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Game Day Safety Guidelines

Game Day Safety Guidelines


 

WELLINGTON SOCCER GAME DAY SAFETY GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES 

The health and safety of players, coaches, and parents is our top priority.

(updated 5-4-2021)

GENERAL:

  • Coaches must wear masks at all times. 
  • For parents/spectators; Masks are not required but are recommended for the safety of everyone.  
  • Team benches will be placed on the opposite side of each other.
  • Parents may watch from the field seated on the same side as their team’s bench. Social distancing must be respected at all times. 
  • Players need to bring their own sanitizer.

 

COACH RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To ensure the health and safety of players in attendance.
  • Make inquiries about how the players are feeling and send them home if they show signs of or appear ill.
  • Direct and maintain social distance requirements for the players based on state and local health requirements.
  • All coaches will wear masks at all times.

 

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Wash hands thoroughly before and after training.
  • Players should not touch or share anyone’s equipment, water, snack, or bag.
  • Practice social distancing - place bags and equipment at least 6-feet apart.
  • Wash and sanitize all personal equipment before and after every game.
  • No group celebrations - no high 5’s - no hugs - no handshakes, etc.
  • Bring and use hand sanitizer.
  • Bring enough water for the entire game. 

 

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure your child is healthy. Monitor your child for fever/symptoms prior to arriving.
  • Parents may watch from the field seated on the same side as their team’s bench. Social distancing must be respected at all times.
  • For parents/spectators; Masks are not required but are recommended for the safety of everyone.
  • Please discuss social distancing guidelines with your child before arriving.
  • Provide your player with enough drinks for the entire game.

 

WELLINGTON SOCCER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create and distribute health and safety protocols to all PLAYERS AND COACHES.