The purpose of this page is to provide athletes, parents, coaches, and all organizations with information they can use to assist them with developing their return-to-activity programming in the context of COVID-19. Many of the guidelines set forth rely upon rules and regulations set forth by public health authorities established in the state of New Jersey, which can be different different from other states. In addition, we all must recognize that there will be other logistical and implementation challenges for activity organizers, participants and their families given COVID-19.
The information in this page is NOT intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, Central Jersey Futsal makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the completeness of this information.
Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials in your area if you have specific questions. These guidelines address only early phases of return-to-futsal play and additional guidelines may, or may not, follow as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. New Jersey will have a phased approach to reopening businesses and easing of social distancing requirements. Youth sports may not be a high priority for state officials, or even addressed, which poses significant challenges for those planning a return to youth futsal activities.
USYS State Associations and related soccer/futsal organizations need to be aware and adhere to all Federal, State and Local guidelines and requirements. Finally, although the young and healthy may be subject to less severe cases of COVID-19, every case of this disease is potentially life-altering or deadly, particularly in those with risk factors that may occur within our communities. Health consequences may be long-standing and only apparent weeks after initial infection and recovery. Until COVID-19 is either eradicated, a vaccine is developed, or a cure is found, there is no way of eliminating the risk of infection.
The information in this page is NOT intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, Central Jersey Futsal makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the completeness of this information.
Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials in your area if you have specific questions. These guidelines address only early phases of return-to-futsal play and additional guidelines may, or may not, follow as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. New Jersey will have a phased approach to reopening businesses and easing of social distancing requirements. Youth sports may not be a high priority for state officials, or even addressed, which poses significant challenges for those planning a return to youth futsal activities.
USYS State Associations and related soccer/futsal organizations need to be aware and adhere to all Federal, State and Local guidelines and requirements. Finally, although the young and healthy may be subject to less severe cases of COVID-19, every case of this disease is potentially life-altering or deadly, particularly in those with risk factors that may occur within our communities. Health consequences may be long-standing and only apparent weeks after initial infection and recovery. Until COVID-19 is either eradicated, a vaccine is developed, or a cure is found, there is no way of eliminating the risk of infection.
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Central Jersey Futsal recognizes that risk of exposure to transmittable diseases can’t be 100% eliminated and has composed the following guidelines and protocols to maximize the safety of all participants, spectators, and staff. These protocols are obtained from an extensive network of guidelines and are what we believe the ‘Best Practices’ set forth by health, safety and government agencies. We primarily used guidance from the CDC and State Health Departments as well as US Soccer, and NJYS, the national and state governing bodies for soccer.
The goal of these guidelines is to deliver to all involved the safest gameday environment and experience possible. These Best Practices and the exact methods for implementing these guidelines and recommendations may vary for every Central Jersey Futsal league, tournament and event, as well as each facility where competitions are held. Executing Central Jersey Futsal leagues tournaments and all events, with Return to Futsal Play initiatives will require a coordinated and cooperative effort between State Soccer/Futsal Associations, Central Jersey Futsal, clubs, teams, referees, coaches, players, parents/guardians, and many others. While clubs and coaches are tasked to create and maintain a safe environment, parents/guardians are the only ones who can make the decision for their child to participate. |
UPDATE - 11/12/2020 - Indoor Considerations Recommendation Guide
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US Youth Soccer - Return to Activity: USYS has released guidelines to provide athletes, parents, coaches, and soccer organizations with information they can use to assist them with developing their return-to-activity programming in the context of COVID-19.
USYS Return To Activity Notice: 5-19-20 USYS Return to Activity Resources Page NJ State Guidelines - NJYS - New Jersey
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RETURN TO FUTSAL PLAY PRIORITIES
Evaluating and Minimizing Player Risk
Evaluating and Minimizing Player Risk
- Limit the amount of personal contact by not sharing equipment, gear, and public areas (social distancing)
- Manage number of spectators in proximity to playing courts and social distancing while watching a game
- Purposely adjust the size of the event (number of teams and participants) to the size of facilities
- Limiting the number nonessential personnel, volunteers, visitors, and spectators
- Consider and manage the challenges of long-distance travel outside of the local community and out of state teams
- Provide staff with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Increase cleaning, sanitizing, and the availability of sanitizing stations within a facility
- Limit physical contact (high fives, handshakes, etc.)
- Encourage self-checks and staying home when appropriate
- Request increased hygiene and respiratory etiquette
- Require players and coaches to wear proper face coverings in the facility when not playing
- Maintain adequate supplies
- Increase signs and messages to inform participants
- Increase cleaning and disinfecting
- Reduce the possibilities of shared objects
- Modify and enhance layouts to allow for social distancing
- Stagger game schedules and spacing to reduce people in facility
- Significantly space out courts and game times to avoid large crowds
- Provide flexibility to playing rules by offering smaller rosters, number of participants, length of games, etc.
- Identify small groups and keeping them together (cohorting)
- Consider crowds, size of gatherings, numbers of spectators, and travel restrictions
- Review and improve before, during and after every event
- Inform team coaches and staff
When arriving at the events please check in as we will have all registered players names on file. Players should wear masks while checking in. Parents please wear masks while social distancing and watching. Masks will be available on premises.
COVID-19 TESTING & PROTOCOLS
*All players are participating in this event by their own choice and are releasing Central JErsey Futsal of any liability in the event of an injury including Covid-19. (Fill out complete insurance waiver)
*The event is designed to allow for a safe environment with the ability to social distance within grounds and between training players and games. Games will be no bigger than 10 players at a time on the court in an indoor environment.
*Before every game we will also check all players temperatures.
*All our coaches will wear masks when within 6 ft of players and will also ensure all equipment are sanitized between games.
*Games will also have a time buffer between them so that groups arriving and leaving are reduced and so is gathering near venue.
*We will always follow local, state and US Soccer guidelines.
*All players are participating in this event by their own choice and are releasing Central JErsey Futsal of any liability in the event of an injury including Covid-19. (Fill out complete insurance waiver)
*The event is designed to allow for a safe environment with the ability to social distance within grounds and between training players and games. Games will be no bigger than 10 players at a time on the court in an indoor environment.
*Before every game we will also check all players temperatures.
*All our coaches will wear masks when within 6 ft of players and will also ensure all equipment are sanitized between games.
*Games will also have a time buffer between them so that groups arriving and leaving are reduced and so is gathering near venue.
*We will always follow local, state and US Soccer guidelines.
The top priority of Central Jersey Futsal is the health, safety, and welfare of all event participants. All the guidelines and protocols taken by Central Jersey Futsal will constantly monitored and adjusted as needed. Following these guidelines does not eliminate 100% of the risk and potential for exposure. Please check your State and State Soccer Association's guidelines before traveling to any events.
All who are registering, attending, and entering any event facilities that host Central Jersey Futsal run events, like participants, including, but not limited to, coaches, players, parents, spectators, event staff, vendors, partners, medical and training staff, facility staff, public safety, and administrators agree to follow all national, state, local, and Central Jersey Futsal event guidelines, and assume all responsibility of risk in attending a Central Jersey Futsal event. By agreeing to enter any of the facilities where Central Jersey Futsal events are hosted, participants agree to not hold Central Jersey Futsal or its staff and facility partners responsible for any sickness or health conditions that may result from attending a Central Jersey Futsal event.
All participating teams must have a representative sign a confirmation before attending an event, to acknowledge that this information has been shared with all team members and their families.
All who are registering, attending, and entering any event facilities that host Central Jersey Futsal run events, like participants, including, but not limited to, coaches, players, parents, spectators, event staff, vendors, partners, medical and training staff, facility staff, public safety, and administrators agree to follow all national, state, local, and Central Jersey Futsal event guidelines, and assume all responsibility of risk in attending a Central Jersey Futsal event. By agreeing to enter any of the facilities where Central Jersey Futsal events are hosted, participants agree to not hold Central Jersey Futsal or its staff and facility partners responsible for any sickness or health conditions that may result from attending a Central Jersey Futsal event.
All participating teams must have a representative sign a confirmation before attending an event, to acknowledge that this information has been shared with all team members and their families.
NOTE
Please read complete covid-19 safety protocol for each venue
Please read complete covid-19 safety protocol for each venue
