B. In the training area athletes can remove their masks for participation
C. At the completion of the practice/game athletes will be required to put masks back on as they exit the practice area to return to their vehicles
D. Coaches/Trainers/Staff will be required to wear masks at all times
E. During Practices we will require that all parents stay in their vehicle and will not be permitted in the training areas
F. During Games- Parents will be allowed to attend but must wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
We will follow CDC guidelines for youth sports.
These are available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html
Our ability to operate our soccer program is under the guidance of Edgewater Park Township, State of New Jersey and CDC rules. Additionally we also operate under guidance from US Soccer and the South Jersey soccer leagues.
If you have any questions or concerns around this please email Coach Chris at epaasoccer@gmail.com
Referees will adhere to all social distancing guidelines. They will wear masks at all times, except when on the field refereeing. Referees should attempt to maintain their own distance while on field.
Deliberate physical contact of any kind is prohibited.
No spitting will be allowed on the field, sidelines, or anywhere on the event grounds - this is for referees, coaches and players
Referees should bring and use their own equipment, it is ok if flags do not match. Also handle the ball as little as possible.
Referees are not responsible for controlling social distancing measures OFF the field during the game. If a legitimate issue arises, play may be suspended and the coaches asked for assistance.
In the event of misconduct, the Referee should show the card with social distance in mind. Play should not restart until the player is identified. Coaches may be called onto the field to help in the event of mass confrontation.
Coin toss will be the Referee and one participant from each team
Check-in Procedure:
- Passes and GDR shall remain in the possession of the coach at all times;
- On the GDR, the coach shall cross out any players who will not be playing in the game and show the GDR to the referee;
- Coach shall call out the name of each player and show that player’s pass to the referee. The player shall raise their hand or otherwise indicate that they are present. All staff passes shall also be shown to the referee;
- The coach shall retain all GDRs until the end of the soccer year (7/31/2021) in the event that an insurance question should arise;
- The referee shall note the issuance of any cards and/or other type of behavior issue – whether by player, coach or parent – and forward that information to the games commissioner by the end of the day of the game.