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Mill Valley Soccer Club
MVSC Competitive Team Parent Meeting July 2020
Our FocusWhere We Are Today
What Remains UnknownCOVID Safety Protocols
Season FeesQ & A
Agenda
The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings. ~Kakuzo Okakura
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn
● Create safe opportunities for kids to play soccer, in compliance with evolving California and Marin
County guidelines
Our Focus
● Maximum of 12 players in stable playing groups● Groups must remain stable for a minimum of 3 weeks
● No interaction between groups● Players cannot participate in any other camp or
organized group activity● Social distancing emphasized, but player contact is
permitted within the stable group● Masks required on arrival/departure, but not during
physical exertion
Resource: https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/
Where We Are Today
● Modifications to current group training restrictions● If and when League, State Cup or Friendly games are
played● Format of game play, if games are permitted
What Remains Unknown
● Criteria for initial pod formation○ 2019 teams○ Player availability○ Coach assessments
● Pod formation going forward○ Coach assessments from August training○ By age (birth year), as possible○ Player additions through tryout process in August
Team/Pod Formation
Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape. ~Anonymous
● Player temperatures checked on arrival● Any player with fever or symptoms will be sent home
● Coaches will be masked and maintain physical distance from players
● Bathrooms sanitized after each use● Equipment sanitized daily
COVID Safety Protocols
● Parents are not permitted on the field before, during or after training
● Only the coach will touch cones & other equipment● Players will bring their own balls, which will be
shared within the player pod only● No shared bibs or pinnies are permitted
COVID Safety Protocols, cont.
MVSC 2020 Training Policies & Guidelines
Other resources:
CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html
Marin County - Marin Recovers
https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/
COVID Safety Resources
Season CostsRegistration Fee
Paid to MVSCTeam Fees
Paid to Team TreasurerOther Expenses
Personal Expenses
• Fall field rentals• Referees• NorCal League
registration• Club admin,
operations• Insurance
• Coaching• State Cup &
Tournament registration
• Goalkeeper training• Tryouts• Spring pool training• Team tent & bench• Team party
• Uniforms• Tournament
accommodations• Meals
Registration Fees: Paid
● $420 - $495, depending on age and residency
First Team Fee: Due by August 2
● $500 per player● Estimated to cover training through mid-September
Second Team Fee: Early September
● Timing & amount will depend on playing guidelines at that time
Payment Schedule
● Players:○ Bring a soccer ball to training (size 4 for U12 & younger, size 5 for U13 &
older)○ Wear grey or white jersey; bring red and blue shirts○ Wear a mask!○ Bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen & hand sanitizer
● Parents:○ Make initial team payment by Sunday, August 2nd○ Complete health survey○ Keep your child home if he or she shows any signs of sickness or has been
exposed to someone who is sick
Pre-Season Checklist
Q & A
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