On August 30, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health published another updated Youth Sports Protocol effective September 1, 2021. Previously, LA County required routine testing for all athletes and staff participating in moderate or high-risk organized youth sports, however the new updated protocol states testing is not required for children under the age of 12 who are playing outdoor sports and a weekly negative test result is required for all participants who are not fully vaccinated, for youth over the age of 12 and coaches/volunteers. This change of protocols will allow many youth to continue to play this season.