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Professional sports begin reopening plan in Washington State

Under the governor’s proclamation, indoor and outdoor professional sports can begin to reopen in Washington State under certain guidelines.

The Washington state governor’s office has now issued guidelines under the “Safe Start” program which allow for the gradual reopening of certain businesses, including professional sports, as King County moves into Phase 1.5.

The Seahawks, who practice the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, must adhere to the mandates below that apply to all professional indoor and outdoor sporting activities.

As of June 5, the National Football League has also provided that coaching staff may return to club facilities.

RESTART COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

“All professional sporting activities, including back-office operations of up to 50 people, unless a county’s then-current phase permits a greater number of people, full team practices, and spectator-less games and competitions, can resume on June 5, 2020, regardless of phase, if all of the following conditions are met,” reads the proclamation.

Here are the specific requirements all professional sporting organizations must follow:

• The organization follows both the league-wide and team-specific “return to play” safety plans.

• The league-wide plan is approved by the player’s association or union representing players of the team.

• The team must report in advance to its respective county health department the dates when full team practices and spectator-less pre-season games will occur.

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XFL Seattle Dragons will play Week 6 without fans due to virus threat

Due to the increasing threat of the coronavirus in Washington State, the XFL Seattle Dragons will play their Week 6 home game without fans.

The Week 6 game between the XFL Seattle Dragons and Los Angeles Wildcats will be played on Sunday as scheduled, however, the stands will be empty.

With the elevated risk of exposure to the coronavirus in the state, Washington’s governor, Jay Inslee, has limited public events via proclamation. Events that are scheduled to take place in King (Seattle), Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are now prohibited.

The Dragons released a statement Wednesday via Twitter informing fans they would not be allowed in the stadium for Sunday’s event.

“Based on the proclamation issued Wednesday by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, the Seattle Dragons will host the LA Wildcats this Sunday, as scheduled. The game will take place at 4pm PT at CenturyLink Field without fans in the venue. The game will be broadcast live, also as scheduled, on ESPN2. – Jeffrey Pollack, XFL President & COO”

Fans who had already purchased single-game tickets for the matchup will be provided a refund and season ticket holders can request a refund or credit towards next season instead. Click here for more refund information.

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