Soccer Shots Families and Friends,
Your safety remains our number one priority and our team has made adjustments to our expert-approved curriculum and operating procedures accordingly. We know how important it is to ensure children have the opportunity to stay active and learn in a safe environment, and we remain committed to providing your family with a safe space to play and learn on Soccer Island. Additionally, all of our coaches have completed a mandatory health and safety course and are well-trained to abide by local health guidelines related to Covid-19. We are confident in the procedures we've implemented with the help of state and local health departments to keep your family safe while participating in our program. Thank you for participating in our program, we look forward to seeing you and your family on Soccer Island!

HEALTH & SAFETY ON SOCCER ISLAND
Review the adjustments our coaches will be making during your scheduled season and stay informed on our modified safety procedures related to Covid-19. As always, our focus is on providing your family with a quality, educational, and fun soccer experience!

During sessions our coaches will:

Avoid high-fives, fist bumps, and unnecessary physical contact;
Wear a face covering if our state and/or local jurisdiction requires or recommends doing so;
Use rings, spots, or blue cones as “home base” to keep children spread out when possible;
Continue to remind children of the importance of keeping safe distances when practicing skills;
Avoid the use of training jerseys/pinnies; and
Use a modified Soccer Shots cheer at the end of the session

COVID-19 POLICY
This policy is being implemented to operate our Soccer Shots program safely, with the help of experts in the field of health and medicine, and in accordance with local health guidelines. This policy is subject to change as new information and recommendations become available. If local guidelines change, we will update this policy accordingly.
Some locations may require policies that vary from ours, in these instances, Soccer Shots will adhere to policies required by our Partners. Parents will be notified regarding these location-specific guidelines in their Welcome Letter prior to the start of their season (if applicable).

Mask Requirements:

Fully Vaccinated Adults are not required to wear a mask while attending our program, though it is recommended.
If you are NOT vaccinated, you are required to wear a mask on Soccer Island and on the sidelines if you are not at least 6-feet away from the nearest person from outside of your household.

Vaccines are now readily available, and you can visit this link to find a vaccine available near you!

For Children

Children engaging in activities are not required to wear a mask while participating in our program, though it is recommended.

Children are required to wear a mask in and out of the park/location, on the sidelines, and during intervals between activities.

For Coaches

Fully Vaccinated Coaches are not required to wear a mask while teaching our program.

Fully Vaccinated Coaches are required to provide a record of vaccination to the Soccer Shots Leadership Team.

If a coach is NOT vaccinated, they are required to wear a mask while teaching our program.

Spectator Limits:
We are requesting that families adhere to a two spectator limit per family in an effort to respect local crowding recommendations, operate within capacity limits agreed upon with our local partners, and reduce the overall foot-traffic at our programs.

Arrival / Dismissal:
We are requesting that families remain in their vehicles and approach Soccer Island as close to their scheduled start-time as possible in order to provide our coaches with ample time to disinfect their equipment and limit contact among participants in-between sessions.
We are requesting that families leave Soccer Island at the conclusion of their scheduled end-time in a timely manner in order to limit contact among participants in-between sessions.

Symptom Monitoring:
We are requesting that families do not attend Soccer Shots if any member of their household is experiencing symptoms associated with Covid-19, especially a fever of 100.4°F or more in accordance with local health guidelines.
We are requesting that families do not attend Soccer Shots if any member of their household has tested-positive for Covid-19 and has not yet been cleared to return to the program by a contact tracer and/or health care provider.

Contact Tracing:
If a member of your household has tested-positive for Covid-19, we are recommending that you reach out to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for guidance. Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).

Quarantine Protocol:
If your child has tested-positive for Covid-19, please follow the CDC recommended guidelines for self-quarantine, which you can read here!

DISCLAIMERS
Policies and disclaimers for the upcoming season require a signature at the time of checkout. Refunds/Credits (Partial or Full) will not be issued for any school, site, or field closure due to natural disaster, government emergency, health crisis, non-essential business closure, youth sports closure, or other fortuitous events. All efforts will be made to provide virtual sessions to replace canceled on-field sessions.

We will continue to monitor all recommendations and requirements related to Covid-19 and update this policy accordingly in order to operate within the guidelines set forth by our local health department and trusted partners. Stay up-to-date on all things Soccer Shots by following and liking our Facebook Page!