GUIDELINES FOR A SAFE RETURN TO PLAY ______________ Contents I. Guiding Philosophy of our Approach II. Safe Return to Play Roadmap III. Roles and Responsibilities in Stage 3 IV. Required Participation Waivers and Protocols V. Protocols for Reporting and Communication of COVID-19 Exposure VI. Thanks and an Offer of Support VII. Appendix **Updated 5 August 2020**
I. Guiding Philosophy Safety at the Center of Our Approach ______________ 1. The safety of all of LS community — players, families, coaches, referees, staff and visitors — comes first in all planning and decision- making. 2. Precautions are designed so all participants know what is required before, during, and after each event. 3. We are partners in this approach, and the commitment to ensure safety must be made at the micro (individual – player, parent, coach, etc.) and macro (organizational, community) levels.
II. Safe Return to Play Roadmap Guiding Thoughts on Building the Roadmap ______________ The Safe Return to Play Roadmap is structured in Stages, to best align with Virginia’s gradual reopening. Our first activities were conducted under the state’s Phase I and II parameters, and our Stage 3 training will operate under the state’s Phase III conditions. The intention is to transition through each additional Stage as external conditions improve and local health officials permit; however, a regression in those conditions may result in a return to a previous Stage. This roadmap is subject to change based on new information, resources, or circumstances, but represents our current way forward to a safe return to play. Note: Yellow text indicates a parameter changing between Stages.
Loudoun Soccer Safe Return to Play Roadmap Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV • No more than 10 participants per • No more 50 participants per field • Per field capacity raised to 250 (players, • No limitations on participants per coaches, spectators) field training area (may include more than one • Training group size may include an • Formal competition with other • Team rosters organized as separate team/group) additional team teams and clubs continue. • Group size increases to include full groups (e.g. a roster of 16 • Physical contact limited to necessary • Limited physical contact, only as organized as two groups of 8) team roster activities and game play necessary for training and games • Individual training only; no group • No physical interactions or contact • Game play to include intraclub • Close group contact (huddles, high- activities, or physical interactions permitted scrimmages, formal matches, and other fives, fist bumps, hugs, etc.) • Small group or cooperative play (e.g. or contact approved games. limited, if not still prohibited. • Close group contact (huddles, high-fives, • No sharing of water • Participants must remain at least players passing a ball with their feet) • Shared equipment (balls, fist bumps, hugs, etc.) prohibited 10 feet apart, on and off the field may occur; use of hands is • No sharing of water or equipment. scrimmage vests, etc.) MUST be • No sharing of water or equipment, prohibited • Shared equipment (balls, scrimmage cleaned and sanitized by the coach • Participants must remain at least 10 including ball vests, etc.) MUST be cleaned and prior and immediately after each • Only the coach handles cones and feet apart, on and off the field sanitized by the coach prior and session • No sharing of water or equipment • Only coaches handle cones and other equipment immediately after each session • Sharing of vests in session prohibited. • Practice times and duration to other equipment besides a ball • Only coaches handle cones and other • Participants are to remain 6 feet • Only the coach handles cones and account for safety of athletes, equipment (e.g. goals). apart off the field, and as much as maximizing overlap between other equipment • Participants are to remain at least 10 feet possible on the field • Practice times and duration to groups • Practice times and duration to apart off the field, and as much as • No spectators allowed due to account for safety of athletes, possible on the field. account for safety of athletes, occupancy rules; parents should • Practice times and duration to account for maximizing overlap between teams maximizing physical distance, and • No spectators allowed; parents remain onsite in case of inclement safety of athletes, maximizing overlap minimizing overlap between between groups groups weather. should still remain on site. • Spectators are discouraged but allowed • Spectators are allowed but w/ physical distancing, face coverings and with physical distancing and no Note: Yellow text indicates a parameter changing between stages no contact with players contact with players
III. Roles and Responsibilities in Stage I An Important Role for Each of Us to Play ______________ ✔ For Everyone ✔ For Players ✔ For Parents ✔ For Coaches ✔ For the Club
For Everyone ______________ • If you’ve been sick with or having symptoms of COVID -19, or have been exposed to someone who has been sick with or having symptoms of COVID- 19 within the last 14 days, DO NOT attend and have your parent notify the club at safetoplay@loudounsoccer.com. • STAY HOME if you feel uncomfortable participating, or are considered High Risk. Notify your coach. • Avoid touching your face • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing • Practice physical distancing • Wash your hands • Clean and disinfect clothing and high contact surfaces • Wear a mask or face covering as required by Loudoun Soccer Return to Play Protocols
For Players Prior to Event During the Event After the Event • Be sure all training gear and equipment • If early, wait in your vehicle until 5 minutes • Following the directions of the coach, wear including your soccer ball has been properly before your practice start time to allow the your face covering, leave the training area in cleaned and sanitized if it hasn’t already since previous group time to exit. an orderly fashion while physical distancing, the last session. • Use hand sanitizer before entering the field. and exit the designated gate or area of the • With your parent, complete the pre-play • Keep your face covering on until arriving at field. temperature check and questionnaire, and • Find your parent’s vehicle, and leave your training area on the field. follow the appropriate protocols as required • Practice physical distancing throughout – stay promptly – no congregating or socializing. based on the results (see Section IV regarding • Use hand sanitizer. at least 10 feet away from others; no hugs, this procedure). • Upon returning home, promptly wash your high fives, or fist bumps permitted. • With your parent, update your status in • Enter the field through the designated area or hands; clean your clothing; and disinfect your TeamSnap. gate, and follow the directions of your coach training gear including your ball prior to the • Make sure all equipment is packed, including to the appropriate section. next session. a ball, your own water bottle, and hand • Upon arrival to your training area, place your sanitizer, as equipment cannot be shared equipment in the designated area, remove • Use the bathroom before departing. your face covering if desired (they are not • Wear a mask or face covering to the field. required for players during the session). • Be dressed/ready to play upon arrival at the • Follow the coach’s directions throughout the field. session. • Carpooling with others outside of your • Spitting on the field is strictly prohibited. household should be avoided. • No equipment (water bottles, hair ties, gloves, etc.) may be shared during the session, except for a ball with your feet.
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