COVID-19 RESPONSE:

Safety:  Is our number one priority!!! As we resume soccer play and tournaments we will be following the plans and procedures put in place under the guidance from the State of Ohio and the Greene County Health Department.

Club X appreciates your cooperation in complying with these directives in order to assure the health and safety of our soccer players, parents and our community.

COVID-19 MONITORING:

• During the event, anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 must immediately isolate and seek medical attention and/or contact the local health district about suspected cases or exposure.
• Head Coaches/Assistant Coaches/Team Volunteer - must have a complete list of coaches, players, volunteers and referees present at a league match to include the date, beginning and ending time of the league match, name, address, and phone contact to be made available upon request to the Greene County Health District.

Coaches and Players Protocol:

• Players/coaches must use hand sanitizer before the game, at half time and after the game.
• Players with fevers or other symptoms are not permitted to compete in league/tournament matches.
• Players should sanitize  their soccer balls before and after a league match.
• Players should not carpool to a match.
• Players must wear PPEs (masks) when not actively playing and walking to and from the field.  This includes to and from a car at practices.
• Players are encouraged but not mandated to wear gloves.
• Absolutely no Congregating Policy for players or parents in parking lots, at drop off zones, at entrance/exit areas of the fields before or after practices or matches.

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO ASSIST:

• Wear Masks to league play and practices, practice social distancing and follow CDC Guidelines.
• When not actively participating in a match, practice non contact policy (coach/player or player/player).
• Maintain social distancing of 6 feet.
• No players or spectators with fevers are permitted to participate in matches.
• Use hand sanitizer frequently - before, during half time and after league/match play.
• Players/Spectators wear Masks when not actively playing or when watching a match.

WHAT COACHES CAN DO TO ASSIST:

• Wear Masks at all times when not actively managing a training session or match.
• Limit equipment brought to the match and disinfecting all equipment before and after use.
• Do not allow players to share pennies, equipment, or water bottles.
• Encourage players to bring their own balls to the match.
• Require parents to confirm their child is symptom free before attending the match.
• Use hand sanitizer before, during half time and at the end of each match.