Youth Athletic Leagues

COVID-19 Participant Guidelines
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For Players

When outdoors, athletes MUST wear face masks over their nose and mouth whenever not actively participating in training/intrateam scrimmage or practice/intraleague play. Exceptions for athletes with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a face mask may be allowed.

• ​Face masks are not required during OUTDOOR training/intrateam scrimmage or practice/intraleague play.
• Face masks, covering nose and mouth, ARE required while on the sidelines, both indoors and outdoors.
• If training/intrateam scrimmage or practice/intraleague play moves indoors, face masks MUST be worn by players during any exercising or participation in training/intrateam scrimmage or practice/intraleague play.

When indoors, face masks MUST be worn at all times including while on the sidelines, exercising, or participating in training/intrateam scrimmages or practice/intraleague play (unless eating or drinking).

For Coaches

All coaches/trainers are required to wear face masks over their nose and mouth, indoors and outdoors. Exceptions for coaches with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a face mask may be allowed.

For Spectators

Spectators are not permitted at training/practice unless required for parental supervision (advanced approval required). Limit spectators to immediate household members or guardians of participants.

When spectators are permitted, they are always required to wear face masks over their nose and mouth, both indoors and outdoors, with the exception of while eating or drinking. Exceptions for spectators with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from safely wearing a face mask may be allowed.

Central Athletic Complex Return to Play Guidelines (PDF)
Based on Phase IV of the Restore Illinois Plan