General Playing Guidelines (related to COVID) 

• Game times need to be staggered to give teams the opportunity to safely arrive at the field after the previous teams have departed.
• There will be no coin toss, the away team will get the first kick off.
• Individuals on the sidelines

• Must maintain Social Distancing at all times.  Each player and their equipment at least six (6) feet from the next player.
• Should wear masks but not required if social distancing is respected
• Not share water bottles or other items between nonfamily members

• On the field of play masks may be worn but are not required.
• Game balls are to be sanitized prior to the game, at half time and at the end of the match.
• No contact after matches to include hand shakes, high fives, etc.

 Spectators

• Must remain six feet from the field of play and from other non-household contacts
• Should wear masks but not required if social distancing is respected
• Have no contact with players or team during match.
• Coaches are still responsible for the actions of their spectators.

 Referees

• Will maintain their distance on the field of play when possible.
• Will not touch players at any point.
• Will maintain a safe distance when issuing a card.
• May wear mask on field of play and should wear masks off the field of play but not required where social distancing is respected.