New MoCo executive order coming out - what does this mean for soccer games?

[Anonymous]

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/Resources/Files/2020/EO%20122-20.pdf

Looks like gatherings will be reduced to groups of 25. For youth sports, it says the 25 includes players and coaches, and that there is allowed to be one spectator per athlete. I'm guessing it means that teams won't be able to bring all their players to a game (If they have a roster of more than 11?) I guess no subs?

[Anonymous]

This is dumb. The original proposal on monday said 50 people + 1 guest per kid. Then it changed to 25 people + 1 guest per kid.

I dont see how you can play a game like that?

We are ulittle at 7v7 and our opponents often have 13 kids on their side- without coaches or ref.

Here is the listing for those who do not want to click. Thank goodness all of our games were scheduled outside of moco anyway and futsal will only be 4v4 plus a goalie.

l. Sports.
i. All sports are categorized by level of risk as detailed in the Maryland Sports
Commission Return to Play Report with the following exceptions:
(1) solo kayaking/canoeing is considered to be low risk;
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
EXECUTIVE ORDER
Offices of the County Executive • 101 Monroe Street • Rockville, Maryland 20850
Subject
COVID-19 – Local Order Amending and
Restating Order dated September 29, 2020
Executive Order No.
122-20
Subject Suffix
Department
Office of the County Executive
Department No. Effective Date
11/6/2020
Page 10 of 13
(2) tandem kayaking/canoeing is considered to be low risk if participants are
from the same household.
ii. Only the play of low-risk and medium-risk sports is permitted.
iii. The play of high-risk sports is prohibited, however no-contact skills-building and
drills are permitted.
iv. High-risk sport scrimmages, games, matches, and competitions are prohibited.
v. All sports participants, regardless of age must comply with the face covering
requirement in paragraph 2.b, and the social distancing and hygiene requirements of
paragraph 3.a.
vi. Rented sport equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected pursuant to
CDC guidelines using EPA approved cleaners and disinfectants between usage.
vii. All tournaments, championships, or events are strictly prohibited unless a Letter of
Approval is issued by the County.
viii. Sports played outside must follow outdoor gathering guidelines and the number of
people present is limited to 25. This includes staff, coaches, players, and any
parents, guardians, or immediate family, with the following exception:
(1) The number of persons present may exceed 25 solely to accommodate the
presence of 1 parent or guardian spectator per youth participant.
ix. Sports played inside must follow the guidelines and size restrictions for fitness
centers, with the following exception:
(1) The number of persons present may exceed the size restriction solely to
accommodate the presence of 1 parent or guardian per youth participant.
x. Play and games with teams from outside of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of
Columbia is prohibited.
xi. Sports may not open to the general public or spectators other than those identified
in paragraph 6.l.xi.(1).
(1) For outdoor sports parents, guardians, and immediate family of players may
spectate provided they maintain the appropriate social distancing of greater
than 6 feet between non-family members.

[Anonymous]

they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

Get ready for plenty of schedule changes this last week of NCSL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

They've already exempted the players from wearing masks while playing. This new order is limiting gathering size, so not sure how that will affect the number of players they can bring to a game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

They've already exempted the players from wearing masks while playing. This new order is limiting gathering size, so not sure how that will affect the number of players they can bring to a game.

Limiting the numbers to 25 prevents soccer games.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

They've already exempted the players from wearing masks while playing. This new order is limiting gathering size, so not sure how that will affect the number of players they can bring to a game.

Limiting the numbers to 25 prevents soccer games.....

No it specifically states games can continue with one spectator per child participant. So games can continue but may need to be modified.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

They've already exempted the players from wearing masks while playing. This new order is limiting gathering size, so not sure how that will affect the number of players they can bring to a game.

Limiting the numbers to 25 prevents soccer games.....

No it specifically states games can continue with one spectator per child participant. So games can continue but may need to be modified.

How do you play 11 v 11 soccer games under the 25 person per event limit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:they have to wear masks WHILE they play? What?

I _think_ this would fall under one of the following exceptions to the mask rule (listed earlier in the document linked in an earlier post):

vi. while swimming or engaging in other physical activities where the use of a Face
Covering is likely to pose a bona fide safety risk;
vii. for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who are engaged in sports – as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics;

They've already exempted the players from wearing masks while playing. This new order is limiting gathering size, so not sure how that will affect the number of players they can bring to a game.

Limiting the numbers to 25 prevents soccer games.....

No it specifically states games can continue with one spectator per child participant. So games can continue but may need to be modified.

How do you play 11 v 11 soccer games under the 25 person per event limit?

Who knows? 11 players per team, one coach per team and one ref? Apparently they can go over the 25 per person limit to allow one spectator for each child.

[Anonymous]

Requires people to grow a spine and ignore the bs.

[Anonymous]

If the moco team can’t comply with league rules (hard to do so in 11 x 11 if the league specifies three refs), perhaps the non moco team should get a home game

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the moco team can’t comply with league rules (hard to do so in 11 x 11 if the league specifies three refs), perhaps the non moco team should get a home game

hard to do so in 11 x 11 if the league specifies three refs, or if you intend ot have any subs.

[Anonymous]

Does Elrich look like someone that plays soccer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Elrich look like someone that plays soccer?

lmao!!