Dear Parents and Guardians: 

Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Athletic Department is happy and honored to be able to provide athletic opportunities for our student athletes again this winter.  With that being said, we are in a very delicate situation and need the support of all of our families, friends and community members to allow our students athletes the opportunities to compete in athletic events in which they need and deserve.   

All Wisconsin Valley schools are in agreement that for risk reduction measures for our student-athletes, coaches, and communities, that the Wisconsin Valley Conference will play a limited schedule in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swimming, Wrestling, and Boys Hockey. We also recognize that if a school wished to compete in an unrecognized conference sport, we will support this school's local decision.

In addition, the Wisconsin Valley Conference/Valley conference supports the fact that education-based athletics is a privilege, not a right, which requires an added level of responsibility for those that administer them and serve as a partner in the education of student-athletes.

Below is the link for spectator limitations and requirements for all WVC events.  Included is the masking requirements for all those attending any athletic event at any WRPS athletic facility or property.  Spectator limitations will be evaluated periodically and based on the current Covid 19 infection and spreading rates, limitations may be adjusted.    

WVC Spectator Guidelines & Restrictions 

Summary of Guidelines: 

• Covid Self checks are required for all those attending any athletic event

• Masks and social distancing are required for everyone at all events

• Restrictions have been placed  on the number of spectators at events, which will vary by sport and may vary based on venue-specific limitations and/or other location-specific mandates. (See Spectator Guidelines for specifics)

Parents and/or Guardians:

You are receiving this email to reinforce a few requirements prior to your student-athlete participating each day in athletics at Lincoln High School.  Families are required to make sure their student-athletes conduct Covid screening prior to attending practice or events each day. 

Symptoms of COVID-19 include: 

• Fever (temperature 100.4°F or higher) 

• Cough 

• Headache

• Trouble breathing 

• Chills 

• Muscle/body aches 

• Loss of sense of taste or smell 

• Runny nose or nasal congestion 

• Fatigue 

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea 

If any Covid symptoms exist, athletes must stay home and they must get tested prior to returning. Additionally, athletes who are under quarantine requirements and are not able to attend school due to being quarantined, whether it is due to one's own symptoms or it is due to an exposure, are also not able to attend practices or events. Please continue to  follow protocols and stay safe and healthy, so we can continue to allow our student-athletes to participate in the sports they love.  

Chris Feidt

LHS Athletic Director