LATEST UPDATE

Facial Coverings:

• Soccer players/coaches are allowed to remove facial coverings for competitions and training. 
  
• Unvaccinated adults, players, and siblings require a mask on the sidelines. 

· Be smart: if you are sick, stay home. This applies to everyone: players, coaches, and parents. 

· No high-fives, handshakes, or hugs: as much as we want to physically connect, this is not a safe practice for anybody right now.

· Masks: unvaccinated coaches and spectators should wear a mask before, during, and after practice. Players should wear a mask when not actively practicing/playing (ex: when on sidelines). 

· Water bottles: to minimize accidental sharing of water, players must keep their water bottles in their own bag when not in use. 

· Have fun, stay positive: everyone is looking to each other to stay calm, supportive, and compassionate during this time. 

· Ensure the health and safety of your players. Inquire how the athletes are feeling, send them home if they act or discuss feeling ill.

· Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment (ball, water bottles, bag, etc.) and prohibit them from sharing water bottles.

· All training must be outdoors.

· No sharing of scrimmage vests or goalie shirts. Wash after each use.

· Increase your communication with parents, they need to know what you are doing as a coach to maintain their safety.

· Have fun, stay positive – players and parents are looking to you to stay calm, supportive, and caring during this time.

· Limited or no carpooling.

· Ensure child’s clothing is washed after every training session.

· Label your child’s equipment to guard against cross-contamination.

· Notify club immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason and do not bring them into contact with coaches or other players.

· Take temperature daily.

· Wash hands thoroughly before and after training.

· Limited or no carpooling.

· Wear mask before and after all training sessions. This protects others in the event that you are unknowingly carrying the virus.

· Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment.

· Bring your own ball to training, label it as your own.

· No group celebrations with players closer than six feet, no high fives, hugs, cheers, etc.