Twitter Q&A: Rhonda Blanford-Green responds to questions about returning to play
We understand the desire for more info as our office continues to plan for the safe return of athletics and activities in the 2020-21 school year.
So our commissioner, Rhonda Blanford-Green, took to Twitter on Tuesday to answer questions on that topic.
Know that we are advocating for a safe return to play.
Follow Rhonda on Twitter here: Follow @rhondachsaa
We posted some of her answers to questions below.
On fall sports timeline:
Once our plans receive approval by state and health officials, we will communicate next steps. We are extremely optimistic about the collaborative direction of discussions. I reiterate the word “patience”, we have some challenges but we are moving🤞🏾 https://t.co/eJo60wQBl2
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
More about the timeline for announcing plans:
That is the estimated timeline but we aren’t the only organization on the state, health, education official’s agenda. Resuming Education is the priority and we will support and compliment the direction of our member schools when they have definitives. https://t.co/AfECzBJ5op
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
On switching seasons:
I have not seen a state association definitively announce swapping seasons. They, like us are exploring all ideas. The idea was just voted down by two Associations. Our goal is to protect traditional seasons, three sport athletes and our member rural/small school opportunities. https://t.co/LYmUIdlaE4
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
On quarantining:
State and local health guidelines for reporting, contact tracing and quarantine will be strictly adhered to once we resume. No different than the current protocol during summer-local control coach/athlete/team contact. https://t.co/1gvOsVb2Oy
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
On venues:
We currently have some challenges with previous site availability and capacity limitations but it is July! We don’t have contracts finalized because dates are fluid but if given the chance, our staff will find the venues🙌🏾 https://t.co/eTBsNZ6lnQ
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
On collaboration with other states:
Since March, 51 Execs and Commissioners have continuously shared our thoughts, plans and frustrations. The pandemic has brought us closer together by the common goal-safely resuming HS programs. Awareness of 51 national plans allows us to construct models specific to CO! https://t.co/n5McwwcBJa
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 7, 2020
On a potential resurgence:
A COVID-19 resurgence and a stall with state reopening phases could disrupt our planned start dates for fall but we are moving towards resuming all sports and activities with potential contingencies for 2020-21! https://t.co/XczhUBc9Kp
— Rhonda BlanfordGreen (@RhondaCHSAA) July 8, 2020
