Cheer Return to Play Guidelines

Masks are highly encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED.
No sharing of personal equipment (water bottles, gloves, etc.)
Recommend wiping playing equipment (balls, etc.) at least twice a game (beginning and halftime or between quarters/periods).
No Daily Check-In. However, if a player or family member is exhibiting COVID-like symptoms, please follow the guidelines above based on your vaccination status.
Report any positive COVID-19 cases associated with youth sports to the SYC Operations Manager (County requirement).

Traveling SYC Teams will follow the established COVID-19 policies of the host club/venue while participating in their events.

Please note that Fairfax County has changed its policy regarding masks indoors at its facilities, including the gyms used by SYC. Masks are no longer required, although you are certainly free to wear one if you choose to do so. SYC follows the policy of the owner/operator of the building in which we conduct events, so for SYC indoor events at FCPS schools, masks are not required of either participants or spectators.
Players may choose to wear masks or not wear masks while actively playing. That is a family decision.
No sharing of personal equipment (water bottles, gloves, etc.)
Recommend wiping playing equipment (balls, etc.) at least twice a game (beginning and halftime or between quarters/periods).
No Daily Check-In. However, if a player or family member is exhibiting COVID-like symptoms, please follow the guidelines above based on your vaccination status.
Report any positive COVID-19 cases associated with youth sports to the SYC Operations Manager (County requirement).

Traveling SYC Teams will follow the established COVID-19 policies of the host club/venue while participating in their events.

Arrival:
- All participants will be expected to complete daily screening check-in procedures
- Parents will be required to show email proof of screening completion
- Participants must wear masks to/from practice
- Participants must use hand sanitizer (provided by coach at check-in) upon arrival
- Parents must wear mask when dropping off and picking up
- Parents may remain at field during activities but must maintain a safe distance from participants and other caregivers for the duration of practice
All participants must practice social distancing at all times
Mask wearing is mandatory to/from practice but optional during practice
Participant personal items must be spaced out or held by parents
During games, spectators must social distance and maintain a safe distance from participants during games.
Departure: do not socialize or linger on field.
Professional photography will be cancelled for this season
No community snacks can be given out at the end of practices or games
All participants must bring their own water to practices and games
Coaches will maintain and display SYC Signs at practices and games

Season Kickoff: Cheerleaders will have the option to participate in our event season kickoff
- Held at a local elementary school
  - If space is available, event will be held indoors
  - If space is not available, event will be held outdoors
- All social distancing measures will be firmly enforced
- Cheerleaders will learn chants, jumps, and motions
- No Stunting
- All Star Cheerleaders will instruct cheerleaders
  - Adult coaches will closely monitor and oversee all activities
The hope is that we will be able to hold our traditional end of season Pep Rally so long as space is available
- SYC Guidelines for in-person activities will be strictly followed

Contact cheer@sycva.com with any questions or concerns about Return to Play procedures .