CJSA's Indoor Message

CCSA is an affiliated member of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association. As such we follow its recommended guidelines.

Overview

There are NO “sanctioned” / approved indoor facilities at this time
CJSA insurance will not cover activities sponsored by a commercial (privately owned) facility. This includes leagues and training organized by the facilities.
If a club rents space or has a building and sponsors its own activity for its members, CJSA insurance will apply.
It is recommended that clubs look at different ways to conduct any winter programming, if at all.
If a club sponsors indoor activity, it is recommended that clubs create cohorts of players (no more than 10 at a time, this number could increase based on venue size) that consistently train together.
Provide 15 minutes in between training groups.
Understanding that parents and coaches may want to play in a “league”, it may be best that they accomplish this independent of the club.

Facility Best Practices

Prior to Any Activities

All facilities must have a COVID Director in place
Coaches, Players, Parents, Spectators must stay home if sick or experiencing any COVID-19 Symptoms
If a player has COVID-19 symptoms or has been in close contact with a person with symptoms, in addition to staying home, please notify your club president and facility COVID director.
Daily Health Check: Adult participants/Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring player temperature and symptoms prior to arrival and must stay away if any of the COVID-19 CDC-defined symptoms are experienced. These symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, or any of the following symptoms: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell.

Facility

Maximize ventilation by using fans and opening windows and doors wherever possible.
Post signs for employees and customers outlining good hand/respiratory hygiene and safety measures being taken. Signs should be in languages customers will understand.
No access to locker rooms.
Provide access to hand sanitizer.
Staff members and patrons must wear face coverings at all times.
Require employees who develop COVID-19 symptoms while at work to immediately notify their supervisor and be separated from others, sent home, and referred to state or company support services.
Provide a 30-minute buffer between games or training activities to clean and disinfect.
Signage should be posted clearly throughout the facility outlining PPE and social distancing requirements.
Bleachers should be CLOSED during games.

Players / Coaches / Teams

Coaches, Players, Parents, Spectators must stay home if sick or experiencing any COVID-19 Symptoms
If a player has COVID-19 symptoms or has been in close contact with a person with symptoms, in addition to staying home, please notify your club president and facility COVID director
Daily Health Check: Adult participants/Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring player temperature and symptoms prior to arrival and must stay away if any of the COVID-19 CDC-defined symptoms are experienced. These symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, or any of the following symptoms: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell.
Players may arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off time. If you arrive earlier please remain in your vehicle.
Do not share equipment.
Players will need to bring their own water.
Masks are not required for players while actively participating in the game, but are required on the sideline and when arriving / leaving the facility.
Coaches must wear facial coverings at all times, this includes when coaching as well as when arriving / leaving the facility.
Teams are to forego post-game handshakes and team meetings. Please exit the field and facility immediately at the end of the game so that the facility can prepare for the arrival of the next game.

Spectators

Adult spectators are allowed to accompany a player to the field and watch the game.
Spectators must wear facial coverings and maintain six feet of social distance at all times, this includes when arriving / leaving the facility.
Spectators may arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off time. If you arrive earlier please remain in your vehicle.
Bleachers should not be made available.

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