Magic Soccer Club is committed to the health and safety of our players. In response to COVID-19, we will follow the US Soccer’s Play On Grassroots Soccer Return to Play guidelines. The current phase and progression between phases is based on guidance from WYSA, Public Health Madison & Dane County and the best interest of our players. To review US Soccer’s complete guidance on each phase, visit: https://www.ussoccer.com/playon/guides
Phase 0 - No recreational organized activities
Phase 1 - Individual and Small Group Training
- Staggered start times to minimize traffic flow and crowding
- Team Snap Check In; attendance will be maintained for contact tracing
- Assigned socially distanced spaces for storing belongings and practicing
- 9:1 player to coach ratios
- Players avoid handling or heading the ball
- Guidelines for rotations and pick up and drop off, including health screening
- All equipment will be disinfected prior to practice; Only coach handles equipment
- Individual equipment for each player (water bottle, bib, ball, etc.)
- Physical distance maintained between players at all times
- Teams practice together and volunteer coaches will be required to maintain appropriate ratios
- No competitions or tournaments
- All participants are recommended to wear new or clean PPE upon arrival, departure and when not physically active during activities
- Players must adhere US Soccer’s Health and Hygiene recommendations and remain home when ill
- Parents should communicate any possible exposures to the club
Click here for an example of Phase 1 practice design
Phase 2 - Full Team Training
- Staggered start times to minimize traffic flow and crowding
- Team Snap Check In; attendance will be maintained for contact tracing
- Full team practice is allowed
- Guidelines for pick up and drop off, including health screening
- All equipment will be disinfected prior to practice; Only coach handles equipment
- Individual equipment for each player (water bottle, bib, ball, etc.)
- Physical distance maintained between players, with limited exceptions for training purposes
- No competitions or tournaments
- All participants are recommended to wear new or clean PPE upon arrival, departure and when not physically active during activities
- Players must adhere US Soccer’s Health and Hygiene recommendations and remain home when ill
- Parents should communicate any possible exposures to the club
Phase 3 - Full Team Competition
- Staggered start times to minimize traffic flow and crowding
- Team Snap Check In; attendance will be maintained for contact tracing
- Full team practice and competition with other teams is allowed
- Guidelines for pick up and drop off, including health screening
- All equipment will be disinfected prior to practice or play; Only coach handles equipment
- Individual equipment for each player, when possible (water bottle, bib, etc.)
- All participants and spectators are recommended to wear new or clean PPE upon arrival, departure and when not physically active during activities
- Players must adhere to US Soccer’s Health and Hygiene recommendations and remain home when ill
- Parents should communicate any possible exposures to the club
Phase 4 - No restrictions