Western Bergen Soccer League

COVID Guidelines

Last Revised September 14, 2021

·         WBSL will follow New Jersey Youth Sport Guidance with respect to Covid protocol

·         All players, coaches, and spectators who feel sick or are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or that have come in contact with infected persons must not attend.

·         Any player subject to quarantine orders may not attend practices or games.

·         Players will be permitted to wear PPE on the field, if physically able to do so, based on any directive of a medical provider. If a player chooses to wear PPE, they may do so as long as it does not compromise the safety of themselves and other players.

·         Team huddles, handshakes, knuckles, high fives, group celebrations, etc. should be eliminated. Sportsmanship remains an important part of youth soccer. The handshake line should be replaced with a group tip-of-the-cap, salute, or other acknowledgement of the opposing team and officials.

·         No sharing of equipment unless specifically necessary.

·         Players should follow social distancing when not on the field or while waiting their turn to play.

·         Player bags should be spaced accordingly along the sideline to prevent direct contact.

·         Players and coaches should bring their own water bottles.

·         All players and coaches are to refrain from spitting.

·         Game officials are encouraged to keep a safe distance from players as much as possible.

·         Positive COVID cases must be communicated to the Cooperative.