Weekly Newsletter - March 4, 2021 |
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NYS Current Status - Current as of 3/4/2021
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In State -
- Individual games or league play: No restrictions on a single match in a single day that does not require an overnight stay.
- Tournaments of multiple games, match, or scrimmages (regardless of the game length) that require travel outside of your COVID region or beyond the COVID region that borders the one you are in are prohibited. You can find the link to the COVID regions and counties included here.
- Travel for practice or play to, or from, any area within New York that has been designated as a red or orange zone may only be permitted following consultation with the respective state or local health authorities with consideration of the abovementioned factors. Travel for practice or play to, or from, any area within New York that has been designated as a yellow zone is permitted so long as it adheres to all applicable DOH guidance.
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Out of State - Travel to neighboring states for practice or play is strongly discouraged, however if you do travel, keep in mind that the New York COVID-19 Travel Advisory must be followed, as well as that of the State or States you are travelling to.
- The travel guidelines require all New Yorkers as well as those visiting from out of state, to take personal responsibility for compliance in the best interest of public health and safety.
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If teams wish to travel to CT, NJ, PA or MA they must fill out the Online Traveler Health Form but are not required to quarantine.
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If teams wish to travel to a noncontiguous state, US territory or CDC level 2 and higher country, they must fill out the Online Traveler Health Form and quarantine for 10 days upon return.
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Travelers may 'Test-Out' of the 10 day quarantine. (Guidelines Here)
- Travelers who have received the COVID vaccine within 90 days of travel do not need to quarantine.
- Teams from other states may practice or play in NYS as long as they follow the NYS Travel Restrictions which include quarantine or the testing out process.
An updated COVID-19 Hold Harmless Waiver has been developed for use. If you had the form signed previously, you do not need to re-sign. This is for use moving forward.
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NYSW State Cup - Registration Open |
The dates and format for the 2021 NYSW State Cup have been finalized and will be held the weekends of May 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23.
The webinar slides, event calendar and registration link can be found on the State Cup page on our website.
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Coaching Education Available |
Upcoming blended coaching courses have been finalized. Each course will consist of training via Zoom and conclude with an on-field coaching/ observation session.
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Grassroots 9v9, Buffalo NY - March 7 & 10 - Course Details
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Grassroots 11v11, Buffalo NY - March 14 & 17 - Course Details
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National C-License, Rochester NY - Course Details - Last Call Registration Closing 3/5!
- National D-License, Rochester/ Syracuse NY - Details coming in mid March
Register Now - Spots are limited and will fill quickly!
Any club interested in holding an in-person Grassroots or D-License course, please contact Scott Craig at scraig@nyswysa.org or 607-427-8563
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2020-2021 Seasonal Registration Open |
Now is the time start registering your players who are participating in spring and summer leagues!
The only way to ensure that club players, team staff and club officials, are covered for medical insurance and liability coverage is by making sure they are all listed in RosterPro as part of your organization.
Completing registration within the club website does not ensure coverage for players. They must be registered with NYSW as well.
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NYSW Esports Opportunity - Open to any child wanting to play! |
Now kids have the chance to turn their passion into a career. Have them start their journey by playing in our safe play community
Open to anyone ages 8 - 18. You don't need to be a soccer player to join the Esports league!
Learn more about our community and sign up:
Clubs - Are you interested in earning money for your club while supporting our Esports program? Contact dgroth@nyswysa.org for more information!
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View the “Guidance, Support, and Examples on How to Safely Return to Play” Session from #UnitedCV21 |
As you begin navigating returning to play it’s important to know the health and safety issues surrounding the topic of COVID-19. During our United Soccer Coaches Digital Convention, we included a session titled, “Guidance, Support, and Examples on How to Safely Return to Play.”
Leading medical experts discuss the health and safety issues associated with COVID-19 and provide their unique perspectives. From the elite levels including NWSL, MLS, U.S. Soccer’s National teams to our youth returning to play and the valuable lessons and measures any coach, club and team should consider. This panel consists of the key leaders who have created and implemented the COVID-19 protocols for the game of soccer across all levels in the United States, CONCACAF and FIFA. Join them to hear the process as well as the areas of safety you can and should implement into your program.
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US Youth Soccer partners with Truclusion |
US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce their partnership with Truclusion, an experienced team of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) consultants who support organizations on their journey toward higher inclusivity across social networks, genders, ethnicities, orientations, generations and religions.
Truclusion is a Women-of-Color-owned business and operates with consultants and facilitators that reflect many diverse identities and experiences. Their approach to DE&I leverages human-centered inclusive design, intentionalism, and equity.
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PLAY ON RECOMMENDATION GUIDES
The U.S. Soccer PLAY ON initiative has been launched with a comprehensive model to allow soccer to operate under key safety plans and considerations. These guides include a detailed approach to social distancing, screening, training, and interactions to ensure consistent and best practices are followed to promote the health and safety of all participants and fans.
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Coach / Parent / Athlete Resources |
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Player Survey - Sport & Human Rights |
In the event that you are not familiar with the Centre, we are a human rights organization for the world of sport. We aim to:
- support the prevention of human rights harms from occurring through sport;
- support access to effective remedy where harms have occurred; and
- promote a positive human rights legacy from sport and sporting events.
By sharing the short survey with your players under 18 years of age, they will have an opportunity to join children across the world in sharing their views on how the pandemic has affected their engagement in sport. The results of the survey will be reported globally.
The survey’s target audience is children involved in sport, either through elite teams or grassroots sport. The aim is to reach a broad range of children, of all backgrounds, including professional athletes, members of school teams, those living in both urban and rural settings, and those with disabilities.
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CREATIVE WAYS TEAMS ARE PRACTICING SPORTSMANSHIP DURING COVID-19 |
As a coach right now, it can be challenging to think about anything other than dealing with severely restricted practices and competitions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a normal sports environment, it might also be hard to see how athletes can learn and practice the values learned through sport, including sportsmanship.
However, there are a few ways you can help your team learn and grow without a scoreboard or a stadium. Here are a few easy ways to focus on sportsmanship despite the pandemic.
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Minor Athlete and Parent SafeSport Training |
Policy 212-3 requires members to offer SafeSport training to youth participants. The U.S. Center for SafeSport offers this training free of charge to anyone.
This training is available without creating an account or going through the NGB Portal, and you can offer this training to your players and parents, but note that parental consent is required for any minor athlete to complete the training.
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New York State West Youth Soccer Association | PO Box 1247, Corning, NY 14830
607-962-9923 | office@nyswysa.org
The New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) is the parent organization for over two hundred and fifty affiliated clubs and leagues in Western New York State. NYSWYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation de International Football Association (FIFA).
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