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Jan, 2021

PHWM Soccer program COVID-19 guidelines/rules

  • PHWM Soccer is a volunteer organization. To have a recreation soccer program will require the support of families participating in the program to follow the COVID-19 guidelines, rules and preventative requirements to stop the spread of the coronavirus as best as possible. Baltimore County Parks and Recreation could cancel the program if guidelines are not followed.



    PHWM Soccer COVID-19 guidelines/rules for team practice and games: 
       Players must wear masks approaching and leaving fields
       Coaches should wear mask coming/going to the field and on field
       Player bags and drinks MUST be spaced out by minimum of 6 feet
       Cones placed out for players to place their bag/equipment/water container etc. socially distanced as they arrive
       Parents / Players must self screen prior to coming to training, if there are any signs of illness they must stay home
       Parents must socially distance while at practice / games and wear a face mask.
       If a player tests positive for COVID-19 or is exposed to a person with COVID-19 , this must be immediately reported it to the Coach/Coordinator, then Director of PHWM Soccer and the player NOT attend any practice or game.

    Baltimore County Parks and recreation fall sports guidelines/rules:

    Participation in programs is only allowed if you have had no signs or symptoms of Covid-19, and you have not been exposed to someone who has had signs or symptoms of Covid-19 for a minimum period of 14 days before participation
    Participation in programs requires a signed Baltimore County COVID Waiver Form
    If you are sick or feel sick, you should remain home
    At risk individuals, youth or adult, should remain home
    Temperature checks are required for players, volunteers and coaches (HOW THIS IS IMPLEMENT WILL BE COMMUNICATED BEFORE PRACTICES START)
    Hand sanitizer should be available at all activities
    Assign an area for each player to place their equipment
    No sharing of drink bottles or any personal equipment
    No centralized hydration or refreshment areas
    Masks are required by all volunteers and coaches in the program
    Masks are required for participants when entering the field and while on the bench
    Masks are not required for players and officials while on the field of play, but are recommended
    Social distancing should be practiced at all possible times
    Participants should refrain from handshakes, huddles and high fives
    No throw ins
    Goalkeeper must wear gloves 


    CDC Considerations for Youth Sports:
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

    Exposure to COVID-19 - follow CDC guidelines for quarantine. Could mean a whole team or teams be out for 14 days minimum
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html


    Self screen

    As a member of the PHWM Soccer community, I must answer the following screening questions prior to attending any sanctioned PHWM Soccer related practice and/or game event.
    Instructions:

    All questions must be answered 2-3 hours prior to any PHWM Soccer in-person event,
    If you answer NO to all questions relating to symptoms, please proceed to your PHWM Soccer event.
    If you answer YES to any of the questions relating to symptoms, please contact your PHWM Soccer coaching staff immediately, DO NOT attend any PHWM Soccer event until further instructions are provided.


    Does your child have a temperature 100 or above
    Since you last completed this survey, has anyone in your household tested positive for COVID 19, OR are you currently having any of the following symptoms:
    a. COVID-19 exposure in past 14 days
    b. Sore throat
    c. Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
    d. Fever >100.4 F
    e. Chills
    f. Headache
    g. Sinus congestion
    h. Cough persistent and/or productive
    i. Joint aches and soreness
    j. Vomiting or diarrhea
    k. Rash
    Had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 with 72 hours
    NO, proceed to your PHWM Soccer event
    Yes, contact your coaching staff, DO NOT attend any PHWM Soccer events at this time
    Do not go to training facilities or fields with any of the above symptoms. Remotely communicate your health status to coaches, team administrators, within 24 hours of your training session. Parents (and not the minor player) should communicate with the coach. Speak to a physician and follow CDC guidelines on self-quarantine.
    Should a member of your household be experiencing the symptoms above, the family member should consult a physician.



Summary of COVID-19 responsibilities:

Parents responsibilities:
o If you are not comfortable with returning to play, DON’T. You are the only one who will make the decision when your child returns to play.
o Ensure your child is healthy, and check your child’s temperature before activities with others.
o Consider not carpooling or very limited carpooling.
o Stay in car or adhere to social distance requirements, based on state and local health requirements
o When at training, wear a mask if outside your car.
o Ensure child’s clothing is washed after every training.
o Ensure all equipment (cleats, ball, shin guards etc.) are sanitized before and after every training.
o Notify your club immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason.
o Do not assist your coach with equipment before or after training.
o Be sure your child has necessary sanitizing products with them at every training.
o Please wear a mask at all times when outside of your vehicle and maintain 6 ft of distance from others while walking your athlete to the field from the parking lot.
o Parents/guardians and family are allowed to attend practice, trainings, and games but should ensure that proper social distancing is maintained. The sports gatherings and events are not open to the general public.
o At the end of practice/game, please wait away from the field, social distanced from other families, and your athlete will be dismissed to you by their coach.

Coaches and Team manager/help responsibilities:
o Ensure the health and safety of the participants.
o Inquire how the athletes are feeling. Send home anyone you believe acts or looks ill.
o Follow all state and local health protocols and guidelines. (information will be provided)
o Check all athletes have their own individual equipment (ball, water, bag etc.) - parent/player responsibility
o The coach and team manager the only persons to handle equipment (e.g. cones, disk etc.); do not enlist parental or attendee assistance.
o Ensure all share equipment (balls, cones etc.) are sanitized before and after every training.
o All training should be conducted outdoors and compliant with social or physical distancing per state or local health guidelines.
o Always wear a face mask, even when not actively coaching. (Provided all screening, hygiene and social distancing measures are followed, masks are not mandatory for players/coaches/referees/instructors/participants during exertional moments of training (i.e. when physically active).
o Coaches should maintain social distance requirements from players based on state and local health requirements.
o Have fun, stay positive – players and parents are looking to you for leadership.


Player responsibilities and guidelines
o Upon Arrival, you will place your mask on in the car, then check in with your coach.
o Check in will be at the designate 1/2 field to allow each team to drop off and pick up with safe distances.
o You must wait for the team on the field to completely leave before approaching field.
o Athletes must wear masks until they reach their “bag drop location”. A cone will represent where each player is to set their bag. Once you reach your bag drop location you may remove your mask, stay at the cone and await further instruction from your coach.
o Each Team will be divided into smaller groups (if needed) to adhere to our 20 people or less protocol. Once placed in a group NO PLAYER OR COACH MAY SWITCH GROUPS until further notice.
o Players will be required to physically distance themselves from each other 6 feet when not participating in the training session.
o At the end of practice all athletes will return to the cone where they dropped their bag, put on their mask, and wait to be dismissed.
o Please exit the field and go directly to your car, keeping socially distanced.

Contact

PHWM Soccer Association
9033 Honeygo Blvd 
Perry Hall, Maryland 21128

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