Indiana Elite FC Best of the Midwest Tournament
Covid-19 Protocols
General Recommendations
• Masks are required for all spectators.
• Wash/sanitize your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cover your mouth and nose with arm, elbow or tissue (not hands) when coughing or sneezing,
wash hands afterwards, and dispose of any tissues safely.
• Wear a facemask or covering, and avoid coughing of spitting in the vicinity of others.
• Maintain a distance of 6’ between you and other others, and avoid shaking hands or other contact.
• Anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms before or after the tournament should stay home and contact their healthcare provider, and follow CDC guidance and health department protocols.
• Notify the club/coach if your child becomes ill.
• Supply your child with individual, labeled water bottles and sanitizer.
• Support the coaches, referees, and Indiana Elite FC in adhering to all safety recommendations.
Player Recommendations
• Upon arrival, go directly to the player bench area or designated team meeting place.
• Follow all social distancing guidelines, including while in the bench area and walking to/from the field.
• Keep equipment and bags at least 6’ away from others’ belongings when in the bench area.
• Frequently wash or sanitize your hands, especially before and after training or games.
• Do not share any personal equipment or water with other players.
• Avoid team huddles, high fives, handshakes, fist bumps or celebrations.
• Wear a mask when required.
• Players or spectators who appear or act ill upon arrival will be immediately sent home.
• Wear a mask at all times at the fields/facility, except when participating in drills,
warmups or games.
• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.
Parent and Spectator Responsibilities
• Check your child’s temperature before arrival at the field.
• Upon arrival, watch games only from the spectator area, applying the 6’ social distancing rule.
• Wear a mask at all times while at the fields/facility.
• Sanitize/clean all of your child’s equipment after each game.
• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.