The Minnesota Youth Basketball Alliance (MYBA) 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, preparedness guide, checklist, other MYBA 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 and the NCAA.
MYBA Return to Participation (RTP) Protocols
MYBA protocols have been reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
- MYBA Return to Participation Manual Updated 2/19/2021
- MYBA Approved Comprehensive COVID Preparedness Guide Updated 2/19/2021
- MYBA Safe Play; Back to the Hardwood COVID Competition Requirements & Recommendations Updated 2/15/2021
- MYBA/MYAS Mask/Face Covering Guidance
- MYBA/MYAS Spectator and Team Personnel Guidance
- MYBA Safe Play; Back to the Hardwood COVID Practice & Safety Recommendations
- MYBA COVID-19 Safety Plan- Tournaments & Event Management Best Practices Updated 1/13/2021
- MYBA Checklist: Framework for a Return to Participation From COVID-19
- MYBA COVID-19 Return to Participation Pledge
Introduction Letters from MYBA Return to Participation (RTP) Task Force Members
- Dawson Blanck- MYAS Executive Director
- Megan Malvey- Mahtomedi Basketball Association President
- Jim Davison- Osseo Maple Grove Basketball Association President
- Chad Greenway- Wayzata Girls Basketball Association President
Supporting Resources
Minnesota Department of Health & Department of Education
- Minnesota Department of Health—Guidance on Youth Sports- Updated 2/12/2021
- MDH Quarantine Clarification for Youth Sports (2/19/2021 UPDATE)
- Minnesota Department of Education—Use of school facilities
- COVID-19 Decision Tree
- Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19
- 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—Return to Participation Guidelines for Basketball
- Minnesota State High School League- Mask/Face Covering Guidance
- Minnesota State High School League Mask/Face Covering FAQ's
- Minnesota State High School League Mask/Face Covering Enforcement Expectations
- Minnesota State High School League- Event and Facility Management Guidance and Information
National Collegiate Athletic Association
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- Guidance and Recommendations for Game Day Operations-Basketball
- Developing Standards for Practice and Competition
U.S. Council for Athletes' Health
Center for Disease Control & Prevention