Covid-19 safety guidelines

During the season, WSC will be closely monitoring COVID-19 advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as local and state officials.

 

Safety Procedures

  1. Temperature checks will be conducted upon entry into the facility.

  2. All players are required to sanitize their hands upon entry into the facility.

  3. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. Masks will be available for purchase on site.

  4. All players are required to report first and second degree exposure to COVID-19.

  5. At the start of the 2022 season, all players will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the leagues start date. Click below to view Free Testing locations.

Testing Requirements

  • All players and substitute players are required to provide a negative Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test prior to participating in the WSC programs.

  • The COVID-19 test must be completed within 72 hours of participation and results must be submitted to WSC staff in advance.

  • The COVID-19 test must be conducted and verified by a healthcare practitioner.

  • Failure to provide a negative Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test prior to their match will not be permitted to play.

COVID FAQ

What happens if a player tests positive for COVID-19?

  • Stay at home and report the case to the WSC staff. Let them know when you last played.

  • We will notify our community of all positive tests, but all indentifying player information will be kept confidential.

  • If your team does not have enough players they will not be required to forfeit. WSC will provide subs if needed.

  • You will be permitted to return to play after 2 weeks after providing a negative COVID test conducted withing 72 hours of play.

General Guidelines

  1. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you MUST stay home

  2. If you have allergies and are coughing and sneezing/sniffling regularly, highly consider staying home until it subsides just to be sure. If you choose to attend and are displaying allergy symptoms, you are required to wear a mask at all times

  3. While playing AT NO TIME may anyone come within 6 ft. of a ref/umpire (when possible). Failure to adhere to this rule may result in ejection from the game 

  4. If you want to speak to a staff member, you must maintain 6ft distance and wear a mask

  5. All players must bring a mask. If players forget their masks, we will have masks available for sale.

  6. Non-roster spectators are discouraged. If attending, they must maintain social distance

  7. Players should limit the amount of belongings they bring to games. If possible, please do not bring any unnecessary bags, purses, or any other items not being used for the game 

  8. No handshakes or walking of the line will be done after games. Just yell “Good game!”

  9. Once your game finishes, we ask that you pack up and leave immediately. Do not hang around at the field and socialize

  10. We will have a ZERO tolerance policy for any intentional acts of non-adherence to these rules set forth. Any blatant disregard for social distancing, intimidation, risky virus related fooling around or flagrant disrespect for your fellow player or staff. This will result in ejection from the game and likely from the league with no refund provided.

League Play Guidelines

  1. No throw-ins, only kick-ins.

  2. No pennies or jerseys will be provided. Make sure you coordinate with your team what colors you will be using

  3. WSC will sanitize soccer balls and basketballs before and after each game

  4. Goalies will have to wear gloves. There will be an extra set of gloves in case someone doesn’t have them, but you will be required to have your hands sanitized by the WSC team before using them.

  5. Leave the field/court immediately after your game so the next teams can get ready to play. Teams that arrive for the next game must wait away from the field until teams have left to take their sides. Ask WSC staff about designated waiting areas.