Southlake Soccer is committed to providing all available resources for parents, players, and coaches so everyone can stay up to date with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on playing soccer. Southlake’s number one priority is safety and compliance. Southlake will maintain compliance with guidelines from the State of Washington, Washington Youth Soccer, and all leagues that our players.
The below guidelines outlined by Washington Youth Soccer are in alignment with Washington State’s guidance.
Guidelines
See Washington Youth Soccer’s Guidelines and Documents HERE
- As of 1/3/2022, the WA State Governor’s Office and Department of Health are NOT requiring players, coaches, or spectators to wear masks at training or games, although they may chose to wear one.
- Physical distancing among spectators is strongly encouraged.
- WA Youth Soccer will continue to follow the guidance of these two offices with regards to the health and safety of players.
- Should any new guidelines come out that effect players, coaches, or spectators at training or games, this document will be updated and redistributed.
NOTE: Certain counties, clubs, or field providers may have tighter restrictions in place that may involve mask mandates, etc., and it is the responsibility of the hosting club to notify opponents in advance of what rules are in place.
Diagnosed and Exposure to COVID-19
When an athlete or coach is diagnosed with COVID-19 (regardless of vaccination status):
- Have the individual stay home and isolate for 5 days. They may return after 5 days with a
negative test and must be symptom free. A mask must be worn at all times for the following 5
days.
- If the infected player was in contact with their team within 48 hours of diagnosis (date of
positive test or date of symptom onset) – whichever was earlier), notify the parents/guardians
that “someone” on the team has tested positive for the virus (do not reveal name of infected
individual). Outdoor soccer activities are considered low risk exposures and do not require
quarantine unless >15 minutes of contact with the infected individual within 6 feet over 24
hours, or other special circumstances (ie, carpool, social or indoor exposure). Each player may
choose to be tested for COVID-19 (especially non-vaccinated players).
- If the infected player played in a game with their team within 48 hours of diagnosis, Club COVID
Contact must notify the opposing team immediately with suggestions as above
- Disinfect equipment
When an athlete or coach who is Not Up-to-Date* on vaccinations, has high-exposure contact with
someone positive for COVID-19:
- Stay home and get tested on Day 5.
- May return after Day 5 with negative test while wearing a mask for following 5 days.
- Contact your club immediately.
- Inform the team – if you have maintained social distance from all your players,
players do not necessarily need to get tested but it can be considered, as stated above.
- Disinfect Equipment.
When an athlete or coach who is Up-to-Date* on vaccinations, has high-exposure contact with someone
positive for COVID-19:
- No isolation necessary.
- Must wear a mask at all times for 10 days and test on Day 5.
- Contact your club immediately.
- Inform the team – if you have maintained social distance from all your players,
- players do not necessarily need to get tested but it can be considered, as stated above.
- Disinfect Equipment.
