Monday, January 20, 2025

Search

Outdoor Interstate Youth Sports Competitions Now Permitted

Gov. Phil Murphy 

By Press Release

To access the Herald’s local coronavirus/COVID-19 coverage, click here.
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 232 March 17, which will rescind the current prohibition on outdoor interstate youth competitions, effective 6 a.m. March 19.
“As the weather begins to warm up and with outdoor sports seasons looking to begin, I am pleased that we are able to take this step,” stated Murphy. “This has been a challenging year, and I am excited to know that our young athletes will soon be competing out on the field.”
According to a release, attendees at outdoor sports competitions will be limited to players, coaches, officials, and up to two parents or guardians per participating athlete. No additional spectators or attendees will be allowed. 
All persons in attendance at youth sports competitions must follow all health and safety protocols for sports activities, which require attendees to wear masks and social distance, and athletes to wear masks when not engaged in activities. 
The prohibition on indoor sports competitions remains in effect.
A copy of the executive order is available here.

Spout Off

Middle Township – As I have advocated before numerous times, all of the governmental monies generated by the legal sales of legal marijuana, should be applied to Pay property tax relief program for New Jersey…

Read More

Cape May – God has blanketed the country with record cold Jan. 20 sending a message that we are in for four years of hostility…for it is written

Read More

Wildwood Crest – It's happening baby! The day has come where we get America back. Oh such a lovely pen.

Read More

Most Read

Print Editions

Recommended Articles

Skip to content