PARENTS
Updated May 18, 2021 mayouthsoccer.org/covid-hub/
Ensure your child’s health. Take temperature daily. The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the “normal” body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.
If your child has any symptoms, even mild ones, do not send them to practice or a game. Public health urges you to stay home and isolate until:
You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (without the use of medicine) AND o Other symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) have improved AND
At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.
Notify the club immediately if your child has become sick.
Notify your soccer organization immediately if your child has been identified as a close contact by a school or public health authority.
Adhere to physical/social distance requirements posted by the organization. These are based on state and local requirements.
Ensure that your child has a water bottle, equipment (ball and GK Gloves if necessary) and provided pinnie. Ensure your child’s personal equipment, cleats, balls, shin guards etc. are cleaned and sanitized before and after every training.
Ensure your child’s clothing is washed after every session.
Do not assist the coach with equipment before or after a training session.
It is recommended that you don’t carpool with other members of the team.
Be sure your child has necessary sanitizer with them at every session.
Ensure athletes arrive dressed for practice and leave immediately after practice.
PLAYERS
Take temperature daily (see information outlining this in the parent’s section).
Practice and encourage proper hygiene, washing hands frequently with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds at a time. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol). Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or sleeves, do not use your hands. Do not touch your face (eyes, nose, mouth) with hands.
Have your own hand sanitizer with you.
Players may continue to wear a mask while playing soccer. Only a face covering which attaches around the ears will be allowed, so as not to cause any injury if accidentally tugged or pulled on. No around the head or neck face coverings will be permitted during contact play. No masks with air valves or mesh masks will be allowed.
Practice physical distancing on the sidelines. When sitting on the sidelines you should be 6’ from the next player.
Bring your own water bottle and snack. Do not touch anyone else’s belongings.
Wash and sanitize your equipment before and after each training.
No group celebrations, hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, etc.