Anonymous wrote:Just got the email. I find it strange that they allowed 1 parent in the fall and no parents this spring. DH thinks it’s a mistake and there is no way they won’t even allow 1 parent.

If it’s true, makes me want to just forgo the season.

My kid didn't play in the fall, but this was very clear on the website when we registered for spring.

Just got the email. I find it strange that they allowed 1 parent in the fall and no parents this spring. DH thinks it’s a mistake and there is no way they won’t even allow 1 parent.

If it’s true, makes me want to just forgo the season.

Anonymous wrote:Welp I would ask for a 50% discount or Im heading to another club If enough do it they will change the policy.

It is friggin rec. Relax. What are you gonna get back, $75?

Welp I would ask for a 50% discount or Im heading to another club If enough do it they will change the policy.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I am not sure why they are being so strict. Last season 1 parent could watch the games. My other son plays for BCC baseball and masks are required when off the field and 2 parents can watch games.

Montgomery County is the most strict for soccer in this area. They allow 50 people on one field. The county exec and Travis Gayles are the ones to fight this with. They keep us very restricted. Most of the travel teams are playing outside the county.

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody cares. Don't like it don't play soccer.

Or play soccer anywhere else- this is an MSI thing

Exactly!

We're a family with high risk members. We chose MSI rec this season because the restrictions are what work for us. If you want less restrictions there are plenty of other options for you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody cares. Don't like it don't play soccer.

Or play soccer anywhere else- this is an MSI thing

Either way.

Anonymous wrote:Nobody cares. Don't like it don't play soccer.

Or play soccer anywhere else- this is an MSI thing

Wow. We are in VA and those restrictions are BONKERS.

OP here. I am not sure why they are being so strict. Last season 1 parent could watch the games. My other son plays for BCC baseball and masks are required when off the field and 2 parents can watch games.

Insane.

Nobody cares. Don't like it don't play soccer.

Thanks OP. We are new to MSI this season (switched from another local org) and we are baffled by their restrictions. I think i may have to forcibly restrain DH (begging him please don’t get our kids kicked out of soccer...)
Do you have any idea what their issue is? I mean, they are being stricter than moco, which is kind of hard to do...

Huh? I do not think they are understanding the current county restrictions.

Dear MSI Families



We are excited to kickoff the Spring 2021 MSI Recreational League season this weekend, and wanted to touch base with you regarding a number of important issues that are related to Covid-19 protocols and County Health Orders. First, we posted updates to the MSI Return to Play document, and it is posted on our website (www.msisoccer.org) under the "Covid-19 Resources" tab. The most recent version is dated April 6th. While I urge each of you to go to that document to read it in its entirety, I wanted to summarize a number of the "Highlights" that every parent and coach needs to be aware of, remembering that our restrictions related to mask-wearing and non-spectator allowances are mandated by Montgomery County Health Orders and have the force of law (in other words, they are not options or up for debate).

Masks continue to be an absolute requirement for all players, coaches, referees, and spectators (in the VERY limited instances where spectators are allowed). This includes "during game play".
Spectators are NOT allowed at any MSI Activity, other than the coaches and managers listed on the official team roster. Exceptions to this rule that exist now include:
For MSI games/practices at Einstein HS Stadium Field and Whitman HS Stadium Field, up to two spectators per player are allowed, with the mandate that they must remain in the Stadium Grandstands and wear masks at all times. Per Montgomery County Health Order, spectators are not allowed at any other location!
An additional two parents "per team" may attend 1st Grade games at Hoover Middle School, in order to serve as Game Leaders for the small 4v4 games.
Kindergartners may have one parent accompany them to check-in for their Saturday KG program, and must return to the parking lot, and then may return to the check-in area to pick up their child at the conclusion of their program. Again, Montgomery County Health Orders do not allow spectators to remain by or around the field areas.
Several Game Rules have been modified, in some cases removing restrictions that previously had been in place (for example, heading is not allowed for Recreational Grades 6-12 and Classic Age Groups U12-U19). For details, see Section 7.0, Game Rules Modifications in the MSI Return to Play document referenced above.
Individuals who travel to States that do not border Maryland must comply with Montgomery County Health Department requirements for either obtaining a negative Covid-19 test result or quarantining for 10 days upon return while remaining asymptomatic. See Section 8.7, Travel-Related Requirements/Restrictions for details.


The notes above are highlighted to answer some of the most-asked questions, but there is much more information in the MSI Return to Play document. Please familiarize yourself with all of this important information. We appreciate your amazing contributions to BOTH helping to keep kids safe AND helping to keep kids happy and mentally fit through their participation with their team in the game we all love. Thank you, ALL!