*This document does not take the place of medical or legal advice.

COVID-19 Safety and Action Plan(revised 8/2021)

In accordance with guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, our organization (TVSC) will return to play with the following Safety and Action Plan.

a. Communication & Education:

• All players and parents will receive a copy of our Safety and Action Plan (This Document) before return to play begins. (This will also be posted on our website)

• CDC Education materials will be shared with all participants (coaches, players, and parents) on behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19 to include but not limited to: hand hygiene, sanitizing equipment, properly covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when appropriate, wearing face coverings when appropriate and the practice of social distancing.

b. Steps to Reduce the Spread: Travel and Youth Academy Programs

Screen for Temperature greater than 100.4 before practices and games
Screen and record for COVID-19 symptoms as per Team Snap Health screen
Players or Coaches will not be allowed to play if positive for any screenings or Temp
After the game, please exit field ASAP
No sharing of any drinks
Sanitizer available in team bags
Sanitize goalie gloves frequently throughout the game
No handshakes, fist pumps, before, during or after practices/games
Practice social distancing as currently recommended by PA/CDC guidelines
Any guideline that is added by PA or CDC

Please visit EPYSA COVID-19 FAQ's page on our website if you have any further questions.

Phased reopening plan 2020

1. Stage 1 (2-3 weeks) (June 26 to July 10)

• County has gone from Yellow to Green (Berks CO. Date of change: Friday June 26, 2020)
• Training permitted within organization only
• No Body contact, social distance during training
• No games, scrimmages or league participation permitted
• Reduced numbers of participants
• No shared equipment
• Spectators not permitted, parents can stay in vehicle
• Adult coaches must wear masks when with participants

2. Stage 2 (2-3 weeks) (July 10 to July 24)

• County remains Green
• Body contact is permitted
• Scrimmages and friendly games with other clubs in same Green County permitted
• No league participation permitted
• Spectators permitted with social distance
• Adult coaches suggested to wear masks with participants

3. Stage 3 (2-3 weeks) (July 24 to Aug 7)

• County remains Green
• Scrimmages and friendly games with other clubs in all Green counties permitted
• No league participation permitted

4. Stage 4 (2-3 weeks) (Aug 7 to Aug 21)

• County continues positive progress in Green with most government restrictions lifted
• League participation is permitted
• Social distance of spectators recommended during league games
*dates subject to change*

c. Identification of COVID-19 exposure:

Parents of participants will notify the board of TVSC, Michael Roach, 610-425-2715, president.tvsc@gmail.com if the participant or someone in the participant’s home is presumptive positive or tests positive for COVID-19.

TVSC will notify Chester County Health department and will follow their recommendations.

TVSC will notify participants who came in contact with the individual of potential exposure following CDC guidelines and HIPAA regulations on confidentiality.

d. COVID-19 Point of Contact:

For all TVSC COVID-19 related policy questions and concerns
TVSC contact: Michael Roach RN, BSN
Cell: 610-425-2715
Email: President.tvsc@gmail.com