September 25, 2020 - TEAM PRACTICES NOT SANCTIONED
THE WEST SEATTLE SOCCER CLUB DOES NOT SANCTION TEAM PRACTICES DURING PHASE 2 OF THE COVID RECOVERY.
We acknowledge there is a strong desire for youth to get outdoors and exercise during the Covid "lockdown." Independent of the West Seattle Soccer Club, we understand that persons may engage in certain activities during Phase 2 of the Covid recovery in King County. Please carefully review these lawful restrictions: Governor's Phases of Covid Recovery. At a minimum, outdoor recreational activities during Phase 2 are restricted to a maximum of five (5) persons, with sanitizing, masking and social distancing.
The West Seattle Soccer Club strongly advocates for any persons engaging in activities during Phase 2 to strictly comply with all requirements. If you choose to engage in activities during Phase 2, take all precautions for the safety of yourself, your participants and their families. Please be mindful that your conduct may mistakenly be associated with the West Seattle Soccer Club and make sure you are demonstrating full and proper compliance with Phase 2 restrictions.
For the safety of everyone in our community, please observe all lawful requirements for activities under Phase 2 of the Covid recovery in King County.
September 15, 2020
COVID UPDATE - FALL SEASON DELAYED
WSSC is focused on the safety of our participants. Washington Youth Soccer has petitioned the Governor for an accommodation to play in Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe Start Phased Approach. See https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start/whats-open-each-phase and https://washingtonyouthsoccer.org/washington-youth-soccer-return-to-play-guidelines. We understand that the Governor’s consideration of the WYS petition is delayed due to the wildfires. Even if approved, it is unclear whether WSSC can meet the necessary protocols or that the Parks Department will issue field permits for play under lessened restrictions.
Our season remains delayed. If the Governor grants the WYS petition, Seattle Parks issues permits, or we reach Phase 3, WSSC will presently be able to begin our Fall Season on October 3rd at the earliest. We still are hopeful to preserve the entire season by re-scheduling some games mid-week or after Thanksgiving.
Please check this site regularly for updates. We will continue to monitor the guidelines set forth by the Governor, King County, and the Seattle Parks Department. Thank you for your patience.
August 12, 2020
WSSC is optimistic that practices and games may be conducted when King County reaches Phase 3 as currently defined in the Governor’s Safe Start Phased Approach. See https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start/whats-open-each-phase
The safety of our players, coaches and parents is our primary concern. As the beginning of the season nears (September 12th for divisions U13+ and September 18th for divisions U12-), WSSC will continue to evaluate the viability of our season, including the consideration of options to delay the start, extend the final games, or shorten the season as may be necessary. WSSC will endeavor to update the season status every two weeks, so please check this page regularly.
King County is currently in Phase 2. Conditions for Phase 2 activities are onerous, requiring training sessions to be limited to groups of five (5) in separate parts of the field while following social distancing. Coaches must wear masks at all times.