We hope this message finds you and your family in good health. Recently, the New Jersey COVID-19 Weekly CALI & Variant Report has indicated that our county is currently at a VERY HIGH level of transmission of COVID-19. Consequently, the Princeton Athletic Health and Safety continue to support restricting spectator attendance at athletic events.

Motivating factors:

• Our priority is to keep our students healthy and our schools open, so our student-athletes can continue to play the sports they love.
• Indoor athletic events present a far greater risk for the spread of Covid-19 than outdoor events.
• Crowded gymnasiums/ venues could pose a profound health risk during times of significant Covid-19 transmission.
• Spectator attendance rules should be based upon the guidance of public health experts and local relevant health data, which will be evaluated throughout the season.

As a result, the following spectator attendance guidelines have been updated for Princeton Middle School:

• Masks must be worn consistently and appropriately by all attendees and athletes on sidelines. Princeton Public Schools STRONGLY recommends properly fitted surgical, N95, or KN 95 masks.
• A minimum physical distance 6’ should be practiced by all attendees.
• No individual should attend our athletic events if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around anyone who is suspected of having COVID-19.
• Only student athletes participating in the event will be allowed to attend, and adult family members of the student-athletes.
• Each area middle school has the right to implement spectator attendance limitations if it is believed to be appropriate or to ensure adequate physical distancing.

Starting On Tuesday Jan. 18, 2022
Princeton Middle School Will Implement The Spectator Plan Plan Located Below.

Plan For PMS Home Basketball and Wrestling

• (1) family member per athlete will be permitted to attend.
• Guest list must be provided to the Princeton Middle School athletic coordinator Erynn Murray and should be emailed by opposing school’s athletic administration to ErynnMurray@princetonk12.org.
• Children under the age of 18 ARE NOT permitted to attend.

Plan For PMS Home Swim Meets

• (1) family member per 8th grade athlete will be permitted to attend.
• Guest list must be provided to the Princeton Middle School athletic coordinator Erynn Murray and should be emailed by opposing schools athletic administration to ErynnMurray@princetonk12.org..
• Children under the age of 18 ARE NOT permitted to attend.

Code of Conduct for Parents/ Spectators

We believe that sportsmanship is a core value, and its promotion and practice are essential. This Code of Conduct applies to all parents/guardians and fans involved with interscholastic athletics and activities.

1. Parents/Guardians/Fans will promote academic, emotional, physical, and moral well-being above desires and pressures to win.

2. Parents/Guardians/Fans will teach, enforce, advocate, model and promote the development of good character to include:

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

4. Parents/Guardians/Fans will promote fair play and uphold the spirit of the rules in the activity.

5. Parents/Guardians/Fans will always model appropriate behavior.

6. Parents/Guardians/Fans who are removed from a competition by an official or school personnel will not be permitted to attend the following two competitions.

7. Noisemakers, speakers, or any other type of distractions that take away from the games/contest will not be permitted.

8. Parents/Guardians/Fans are encouraged to assist in protecting everyone involved from bullying and hazing.

9. All state and school policies must be followed while on school grounds at PHS or other facilities sponsoring a school function.

10. Book bags or any bag other than a purse will not be permitted.

11. All students, both home and away, must be prepared to present their student ID to enter a game.

12. Middle school and elementary school age family members are not permitted to attend unless they are accompanied by parent or guardian.

13. Home and Away fans must sit in designated seat locations on opposite sided of bleachers

14. Fans are not permitted to jump up and down on our bleachers endangering the safety of others.