COVID Return to Play and Air Quality Protocol - October 16, 2020

COVID-19

We all are longing to return to training and competitions. The longer our players stay inactive the more fitness and touch they will lose. However, we must all do what is in the best interest of player safety and abide by Alameda County guidelines.

• Players should train independently at home or at athletic fields whenever possible and focus on fitness and technical skills.
• Any players who are training in groups MUST be registered with OSC and the league so they are covered by our insurance policy.

California Guidelines for Youth and Adult Return to Play
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/outdoor-indoor-recreational-sports.aspx

Alameda County Guidelines
https://covid-19.acgov.org/

Small public gatherings of individuals composed of children and adults within a Youth Extracurricular Activity Unit are permitted, subject to specific requirements. HEALTH OFFICER ORDER NO. 20-14c (see section 7)
https://covid-19.acgov.org/covid19-assets/docs/shelter-in-place/20-14c-social-distancing-eng.pdf

OSC requirements for training during Covid-19

• Training must be 15 or less youth and not more than 2 adults
  • If more than one group is at one facility, each group shall be in a separate area and shall not mix with each other
• Players and Staff shall wear a face mask
• Provide and use hand sanitizer for staff and players before and after training session
• Staff shall take temperature of all coaches and players
  • Use a no touch thermometer
  • Record results in a log
  • Result of 100º or more may not participate
• Players or staff who feel sick or display symptoms shall not participate and should remain home
• Coaches are encouraged to separate players as much as possible and maintain 6’ distance
  • Work on technical skills in individual grids
  • Work on passing and moving from and into different grid areas
• Parents and spectators MUST wear face masks and remain at least 6’ distance from all persons

Air Quality Index (AQI)

With increased smoke in our region from recent Northern California wildfires, OSC is implementing training guidelines to help ensure player safety.

0 - 50 AQI GOOD
All ages may train

51 - 100 AQI MODERATE
U12 and younger may train with limited exertion U13 and older may train

101 - 150 AQI UNHEALTHY SENSITIVE
U12 and younger may NOT train U13 and older may train with limited exertion

151+ AQI UNHEALTHY
All ages may NOT train