This information is for all INCOMING 9th through 12th grade student athletes!
USD 290 Parents,
Ottawa High School is excited to announce the start of summer athletics and activities beginning June 15th. It is important to USD 290 that we maintain a safe environment for our students as facilities and programs reopen. Ottawa coaches, support staff, and administrators have devised a plan to reopen facilities and meet the summer guidelines set forth by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).
Due to the closure of schools in March, many students have not had the opportunity to be active for several months. The lack of conditioning and summer heat can pose several health risks for students. The KSHSAA, has put acclimation guidelines in place to gradually reintroduce athletes to activity. The first requirement is that schools must have a “Conditioning Period” for athletes. This “Conditioning Period” requires 10 days (15 for football players) of activity before students can participate in competition during the summer. The “Conditioning Period” can involve warmup, stretching, conditioning, weight training, and/or sport specific activity. All athletes must complete the “Conditioning Period” requirement. Once each individual athlete reaches the 10 days of conditioning (15 for football), they can then be involved in competition during the summer.
Per KSHSAA guidelines, the conditioning days must be documented by OHS staff during strength training, conditioning, or individual sport workouts. Activities with outside teams, organizations, or trainers, do not count toward the conditioning guidelines. Athletes will not be allowed to participate during the summer in any team camp, games, or other competitions until they have successfully reached the 10 day (15 for football) conditioning requirement.
OHS will offer strength and conditioning for all student athletes this summer. Students that regularly attend these sessions will meet the conditioning attendance requirements. Please click here to access the sign up form for summer strength and conditioning. Below you will find the OHS health and safety protocols that will be used during this time.
We look forward to seeing students back at OHS this summer.
Sincerely,
Brad Graf
