Return To Play Guidelines

By Luana Pinto | June 12, 2020

To all of our members,

SoCal Elite FC is proud to announce the Return-to-Play Guidelines! Our club has received approval from Cal South and the city of Chino to reopen its fields for training starting June 15th. As we begin to shift into different phases, we will assess the different guidelines for different counties and inform our membership of what the Return-to-Play looks like according to your county.

SoCal Elite FC is committed to creating a safe playing environment. Implementing the SoCal Elite FC Return-to-Play Guidelines will promote cooperative relationships between coaches, club staff, players, and families alike. The club will also support decisions to not participate in training sessions for those who are uncomfortable participating for any reason.
Please see below for the different phases of return.

PHASE 1: Limited Training Sessions

If a parent/guardian does not feel comfortable having their child Return to Play, SoCal Elite FC will be supportive of players choosing not to return.
SoCal Elite FC has implemented the COVID-19 prevention and response protocols in place.
During Phase 1, the coaching staff will consider injury risk strategies as endurance, strength, and soccer skills come back into focus.
Training sessions must abide by the maximum number of players (9) allowed based on State and Local social distancing guidelines.
All practices are to focus on individual fitness and skills training in a socially distant environment.
Participants within a training session may not arrive at the facility (training area) until the previous group has completely departed.
Parents should ideally drop off kids and pick them up from practice. Parents may not sit on the sideline of training sessions.

PHASE 2: Limited Scrimmages Based on Specific Numbers

Scrimmages in training sessions are allowed within the same team.
Sharing of equipment such as a soccer ball is allowed for use in regular practice.

PHASE 3: Team Training and Scrimmages

Full team training is allowed.
Scrimmages are allowed between teams within the club.

PHASE 4: Competition and Tournaments

Teams are allowed to participate in scrimmages, competition, and tournaments based on State and Local social distancing guidelines.
Training sessions can include multiple teams.
Parents are allowed on sidelines at competitions and tournaments based on State and Local social distancing guidelines.

Furthermore, on the return to the field, we have new rules that will help keep all our players, coaches, and parents safe.
The following protocols MUST be observed by all players returning to the field:

Every player returning to training must fill out and have signed to RTP (Return to Practice) waiver. The waiver must be filled prior to returning to training. The waiver can be found here:

Covid19-Waiver Download

This must be done PRIOR to the player being allowed to train.

Before leaving the house, each player should have their temperature taken to ensure it is normal. If, for any reason, it is elevated, please remain at home until it is normal.
Use the restroom and wash your hands prior to leaving home.
All water bottles and drinks should be clearly marked and only consumed by the player. Do not share water bottles.
Water bottles and bags should be neatly lined up and positioned six feet apart.
Parents and siblings will remain in the car during practice and not congregate in or around the field.
Ample time will be inserted between each training session to allow the players to enter and leave minimizing contact with other players. Your coach will provide specific directions on time, location, and field location.

If a player or parent feels ill or is symptomatic in any way, please let your coach know and remain at home until you feel 100%.
Lastly, as mentioned above, we understand these times are incredibly unique, and we know that each family must make the decision for their child as to whether they will return to training. We fully and completely respect your right as a parent and encourage you to speak directly with the coach if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay strong and healthy, and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon.

– SoCal Elite FC Coaches and Staff.

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