Covid-19

COVID-19 Update

In preparation of the Spring 2021 soccer season, PSA wanted to give a brief update on the latest COVID-19 information as it relates to youth soccer. Please review EPYSA’s COVID-19 Response and 2021 Spring Season documents and the updates below.

  • All coaches, spectators, referees, players should wear masks at all times. The only time when players or referees do not have to wear masks during participation is if they meet an exception in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Order Requiring Universal Face Coverings. Section 3 of the Order provides an exception that allows an individual to remove their mask if wearing a face covering would either cause a medical condition, or exacerbate an existing one, including respiratory issues that impede breathing, a mental health condition or a disability. Proof of meeting the exception is not required. For fully vaccinated individual’s, masks should be worn in public places which includes soccer activities.
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  • Reduction of quarantine duration for a “close contact”. For an individual who is considered a “close contact” with a COVID Positive case, quarantine should ideally be for 14 days from the last time they had contact with you; however, for individuals who do not develop symptoms, quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing or after Day 7 if a specimen collected on or after Day 5 tests negative on a diagnostic test (i.e., PCR, antigen). Symptoms should be monitored for a full 14 days.
     
  • Elimination out-of-state travel restrictions. The state is no longer requiring that people who are traveling to Pennsylvania from another state, as well as Pennsylvania residents who are returning home from out of state, to test negative for the virus within 72 hours prior to arrival or quarantine.
     
  • Effective April 4th, revised maximum occupancy limits for indoor events to allow for 25% of maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size, and maximum occupancy limits for outdoor events to allow for 50% of maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size. Core public health measures such as face covering (mask-wearing), social distancing, and hand hygiene still must be enforced. Maximum occupancy is permitted only if attendees and workers are able to comply with the 6-foot physical distancing requirement.
     

    We will provide updates as information becomes available from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Thank you for your continued support, and good luck with your spring competitions.

     

    The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to cause uncertainty. All of us at PSA share your concerns, as we struggle to create a balance of family, school, and work. We remain dedicated to providing our members access to reliable resources that may be helpful in achieving some balance. Although we may not be able to provide direct support, we strive to give you information that could be helpful. The resources below are those we believe will be helpful for families, coaches, and businesses going forward.

    Resources:

    Spring Season Guidelines:
    https://www.epysa.org/assets/55/6/spring_2021.pdf

    Quarantine Guidelines:
    https://www.epysa.org/assets/55/6/covid-19_response_-_3.5.21_(3)-converted.pdf

    PSA Return to Play Safety Action Plan

    PSA has developed a Covid Safety Action Plan for players, coaches and spectators to follow as we return to play. Click on the link above to access the Safety Action Plan.

    We want you to know we take the health and safety of you and your family seriously and will follow our Safety Action Plan and EPYSA’s Return to Play Protocol.

    We understand that you may have reservations about returning to play and will respect your decision on your players’ attendance and participation by being sensitive and flexible as we return to play.

    If you have questions or concerns prior to or during your players return to play, please notify your coach or use the contact us form on PSA’s website to have your questions or concerns directed to a board member.

    For additional information and resources follow the link below to Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association’s Covid Resources.

    EPYSA Covid Resources