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Jul, 2020

Return to Play-Competition July 6

Dear Harrison Coaches, Parents, and Players,

NJYS Return to Play Update

NJ Youth Soccer (NJYS) is looking forward to our return to competition today, July 6th in line with Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #149, which details the process to resume organized youth sports. This date will mark the progression to Phase 4 of NJYS’ “Return to Play” guidelines, which permits traditional practices and competitions on the field while maintaining physical (social) distancing rules off the field. The information from the NJ Department of Health "Guidance for Sporting Activities" will apply until further notice.   Therefore, each team will need continue to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Department of Health and NJYS. In order to participate a player, coach, staff, shall show No signs or symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days and have no known exposure to someone that has been ill in 14 days. Each team will have a designated field space on a specific night and time so that they are socially distance from other teams. Each participant, player/coach, will need to sign and return the Covid-19 hold harmless agreement found here to their coach before the first day back on the field. Each participant will need to take the Harrison SC Screening HealthQuestionnaire prior to training or team event, out of state travel refers to the governor's quarantine advisory found here. If your player answers YES to any of the questions he/she will not be permitted to attend training or soccer related event. 

Also, as we are in the summer months we should be mindful of the heat and all teams should follow the heat policy of US Soccer outlined by Recognize to Recover found here.

As a reminder to parents and players, if you are not comfortable or ready to return to play, don’t; just because you can doesn't mean you must. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our members.

 

Coach Responsibilities:

  • Collect and keep a record of the hold harmless agreement for every player and staff on your team.
  • Maintain an attendance log of each training session until further notice.
  • Coaches will ask each player upon arrival if he/she completed the health questionnaire prior to training. If he/she has answered yes to any of the questions he/she should be sent home immediately.  If he/she is experiencing any signs or symptoms of Covid-19 (seeCDC website) including, but not limited to cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, he/she should be sent home immediately and instructed to contact his/her healthcare provider as soon as possible.
  • All coaches are encouraged to wear face coverings, are to use their own equipment, and maintain physical distancing from players when possible. All equipment shall be disinfected before and after training.
  • You should distribute a pinnie to each player to use until further notice. Players will need to take home the pinnie and clean it after every training session. NO sharing of pinnies.
  • Shall follow all return to play protocols. 
  • Be familiar with the US Soccer Play On Recommendation Guides found here
  • Be understanding to parents and players that may delay returning to play.

Players:

  • Bring and use hand sanitizer to every training or team related event.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before coming to training and after training.
  • Players should use their own equipment and properly sanitize the equipment before and after every training session. At no time should the player use their hands to pick up another player’s soccer ball.
  • Place bags and equipment at least 6 feet apart from other's belongings.
  • Players must use their own water bottle, towel and any other personal hygiene products. No sharing.
  • Players waiting for their training session should remain in their cars until just before the beginning of their training session. Players are encouraged, but not mandated, to wear face covering when exiting their vehicle and walking to team training area. Players should NOT wear face covering when participating in physical activities.
  • Players should not physically contact teammates before, during or after training. No fist bumps, high fives, hugs, handshakes, etc.

Parents:

  • Ensure your child is healthy and complete the health questionnaire before each player’s scheduled training time or team related event. If he/she answers yes to any of the questions he/she will need to stay home.
  • Be sure your child has necessary sanitizing products and water with them at every training or team related event.
  • Ensure washing of hands takes place before and after every training or team related event.
  • Ensure clothes and equipment are sanitized before and after every training or team related event.
  • Parents are asked to stay in their vehicles or adhere to social distance requirements based on state and local health requirements.
  • Notify the club immediately if your child becomes ill with Covid-19 like symptoms.

When training or competition ends, the players, coaches should promptly gather their equipment and move to their transportation as soon as practical and adhere best to social distancing.

Every Coach, Player, Parent, and Staff shall follow the CDC guidelines and those of NJ Department of Health

It is imperative that if someone is not comfortable returning – DON’Tjust because you can does not mean you must.

Additional Comprehensive Guidelines can be found within The U.S. Soccer PLAY ON initiative website, which allow soccer to operate under key safety plans and considerations, with additional guides to follow. These guides include a detailed approach to social distancing, screening, training, and interactions to ensure consistent and best practices are followed to promote the health and safety of all participants and fans. 

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