{"id":5199,"date":"2020-06-01T14:30:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T18:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2021-07-28T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T17:33:56","slug":"letter-from-ceo-kevin-payne-covid-19-the-time-to-be-extra-cautious-is-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/letter-from-ceo-kevin-payne-covid-19-the-time-to-be-extra-cautious-is-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from CEO Kevin Payne – COVID-19: The time to be extra cautious is now"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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June 1, 2020<\/p>

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Dear members,<\/p>

It\u2019s been more than 70 days since the world changed in ways none of us has ever experienced before because of the novel coronavirus. It has been heartening to see the way our members all across the country have met this test with patience, responsibility, and good will. \u00a0<\/p>

We find ourselves in a critical time, where our behavior now will determine the trajectory of this challenge for months to come. Life is opening up, but it\u2019s very important that we are prudent as we return to the fields, so that we avoid a new spike which could set us back months. \u00a0<\/p>

Below are some reminders of our policies, and resources that can assist in your decision making, including links to new guidelines from U.S. Soccer and a useful set of protocols developed by ECNL. \u00a0<\/p>

Current status<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>

We recognize that different parts of the country have been affected to varying degrees the impact of COVID-19. Therefore, effective May 18, US Club Soccer lifted its national suspension of activities and delegated return-to-play decision making to our members.<\/p>

To be clear, this decision by no means is a blanket permission to return to play. For activities to be sanctioned with the normal US Club Soccer-provided insurance coverage in effect, members returning to play must be in compliance with the requirements established by the\u00a0applicable local and state public health authorities<\/a>. If members are not in compliance, the activities are unsanctioned and US Club Soccer-provided insurance coverage is not in effect.<\/p>

Beyond the requirements, we also encourage you to follow optional guidelines or recommendations established by local and state public health authorities, as well as the return-to-play resources linked below, to the extent applicable and possible. Members are always expected to err on the side of caution in health and safety matters and at all times defer to local and state public health authorities<\/p>

Return-to-play resources<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>