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AYSO REGION 769 - WEST OAHU

AYSO Hawaii - Return to Play



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volunteer recommendations

Below are Return to Play guidance provided to us for our volunteers:

Coaches:

  • Temperature checks (coaches, players) – 100.4 do not participate.
  • Attendance of family members/spectators at practices and games is allowed.  Spectators must wear masks and social distance from each other.  Groups cannot be larger than 10 people and socializing and potlucks on the court or field before and after the activities are prohibited.
  • Keep attendance of players, coaches and referees (contact tracing).
  • Coaches will send pre-training communication to families ensuring that only healthy participants attend and reiterate expectations and guidelines. Coaches will be provided with standard COVID-19 health questions.
  • Coaches should maintain social distancing requirements from players and family members.
  • Wearing a facemask is REQUIRED for the duration of practices and games.
  • Utilize technique in isolation exercises, grid work, fitness and spatial awareness to limit physical contact between players (appropriate content can be found here).
  • Keep players together in small groups/cohorts with one coach and make sure that each group of players and coach avoid mixing with other groups as much as possible. Teams might consider having the same group of players stay with the same coach or having the same group of players rotate among coaches.
  • Adhere to AYSO Safe Haven guidelines, i.e., 1:8 adult to child ratio; minimum of 2 adults present; no adult alone with children other than their own. Whenever possible, adult of same gender as players should be present.
  • Coach should be the only person to handle coaching equipment (e.g.: cones, disks, etc.); do not let parents or attendees assist.
  • Hand sanitizer or hand washing on arrival, mid-way and end of training session and games.
  • No shared equipment in use (players will be provided with individual bibs/pinnies or can bring game jerseys as requested).
  • Ensure all players have and handle their own labeled equipment (ball, water bottle, training disks, etc.)
  • No physical greeting of players (verbal acknowledgement is expected).
  • Stay positive and create a fun environment in this new normal.
  • Coaches serve as focal point, or designate the Team Parent/Manager, for notification from team families if a family member becomes ill with COVID-19, tests positive for COVID-19, or comes in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.  Complete and submit AYSO’s Incident Report Form to the Region Safety Director immediately, including team roster.
  • Due to limited attendance of practice and games, coaches will need volunteer assistants (assistant coach, team parents).
Team Parent/Assistant Coaches:

  • Attendance of family members/spectators at practices and games is allowed.  Spectators must wear masks and social distance from each other.  Groups cannot be larger than 10 people and socializing and potlucks on the court or field before and after the activities are prohibited.
  • Assist coach, as requested, with communications to families (including safeguard reminders, i.e., only healthy participants attend activities).
  • Offer to assist coaches to be a focal point for notification from team families if a family member becomes ill with COVID-19, tests positive for COVID-19, or comes in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  • Maintain social distancing requirements from coach, players and family members.
  • Wearing a facemask is REQUIRED for the duration of practices and games.
  • Assist with hand sanitizer or other safety precautions like hand washing on arrival / mid-way and end of training session in support of the coach.
  • Help team/teams adhere to AYSO Safe Haven supervision guidelines.

Officials/Referee:

  • At all times....
    • Stay at least 6 feet from anyone as much as possible.
    • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
    • Spitting or rinsing the mouth with water is to be avoided.
    • Cough/Sneeze into elbow.
    • Stay home if not feeling well and communicate to the Referee Administrator.
  • Pre-game:
    • Provide names of referees to both coaches – teams taking attendance
    • Pre-game Temperature checks - Coach/team parent responsibility
    • Hand sanitizer or hand washing prior to start of game.
    • Arrival in full uniform is recommended.
    • Maintain six (6) foot distance from players, coaches, spectators and referee team for all administrative procedures.
    • Mask is recommended for pre-game duties.
    • No handshakes with coaches, players, or spectators.
    • Use of whistles - whistle, electric, air horn
    • Coin toss options:
      • a. Modified. One player from each team; center official; no handshakes; physical distancing.
      • b. No coin toss. Home team selects the half of the field. Away team will take kick-off.
  • During play:
    • Limit whistle usage
    • Masks are not required for referees during active play.
    • Hand sanitizer or hand washing on quarter breaks.
    • Assistant referees are recommended to wear breathable face coverings unless wearing a mask causes breathing problems.
    • Referees are recommended to stay a minimum of six (6) feet away from players, coaches, spectators, and the referee team during dynamic play and stationary play at all times.
    • Avoid spitting.
    • Cough/Sneeze into your elbow.
    • Do not share whistles or, if possible, any other referee equipment.
    • If not feeling well during the game at any time, go home immediately.
    • Keep the game flowing to limit groups of players congregating, i.e. set plays.
  • Post-game:
    • After the game, applaud the players and coaches, but handshakes are not permitted; fist bumps/elbow bumps are not recommended.
    • If shared, wipe down the handles of flags with an alcohol-based rub or wash with soap and water.
    • Hand sanitizer or hand washing at end of game.

parent/player recommendations

Below are Return to Play guidance provided to us for our players/parents:


Parents:

  • Attendance of family members/spectators at practices and games is allowed.  Spectators must wear masks and social distance from each other.  Groups cannot be larger than 10 people and socializing and potlucks on the court or field before and after the activities are prohibited.
  • Ensure your child is healthy. Test your child’s temperature before departing for soccer practice/games (if above 100.4, do not attend).  Parents will be provided with standard COVID-19 health questions.
  • Drop off and pick up players with special care given to the presence of children coming to and from the activity and receive verbal acknowledgement from the coach each time.
  • Please wait in your car and/or adhere to social distance requirements, based on state and local health requirements and as requested by your coach or AYSO officials.
  • Limit the use of carpools or vanpools, and limit passengers to household members.
  • Facemasks are REQUIRED at all times.
  • Wash your child’s clothing after every training/activity.
  • Sanitize all equipment (ball, cleats, shin guards, etc.) before and after every practice.
  • Clearly label your child’s water bottle and personal items.
  • Ensure your child has hand sanitizing products with them at every session.
  • Notify your team immediately if your child or family member becomes ill for any reason.
  • Do not assist coach with equipment before or after training.
  • Check Region and Coach communication regularly.
  • Inform your coach or region staff if your player reports symptoms of COVID19, tests positive for COVID19 or is exposed to someone with COVID19.  Your information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Players:

  • Wearing a facemask is REQUIRED for the duration of practices and games.
  • Inform parent if not feeling well.
  • Wash your hands before, during and after training and games.
  • Responsible for cleaning all required equipment after each training session (ball, cleats, shin guards, etc.).
  • Bring and use your own labeled hand sanitizer at every session.
  • Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment.
  • Practice social distancing, place bags and equipment at least 6 feet apart.
  • No sharing drinks or use of water fountains at the facility (players should mark their own water bottles).
  • No physical greetings with their teammates (verbal acknowledgement is expected, we are physical distancing not social).

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