IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Jeff Degitz, Director of Recreation & Parks
410-386-2103

Westminster, MD, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 – As a result of Governor Hogan’s recent announcement that Maryland will enter Stage 3 of the Road to Recovery, and after consultation with  Carroll County Health Officer Ed Singer, effective at 5 pm on Friday, September 4, 2020, Carroll County Recreation & Parks will:

• remove restrictions that prohibited competition and full contact in high-risk activities such as tackle football, wrestling and basketball
• eliminate its current 30-mile travel limit for activities, but continues to encourage restraint with regards to program travel for leagues and tournaments
• continue to emphasize adherence to best practices for youth sports including regular wellness checks, social distancing, and regular disinfecting of equipment

Also, state orders regarding spectators and face coverings remain in effect. This action is consistent with the Carroll County Commissioners’ adherence to following the Governor’s Executive Orders.

The department would like to recognize the efforts of all programs that already implemented their return to play safety procedures that help to reduce risk for the community as children return to play.  We would also like to recognize and thank our great volunteers who accepted these challenges, met them head-on and continue to serve for the benefit of our youth.

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