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COVID Safety Guidelines


COVID 19 – TRYOUT FAQ’S

 

Will COVID-19 screening be conducted?

An electronic health questionnaire will be sent to parents prior to each session relating to COVID-19 precautions. A temperature check and health questionnaire will be conducted with each participant prior to his or her admittance   


Will parents be permitted to watch tryouts? 

Parents are asked to remain in their cars for the duration of the try-out session 


Will there be social distancing throughout tryouts?

Social distancing of at least 6 feet will be practiced at all times. There will be no high fives, hugs, handshakes or other forms of social physical contact. Each player will store his or her personal belongings and water bottles at a designated location and there will be no sharing of water bottles or personal equipment.   
 

Will there be physical distancing throughout tryouts?

Physical distancing between players will not be practiced as per our state's July 8 Phase 4 Return to Play for medium risk sports such as soccer. 


Can I participate if I traveled interstate in last 14 days?

Those who have visited one of the 31 states identified within the restricted travel advisory list of the State of New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub should quarantine for 14 days after leaving that state and will not be permitted to participate in try-outs during that time period. 

 

    https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/travel-information/which-states-are-on-the-travel-advisory-list-are-there-travel-restrictions-to-or-from-new-jersey

Which states are on the travel advisory list? Are there travel restrictions to or from New Jersey? | FAQ

New Jersey welcomes travel to and from our state. However, to save lives and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the State has issued an incoming travel advisory that all individuals entering New Jersey from states with a significant spread of COVID-19 should quarantine for 14-days after leaving that state.

covid19.nj.gov




Will players be screened before tryouts?

 A temperature check and health questionnaire will be conducted with each participant prior to his or her admittance   


Will there be a refund if COVID-19 prevents try-outs?

Refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.   


Will there be a refund if COVID-19 prevents events during the season?

Refunds can be made based upon a review of the totality of the circumstances.


Will there be sanitized toilets? 

Toilets will be monitored and sanitized prior to, during, and after each try-out session. 


Will you provide sanitizer?

Sanitizer will be available at each try-out site however it is recommended that each participant has his or her personal supply as well. 


What happens if a players has high temperature? 

Those with temperature readings 100.4 degrees or higher will not be permitted to participate in the try-out session. That individual should return to their home and consult with a physician.   

(updated as of July 25, 2020)

 

 

 

 

 

COVID Best Practices

Player Responsibilities 

  • Take a temperature reading at home - Stay home if the reading is 100.4 degrees or higher or if you are feeling ill
  • Bring white and black T-shirts that can be readily changed during the session as a safety precautionary substitute for the use of scrimmage vests
  • Arrive at the facility
  • Leave the car 10 minutes prior to the start of the try-out session
  • Wear a face mask as you approach the field entrance 
  • Get your temperature checked - You will only be permitted to enter and participate if your temperature reading is less than 100.4 degrees
  • Personal equipment will be stored at a separate and marked location for each participant  
  • No sharing of water bottles or personal equipment such as articles of clothing, footwear, shin guards, or goalkeeper gloves 
  • No spitting
  • No high fives, hugs, handshakes, or other forms of physical social contact
  • Clean up your area and do not leave behind water bottles or other personal items
  • Leave promptly and wear a face mask as you depart the facility

 

Parent Responsibilities

  • Take a temperature reading of your child at home prior to coming to the try-out session - Stay home with your child if his or her temperature reading is 100.4 degrees or higher 
  • Ensure that your child brings white and black T-shirts that can be readily changed during the session as a safety precautionary substitute for the use of scrimmage vests
  • Ensure that your child brings a face mask to be worn from the car to the field prior to the session and from the field to the car after the session
  • Ensure that your child brings plenty of water bottled for his or her exclusive use
  • Arrive at the facility
  • Remain in the car for the duration of the try-out session
  • Wear a face mask if you need to exit your vehicle
  • Maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing at all times
  • Don’t leave the facility during the session - You presence is imperative in cases of emergency or other unplanned circumstances
  • Depart promptly with your child after the session 
  • E-mail any questions to [email protected]

(as of July 25th)

 

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