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Springfield/South County Youth Club

Rec Soccer Return to Play Guidelines

SYC OUTDOOR SPORTS COVID-19 POLICY

Practice/scrimmage/game/meet/tournament

hosted by SYC

 

  1. Masks are highly encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED.

  2. No sharing of personal equipment (water bottles, gloves, etc.)

  3. Recommend wiping playing equipment (balls, etc.) at least twice a game (beginning and halftime or between quarters/periods).

  4. 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.

  5. Report any positive COVID-19 cases associated with youth sports to the SYC Operations Manager (County requirement).

Practice/scrimmage/game/meet/tournament

hosted by other clubs/venues

 

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

SYC INDOOR SPORTS COVID-19 POLICY

Practice/scrimmage/game/meet/tournament

hosted by SYC

 

  1. 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. 

  2. Players may choose to wear masks or not wear masks while actively playing.  That is a family decision. 

  3. No sharing of personal equipment (water bottles, gloves, etc.)

  4. Recommend wiping playing equipment (balls, etc.) at least twice a game (beginning and halftime or between quarters/periods).

  5. 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.

  6. Report any positive COVID-19 cases associated with youth sports to the SYC Operations Manager (County requirement).

Practice/scrimmage/game/meet/tournament

hosted by other clubs/venues

 

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

General

Follow all SYC general SYC Return to Play Guidelines:

  • Sign Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement.
  • Compete daily health check-in to participate in any practice or game.
  • If SFL is cancelled,  alternative plans will be made for these age groups.

PHASE 2

  • Practice can be conducted for up to 50 players per field.
  • Arrive not more than 15 minutes early.
  • Follow signage posted at field.
  • Complete daily health check-in online before arriving at field.
  • Check in with the R2P Monitors, they will be wearing green pinnies.
  • R2P Monitors will check to confirm daily check-ins are completed, monitor social distancing, mask compliance, sanitizing protocol, etc. A $25 credit will be issued for R2P Monitor volunteers.
  • Bring own gear if possible – keep separate on sidelines.
  • Optional masks for players – Coaches are required to wear masks.
  • Maintain 10 foot distance.
  • Drills and exercises allowed, but no scrimmage or games.
  • Gear sanitized before, during breaks, and after practice.
  • Coaches only can place and pick-up cones, goals, and other shared gear.
  • Spectators – keep distance of at least 15 feet or stay in/near vehicles. Wear mask when traveling to and from field.
  • Questions – address Coach, R2P Monitor, League Director, Rec Commissioner on field or by email.

PHASE 3

  • Practice can be conducted for up to 250 players per field.
  • U6-U19: scrimmages and games allowed.
  • Arrive not more than 15 minutes early, except games arrive 30 minutes early to allow check-in and warm up.
  • Follow signage on field.
  • Complete daily health check-in online before arriving at field.
  • Check in with the R2P Monitors, they will be wearing green pinnies.
  • R2P Monitors will check to confirm daily health check-ins are completed ,monitor social distancing, mask compliance, sanitizing protocol, etc. A $25credit will be issued for R2P Monitor volunteers.
  • Bring own gear if possible – keep separate on sidelines.
  • Games – bring own water – snacks and keep separate.
  • Optional masks for players – Coaches are required to wear masks.
  • Maintain 6-foot distance for practices.
  • Scrimmage and games are allowed.
  • No handshake or hand contact at end of game; wave/salute of respect encouraged.
  • Gear sanitized before, during breaks, and after practices/games.
  • Coaches places/picks up cones, mini goals, other shared gear.
  • Spectators – maintain 15 feet from sidelines and spread out if not family members – where practicable dotted/dashed lines will be added to sidelines
  • Preferable for spectators to bring own seating.
  • May be additional HSGHSL rules.
  • Questions – address Coach, R2P Monitors, League Director, Rec Commissioner.

Communication

REFUNDS

  • Refunds according to pro-rated season if changes occur mid-season to cancel play.
  • Credit for following season may be allowed depending on circumstances.