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.