Anonymous wrote:I was a scrimmage Wednesday night and a parent with his unmasked pre-teen and unmasked himself parked himself 2 feet from me. Seriously WTF?!?!!!

My kids are both playing in OBGC...I may be the next angry “Karen” video trending this weekend if douchebags do this.

Absolutely no problem with telling somebody to keep their distance when they don’t respect your space. I am skeptical about the real value of masks and wisdom of prolonged lockdowns but absolutely follow the guidelines. It is a matter of respect for others even if you don’t think it has a material impact on risk (and frankly, it probably has a significant impact, and it is costless, like civility and courtesy). I think the left wing versions of Karens would be people showing up to practices or games in grim reaper outfits telling everybody they are spreading the virus by playing and that the kids will die. People have the right, but you can expect people to push back pretty hard on that behavior.

I was a scrimmage Wednesday night and a parent with his unmasked pre-teen and unmasked himself parked himself 2 feet from me. Seriously WTF?!?!!!

My kids are both playing in OBGC...I may be the next angry “Karen” video trending this weekend if douchebags do this.

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Anonymous wrote:
FACE MASK REQUIREMENTS:
• STAFF: Required at all times
• REFEREES: Required throughout the venue, not required during gameplay
• COACHES: Required throughout the venue AND required during games
• PLAYERS: Required throughout the venue, not required during warm-ups and gameplay
• SPECTATORS: Required at all times
o Refusal to comply with the above requirements will result in removal from the
venue and the team will forfeit the match without refund.

While I doubt it would happen, would be interesting to see a team get DQ'd in a final because a parent refuses to wear a mask.

Just say that you are with the other team.

Anonymous wrote:
FACE MASK REQUIREMENTS:
• STAFF: Required at all times
• REFEREES: Required throughout the venue, not required during gameplay
• COACHES: Required throughout the venue AND required during games
• PLAYERS: Required throughout the venue, not required during warm-ups and gameplay
• SPECTATORS: Required at all times
o Refusal to comply with the above requirements will result in removal from the
venue and the team will forfeit the match without refund.

While I doubt it would happen, would be interesting to see a team get DQ'd in a final because a parent refuses to wear a mask.

This is the entire policy...

Firstly, thank you for trusting us to host a safe and what we hope will be an enjoyable tournament
for you and your players. We love the game of soccer as much as you and we are grateful that we
are allowed to host this tournament and our kids get to play the game and have some fun.

HELP US KEEP TOURNAMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PLAYERS
By you, your team and spectators following some easy and considerate rules, we will be able to
show that tournaments are safe and available for everyone to enjoy. We know you want this to
continue as much as we do.
As we look forward to having you with us at OBGC Capital Cup, we ask you to read and
understand the rules we are putting in place - and share with your families - so tournaments can
continue safely for everyone. Together, let's show that we can do this as we protect each other
and reduce the spread of Covid-19.

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW AND REVIEW LINKED DOCUMENTS
Before you arrive, read all documents as they contain the information you need to know
regarding new safety measures, precautions, rules, and regulations that Elite Tournaments have
put in place to help mitigate risk and prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID19). These rules are in place so that the tournament remains compliant with the current Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local regulations. They are put forth for the
protection of everyone's health and safety so thank you for adhering to them fully.
This email is an overview of current policies and procedures and does not substitute for reading
Elite Tournaments' full Return to Play guidelines.

FACE MASK REQUIREMENTS:
• STAFF: Required at all times
• REFEREES: Required throughout the venue, not required during gameplay
• COACHES: Required throughout the venue AND required during games
• PLAYERS: Required throughout the venue, not required during warm-ups and gameplay
• SPECTATORS: Required at all times
o Refusal to comply with the above requirements will result in removal from the
venue and the team will forfeit the match without refund.

BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
• CHECK-IN - All team check-in processes will be completed online through GotSoccer. NO
on-site check-in will be allowed. All temperature checks should be conducted while at
home before you leave for the facility. Anyone with a temperature of over 100.3 or who is
not feeling well should stay home and not attend.

ARRIVAL
• SPECTATOR NUMBERS - Only TWO adults (parents/guardians) and their children are
permitted to attend the event with participant to reduce the volume of spectators and
maintain adequate social distancing. No extended family members or friends (including
children) are permitted to attend, no exceptions.
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DURING THE DAY
• BEFORE YOUR SECOND GAME - After first match of the day, teams MUST not arrive at
their field more than 30 minutes prior to the designated start time.
• BEFORE YOUR GAME - Teams MUST not arrive at their field more than 30 minutes prior
to the designated start time.
• END OF ALL GAMES - Teams must exit the field immediately after the game ends.
• ONCE ALL GAMES END - All participants/spectators MUST leave the venue once their
games are finished for the day.
• VENUE AND EXITS - Participants and spectators are strongly encouraged and asked not to
linger around venue or near exit once games are completed. This will help people retain a
safe distance between each other as we look to protect everyone in attendance. Please
ask everyone to adhere to these rules.

PROHIBITED
• Sharing water coolers and equipment is prohibited
• Team benches are prohibited
• Tents are prohibited
• Bleachers are prohibited
• Team huddles and handshakes are not permitted
For the full list of our return to play guidelines and additional resources, visit our website: Click
Here

Thank you all again for your patience and cooperation!
Mike Libber
Tournament Director

Below is from their website. I was mistaken about masks.

BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
• CHECK-IN - All team check-in processes will be completed online through GotSoccer. NO
on-site check-in will be allowed. All temperature checks should be conducted while at
home before you leave for the facility. Anyone with a temperature of over 100.3 or who is
not feeling well should stay home and not attend.
ARRIVAL
• SPECTATOR NUMBERS - Only TWO adults (parents/guardians) and their children are
permitted to attend the event with participant to reduce the volume of spectators and
maintain adequate social distancing. No extended family members or friends (including
children) are permitted to attend, no exceptions.

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Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

The restrictions were lessened. Both parents are siblings are able to attend and I don't think parents have to wear masks and I don't think temperature checks are required of the players now.

since when?

I received an email from my team manager earlier today who received an email from the tournament people.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

The restrictions were lessened. Both parents are siblings are able to attend and I don't think parents have to wear masks and I don't think temperature checks are required of the players now.

since when?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

The restrictions were lessened. Both parents are siblings are able to attend and I don't think parents have to wear masks and I don't think temperature checks are required of the players now.

I meant "and siblings".

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

The restrictions were lessened. Both parents are siblings are able to attend and I don't think parents have to wear masks and I don't think temperature checks are required of the players now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

I think it all comes down to the County Exec. Consider the number of teams attending this event, I hope strict guidelines are in place.(ie mask wearing, social distance, crowd control)

They have been doing lacrosse tournaments all summer. From what I heard compliance from parents is only about 50%.

The reason they have parents sign COVID waivers is because they don't have the manpower to enforce the safety precautions. We attended a tournament where families were not wearing masks, social distancing was not being followed; and the 1 parent/family member on the field was not being enforced.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

I think it all comes down to the County Exec. Consider the number of teams attending this event, I hope strict guidelines are in place.(ie mask wearing, social distance, crowd control)

They have been doing lacrosse tournaments all summer. From what I heard compliance from parents is only about 50%.

Anonymous wrote:Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

I think it all comes down to the County Exec. Consider the number of teams attending this event, I hope strict guidelines are in place.(ie mask wearing, social distance, crowd control)

Will Maryland moving to phase 3 change any of the rules for this weekend?

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Anonymous wrote:Question-did they check cars as they were coming in or sidelines for the one parent? We lucked out and are pretty much back to back on Saturday , so we were thinking of trading off keeping one parent in the car for each game. I've heard of Lacrosse tournaments when they checked on entry. I have no problem with one spectator, just checking how they enforce.

They do not enforce any of the “rule”. Just do what you want.

Yes. This is how we win the fight against Covid!!

Every @sshoke just doing what they want and ignoring rules and guidelines.

You sound like a Biden supporter. The sky is falling!

I am a Biden supporter and admit I threw up a little in my mouth reading all the prattling about not following rules and guidelines. Yes, America really loves these kinds of people. It’s the new version of the church lady. Gag.