Field Hockey PLAYBOOKElite Field Hockey Camp

Field Hockey PLAYBOOK

INTRODUCTION

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

The 3Step Sports and EFH staff used several task force groups to complete this informative document that we will refer to as our “PLAYBOOK”. As with any playbook, there will be set pieces or plays that work for some opponents but not for others!

The intention of this is to provide a readiness for the 3Step and EFH Staff to have the ability to implement the different components of our PLAYBOOK. The COVID-19 challenge requires adaptability and innovative thinking in a very fluid and everchanging climate for youth sports. Our PLAYBOOK will provide the template from which we can pull applicable suggestions or recommendations that will promote the health and welfare of the players, parents, coaches, and staff!

The current CDC, Federal and State, local Health Departments and Facility guidelines will always function as our starting point for mandated procedures. The PLAYBOOK will provide us with the ways to execute the guidelines and implement best practices.

As with any playbook, we will be consistently evaluating, updating and tweaking as we learn and adapt to the current environment. Certain safety guidelines and protocols will continue to evolve and change as our states work through their phased reopening approach. We ask that you remain patient and continually check back with our event website for the most updated health and safety guidance for each week of camp.

We are grateful to the task force groups that provided us advice and guidance in each of their specific areas. We value the insight of each of our contingencies and welcome any input you may have.

Contact Ainslee Lamb at ainslee@threestep.com with any suggestions

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CHECK-IN GUIDELINES

• 3Step/EFH staff will have face coverings• Additional tables for Check-in that are not specific lines• Clearly marked lines for social distance and multiple lines• No touch registration: ALL fees are prepaid

- Health Forms dropped into container

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DAY ONE: REGISTRATION

DROP OFF

Athletes are encouraged to be dropped off and go through check in on their own

Parents are welcome to wait in the parking lot area

Wellness Questions- asked by the AT onsite- Please do not attend if you are not feeling well

Athletes will pick up their camp bag

Athletes will be directed to an area on the field/track or stands – this will be consistent for the entire week

Athletes are asked to use the hand sanitizer provided before entering the field

PICK UP

Enter campus off of Willow Rd. You will be directed to loop around the campus and we will have your child ready for pick up on the other side.

You need to know the GROUP your daughter is assigned to- communicate that to the EFH Staff

EFH Staff will assist in getting the athletes off the field and to the pick-up area.

Day 2, 3 & 4:We would ask that athletes are dropped off in the same area and walk over to the field to their designated areas

EFH Staff will be present to assist with a safe drop off

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• Face covering worn off the field/playing surface

• Proctor social distancing of their group/team

• Follow entrance/exit procedures and direct players

• No water stations- athletes, coaches & spectators need to provide their own

• No sharing of equipment

• No high fives or handshakes• Encourage FH Handshake- touching sticks

• Maintain a minimum of 6’ with Athletes whenever possible

• Conduct Self Wellness Check each morning- Do not attend if they are feeling sick

COACHING STAFF

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

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• Face coverings off the field/playing surface** Athletes must provide their own face covering

• No sharing of equipment

• No sharing of water bottles

• No water stations- athletes, coaches & spectators need to provide their own

** Drinks available for purchase at the CAMP STORE

• No high fives or handshakes• Encourage FH Handshake- touching sticks

• Arrive at the field ready to play as much as possible• GK’s can suit up after on-field warm-up

• Minimal equipment into the facility

• Conduct Self Wellness Check each morning- Do not attend if they are feeling sick

PLAYERS

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• Spectators are not encouraged

• Face covering encouraged & practice social distancing

• No entrance onto the playing area. • Exception: injured athlete

• Use designated spectator area (FOLLOW SIGNS)

• Bring their own chairs

• Minimal personal belongings

• Conduct Self Wellness Check before attending- Do not attend if they are feeling sick- High risk spectators should not attend

SPECTATORS

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ATHLETIC TRAINERS

• Face covering when interacting with Athletes

• Distribute ice for injuries

• NO water coolers provided

• Designated AT for COVID-19 concerns

• Wipe down common areas

• Designated area for COVID-19 evaluations will be the AT offices inside the Basketball Building

• Prepared with PPE if needed

• Have temperature option available

• Provide disinfectant & wipes

• Hand sanitizing station

GROUPS/TEAMS

Groups will remain consistent for the week of campAssigned Assistants will remain consistent

State guidelines regarding Group size will be adhered to

State ratio for Staff: Camper will be followed

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ATHLETES & STAFF

HEALTH & SAFETY

Hand Washing is encouraged• Athlete should bring their own sanitizing options and

there will be spray bottles around for use• Restrooms are available right at the field

Social Distancing• 6 feet is recommended• We will encourage social distancing, increased spacing

with drills, lines and personal equipment

Face Covering• On the field face coverings will not be required• Off the field, face coverings with me highly encouraged

Cover your cough and sneeze• Encouraging athletes to cover their mouth or nose with

a tissue or use their elbow• Immediately use the hand sanitizer around the field

Equipment• No sharing stick, shin guards, or any personal

equipment• Balls and cones can be collected with players sticks-

only the coaches will touch the equipment

FACILITIES

• Frequently touched surfaces will be wiped down after each practice session

• Any unnecessary furniture/benches will be removed

• Cleaning stations will have hand sanitizer spray and disinfectant bottles throughout the facility

• Restrooms will have a capacity and be cleaned after each practice session

• Designated areas for the groups belongings that will remain consistent for the week

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

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HEALTH & SAFETY

MEALS

Food: Lunch will be pre- packaged for each camper** Campers are welcome to bring their own lunch

Seating: Options will be provided to sit inside relative to capacity and social distancing requirementsPicnic benches outsideTents on the field

Water: Athletes MUST provide their own water – no communal water containers will be available** The Camp Store will sell bottled water & Gatorade

Snacks: Packaged snacks will also be available for purchase at the Camp Store** Camper are welcome to bring their own snacks

CAMP STORE: Drinks and snacks available for purchaseNO CASH- Debit and credit card only

PHASE III

Athletes will be placed in groups

Those groups will remain the same for the week

Curriculum will be skilled based & small games within the group

Games can be conducted between groups

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WELLNESS Questions

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

Do you have a fever?

Do you have a prolonged cough?

Do you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?

Do you have body aches or muscle pain?

Do you have a new loss of taste and/or smell?

Have you been in contact with anyone who is confirmed positive for COVID-19?

Have you been in contact with anyone who has had a known exposure to COVID-19?

If you are feeling sick, please do not attend Elite FH Camp.

If you answered YES one or more of the above questions, we ask that you do not attend Elite FH Camp

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PROTOCOL for SICK PARTICPANTS, COACHES, and STAFF

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

Step 1: Contact the designated COVID-19 coordinator member, the certified Athletic Trainer on-site

Step 2: Any person showing signs of COVID-19 will be immediately separated & escorted to the designated isolation area

Step 3: Screening will be conducted by the certified Athletic Trainer

Step 4: If screening concludes that there are COVID-19 symptoms, that person will be asked to depart the facility immediately. Parents or families will be communicated to arrange pick up if we are dealing with a child

Step 5: A flyer will be provided with local health care facilities and the EFH designated COVID-19 coordinator contact information

Step 6: Any identified area of contact by the person showing symptoms will be disinfected immediately

Step 7: The person will be asked to contact the designated COVID-19 coordinator with the test results

Step 8: Communications will be sent to local health officials and any participants that may have been in close proximity with the person diagnosed with COVID-19.

EFH will strictly adhere to HIPPA and ADA confidentiality guidelines

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POSTED SIGNAGE ONSITE: LINKS

CDC Guidelines, State Public Health Department and Facility mandates must be adhered to. July, 2020

COVID-19 Symptoms

Stop the spread of germs

Stay safe on and off the field

Stop the Spread of germs- 6FT Reminder

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