Mill Valley Soccer Club

MVSC Competitive Team Parent Meeting July 2020

Our FocusWhere We Are Today

What Remains UnknownCOVID Safety Protocols

Season FeesQ & A

Agenda

The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings. ~Kakuzo Okakura

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

● Create safe opportunities for kids to play soccer, in compliance with evolving California and Marin

County guidelines

Our Focus

● Maximum of 12 players in stable playing groups● Groups must remain stable for a minimum of 3 weeks

● No interaction between groups● Players cannot participate in any other camp or

organized group activity● Social distancing emphasized, but player contact is

permitted within the stable group● Masks required on arrival/departure, but not during

physical exertion

Resource: https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/

Where We Are Today

● Modifications to current group training restrictions● If and when League, State Cup or Friendly games are

played● Format of game play, if games are permitted

What Remains Unknown

● Criteria for initial pod formation○ 2019 teams○ Player availability○ Coach assessments

● Pod formation going forward○ Coach assessments from August training○ By age (birth year), as possible○ Player additions through tryout process in August

Team/Pod Formation

Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape. ~Anonymous

● Player temperatures checked on arrival● Any player with fever or symptoms will be sent home

● Coaches will be masked and maintain physical distance from players

● Bathrooms sanitized after each use● Equipment sanitized daily

COVID Safety Protocols

● Parents are not permitted on the field before, during or after training

● Only the coach will touch cones & other equipment● Players will bring their own balls, which will be

shared within the player pod only● No shared bibs or pinnies are permitted

COVID Safety Protocols, cont.

MVSC 2020 Training Policies & Guidelines

Other resources:

CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

Marin County - Marin Recovers

https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/

COVID Safety Resources

Season CostsRegistration Fee

Paid to MVSCTeam Fees

Paid to Team TreasurerOther Expenses

Personal Expenses

• Fall field rentals• Referees• NorCal League

registration• Club admin,

operations• Insurance

• Coaching• State Cup &

Tournament registration

• Goalkeeper training• Tryouts• Spring pool training• Team tent & bench• Team party

• Uniforms• Tournament

accommodations• Meals

Registration Fees: Paid

● $420 - $495, depending on age and residency

First Team Fee: Due by August 2

● $500 per player● Estimated to cover training through mid-September

Second Team Fee: Early September

● Timing & amount will depend on playing guidelines at that time

Payment Schedule

● Players:○ Bring a soccer ball to training (size 4 for U12 & younger, size 5 for U13 &

older)○ Wear grey or white jersey; bring red and blue shirts○ Wear a mask!○ Bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen & hand sanitizer

● Parents:○ Make initial team payment by Sunday, August 2nd○ Complete health survey○ Keep your child home if he or she shows any signs of sickness or has been

exposed to someone who is sick

Pre-Season Checklist

Q & A

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