Blangiardi announced that adult team sports will be allowed on April 19th
I am pleased to announce that Governor David Ige
has approved our request to modify the Tier 3 restrictions, effective immediately.
One year ago many activities and operations came to an abrupt stop impacting the daily lives of so many people in our community. This revision of Tier 3 is a huge positive step in the right direction. We are very grateful for the coordination with the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the approval from Governor Ige.
Some of the modification highlights include the following:
Allowing outdoor organized teams sports to operate in Tier 3 starting April 12, 2021 for youth teams and April 19 for adult teams (no spectators or potlucks allowed; face coverings required), and providing an opportunity for indoor sports to operate in some limited capacity in Tier 4
Team competition/games can resume, however tournaments and regatta type events are not allowed
Allowing funerals to operate without the strict 25 person limit, but limiting capacity to ensure six foot distancing is maintained as with other controlled business categories in Tier 3
Allowing “Bars” to operate in the same manner that “Restaurants” currently operate, but without a food service requirement (sit down service only, groups limited to 10 people or less), and extending the last call for liquor service and consumption from 10 p.m. to midnight
Adding a new category “Structured Events at Venues” that would allow venues such as convention centers, third party conference room providers, and banquet halls to host “static” (low risk) events (e.g., graduations, seminars)
Adjusting the categories for transportation, tours, helicopter/plane tours and skydiving for consistency with other categories and associated risk levels
Changing the name of the “Nightclubs” category to “Dance/social/nightlife” to clarify that category applies to non-sit down establishments that allow on premises food/beverage consumption
Easing capacity restrictions on commercial recreational boating in Tier 4 (50% to 75%)
Easing capacity restrictions on commercial gyms in Tier 4 (50% to 75%)
While we are easing the restrictions, we ask people to wear a mask, wash hands and practice physical distancing, even if they have been vaccinated. We are thrilled to allow team sports and competitive games, however unfortunately we cannot allow spectators or potlucks before, during or after the games because that is where the greater risk of spread happens.