COVID-19 Camper Information

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Torch FC Return-to-Play Guidelines:

Torch FC families, players, and coaches are required to follow these guidelines as we resume soccer activities:

Communicable Diseases Waiver

All players must have a signed waiver in place before they are allowed to participate in any restart activities, no exceptions.

Pre-camp

  • Health check by parent on player to ensure regular temperature and no symptoms of sickness.
  • No player or coach can attend a session if they have an elevated temperature or are feeling unwell.
  • Each player must have their own equipment, including ball, cleats, shin guards, practice jersey, etc.
  • No water, water bottles, drinks or food of any kind can be shared between players. Please label all items.
  • Players should bring hand sanitizer, tissues, and any other personal health items they may require.

Arrival

  • Families should avoid carpooling with other children who are not in the same household.
  • Children should be dropped off in designated spots at the facility. Signs will be posted.
  • No child should arrive earlier than 15 minutes before start time.
  • Children will have a designated area for their bag and equipment.

During Camp

  • At the end of all activities and drills, participants will use hand sanitizer.
  • Coaches will wear masks when in proximity to other people.
  • Contact will be limited between children during the training session, including: high-fives, handshakes, or other celebrations.
  • Coaches will move all equipment as necessary. Children will not touch equipment.
  • Parents must maintain social distance at all times with anyone not in their household while at the practice facility.

Post Practice

  • Children must clean their personal equipment area, nothing may remain behind.
  • Children must be picked up at designated pick-up areas. And assigned Camp Manager will direct pick-up to ensure compliance and protocols are followed.
  • Children should wash hands once home.
  • Chidlren’s equipment should be sanitized after camp.
  • Coaches will sanitize team equipment after each day.

Reporting of COVID Exposure

  • Parents must notify Torch FC within 12 hours if the child or someone in the child’s home is presumed positive or tests positive for COVID.
  • Coaches must notify Torch FC within 12 hours if the coach or someone in their home is presumed positive or tests positive for COVID.
  • Operational protocols are in place for post-camp tracking.
  • Torch FC will notify participants who came in contact with the individual of potential exposure following CDC guidelines and HIPAA regulations on confidentiality.
  • Children or coaches confirmed positive for COVID must quarantine as required by CDC/PA Dept. of Health and can only return with a Doctor’s approval.

For all Torch FC COVID related policy questions and concerns, contact:
Lauren Rhoads
Torch Risk Manager – Certified Athletic Trainer