The Gopher State Baseball protocols for Return to Participation are listed below. This plan is based upon research, review, and modification of and in alignment with the requirements, recommendations, and best practices for a safe and healthy return to participation. Below provides the manual, guidelines and other supporting documents for return to practice, competition and best practices for event management. This tool box also provides the most current and up to date supporting resources from CDC, MDH, MSHSL, U.S. Council for Athletes' Health, NCAA and other organizations.
Gopher State Return to Participation Protocols
- 2021 MN Safe Play; Back to the Diamond Baseball and Softball COVID-19 Safety Guidelines - (May 7 Update)
- MYAS/Gopher State Baseball Return to Participation Manual (May 7- Under Construction)
- Universal COVID-19 policies and procedures for youth baseball associations.
- Gopher State Baseball COVID Preparedness Resources
- COVID Forms
- Case Tracking
- Standard Messages
- Player Contact Info
- Field Map for Teams and Spectators
- Arriving and Departing at a Facility
- USCAH Anonymous Safety Compliance Reporting
Supporting Resources
Minnesota Department of Health
- NEW!! Minnesota Department of Health—Guidance on Youth Sports (as of 5/6/21)
- NEW!! COVID-19 Testing for Minnesota Organized Sports Participants
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Guidance: Requirements for Outdoor Seated Venues
- Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Decision Tree
- Face Coverings and Requirements under Executive Order 20-81
- How to Stay Safe During Athletic Activity and Sports
- American Academy of Pediatrics- COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports
- MDH COVID-19 Red Cap Case Reporting Form
- Youth Sports Contact with MDH: health.sports.covid19@state.mn.us
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Minnesota State High School League
- Minnesota State High School League- Baseball Guidance and Information
- Minnesota State High School League- Mask/Covering Guidance and Information
- MSHSL Mask Requirements and COVID Guidance for Spring Game Officials
- Minnesota State High School League- Event and Facility Management Guidance and Information
- Sports & Activity Guidance and Information COVID Related Resources 2020-2021
National Collegiate Athletic Association
U.S. Council for Athletes' Health
- U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health—Return to Sport for Youth Sport Guidelines
- USCAH COVID-19 Safety Baseball and Softball
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
- CDC Considerations for Youth Sports- Updated on 12/30/2020
- Playing Sports/CDC
- Toolkit for Youth Sports
- CDC- When to Quarantine
- CDC-Use of Masks to Help Slow the Spread
- CDC Contact Tracing Plan
Little League Season Resources