Griffin Youth Soccer Fall 2020
Welcome to Griffin Youth Soccer
Fall 2020 Season!

We are so excited to be able to play this season! Thank you for all of you who have helped make this possible. Our season will look a little different this fall as we are working hard to keep our players as safe as possible! We hope we have covered all questions in the attached newsletter.

See you on the Pitch!
            
What to Bring to Practices/Games

Practices

All players should bring a soccer ball, water, and wear comfortable clothes to practice. The following charts what size ball you should bring to practice:

U5 through U8 = Size 3
U10 through U12 = Size 4
U14 through Adult = Size 5

Games

Players should bring water and BOTH uniforms to every game. For rec players, home colors are navy and away colors are white. For the teams that play all their games at home (U4 - U8), teams will be designated as home or away on your schedule.
Schedules

Rec schedules are not yet updated. They should be updated by Thursday, September 3rd.

Academy schedules are not yet updated. They should be updated by Thursday, September 3rd.
COVID Guidelines

It is the desire of Georgia Griffin Youth Soccer Association to allow our community youth the opportunity to return to play this Fall 2020 season. Therefore, we are asking for your assistance in the efforts to keep our families safe and healthy. First and foremost, please continue to abide by state, local, and public health guidelines. We will also be implementing the following guidelines.

  • U6-U8 teams will be limited to one practice per week.
  • Covid-19 Assumption of Risk and Liability waivers must be signed for each player.
  • Temperatures will be taken prior to practices. 
  • Parents will be asked to stay in their cars or behind the fence during practice but will be allowed to stay on the sidelines during games. Please respect other family groups and keep a 6 ft. distance.
  • Spectators may enter the complex NO EARLIER than 10 minutes prior to the start of their team's match. This mandate is to minimize cross-traffic and ensure social distancing when spectators leave and enter the field area.  Spectators are to remain minimum 10 feet from the sideline at all times.
  • Any player, coach, or spectator who is at risk or has underlying health conditions should consider NOT being present for games
  • Spectators who are not from the same family must social distance while at the complex.
  • Please do not enter the restroom if there are lines of any kind.  Wait outside 6 feet from the door until people exit.
  • Stand 6 feet behind the person in front of you at the concession stand.
  • Following the game, spectators should immediately leave and return to their vehicle so the next round of spectators can arrive with the maximum amount of social distancing.
  • Following the game players should adhere to social distancing with the opposing team and referees. No post game handshakes, fist bumps, or elbow bumps.  Verbally congratulate the opponent and referees on a game well played.
  • Only prepackaged snacks and drinks are to be shared with other players. No fruit or home prepared snacks. 

In the circumstance that you or your child’s team have been possibly exposed, you will immediately be contacted by a GYSA board member.

Thank you for working within these guidelines as we do all we can to keep
our players and families safe!
Uniforms and Gear
Uniforms and Merchandise

We will have a temporary office open at
City Park which will be open from 5:30 - 7:00 Tues and Thurs.
Starting September 14th, the office will be open Mon, Tues and Thursday from 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
The office will handle uniforms, registration payments, and any other soccer help you may need.
Used Cleats for Sale!

We have used cleats in all sizes that we are selling for $5 - $20. If you are in need of cleats, stop by and see what we have!
Why are we not practicing at Tyus Park?

Good question! At the end of last year, the GYSA Board of Directors, our Recreational Advisor Board and Spalding County Parks & Recreation developed a long term plan to improve and maintain the conditions of the soccer fields at Wyomia Tyus Park. The plan included the installation of 2 drilled wells which will serve the long term needs of soccer fields. The plan also contained immediate action which included soil aeration, sanding and fertilization. Lastly, the plan includes giving the fields time grow without the pressure of practice and games.
 
We are giving the fields some rest this season and limiting play to scheduled games. Hopefully with all the efforts of Spalding County Parks and Recreation, as well as the GYSA, our fields should be much improved when we return.
Call 678-608-0534 for further information