Transmission risk of COVID-19 in high school and college water polo.

Background: Concerns that athletes may be at a higher risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission has led to reduced participation in sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to assess COVID-19 incidence and transmission during the spring 2021 high school and college water polo seasons across the United States.

Methods: This prospective observational study enrolled 1825 water polo athletes from 54 high schools and 36 colleges.