The Loveland Youth Soccer Association has prepared a Return to Play protocol based on the Department of Health Director's Oder to prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19. The Protocols are divided into those that govern Practices and those that govern Games.
The full report from the Ohio Department of Health can be found at:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/publicorders/Requirements-Youth-Collegiate-Amateur-Club-Pro-Sports.pdf
Protocols for Games
The Return to Play Loveland Youth Soccer Association/Storm FC protocols are based on the Director’s Order from the Ohio Health Department to prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19. It is based on 3 principles:
Self-health assessment to make sure players, coaches and spectators do not exhibit any of the COVID-19 symptoms.
Reducing the number of attendees at games.
Using a combination of 6 ft physical distancing and face masks.
The full Game Protocol can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/19G9TJHLwwrWjawlyh2mJ0t7pEnBUMfm0/view?usp=sharing
Protocols for Handling A Positive COVID-19 Case
Player on a Team is Diagnosed as COVID Positive
The parents or caregiver of a player diagnosed COVID positive are to contact the coach as soon as possible. The coach will immediately inform the Club President or Club Administrator.
The player will be required to self-quarantine for 10 to 14 days, as recommended by a physician. (1) He/she will require a physician’s release before being allowed to return to practice.
Players and coaches on the team with a diagnosed case will be sent an email from the Club President or Club Administrator stating a player on the team has tested positive. In accordance with HIPPA policy, the player with the positive test will not be identified.
Any player or coach who had direct contact with the player at the practice/training session previous to the positive diagnosis will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of the potential exposure or until given release by a physician.
If any player on the team becomes sick or develops COVID symptoms, they should consult their health care provider for guidance.
Player’s Immediate Family Member is Diagnosed Positive
If a player or immediate (living in the same household) family member tests COVID positive, that player’s parents or caregiver are to contact the coach as soon as possible.
The coach will immediately inform the Club President or Club Administrator. The player will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days or until released by a physician before they can return to the team.
Player on Another Team Tests Positive
If players on a team are determined to have had close contact (2) with a player from another team (through a scrimmage/game or joint training), who subsequently tests COVID19 positive, those players on will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of the contact or be released by a physician.
The team will be notified as soon as the Club becomes aware that a team had potential contact with a player who tested COVID-19 positive.