Club
If capability exists to take the temperature of participants, including coaches should be taken. Anyone with a temperature of 100 or more should be sent home and not allowed to participate for a minimum of 14 days
Training and game schedules should be staggered to eliminate congestion and crowding No centralized hydration or refreshment stations
Provide a place for players and coaches to wash hands with soap and water, or provide alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol
Spectators should be limited and must maintain minimum social distancing, as defined by the CDC
Respect for each individual’s choices must be the top priority. If a participant wishes to wear a face mask this should be allowed, and accommodations should be made if needed For individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, provide written confirmation of COVID-19 negative status should be required for participation return
Coaches
During this crisis period, coaches should design training and pre-match warmups with as much physical distancing as possible
Assign a “station” for each player to place their equipment, and that they should return to during breaks
No one should share water, towels, balls or any equipment. All balls should be disinfected after every practice
Only coaches should handle practice equipment
Practice Vest/Pinnies should be washed after each use. Recommend issuing each player their individual practice vest/pinnie
Disinfectant should be used to wipe down all equipment
Participants should be given the option to stay home if they are uncomfortable returning to play
Players
Each player must have their own ball and equipment
During training, handling the ball should be limited as much as possible