Athletics

The BHHS weight room is staffed and open to all student athletes on regular school days from 3-5 p.m.

Testing Schedule Change for the week of April 12, 2021
ALL High school athletes should attend testing on Monday, April 12 according to the schedule:

Schedule for April 12 ONLY:
IA - 7 a.m.
Group 1 (Boys Golf - Full Program, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Softball, Girls Tennis - Full Program): 7:30 a.m.
Group 2 (Freshman and JV Baseball, Girls Soccer - Full Program): 8:15 a.m.
Group 3 (Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Full Programs): 9 a.m. 
Group 4 (JV Softball, Track and Field - Full Program): 9:45 a.m.

Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) established guidelines which outline that students aged 13 -19 who wish to participate in school sponsored athletics must participate in weekly COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen testing). This includes all students, whether learning virtually or in-person, including IA, who wish to participate in sports. 

At this time, MDHHS states that failure or refusal to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing will disqualify the student from participation in school sponsored athletics. Testing is offered at no cost to the student-athlete.

In accordance with MDHHS guidance, all students ages 13 - 19 years of age, who wish to participate in school sponsored athletics are required to test once a week and must complete the Bloomfield Hills Schools Consent, Registration and Code of Conduct form.

Testing Details: 

• Test Details: The rapid antigen test is not a PCR test. If a student has tested positive (PCR) for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, a note from a physician indicating that test result will exempt the student from testing (please email to: JCiecko@bloomfield.org). At this time, there is no exemption from testing if a student is vaccinated against COVID-19. If a student tests positive during the rapid test, they will be sent home and asked to follow up with a PCR test by their healthcare provider.

• Safety Measures: Rapid testing does not change the requirement for masks to be worn during sports that cannot maintain 6ft of distance.

• Testing Cadence: All testing will be conducted prior to the start of the school day in order to reduce the risk of transmission throughout the school. 

Group 1:
Time: 7:30 a.m. 
Dates: April - 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 1 & 7
Boys Golf - Full Program
Varsity Baseball 
Varsity Softball
Girls Tennis - Full Program

Group 2:
Time: 8:15 a.m.
April - 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 1 & 7
Freshmen Baseball 
JV Baseball 
Soccer - Full Program

Group 3:
Time: 7:30 a.m.
April - 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 26 June 2 & 8
Boys Lacrosse - Full Program
Girls Lacrosse - Full Program

Group 4:
Time: 8:15 a.m.
April - 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 26 June 2 & 8
Track and Field - Full Program
JV Softball

• Makeup Testing: In order to reduce the risk of transmission, only one makeup day per week will be held at Bloomfield Hills High School prior to the start of the school day at 7 a.m. on April 19, May 3, 10, 17 & 24 & June 1 & 7

Testing Steps: 

1. Fill out the Bloomfield Hills Schools Consent, Registration and Code of Conduct form.

2. Review testing dates and times to ensure prompt arrival at Bloomfield Hills High School.

3. Attend testing by entering the high school through the Athletic Entrance, into the main gym through the north doors, and proceeding to Station 1. 

Station 1: Check In 
Students will check in at station 1 and will receive their testing card packet. Students will proceed to Station 2.

Station 2: Card ID
The testing packet will be identified with the students name and time of arrival. In addition, the reagent fluid will be added to the testing card and students will proceed to Station 3. 

Station 3: Testing
Students will hand the card to COVID Test administrator. At that point, the testing administrator will swab one nostril 6 times, swab the other nostril 6 times and then insert swab into the testing card for completion of the test. 

Waiting Area: 
Students must wait 15 minutes, socially distanced, in the bleacher area while the test is read. In the event of a negative test, the students will then be dismissed. In the event of a positive test, a BHS employee will contact the family with further instructions. Oakland County Health Department will also be notified of positive tests.

4. Attend a makeup date if you missed your testing date by following Steps 1-3 on April 19, May 3, 10, 17 & 24 & June 1 & 7 at 7am at Bloomfield Hills High School.

Resources:

• MDHHS Safer Sports Testing Program

• MDHHS Interim Guidance for Athletics

• Binax NOW COVID-19 Antigen Test

Please direct any questions to John Ciecko, JCiecko@bloomfield.org.