After being suspended due to the pandemic, recreational sports are making a comeback, with some modifications. Governor Steve Sisolak held a press conference on Friday to announce new changes.
Kaylee Hofman and Brookesly Wilson were excited for practice on Friday, after Governor Sisolak's new directive on recreational sports leagues and associations let them finally play ball.
"My mom was watching the Governor Sisolak thing, and i just peeked over her shoulder," said youth recreational soccer player Brookesly Wilson.
"We were driving home and my mom said Governor Sisolak is like saying you can play games again," said youth recreational soccer player Kaylee Hofman.
For months under COVID restrictions, only practices were allowed for non-contact sports. On Saturday, that changed. Sports like baseball, soccer, volleyball, golf, swimming, and cross country can compete. There are however, some new restrictions.
"Coaches, referees, and staff are required to take a COVID test prior to start of play. Contact-less temperature screenings must be provided for all players, referees, coaches," said Governor Sisolak.
Spectators also face some changes.
"We'll be making sure everyone is wearing masks. We'll be making sure social distancing is going on," said Great Basin Youth Soccer League Commissioner Richard Jay.
"All participants including spectators, and attendees must respond to a COVID screening survey upon arrival and check in at any practice, game or team event," said Governor Sisolak.
Kaylee and Brookesly says they're not worried about the changes. They just want to get in the game.
"I'm going to be super happy," said Kaylee Hofman.
"My first game I'm probably going to give it my all, because you never know when the games are going to stop," said Brookesly Wilson
Contact sports like football, wrestling, hockey, and basketball are still on hold. The new guidelines also do not affect professional or college sports. The NIAA governs high school sports, so as of this time, there no changes there as well. However to hold tournaments, organizations will still have to get state approval first, before holding events.
