For Immediate Release February 3, 2021

Contact: Phil Vanno 315-723-5465 or pvanno@ocgov.net

Oneida County Releases High-Risk Sports Guidelines

Health Department Outlines Safety Measures for Schools, Recreational
Organizations & Sports Facilities
The Oneida County Health Department released guidelines today that will be required
for school districts, recreational organizations and sports facilities to follow in order to
safely participate in high-risk sports.

“We as a county recognize the physical and mental health benefits of participating in
sports,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. “Our Health Department
has developed these guidelines for schools, recreational sports organizations and
sports facilities to return their athletes to higher risk competition. We support all efforts
to return to normalcy as long as precautions that have proven to prevent and limit the
spread of COVID-19 are taken. Any group that desires to participate in high-risk sports
must follow these guidelines in order to do so.”

The county Health Department has sent the guidance documents to the affected parties
and posted them to the COVID-19 section of www.ocgov.net. Copies have also been
attached to this press release for review.