March 18, 2021
Dear Club and League Representatives:
The seven-day average in Michigan of COVID-19 positive tests is now around 2,000 cases per day. At this time, the seven-day state average positivity rate of COVID-19 diagnostic tests exceeds 5%. The opening of schools, easing of business restrictions, increased travel, and pandemic fatigue have contributed to the increase in positive cases.
This communication is to remind all of you, and our soccer families, that the COVID-19 virus, and its associated variants, are still present. Please continue to read, review, and follow our return-to-play (RTP) guidelines. In particular, participants should stay home if they are sick. In addition, participants with known COVID-19 exposure, or participants experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, are not to participate, and should be instructed to contact their healthcare provider(s) as soon as possible.
Please take our return-to-play guidelines seriously. Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. Wash and sanitize hands often and be sure hands are washed thoroughly before and after training/matches with soap or with hand sanitizer. Our players need all of us to do our part so they can play. Note: There are no exceptions on the use of facial coverings by participants outlined in the current MDHHS Emergency Order as it relates to organized contact sports, including youth soccer. All participants are expected to consistently, and appropriately, wear facial coverings over the mouth and nose before, during, and after MSYSA affiliated activities. Participants that cannot consistently, and appropriately, wear facial coverings are not to participate at this time.
Please continue to monitor our website and social media platforms for updates.
Sincerely,
Thomas Faro
Executive Director
cc.: MSYSA Board of Directors
