Mercer County
Amateur Master Soccer League

Stay Safe, Return to Play Is Optional   

Our governor and state health officials have loosened many prior restrictions on outdoor activity, and consequently we have simplified many of our COVID protocols. Please continue to follow the expert advice we have all seen and heard in the media.

Return to Play Requirements

 All Referees must read this important COVID-19 Guidance for Referees as we return to play.

All Players, before they can return to play and participate, must

1. read our updated COVID-19 Guidance for Players (shown below),
2. read NJ Health's Guidance for Sports Activities, and
3. print and sign our Player Agreement and bring it to first game.

Revised Return to Play Guidance for Mercer Men Soccer Players

Do not participate if you:

• have a fever (100+)
• exhibit any signs or symptoms of Covid-19
• had a fever or symptoms, in the last 2 weeks
• been exposed to anyone in the last 2 weeks who has exhibited signs and symptoms of Covid-19
• are not comfortable engaging in competitive sport at this time

If you are healthy and choose to participate:

• you MUST provide up-to-date contact information (phone, email, residence) to your captain
• you MUST sign MCAMSL “Player Agreement” and confirm you have read and understood NJ Dept of Health “Guidance for Sports Activities.”
• take your temperature before joining your teammates
• sanitize your hands and equipment before and after play
• bring your own personal hand sanitizer
• bring plenty of hydration for your personal use only
• do NOT expect bathroom facilities to be accessible
• do not share equipment including: jerseys, towels, pinnies, etc.

At the soccer facility:

• protective masks should be worn arriving at and departing from the facility, if you have not been vaccinated
• protective masks are optional during play
• only players, coaches, refs and medical personnel are allowed on the field
• no sharing of hydration
• keep gear 6 feet away from gear of others
• all officials, substitutes and bench personnel must maintain 6ft distancing from others throughout the game
• spectators in designated areas must follow social distancing guidelines
• minimize close-proximity discussions, celebrations, greetings (high-fives, handshakes, fist bumps)

Team captains:

• maintain up-to-date contact list for all your players (phone, email, residence) and track exactly which dates they attend
• bring disinfectant wipes to be used as needed on shared benches, soccer balls, etc.
• monitor your players signs and symptoms and send them home if you suspect they are ill
• report any unusual or uncomfortable incidents to league president as soon as possible

Referees:

• use your own officiating gear, do not share
• remind field players to maintain physical distancing pre-game, post-game and between periods
• advise players to maintain 6ft distancing whenever approaching officials
• remind players to refrain from close-proximity celebrations
• inappropriate physical contact including any attempt to spread bodily fluids on another person will be treated as a red card offense

Competitive Play - Scheduled Games

• league games to be played
• minimize physical contact OFF the field
• minimize off-the-ball contact ON the field
• spectators discouraged and must maintain physical distancing