in accordance with the safety provisions of the USA Wrestling Operational Plan in the Return to Events Guidelines. 

Pre-Event Procedures:

• Communication methods (email, social media, newsletters…etc.) will be practiced before and/or after the event to ensure social distancing, personal hygiene and other mitigating infection procedures for the event.
  
   
• Please have Personal Protective Equipment supplies ready for the event as a backup plan.
  
   
• Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. If you are not feeling well, experiencing symptoms or may be at a higher risk for getting very sick, we recommend you stay home and watch the live stream through Trackwrestling. 
  
   
• Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

During Event Procedures:

• COACHES AND ATHLETES PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR USAW MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU TO THE EVENT. EVERY COACH AND ATHLETE WILL NEED TO BE BAR CODE SCANNED IN TO THE EVENT. 
   

• Signage to direct traffic flow around the venue to maintain social distancing.
  • Athletes, coaches and spectators will be expected to ensure 6 ft. between themselves and any others waiting.
     
  • Flyers encouraging social distancing, COVID 19 symptoms, self-monitoring instructions, infection prevention and personal hygiene. 
     
• Athlete should wipe themselves down with their own personal towels/wipes before and after the match. 
   
• When athletes are not competing,they will be required to wear a face covering while inside the venue.
   
• All officials should wear face coverings and/or shields during the match.
   
• Officials should sanitize before and after each match.
   
• Everyone should practice proper hygiene, wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, use hand sanitizer, refrain from touching their face, refrain from spitting, and cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw tissue in the trash.
   
• Public Service Announcements and other communication methods will be practiced during the event to ensure social distancing, personal hygiene and other mitigating infection procedures for the event.

COVID-19 RESOURCES:

• How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings
• USA Wrestling’s Special Section: COVID-19 Update