Annapolis Soccer Club Annapolis, Maryland

Return to Play Overview

On this page you will find Annapolis Soccer Club's return to play policies as Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and the City of Annapolis have loosened restrictions related to the COVID 19 pandemic. The environment is still very fluid and with that, ASC will update and modify this site when needed.

As an organization, Annapolis Soccer Club will continue to follow the guidance of state officials, Anne Arundel County, and the City of Annapolis to ensure the safety of our participants, families, staff, and our community. Our goal is for players and their families to have a comfortable and enjoyable season while adhering to the Safe at Play Guidelines.

Please note, implementing ASC's Safe at Play Guidelines will require a collaborative effort. We understand that players enjoy interacting with their teammates, but it is imperative that every player understands, adheres to and respects the social distancing requirements and no-contact guidelines that have been established.Each of us must be diligent at enforcing and following these protocols for the health and safety of our community. Players/families unwilling to adhere to the safety standards will be asked to remain at home.

Please take time to read through each of the following documents provided so you have a full understanding of expectations.

Documents

Safe at Play Guidelines

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Any individual who is or feels sick must stay home.
Participants must regularly apply hand sanitizer (upon arrival to the field, during water breaks, and immediately after a practice/scrimmage).
Participants must wear cloth covering over face and nose while on the sideline or not actively practicing/scrimmagin. NO SPITTING!
Personal items (e.g., water bottles, phones, bags, soccer balls) are not to be shared between participants who are not from the same household.
Participants must minimize contact with other individuals doing the same (e.g., no handshakes, high-fives, hugging).
Spectators must stand/sit at least six (6) feet apart from other individuals who are not part of their household.
Any post-session snacks must be individually packaged items and handed out to players by the coach.
NO LOITERING in the parking lot and spectator areas before and after a practice/scrimmage.

CLINIC AND COUNTY PRACTICES
Players
 Wear a cloth covering over mouth and nose and do not remove until and unless at designated practice field.
 Apply hand sanitizer before and after practice and during water breaks.
 Limit touching of players and soccer ball(s) with hands.
 To the extent possible, use own soccer ball for the duration of practice.
Coaches
 Ask each player upon arrival if they have a fever, are sick, or have any symptoms of COVID-19. Send player home if positive response.  Wear a cloth covering over mouth and nose for the duration of practice if it would not negatively affect health or create discomfort.
 If cloth covering is off, stand at least six (6) feet away from any player or other participant.
 Conduct practices in a manner that limits time of close contact (<6ft) among players.
Parents/Guardians
 Check participant for sickness and temperature (>100.4 must stay home).
 Stay in vehicle for the duration of practice; wear a cloth covering when dropping/picking up player(s) from field.
 Parents/guardians of U4-U8 may remain on field; cloth covering must be worn at all times.

Clinic SCRIMMAGES
✓ Players
 Wear a cloth covering over mouth and nose at all times except when actively warming up or on the field scrimmaging.
 Apply hand sanitizer before and after scrimmage.
 Limit touching of players and game ball with hands (throw-ins allowed).
✓ Coaches
 Ask each player upon arrival if they have a fever, are sick, or have any symptoms of COVID-19. Send player home if positive response.  Wear a cloth covering over mouth and nose at all times except when acting as referee.
 If cloth covering is off, stand at least six (6) feet away from any player or other participant.
✓ Parents/Guardians/Spectators
 Check participant for sickness and temperature (>100.4 must stay home).
 Watch the game from designated spectator area(s).
 Wear a cloth covering over mouth and nose at all times.

County GAMES
Annapolis Soccer Club will abide by game protocol issued by AAYSA, Anne Arundel County, and individual facility. Each coach will be responsible for communicating any such protocol to players at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled game.