Covid-19 Athletics Status

The Catholic Youth Organization is actively monitoring the CDC and county decisions on COVID requirements/restrictions and moving forward with fall athletics at this time. Based on current county/city/state restrictions and that Soccer and Cross Country are both outdoor, we are not anticipating major impacts to our seasons at this time. Because restrictions can change daily, it is extremely important for you to monitor and follow protocols for your area, including verifying with your pastor on the individual parish decisions.

BEST PRACTICES

1. Face masks/coverings are not required outdoors, but athletes are allowed to wear face masks/coverings during competition. In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others.
2. Keep a distance of 6 feet between you and people who do not live in your household whenever possible. 
   • No unnecessary or prolonged team huddles.
   • Spread out players on the bench. 
   • Keep distance while spectating. 
3. Regularly wash hands with soap and water to remove germs and limit contamination of shared equipment. If there is not access to soap and water, hand sanitizer should be used to eliminate germs. 
   • No postgame handshakes.
   • Bring your own ball for practice.
   • Bring your own water bottle. No team water coolers. 
   • Assign players their own pennie that they will take home and bring to games and practices. Provide spares when absolutely necessary.
   • Provide at least two pairs of goalie gloves and encourage regular goalies to bring their own pair.
4. Take your temperature before coming to a game or practice. Know and watch for the symptoms of Covid-19. 
   • Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue
     muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
5. Stay home if you or someone in your household:
   • Have a fever or feel sick. 
   • Are waiting on Covid-19 test results.
   • Have been in close contact with someone who is positive or suspected positive for Covid-19.