For Players and Families

1. Players over 18 or Parent Guardians for Players under 18 must sign and return the Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19 to participate.
2. Children participating in youth sporting events or practice should minimize in-person contact with any person 65 years of age or older, especially those with pre-existing health conditions, for a period of 14 days. This includes maintaining social distancing of at least 6 feet of separation from those individuals, wearing a face covering or mask, and avoiding sharing utensils or other common objects with those individuals.
3. Players will be symptom-screened prior to each activity – this will also serve as an attendance list. All are clear to play if not symptomatic, able to perform at prior levels, and screen negative on all screening questions.
4. Players should stay home if they are feeling sick, experiencing or have come in contact with someone with any of the following symptoms*:
   1. Sore throat
   2. Cough
   3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
   4. Fever of 100.3 degrees F/37.9 degrees C
   5. Chills
   6. Muscle pain

*This is not an exhaustive list of possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youthsports

1. All players, coaches, and spectators are required to respect social distancing at all times. Some examples include:
   1. Remaining 6 feet apart during water breaks
   2. Refraining from being in groups of more than 10 people
   3. No handshakes or tight huddles
2. Coaches are encouraged to wear a mask.
3. Players must provide their own water.
4. No sharing of equipment, water bottles or towels.
5. Players must arrive at practice in pads and equipment.
6. All players and families are to cooperate with needs/asks of coaches/organizers.

For Coaches & Staff

1. Every coach and staff member will be symptom-screened prior to each activity. All are clear to play if not symptomatic, able to perform at prior levels, and screen negative on all screening questions.
2. Coaches and staff are encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask. 
3. Coaches and staff must adhere to social distancing at all times.
4. Coaches and staff are to be screened prior to each practice/event.
5. Coaches and staff with any COVID-19 symptoms must be at least 14 days postpositive test, with a minimum of 72 hours symptoms free and negative repeat COVID-19 test in order to return. Individuals require clearance from a licensed medical professional before return to play granted.
6. Coaches are to avoid planning and using contract drills. Drills should focus on stick skills, passing, catching, footwork and conditioning.
7. Coaches and/or staff will take attendance using the COVID Attendance list, and any player affirmatively responding to any of the questions, will not be allowed to participate and asked to leave.
8. Coaches will plan practices, scrimmages and warmup, being cognizant of spacing required for groups and teams.
9. Coaches and/or staff will limit intermingling between groups during practices, teams between games and group congregating between games.
10. Coaches and/or staff will ensure adequate space between the water and personal equipment of each player so that physical distancing of 6-10 feet can be maintained during breaks.