COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES

RETURN TO PLAY

RETURN TO PLAY STAGES

STAGE 1

Equipment Sharing: NO
Person to Person Contact: NO
Physical Distancing: YES
Stable Groups: YES

STAGE 3

STABLE GROUP OF 12

Equipment Sharing: YES
Person to Person Contact: YES
Physical Distancing: NO
Stable Groups: YES

STAGE 2

Equipment Sharing: YES
Person to Person Contact: NO
Physical Distancing: YES
Stable Groups: YES

STAGE 4

TRADITIONAL TRAINING

Equipment Sharing: YES
Person to Person Contact: NO
Physical Distancing: NO
Stable Groups: NO

RETURN TO RESPONSIBILITIES

CLUB:

  • Distribute and post “Return to Play” protocols
  • Be sensitive and accommodating to parents that may be uncomfortable with returning to play
  • Train and educate all staff on “Return to Play” protocols
  • Provide adequate field space for physical distancing
  • Organize and manage volunteers to support physical distancing
  • Ensure appropriate waste receptacles at fields

COACH:

  • Follow all “Return to Play” protocols
  • Inquire how athletes are feeling. Send them home if not feeling well
  • Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment
  • Coach is only person to touch cones or other training equipment
  • Ensure activities provide adequate physical distancing
  • Respect player, parents, and families by accommodating those that may not yet be comfortable returning
  • Ensure that all equipment is disinfected after each use

PARENT:

  • Check child’s temperature before coming to any training session
  • Ensure child’s clothing is washed before coming to any training session
  • Ensure all equipment is sanitized before and after every training
  • Notify club/coach immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason
  • Supply your child with individual sanitizer
  • Adhere to physical distancing requirement; stay in your car
  • Ensure your child has plenty of water

PLAYER:

  • Adhere to all “Return to Play” protocols
  • Wash hands thoroughly before and after training
  • Wash and sanitize training equipment after every training session
  • Do not share water, food, and/or equipment
  • Respect and practice physical distancing
  • Keep equipment, bags, etc…in your designated space
  • No high-fives, handshakes, fist bumps, or contact celebrations

US Lacrosse has published a comprehensive guide with Return to Play recommendations for lacrosse. To read the full report, click the button below.

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