By Luke Schrock, WKTV intern
The Michigan High School Athletic Association last week updated its guidelines for athletic event attendance and gatherings sizes, approving an increase to 30 percent capacity for outdoor events and 20 percent capacity for indoor events, for football games it will be in effect for Friday, Oct. 9, games.
South Christian High School Athletic Director David Kool told WKTV this week that he is in support of the gradual increase in spectators at events.
“We are very excited that the MHSAA has outlined new spectator capacities for both indoor and outdoor sporting events starting on October 9,” Kool said. “Our community continues to follow all the guidelines in place as best as we can, and we look forward to having more spectators in attendance supporting our student athletes.
“We appreciate all of the work the MHSAA continues to put in to ensure the safety of all involved in athletic contests and this is a big step forward for all of us,” he said.
For outdoor events with no fixed seating, such as cross country or golf, the guideline is to have no more than 30 spectators per 1,000 square feet.
Despite the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, guidelines for mask wearing and social distancing remains unchanged and is still highly encouraged at indoor and outdoor events.
For more information on other Wyoming and Kentwood high school athletic events, contact specific high school athletic departments.
