AAA lifts travel ban for cheer and dance squads

The Arkansas Activities Association says cheer and dance squads can now attend out of town athletic events. The previous ban was issued due to COVID-19 concerns. The change means school districts on the local level will now make the determination if their squads will be able to attend the away games. Bands are still not permitted to travel for away games.
The activities association has also released guidelines for high school basketball games this season. Schools who play football will be allowed to schedule 26 games, while non-football schools can schedule 34 basketball games this upcoming season. Districts will not be allowed to host multi-team events, such as tournaments, and Arkansas teams will not be allowed to travel out of state for these types of events.
In the stands, six feet of social distancing space will be required between family groups. Everyone in the arena will be required to wear masks at all times, with the exception of actively participating players, and school districts must provide separate entrance and exists to help avoid congestion.