Basketball B-League Corona Countermeasure Guidelines Announced for Start of October, August 31, 15:21

The B. League of basketball boys has announced the outline of guidelines for infection control of the new coronavirus for the new season starting in October.

The B league has decided to limit the number of spectators to half of the capacity of the venue up to 5000 people for the new season starting on October 2, and on 31st, the outline of guidelines for infection control will be newly added. Announced

As a result, the front and back, left and right seats of the spectator seats were opened one by one, and the temporary seats at the floor level, which used to be close to the players so far, should be spaced at least 2 meters from the team bench. When the team stayed at the hotel, they asked for consideration of renting out the entire facility or floor, but on the other hand, they took measures against infection to ensure the quality of entertainment as much as possible, and then appeared as cheerleaders or mascots. And the provision of food and drink including alcohol at the venue.

Shinji Shimada, Chairman of the B League, said, "We cannot completely prevent infection, but we want to ensure the safety and security of athletes, staff, and spectators as much as possible."

We will continue to consider the management of games when infected players and staff are infected.

Since the pre-season match will be held in the B league ahead of the opening, PCR test will be conducted from 31st on all players.