Jaguars United Soccer Association

                                                                                                  Return to Play Guidelines

As we move forward and prepare to return to the fields, Jaguars United as always wants to ensure that the safety of our players, coaches, volunteers, and families remains our # 1 priority.  As a result, upon receiving guidance from PA West, US Youth Soccer, the State of PA, and the CDC, Jaguars United has established the following Return to Play guidelines.

Personal Safety Standards to be followed by ALL club members while attending/participating in Jaguars United events.

1.       Do not attend any training or game if not feeling well.  PLEASE STAY HOME!!

2.       Wash hands with soap and water; when soap and water are not available use hand sanitizer.

3.       Avoid touching face.

4.       Per public health recommendations, wear a mask when out in public, except when training or playing a game.

5.       Follow all social distancing guidelines.

6.       Only players and coaches are permitted on the soccer fields and surrounding areas, which means no parents/siblings are allowed on the fields.   

7.       The PA West/Jaguars Unites Soccer Association waiver MUST be signed and submitted prior to any return to play.

Responsibilities of Jaguars United

·         Develop procedure for isolation of any cases of COVID 19 or COVID 19 exposure reported to the club. 

·         All coaches and volunteers will be educated on new protocols and requirements.

·         Develop procedure to track attendance at all Jaguars United events.

·         Schedule trainings and activities to prevent interactions and gatherings between incoming and outgoing teams. 

·         Provide adequate outdoor space for training.

·         Only coaches are permitted to handle equipment (goals, cones, corner flags).

Responsibilities of Coaches/Volunteers

·         Create a responsible environment:

o   Promote good hygiene practices (hand washing/sanitizing).

o   It is highly recommended, that all coaches/volunteers wear a mask/face covering during training/games.

o   Establish individual player stations utilizing cones, 6 feet apart, at or around the bench area for player belongings (bags/equipment/water/etc.).

o   Design practice/trainings to keep player interaction to a minimum (individual drills/footwork, small sided games within your own team).

o   Remind players to observe social distancing (ex: no huddles, handshakes, high fives, etc.).

o   Strict adherence to training and field schedules to limit gatherings and interactions between teams coming/going.  Prompt arrival/start and finish/departure.

o   No post game snacks.

·         Case Reporting:

o   Record all attendees at all trainings and games.

o   Require any player exhibiting symptoms of any illness to return home.

o   When sending a child home, please notify the board to ensure the appropriate research and steps are taken to ensure the safety of all participants.

·         Follow policy for shared equipment:

o   Only coaches are permitted to handle equipment (goals, cones, corner flags).

o   Do not use shared equipment (pinnies, gloves).

o   All children are required to have their own ball and water with their names on them.

Responsibilities of Parents

·         Return to play is voluntary.  We understand that there are many differing opinions given the current environment.  If you are not yet comfortable returning to play, we understand.  Please continue to stay home until you are, and we look forward to you rejoining us.

·         Check your child’s temperature before coming to any training session or game.

·         Keep players home if they are sick (fever, cough, etc.). 

·         Notify the club immediately (within 24 hours of receiving notice) if your child/player or member of your household has had (1) confirmed exposure to COVID 19 and/or (2) becomes ill with COVID-19.

·         If your child/player has been exposed and/or becomes ill with COVID-19, you will be required to provide 2 negative tests and a note from your family doctor confirming that your child/player is not/no longer infected.

·         Ensure that all players’ equipment is sanitized before each training/game.

·         PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS THEIR OWN SUPPLY OF HAND SANITIZER WITH THEIR BAG.

·         Adhere to social distancing requirements.

·         Please stay in your car during training sessions.

·         Only players and coaches are permitted on the soccer fields and surrounding areas during trainings and games.

·         Only coaches can move equipment.  We always appreciate when parents are willing to lend a hand, but please limit the movement/gathering of equipment to the coaches.

Responsibilities of Players

·         Return to play is voluntary.  If you are not comfortable returning to play, please continue to stay home until you are.

·         Adhere to all Return to Play protocols.

·         Do not come to an event if you are sick or not feeling well.  We will send you home.

·         Practice good personal hygiene.

o   Wash hands thoroughly BOTH before and after all trainings and games.

o   Please bring a personal hand sanitizer to all trainings and games.

·         Do not share water, food, equipment.

o   Each player should bring sufficient water to all trainings and games, labeled with their name.  DO NOT SHARE!!

o   Each player should have their own ball, labeled with their name.

o   Do not touch equipment. (goals, cones, corner flags).

·         Respect and practice social distancing.

o   No high fives, handshakes, group celebrations, etc.

o   Place equipment, bags, etc., at least 6 feet apart in designated areas.