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GUIDELINES & RECOMENDATIONS.
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak is an ongoing, rapidly developing situation.
Palmetto Bay Soccer encourages its members to monitor publicly available information and to always follow federal, state and local health organization guidance and government mandates.
This information is intended to assist members with aforementioned guidance when dealing with return to play guidelines related to COVID-19.
- Coaches & Staff should ask each athlete if they are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If the athlete shows any signs or symptoms of infection, they should be sent home and contact a healthcare provider.
- Small group training sessions should take place outside in an area where social distancing can be maintained.
- Groups should be 10 people or less.
- All soccer activities (practices & training) should be staggered/spaced out to limit interactions between other athletes (Minimum 15 minutes).
- Athletes and coaches should use their own equipment and properly sanitize all equipment after every training session.
- Do not share or touch other participants equipment Coaching can occur onsite, but coaches must maintain social distancing from all athletes.
- All coaching and spectators are recommend to wear a mask during any field sessions.
- No physical contact between players is permitted.
- Spectators (non-players and coaches) are highly recommend to not be onsite for any training or practices.
- All participants should continue to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Continue prevention measures and sanitizing all equipment.
- All soccer activities (practices, tryouts, games, etc.) should continue to stagger/space out events to limit interactions between athletes (Minimum 15 minutes).
- Spectators (non-players and coaches) should continue adhere to all social distancing measures.
- Athletes, coaches, & referees may return to the field.
- Athletes and participants should use their own equipment and properly sanitize all equipment after every training session.
- Do not share or touch other participants equipment.
COACH
- Follow all Return to Play Protocols.
- Inquire how athletes are feeling. If they are not feeling well, send them home.
- Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment (ball, water, shin guards, etc.)
- Coach is the only person to place/pickup/touch cones, discs, or training equipment.
- Ensure drills/exercises provide for adequate social distancing.
- Ensure that training vests/pinnies are disinfected after each use.
- Respect players, parents, and families by accommodating those that may not yet be comfortable with returning.
- Gloves and masks are recommended for coaches.
PLAYER
- If you are not comfortable with returning to play, DON’T.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after training.
- Wash & sanitize training equipment after every training.
- Do not share water, food, or equipment.
- Respect and practice social distancing.
- Place equipment, bags, etc. at least 6 feet apart.
- No high fives, handshakes, knuckles, or group celebrations.
- Gloves and masks are allowed for players but are not required.
PARENT
- If you are not comfortable with returning to play, DON’T.
- You are the only one who will make the decision when your child returns to play.
- Check child’s temperature before coming to any training session.
- Ensure child’s clothing is washed after every training session.
- Ensure all equipment are sanitized before and after every training.
- Notify club/coach immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason.
- Supply your child with individual sanitizer and plenty of water.
- Adhere to social distancing guidelines.
- Gloves and masks are recommended for parents.
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