Milton Soccer follows the rules of Mass Youth Soccer Association. Updates have been made from the Fall Season, so please read this email.

Overall Rules

• Modifications have been lifted.
• ALL players, coaches, referees, and specters must wear masks at all times, even in the parking lot.
• Players’ masks must loop around their ears. No gators, vents or mesh masks.
• Please only carpool if needed, wear masks and open windows, if possible.

Spectator Requirements

• Limit on number of spectators per player have been removed.
• Viewing on the sideline may be done 8 ft from the sideline.
• To assist with social distancing requirements, spectators will be permitted to sit/observe the game from behind the goal.
• Spectators are not permitted to observe the game from the coaches/teams side.
• Participants are required to leave the field (including parking lot) IMMEDIATELY after their game has ended. Spectators arriving early should wait in the car until the field is clear.

Player Requirements

• Avoid spitting, nose clearing on the field or spitting on gloves.
• Bring their own equipment and extra masks, if possible. Belongings remain in their personal space of 6 ft apart.
• Practice proper hygiene and have their own hand sanitizer with them.
• No group celebrations, hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, etc.
• No sharing of food or drinks
• Leave immediately after practice. No recreational play or loitering is allowed.

Parent Checklist

• Parents must monitor their child’s health. Take temperature. A temperature over 100.4°F
• If your child has any symptoms, even mild ones, do not send them to practice or a game.
• Notify the coach immediately if your child has become sick.
• Ensure that your child has a water bottle, ball, cleats, shin guards, hand sanitizer, and extra masks (GK Gloves if necessary).
• Ensure athletes arrive dressed for practice and leave immediately after practice.
• No recreational play, or loitering is allowed.

Players who did not play during Fall 2020 season, complete the attached document and send it back to [email protected]. The form is fillable, just type in the required information using a computer. Or give it back to your coach.

Attachment(s):
Milton Soccer Participant Consent & Release Form 4.2021.pdf

Hello Coaches!  Thank you for volunteering for Milton Soccer! Please complete the below requirements so our children can play this spring. Once all the requirements your Coaching Credentials will be printed. ALL coaches in all programs (K-2+ and Travel) are required to wear their coaching credentials at all practices and games.

It is a lot but it can be done in parts. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to [email protected].

1. Register here: US Soccer Connect Registration Portal. Follow the instructions on the US Soccer Connect Registration Portal to register. 

   1. If you coached in or prior to the  Fall 2018- Spring 2019 or during the Fall 2020 season you should click on the above link and login as a “Returning User.” - if you forgot your password click reset password.

   2. If you started coaching in the Fall 2019 or Spring 2021 you should register as a “New User.” 

   3. Click here Adult Registration New User Guide or here Adult Registration Returning User Guide for help.

   4. Once you have logged on and completed the necessary information; wait for the confirmation email from MYSA. Using that email login again and click on “Certificates'' to see what trainings you need to complete - there will be links and access codes. 

2.  Completed the SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training and be checked as verified/approved. (The first time you take it it’s long, every other season is a short refresher.)

   1. Click here for help: Safesport Training Help Guide

3.  Complete the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Concussion Training and be checked as verified/approved. (Valid for 2 years if taken on or after July 1, 2019)

   1. Click here for help Setting up a CDC Account or here: Concussion Training Overview

As a participating adult, you are also required to review the Risk Management Policies listed below.  Please focus on steps 1-3 above before reviewing these policies.

• Athlete and Participant Safety Policies, known as "MA SAFE SOCCER"; this includes Abuse Prevention mandatory reporting information.

• Return to Soccer Activities Guidelines. 

• Weather Policy

• Goal Safety

Please let Jaymee Mannix ([email protected]) know if you have any questions.

Milton Soccer is committed to increasing player, coach, and board member diversity so that the program demographics accurately reflect that of our town. As an organization we stand behind and welcome all who wish to participate in Milton Soccer. By launching our ”No Room for Racism”  campaign, we want to show support for the families of Milton and renounce any racism they may have experienced in our town, schools, and sports. As a board we are making available No Room for Racism practice jerseys, beanies, and face masks that may be purchased in our Team Shop (available soon) and the voluntary wearing of these items.

We will also be displaying No Room for Racism banners at Milton Soccer Fields. We believe that the organization should be welcoming and actively anti-racist. Staying silent, especially now, shows acceptance of the status quo and our organization is committed to moving forward to a more welcoming and racially diverse program.

Milton soccer does not condone discrimination or bullying in any form. Practice jerseys, beanies, and masks will be available to parents who would like to purchase them, and it is a parental choice to have a player wear them.

Please click here if you would like to view and/or purchase these items from the store.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

Milton Soccer Board