MAYSA 2020 FALL Return to Play Guidelines

PLAYERS

o Bring and only use their own drink & equipment

o Use hand sanitizer before entering the practice or game area.

o Keep equipment out of the field of play and at least 6’ away from other players equipment

o No handshakes, high-5’s or group celebrations

o Do not touch anyone else’s soccer ball with their bare hands.

PARENTS:

o Ensure your child is healthy and their personal equipment is sanitized before coming to activities.

o Notify a coach or administrator immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason and contact your health care provider for guidance.

o Face coverings – over the mouth and nose:

• REQUIRED FOR PARENTS & ANY SPECTATORS OVER 2 YEARS OLD AT ALL TIMES

• Required for all players when entering and exiting the field area, and anytime not actively engaged in training or properly distanced around the outside of the field.

• NOT required for the kids during training sessions or when playing in games.

o In-House Soccer: 

• Use the gravel parking area adjacent to the paved gym parking lot.

• ‘Check-In’ your child near the concession stand (temperature check must be < 100.4o) and accompany your player to their team area. 

• Pick a location around the practice area at least 6 ft. away from anyone not in your household.

• Be available throughout practice in case the coach wants your child to go to you during breaks as a way of distancing from other kids.

COACHES & OTHER VOLUNTEERS:

o Use hand sanitizer before entering the field and do not touch player equipment during practice.

o Check in with your child (temperature check and answer any questions)

o Handle all movable equipment (cones, pugs, etc…) without help from players

o Wear a face covering AT ALL TIMES.

o Do not re-use any scrimmage vests worn by a player unless sanitized.

o Avoid running drills where the kids need to stand close together waiting their turn to participate.

o Provide a location for each player to go during breaks that keeps them >6ft. away from other kids.

FACILITIES

o All activities at Coolspring Fitness Center Fields

o Hand sanitizer provided at field entrance(s) & bathroom

o Single occupant bathroom located near south field

o Disinfect bathroom after each training using spray disinfectant

o Beginner fields – closest to the concession stand

o Junior Fields – Closest to the concession stand

o Senior Field – South part of the large field area

COVID Positive Response

o Coach or administrator will notify the group the player has been in contact with through the Affinity system without giving the name of the ill individual.

o Those notified should avoid further training until guidance from local or state health authority’s is followed. 

o Club administrator will contact local PA Department of Health for guidance.

o Sanitize any common areas before returning other participants to training (i.e bathroom).