As Phase IV of the ASA Return-to-Play guidelines has been announced we must continue to be diligent and responsible in our actions and focus on keeping everyone safe. As we Return-to-Competition a three-step set of guidelines has been developed to ensure we remain not only safe but compliant with the current Executive Order as well as facility requirements.
Attendance (Includes players, coaches/team officials, referees, and staff)
Step 1
- NO SPECTATORS
- Total number of attendees (players, coaches/team officials, referees, and staff) will not exceed state, county, municipalor facility requirements.
- NOTE: As of 8/13/20, the Governor's Executive Order does not allow for more than 50 people per event. An event would be considered a full size soccer field.
Step 2
- Spectators allowed - All spectators must wear a mask at all times and maintain social distance.
- Total number of attendees (players, coaches,/team officials, referees, and staff) will not exceed state, county, municipal, or facility requirements.
- NOTE: As of 8/13/20, the Governor's Executive Order does not allow for more than 50 people per event. An event would be considered a full size soccer field.
Step 3
Coaches/Team Officials
Step 1 & Step 2
- Required to wear mask at all times.
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to all requirements
Step 3
Players
Step 1 & Step 2
- Required to wear mask to/from the field when not playing.
Step 3
Team and Parent/Spectator Seating
Step 1
- Teams will sit on opposite sides of the field from each other, behind the Assistant Referee.
- Or as defined by league or tournament requirements.
Step 2
- Teams will sit on opposite sides of the field from each other, behind the Assistant Referee.
- Spectators will sit on the same side of the field as their team but the opposite half of the field away from the Assistant Referee.
Step 3
Referees
Step 1
- If not feeling well - STAY HOME
- Maintain 6 feet from other officials when game is not being played
- Required to wear mask to/from field
- If a player is injured, do not get within 6 feet.l call coach/team official on to address players injury
- No pre/post game handshakes
Step 2
- If not feeling well - STAY HOME
- Maintain 6 feet from other officials when game is not being played
- Required to wear mask to/from field
- If a player is injured, do not get within 6 feet.l call coach/team official on to address players injury
- No pre/post game handshakes
Step 3
Game Schedules
Step 1 & Step 2
- Games will be scheduled with great time between end and start time to minimize unnecessary contact
Step 3
Game Day Operations
Step 1 & Step 2
- ASA staff, when present, to wear masks at all times.
- Gloves to be worn by staff when picking up trash or santizing equipment
- No pre-game coin toss; Home team chooses direction
- No benches
- No pre/post game handshakes
- Pop-up tents may be used. Recommend teams have multiple pop-up tents in order to maximize social
- distancing
- Sanitization plans to include:
- Game balls
- Game day signage
- Goalposts, corner flags
Step 3
Out-of-State Travel
Step 1 & Step 2
- Out-of-state travel is not recommended.
Step 3