RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINE
During this COVID-19 pandemic we at FPYSA are working with the guidelines suggested by the IDPH and CDC to create the best standards for returning to play. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly. Until COVID-19 is eradicated there is no way of eliminating the risk of infection. Additional guidelines may follow as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve.

EXPECTATIONS

• If you are sick or feel sick, STAY HOME

• At risk individuals, youth or adult, STAY HOME

• Each player will have clearly marked area to place their equipment, and return to their designated area during breaks

• No one is to share water, towels, or any personal equipment. This includes, but not limited to:

- Shin guards, Pinnies, tape, hairband, jersey/uniform

• Each player and coach should sanitize their own gear between each practice or game

• Sanitizing options to be available.

• Spectators are limited to west side of field near fence and must maintain maximum social distancing

• Only the coach may handle FPYSA practice and game equipment such as ball bags, cones, disks and goals

• Soccer balls may be shared but should not be touched with the hands

• Follow FPYSA Code of Conduct, see document at fpysa.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

   COACH:

• Ensure the health and safety of the athletes

• Follow all state and local health protocols

• Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment (ball, water, bag etc.)

• No sharing of pinnies.

• Only the coach may handle FPYSA practice and game equipment such as ball bags, cones, disks and goals

• Always maintain social distance requirements from players based on state and local health requirements

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

   PARENT:

• Ensure child is healthy, check your child’s temperature daily

• Limited or no carpooling

• Prior to leaving home for each practice or game check players temperature. If your child's temperature is 100.4°F or higher or your child has experienced COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, he or she will not be able to participate 

• Players clothing should be washed after every practice or game

• Sanitize players gear between each practice or game

• Notify FPYSA immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason

• Stay off soccer field of play unless requested to enter by coach or FPYSA board member.

• Be sure your child has necessary sanitizer with them at every practice or game.

   PLAYER:

• Wash hands thoroughly before and after practice or game.

• Bring and use, hand sanitizer with you to every practice or game

• Bring soccer ball (must have name on ball), shin guards, water bottle for every skill session or game

• Bring pinnie (supplied by FPYSA) every practice or game 

• Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment, water bottle or snack

• Practice social distancing, place personal equipment bags and water bottle at least 6 feet apart from others.

• Wash and sanitize all equipment before and after every practice or game

• No group celebrations, no high 5’s, hugs, handshakes etc