Rules for Spectators
All spectators must wear a face covering at all times while outside the car and Spectators maintain 6 foot distance at all times (between family pods)
Only 2 spectators per player is allowed near the field (minors are allowed as needed to accommodate child
care requirements).
Face Coverings and Social Distancing for Players
** The only allowable face coverings for players are those that have only ear loops and do *not* go around
the head. This means gaiters and other masks that attach behind the head are prohibited. This is due to a potential
choking hazard if the face covering is inadvertently pulled by another player.
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All players must be in possession of an approved face covering at all times
(even if just in their hands or in their pocket).
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Face coverings must be worn (covering the mouth and nose) to and from the car
and when on the sidelines during games/drills.
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Face coverings must be worn (covering the mouth and nose) on the field during
games/drills whenever players come within 10 feet of anyone.
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When on the field but not within 10 feet of anyone, face coverings may be kept
pulled down, etc. for easier breathing, as long as the face covering can be quickly pulled over the mouth and
nose before coming within 10 feet of anyone.
Practices
TRAVEL SOCCER: Practices start the week of April 5th and end June 19th. INTRAMURAL IN-TOWN: Practices start the week of April 12th and end June 11th.Your player's coach will contact you to let
you know the details.
Games
Games are back to a normal event but COVID protocols will be required.
Players and spectators must not arrive for games earlier than 5 minutes before game start, and once the
game is over players and spectators must immediately clear the fields so that we can bring in the next group. We
are building in gaps between games to facilitate this but because of the restrictions on the total number of
people allowed we will need to clear the space quickly in anticipation of the next group arriving.
Modified Gameplay
In addition to the face covering rules above, the following rules are mandated by Mass Youth Soccer for all
practices and games:
Distancing: Players maintain 6 foot distance on the sidelines, no physical contact, fist bumps, etc.
Masks: All players wear masks off field at all times and on field (exception: brief mask break when not within 6' of someone else). All spectators wear masks at all times. Player masks must be the ear-loop type
Hand washing: All players should have hand sanitizer and should use frequently
Symptoms: Don't come to events if having symptoms, coaches watch out for symptoms.
Player Equipment
Every player should wear/bring the following equipment to every practice and game:
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Two shirts: One white and one maroon
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Face covering (and an extra in case one breaks or gets lost/contaminated)
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Hand sanitizer
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Soccer ball (Size 3 for grades 1&2, size 4 for grades 3-6, and size 5 for
grades 7&8)
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Water bottle
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Shin pads and socks, soccer cleats (no baseball cleats) or sneakers
Players are not allowed to share equipment or to touch any other players equipment, including soccer balls,
etc.
Bathrooms
No Port-a-Potties will be provided this season - please plan ahead