All Players, Parents, Coaches, and Spectators are required to adhere to all published guidelines and protocols, including all revisions made available, from the federal, state, or local government, or Mass Youth Soccer (MYSA) and Framingham United Soccer (FUSC): Fall 2021 Guidelines
For away travel games, the head coach should find out the town's current Covid guidance from the opposing coach because a town may impose more restrictive measures.

Facial Coverings and Hand Sanitizer:
Players: Masks are no longer required during practices, warmups, scrimmages, and games.  Masks are only required on the sidelines and in huddles if 6' of distance cannot be maintained. Please keep in mind players may continue to wear a mask while playing at their parents' discretion.  If a player plays with a mask, it must go around the ears.

Spectators, Coaches, Referees and other team/club/league officials: If 6’ of social distance can be maintained, masks are NOT required. If this distance cannot be maintained, masks must be worn. Please remember any attendees may continue to wear a mask at practices and games. 

Hand Sanitizer and PPE:  All attendees are expected to provide their own hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment. 

Health Assessments:
• All participants (players, coaches, spectators, staff) should ensure that they complete a health assessment prior to participating in any soccer activities. The health assessment should consist of the following:
• Ensure the participants health. Take temperature daily. The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the “normal” body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.
• If there are any symptoms, even mild ones, do not attend practice or a game. Public health urges you to stay home and isolate until:
• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (without the use of medicine) AND
• Other symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) have improved AND
• At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.
• If you are unvaccinated and anyone in your household or that you have had close contact with (within six feet for approximately 15 minutes over a 24 hour period) displays symptoms you should self-quarantine based on current CDC guidelines, The Commonwealth of MA and direction from your local Board of Health.
• Notify your soccer organization immediately if your child has become sick.
• Notify your soccer organization immediately if your child has been identified as a close contact by a schoolor public health authority.

Best Practices: Coaches
• Coach should be the only one to handle cones, discs, and goals.
• Ask players to bring their own personal practice vest. (a.k.a. pinnie) or a dark and light shirt to eliminate the need to share.
• Do not allow shared team snacks. Participants and spectators should only drink from their own container.
• No group celebrations, hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, etc.

Best Practices:Players
• Players should arrive dressed for soccer activities and leave immediately after.
• Players should keep their personal belongings in their personal space. Sharing of equipment should be discouraged.
• Players should have their own personal equipment (Ball, water bottle, GK Gloves etc.)
• Players should be encouraged to practice proper hygiene during soccer activities: Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol); cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or sleeves, do not use hands; reminding not to touch the face (eyes, nose, mouth) with unwashed hands.
• It is recommended that carpooling be avoided. 
• If transportation of a non- family member becomes necessary, all parties in the vehicle should wear a cloth face covering and have external air circulation in the vehicle (open window).

For additional information or questions, please contact the Covid-19 Officer