COVID-19 Protocols

Last modified 11/13/22

Friends of the Hooch, Inc. is holding the 2023 Head of the Hooch (HOTH) Regatta from November 4-5, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS for the 2022 Head of the Hooch are below for reference. Protocols will be updated for the 2023 Head of the Hooch in fall 2023.

While there are no current travel restrictions or quarantine requirements for the state of Tennessee, the Hooch Organizing Committee (HOC) will closely monitor the level of community spread of COVID-19 in Chattanooga and will implement mitigation strategies (including masking and social distancing) should local health department or CDC recommendations warrant it. The HOC are taking the steps outlined below to keep our attendees and spectators safe.

GENERAL MEASURES

For the safety of all rowers and spectators attending the event, it is strongly recommended that all participants be fully vaccinated prior to the regatta.  

It is strongly recommended that unvaccinated individuals wear a mask at all times, except when on the water, and make an effort to maintain physical/social distancing of at least six (6) feet in indoor and outdoor training settings. This includes coaches, athletes, and staff. 

GUIDELINES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS

COVID testing is not required to participate in the 2022 HOTH. It is recommended that unvaccinated individuals have a negative test within 72 hours of arriving on-site as a precautionary measure.

All participating organizations should monitor their athletes, coaches, and support staff daily for signs of COVID19 infection (fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, diarrhea, or fatigue).

  • Those who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, should wear a mask at all time while on the venue.

  • If an individual develops signs or symptoms of COVID, they must not attend any practice event, competition, or travel to the venue.

  • Any athlete, coach, or support staff who have tested positive for COVID19 in the previous 10 days is not permitted at the venue, even if masked.

  • Hand sanitizers will be located throughout the venue. Please use them upon entering or exiting a bathroom or any indoor spaces.

 

Key Personnel and Support Staff:

  • The HOTH COVID Committee will serve as the COVID response group for the 2022 Head of the Hooch Regatta.

  • Christine Zurawski will serve as the Regatta COVID Officer for this event. Christine is the primary contact for all COVID-related questions (covid@headofthehooch.org, 404-558-8873)

  • Mike Connors is the Regatta Director and can be reached for general regatta information. (director@headofthehooch.org, 423-400-5312)