UPDATE (August 31, 2020):
Here is another update on returning to play soccer at RYS, subject to change if the Commonwealth of MA revises its guidelines.
Per the Commonwealth of Mass, Soccer is now classified in the Moderate Risk Sport category and is permitted to participate in Level 1, 2 and 3 type of play
Type of Play: The following types of play are defined by level from least to greatest risk.
· Level 1: Individual or socially distanced group activities (no-contact workouts, aerobic conditioning, individual skill work, and drills)
· Level 2: Competitive Practices (Intra-team/group games, contact drills and scrimmages)
· Level 3: Competitions (Inter-team games, meets, matches, races, etc.)
RYS will be scheduling town recreational games only for second grade players and up for the Fall season
Registration link: To go live soon: http://www.raynhamsoccer.com/registration.aspx
- Registration fee: $25 for five weeks of town recreational games, no volunteer fee and a player and parent waiver will need to be signed as part of the registration process. After week one of play, if for any reason the season is to be cancelled, no refunds will be issued
- Tentative dates: Saturdays, September 26th – October 24th (no rain dates)
- Times: Tbd with a schedule buffer to prevent game overlap
- Fields – specific field tbd and all games will be held at the Borden Colony Athletic complex: http://www.raynhamsoccer.com/FieldsDirections.aspx
See attached field map
- Teams: Tbd for the age groups and will be based on registration #’s
- Uniform: No uniforms to be provide, teams will be assigned a shirt color
- Spectators: No spectators on or outside the field and spectators must remain in their vehicles to watch the game
Covid-19 compliance guidelines: All coaches, referees and players will need to wear facial coverings at all times. No more than 25 players on the field. All players, coaches and referees, to maintain at least six feet social distancing, recognizing that for some moderate and high risk sports intermittent and limited contact may occur for players. Players should have facial covering with them at all times and when possible play with the facial covering on, removing it for long runs down the field, for plays without close contact, and in the goal. Deliberate contact will be eliminated. Game situations such as heading, slide-tackling, shoulder to shoulder contact, throw-ins and corner kicks will be revised or eliminated
More comprehensive information can be found on the following link: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/assets/61/6/return_to_soccer_activities_phase_3_step_1_-_august_15.pdf
Please stay safe and remain healthy and thank you for being a part of RYS.
Sincerely,
Haresh Daryanani
UPDATE (August 16, 2020):
Dear RYS Families,
It has been a difficult time for everyone. We know that the children want to play and RYS wants them to play. We want to keep everyone safe and we have been tracking developments diligently to get the best up to date information and to make the best decision. On behalf of the members of the RYS board and as we approach the 2020 fall season, here is an update.
Per the Commonwealth of Mass, Soccer is now classified in the Moderate Risk Sport category and is permitted to participate in Level 1, 2 and 3 type of play.
Type of Play: The following types of play are defined by level from least to greatest risk.
· Level 1: Individual or socially distanced group activities (no-contact workouts aerobic conditioning, individual skill work, and drills)
· Level 2: Competitive Practices (Intra-team/group games, contact drills and scrimmages)
· Level 3: Competitions (Inter-team games, meets, matches, races, etc.)
· Level 4: Tournaments (Outdoor only) NOT PERMITTED IN PHASE III, STEP 1
No more than 25 players on any surface/playing area for team/group sports. No more than 50 people excluding players, coaches, referees, or facility/activity workers in the aggregate in, on, or surrounding any surface/playing area, provided that there is adequate space for all players, coaches, referees, facility/activity workers and spectators to maintain at least six feet social distancing, recognizing that for some moderate and high risk sports intermittent and limited contact may occur for players.
While limiting proximity of participants is the first line of defense to reduce the risk of transmission Facility Operators and Activity Organizers must require facial coverings to be worn by all participants except:
• During high intensity aerobic or anaerobic activities.
• When distancing of 6 feet or more is possible between participants whenever feasible; or
• For individuals that are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability
Even though this news is exciting for soccer, we cannot stress enough the importance of the responsibilities we have to our children and all families involved in our sport for their health, safety and well-being. This is a privilege we have been given and we must stay true to our word that we will follow the CDC, State DPH, US Soccer and local guidelines in all that we do.
See the Return to Soccer Activities link below for the latest information: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/return-to-soccer-activities/
Based on all of the information currently available, RYS for this fall season will only be offering town recreational games for second grade players and up. [RW4]
What this will mean:
· No pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or first grade programs
· No SSSL travel games for our Storm players
· No clinics or practices/training
· Town recreational games on Saturdays only in a 7v7 or a 9v9 format
The fall program will be $25 and will be 4-5 weeks long. All spring registration fees from 2020 will be refunded
Please complete the following survey by no later than Monday, August 17th so we can gauge interest and participation given these conditions.
https://forms.gle/AyqPkqM1CbKXCMdF7
More specific details to follow as we follow the direction of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Mass Youth Soccer.
It has been an unprecedented past few months not just for RYS and the soccer community at large, but also world-wide as a whole for every manner of societal interaction, with the Covid-19 virus circulating practically every continent and crippling life as we know it.
Our goal is to get the children to play again in a safe environment and we are committed and strive to give your children the best experience possible for the good of soccer[RW5] .
Please stay safe and remain healthy and thank you for being a part of RYS.
Sincerely,
Haresh Daryanani
RYS President on behalf of the RYS volunteer Board of Directors