THERE ARE NEW UPDATES AS OF January 2021

*This page will be updated regularly to reflect the latest Future 500 ID Camp and COVID-19 information.

Future 500 has focused on decreasing the size as well as changing the layout of the camps in order to ensure the safety of campers in response to COVID-19. With safety always a priority, Future 500 has made the following changes to camp:

SAFETY PROCEDURES AT FUTURE 500 IN 2020

GENERAL

Transportation: All players must bring an automobile to the facility or be accompanied by a parent with an automobile, which must be present throughout the player’s entire match and time at the facility. No participants are allowed to be dropped off.

Staggering Schedule Time at Field: Arrival and departure times will be staggered accordingly based on match times.

Parent Restrictions: Parents will not be permitted at the fields or on the sidelines during matches or at any other time.

Medical Staff: Certified Medical Training Staff will also be present and following COVID-19 protocols.

COVID-19 Protective Supplies: Ample supplies of hand sanitizer, disinfectant, masks and latex gloves will be available and utilized throughout the event.

Hand sanitizer: Hand Sanitizer will be available at the restrooms and benches

THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 SCREENING CRITERIA MUST BE CONFIRMED PRIOR TO, OR ON ARRIVAL AS FOLLOWS:

Each participating player must confirm that they have met the below COVID-19 screening requirements of no known symptoms or exposures.

Each coach must confirm that they have met the below COVID-19 screening requirements of no known symptoms or exposures.

Each support staff member must confirm that they have met the below COVID-19 screening requirements of no known symptoms or exposures.

Any individual who is unable to confirm these criteria will be restricted from participation or involvement at the facility.

COVID-19 SCREENING:
All athletes, coaches and staff will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 Infection, prior to the event, including:

Fever ( ≥100.4 degrees F)
Cough
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Muscle / joint pain
Sudden loss of taste or smell
Chills
Had close contact with or cared for someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
If an athlete has any of the above symptoms or has been in contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 in the past 14 days, they will not be allowed to participate.

BEFORE COMPETITION/WARM UP:

Athletes may arrive on one side of the field, 30 minutes before the start of their match and begin warming up.

A mask must be worn from the time the athlete leaves their car until the time they begin warming up for their match.

Teams will be told when they are allowed to proceed to the team “bench area”. This will only occur after the previous team has left the sideline and any remaining water/gatorade bottles, etc have been removed by Future 500 staff.

DURING COMPETITION:

Soccer play can be conducted as normal with the following exceptions:

Team pre-game and post-game handshakes are not allowed.

Handshakes or contact in substitution are not allowed.

Physical contact is not allowed during celebrations and post-game activities.

Social distancing must be ensured between players and coaches on the sideline during play and during any individual or group conversations throughout the competition (pre-game, half-time, post-game).

No player, coach, or spectator should violate social distancing guidelines with a referee at any time.

Use of masks or cloth facial coverings by staff and players on the sideline will be required unless the individual has a health issue that prevents the wearing of a mask.

Players on the sideline must remain socially distanced (6 feet apart) – including during pre-game, half-time, and post-game discussions.

In the event of an injury, only approved staff may assess and facilitate management of the injured individual in accordance with proper first aid management. Family members and any on-site healthcare providers may participate in injury management as necessary, but others must maintain proper social distance.

Coaching Staff and support staff will also follow social distancing guidelines at all times.

POST COMPETITION:

Athletes must exit the field immediately on the SIDE of the field only.

Athletes must then:

Put a face mask back on

Exit the bench area immediately

EQUIPMENT:

Team areas will be separated from each other so that teams will not touch the same surfaces (balls, etc).

Shared surfaces (balls, etc) will be disinfected before and after each game.

Players must bring their own water/sports drink bottles and cannot be shared between individuals. Any bottles remaining at the team sideline after each match will be immediately discarded.

Equipment used by staff for team warm up (disc cones only – no soccer balls during warm up) is not allowed to be handled by players and must be disinfected after use.

1. STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CDC RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
All camp attendees including staff, players and coaches must have a cloth face covering with them to wear. Players will be required to wear masks while not playing on the field. Staff and coaches will be required to wear masks at all times.

All equipment will be thoroughly sanitized, and there will be hand sanitizing stations positioned around the new facility. Players and coaches will refrain from handshakes, high fives, fist/elbow bumps, chest bumps, or any group celebrations.

All athletes, coaches, and spectators will maintain a distance of four feet from the sideline at all times when not actively participating in a game.

2. EVERYONE WILL BE SCREENED
All coaches, staff and campers will be screened for symptoms prior to the start of camp. If any athletes show symptoms of COVID-19, they will be sent home and instructed to contact their primary care provider.

3. DIVIDING PLAYERS INTO SMALLER GROUPS
In addition to accepting a limited number of players this year, Future 500 will be further dividing players into smaller groups. These smaller groups will be consistent, managed and spaced out over the fields at all times in order to ensure all social distancing measures are met.

4. VEHICLES AND PARKING
As part of Future 500’s safety procedures for 2021, players will not be allowed to linger on the fields when they are not playing and parents will not be permitted to spectate. Players will be required to have a vehicle present at the fields for weather related issues.

5. AN ANTICIPATED RATIO OF 1 COACH TO EVERY 6 CAMPERS
Given the fact that we are limiting the number of campers this year we are anticipating a 1 to 6 or better ratio of campers to coaches. This is the best ratio you will find at any event in the country, and will be conducive to keeping players in smaller groups, as well as to significantly increase exposure and identification opportunities.

6. SPACING OUT COACHES
This year’s camps will still feature top college coaches from a carefully selected mix of schools. Venues will allow for spacing of coaches to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, while still ensuring that players will be seen by every coach at camp.

7. CAMP STAFF FOCUSED ON ENSURING SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SAFETY
All staff at camp will be trained in order to ensure that Future 500’s strict safety procedures are followed by all campers in attendance at all times.