Return to Play Protocols
The guidance from the Commonwealth of Virginia still engages in mitigation strategies for COVID-19. We will exercise a cautious and gradual re-opening. As the Governor and Department of Health provide additional information and guidance, we too will expand the opportunities for youth soccer.
These guidelines were created in consultation with those developed by the US Olympic Committee, US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, the CDC and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a collection of best practices for carefully moving forward in the COVID-19 world. We encourage you to follow all aspects set forward in this document, but to also implement additional strategies based on the input of these other agencies.
The conditions during this pandemic have continually evolved and changed weekly, sometimes daily. We know additional information and new guidelines are forthcoming. They will change at any time, so we must be flexible. These guidelines will be updated as necessary.
This document does not replace the advice or direction of medical professionals. The risks of infection still exists. Until a vaccine or cure is developed for COVID-19, we must proceed cautiously and continue to monitor and comply with the Governor’s office, VA Department of Health, CDC and any other federal or local regulations.
Please recognize that many families and individuals will have reservations about reintegrating. We must be respectful, sensitive and flexible. If a parent, child or coach is not comfortable returning to play, they shouldn’t.
Review the protocols below by clicking on each item.