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August 23, 2024

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League has been in contact with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Mosquito Borne Disease Advisory Group regarding today's press release urging Rhode Islanders to use personal precautions to reduce the elevated risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Rhode Island and neighboring states.  

The RIIL encourages all member schools to review the recommendations they have provided and take necessary precautions in coordination with school department and municipal response efforts regarding all community related sports and activities. 

Member schools are also encouraged to contact RIDOH directly at 401-222-2577 if you need any additional support or have questions specific to your location/facilities.  Our office will continue to collaborate with RIDOH and DEM and will be sure to communicate any pertinent updates and information to our member schools as they are received.

Prevention is the best method of protection

RIDOH & RIDEM advises Rhode Islanders to take the following measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to help minimize mosquito breeding:

Prevent Mosquito Bites

Put screens on windows and doors. Fix screens that have holes.

Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur around dawn or dusk. This is when mosquitoes carrying the EEE virus are most active. If you must be outside, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and use bug spray.

Use EPA-approved bug spray with one of the following active ingredients: DEET (20-30% strength) picaridin, IR3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus or paramenthane. Always read the label and follow all directions and precautions.

Put mosquito netting over playpens and baby carriages.

Get rid of mosquito breeding grounds

Remove items around your house and yard that collect water. One cup of water can produce thousands of mosquitoes!

Clean your gutters so that they can drain properly.

Remove any water from unused swimming pools, boats, or water features and cover them.

Clean and change water in birdbaths at least twice a week.

     WARWICK, R.I. (June 16, 2021) - In an effort to assist the State with its goal of vaccinating more Rhode Islanders against COVID-19, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League has partnered with the Office of Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to host five free vaccination clinics at selected RIIL Championship sites.

     “Vaccination rates amongst our young Rhode Islanders are increasing week after week,” said Governor Dan McKee. “We still have work to do to get young people vaccinated, so they can play sports without masks both over the summer as soon as they are fully vaccinated and to be ready for fall and winter sports as well. The RIIL clinic is a great example of meeting kids and families where they are to making getting a free COVID-19 vaccination even easier.”

     The five free vaccination clinics will be open to both athletes, their families, and additional spectators.

     “We recognize and understand the importance of vaccinations, especially for high school student-athletes. This effort not only protects them for sports participation now, but also helps to ensure a safer start to the new school year this fall,” said RIIL Executive Director Michael Lunney. “The RIIL is happy to support this ongoing effort by Governor McKee and the State of Rhode Island.”

     A voluntary, non-profit organization of principals, the RIIL provides education-based athletic opportunities to its membership, which includes 73 public, private, parochial, alternative education, and charter high schools. The RIIL sponsors championships in 33 sports with more than 36,000 high school student-athletes competing annually.   

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Slater Memorial Park: RIIL Boys Tennis Championships

Location: 401 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, R.I.

Vaccination Clinic: 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Pre-registration Link: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/5292336001 

Tucker Field, Cumberland High School: RIIL Boys Lacrosse Championships

Location: 2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, R.I.

Vaccination Clinic: Noon-6 p.m.

Pre-registration Link: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3987&token=G1Ldt3nmPScRqYUK73Ys2ungg11xrsoY 

Rhode Island College: RIIL Boys Volleyball Championships

Location: 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, R.I. (on Quad outside Murray Center)

Vaccination Clinic: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Pre-registration Link: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/3920063501 

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Conley Stadium, Mt. Pleasant High School: RIIL Outdoor Track & Field State Championships

Location: 434 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence R.I.

Vaccination Clinic: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Pre-registration Link: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/3136050291 

Providence Career & Technical Academy (PCTA): RIIL Wrestling State Championships

Location: 41 Fricker St, Providence, R.I. (auditorium)

Vaccination Clinic: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Pre-registration Link: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/0303621559

This information and other resources can also be found on the RIIL’s Covid-19 Info Page at: https://www.riil.org/page/6288

** Upon arrival, media are asked to display their pre-issued RIIL Tournament Media Credential at the gate. Any questions should be directed to Carolyn Thornton at [email protected] or 401-639-2595.

**Media are required to ask for permission before speaking with/taking video and still photography of individual clinic participants and staff. All clinic participants and staff have been notified that media may be in attendance and waivers are being distributed by the host event media contact onsite for those interested in appearing on camera.