You might want to check on the status of Montezuma’s 10:20 a.m. third-place game before you leave for the state tournament on Thursday morning, March 12.
The World Health Organization’s Wednesday afternoon declaration of a coronavirus global pandemic has added to the gravity of the situation.
Here’s what the Iowa High School Athltic Association had to say about the topic, and this possibly was drafted prior to the pandemic declaration:
The Iowa High School Athletic Association is actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the United States and here in Iowa.
The situation is rapidly evolving, and we are relying on the most current information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to direct our decisions and actions.
At this time, IDPH is not recommending the cancellation of events or extracurricular activities. Current information on coronavirus impact in Iowa can be found at: https://www.idph.iowa.gov/.
The IHSAA is also in consistent communication with the management of the Iowa Events Center regarding our state basketball tournament. Together, we will remain responsive to the recommendations and requirements from the CDC and IDPH.
The Iowa Events Center staff has the safety and well-being of the tournament’s guests, workers, and student-athletes as its top priority. Following CDC recommendations, their staff is focused on the disinfection of high-touch surfaces and have filled hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the facility.
We advise guests and teams to follow standard health precautions, such as consistent hand-washing, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, and covering coughs and sneezes.
We strongly encourage individuals who are sick to stay home.
Additionally, the IHSAA will continue monitor ways in which spring activities may be affected over the coming months. We are actively planning for these impacts and will share more information as it becomes available.