SUNFLOWER SOCCER COVID-19 RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES FROM KSYSA

POLICY UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 21ST, 2020:

We ask that all spectators wear masks while on Sunflower Soccer property to lessen the appearance and confusion about social distancing. This is most important when it is not possible to keep distance from other spectators while watching games. 

Masks are nit required for persons aged 2 or under. Persons aged 2-10 years old are recommended but not required to wear a mask. Parents actively exercising in the parking lot or around the facility are not required to wear a mask. 

If you are unsure whether you should have a mask on or not, PLEASE OPT FOR WEARING A MASK. If you are well away from others while walking to the restroom or sitting more than 6 feet from another gathering for more than 10 minutes, you are not required to wear a mask.

Upon arrival & departure to training, all soccer participants should be wearing a face covering that goes over their mouth & nose until they are able to safely maintain social distance between individuals. If social distancing is not able to be maintained, then face coverings should be kept on until the just moments before physical activity is set to begin.

During training and when physical activity is occurring face coverings do not need to be worn as any soccer training performed can maintain social distancing respectfully with only infrequent or incidental moments of close proximity.

Kansas Youth Soccer recommendations during training:

• Athletes space out their own equipment from each other to maintain social distancing when needing to hydrate or grab other equipment.
• Coaches try to limit athletes gathering for instruction in between soccer drills or activities since face coverings are not on protecting athletes during this quick turnaround.

• Ensure the health and safety of the athletes.
• Inquire how the athletes are feeling, send them home should you believe they act or look ill.
• Follow all state and local health protocols. Ask the staff if you’re unsure.
• Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment (ball, water, bag etc.)
• Coach is the only person to handle cones, disk etc.
• All training outdoors and ensure social distancing per state or local health guidelines.
• Always wear a face covering, even when not actively coaching, maintain social distance requirements from players based on state and local health requirements.
• Have fun, stay positive – players and parents are looking to you to stay calm, supportive, and caring during this time. 
• The use of scrimmage vest/bibs is not recommended at this time.

• Ensure child is healthy, check your child’s temperature daily.
• Limited or no carpooling.
• Stay in car or adhere to social distance requirements, based on state and local health requirements, when at training wear a face covering if outside your car and unable to maintain social distancing. 
• When exercising at Sunflower you are exempt from wearing a mask.
• Ensure child’s clothing is washed after every training session.
• Ensure all equipment, cleats, ball, shin guards etc. are sanitized before and after every training.
• Notify club immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason.
• Do not assist coach with equipment before or after training.
• Be sure your child has necessary sanitizer with them at every training.

• Take temperature daily.
• Wash hands thoroughly before and after training.
• Bring and use, hand sanitizer with you to every training.
• Wear a face covering before and immediately after all training when social distancing cannot be maintained. 
• Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment, water, snack, or bag.
• Practice social distancing, place bags and equipment at least 6 feet apart.
• Wash and sanitize all equipment before and after every training.
• No group celebrations, no high 5’s, Hugs, handshakes etc.

• Maintain at least 6 feet distance from people
• Coin toss – make sure players are at least 6 feet from everyone. Ask for one captain from each team - not two or three
• Avoid spitting or coughing at the field
• When match is done –wave and say good game and then go off the field ASAP. Teams will not be doing a handshake
• Bring a mask – if you are walking around the complex – wear a mask and then when you get to the field you can take it off
• It is not your responsibility to make sure all the fans and coaches are following the Sunflower COVid-19 rules – there are volunteers for that. You can report it – but it will be handle by others