Coastal Field Hockey COVID-19
RETURN TO PLAY PLAN
We are excited to start our Summer Programs. Our RTP (return to play) COVID- 19 guidelines will explain our plan and protocols to begin training. As rules, guidelines, and protocols change or get phased in, we will update this plan to share with our Coastal family. We ask that each family, player, and coach read this plan and understand the protocols to fulfill their role in returning to play in as safe a manner as possible.
We want to make clear that it is up to each individual player, family, and coach to make their own decision to RTP, and we will support those decisions.
If you have any questions about this plan, please reach out to Sally Cloutier at 207-329-1327 or sally@coastalfieldhockey.com.
Here's to a great short but fun summer!
Personal Protective Gear
● Require coaches to maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others; wear a mask in situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
● Provide gloves to coaches for contact for cleaning and disinfecting, and direct contact with sports equipment.
● Provide coaches with up-to-date COVID information and training on safe usage and disposal of protective equipment.
● Provide coaches with hand sanitizer for use when restroom/soap/water is not available.
● Maintain a supply of cleaning materials (gloves, hand sanitizer, paper towels,etc) at the field
General Guidance for Coaches
Provide protocols and guidelines to coaches related to:Covid- 19 disinfectant measures
Preventative Material & SuppliesFollow CDC guidelines in implementation of workplace cleaning and disinfection practices
Increased personal hygiene practices
Wash hands with soap and water, and use hand sanitizer frequently.
Avoid touching the face, eyes, or mouth.
Practice good respiratory etiquette, including coughing/sneezing into a tissue or your elbow rather than into your hand.
Social Distancing Protocol
Maintain 6ft social distancing at all times in common areas.
Maintain 6ft social distancing at all times on the field of play.
Daily Self- Screening Protocol
Stay home if you feel sick. Reference www.cdc.gov for list of symptoms.
Self Quarantining Protocol 14 day self-quarantine for Covid symptoms, per CDC guidelines
General Guidance for Players
Check in procedures and Pre-screening Measures
Upon arrival, please remain in your vehicle until the specified start time
Players should wear face coverings walking to and from the playing field, and when walking to the restrooms.
Maintain 6 ft of social distancing at all times walking to the field and while waiting to check in for practice
Understand foot traffic entry/exit patterns for walking to where the program will take place, and adhere to staggered start/end times to ensure physical distancing Sanitation of equipment before and after each practice
Items participants are required to bring, sports equipment, personal marked water bottle, etc.
Equipment bags/backpacks should be placed 6 feet apart. Players should not touch other player's bags/equipment/water bottles.
Players will be checked in for attendance and be required to go through health screening questions.
If a player answers yes to any of the required screening questions, a parent/guardian will be contacted to take the player home.
Communicate with our Club Director, Sally Cloutier if you are diagnosed with any Covid Symptoms. After such diagnosis, a player will have to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to returning to practice.
Both in the parking lot and on the playing surface, please remember to follow social distancing guidelines.
General Guidance for Parents/Guardians
If you are not comfortable with your child returning to play, DON'T; you make the final decision
Prior to arriving at the facility, parents need to monitor their child for symptoms and understand the screening questions the coaches will be asking the players upon check-in.
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO TRAINING IF THEY ARE SICK OR HAVE ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS LISTED ON THE HEALTH SCREENING QUESTION PAGE.
Parents/Spectators are not allowed on the playing surface for social distancing and capacity reasons.
We will notify parents if an observation area is allowed at each facility. Until then, please remain in your car or return at the end of practice to pick up your child. Please practice social distancing at all times.
Ensure your child's equipment is sanitized before & after each use
Notify Sally Cloutier if your child becomes ill or has a temperature and has been at a Coastal practice.
Ensure your child has labeled water bottles
Face coverings must be worn when social distancing is not able to be maintained
Parents are asked not to approach the playing field, as this will reduce the group size guidelines for training sessions
Parents will be informed when spectating will be allowed
Health Screening Questions
Each player should review these questions before every practice,if the answer is YES to any of them, DO NOT COME TO TRAINING;
Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
Have you had a fever (temp of 100.4 or higher) or felt feverish in the last 72 hours?
Are you experiencing any respiratory symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath?
Are you experiencing any new muscle aches or chills?
Have you experienced any new change in your sense of taste or smell? Have you traveled in the past 14 days either; Internationally (outside the US)
If your child answers “YES” to any of these questions or have had a fever, the player will be unable to play and the parents/guardian will be contacted to bring them home immediately.
If your child answers “YES” to any of the above or is feeling ill, the parent/guardian should contact her Sally Cloutier to discuss a return to play plan.
Additional Resources:
State of Maine, Governor’s office can be found at:
State of Maine, CDC recommendations can be found at:
www.maine.gov, or at www.cdc.gov
USA Field Hockey can be found at usafieldhockey.com