HEALTH & SAFETY PLAYBOOK - Arsenal Camps
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HEALTH & SAFETY
PLAYBOOK
Arsenal Football Development USA Summer Camps has adapted health and
safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For 125 years, Arsenal
Football Club has been renowned for its attention to detail, safety, thoughtful
planning of its curriculum, training, and player development programs. We have
been working diligently and following all local, state and Center for Disease
Control mandates and recommendations to develop new protocols to provide
our campers and staff members with a safe environment.
The following Health & Safety Playbook outlines the
implementation of new safety procedures and protocols. We will be limiting
the number of players, reducing teams and group sizes. This will allow for
the appropriate social distancing, while still being able to provide the best
possible camp experience.
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HEALTH & SAFETY PLAYBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. . ..............................................................................................1
Table of Contents......................................................................................3
Back on the Pitch......................................................................................4
Conditions For Opening Camp . . .............................................................5
A Safe Environment for Players.............................................................6
Safety Notes for 2020 . . ............................................................................7
Gunners Safety Protocols. . ......................................................................8
Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off.................................................................9
Camp Visitors. . ...........................................................................................9
Inclement Weather Protocol...................................................................10
Lunch/Snack/Restroom/Sanitizer Breaks.. ..........................................10
What to Bring to Camp. . ..........................................................................11
Symptom Management Plan...................................................................12-13
Daily Sample Schedule.. ...........................................................................14
Sample Site Layout...................................................................................15
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BACK ON THE PITCH Arsenal Football Development USA Summer Camps has adapted a program and curriculum to ensure an enjoyable, yet SAFE experience this summer. Now, more than ever, children need an outlet and an opportunity to play and have some organized FUN. Although all of us have experienced a “COVID set-back”, our kids may have been hit hardest of all. Their social, physical and emotional health has suffered as they have been forced to stay at home and learn digitally. Their activities and teams have been put on hold, while their general fitness and overall health has potentially decreased with each passing week. More important their social interaction, by way of their sport being a conduit for friendships and physical growth, has languished with regards to their overall development. MAKING THINGS BETTER FOR OUR PLAYERS Each summer we pay special attention to the health of our players. Additional measures and protocols have been put in place for Summer 2020. This will ensure that our players, staff and families are as safe as possible. The benefits of skill development, team bonding and character building are critical to the overall health and wellness of our children. 4 ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM
CONDITIONS FOR OPENING CAMP
Our priority is to provide our curriculum and player development program in a safe and effective manner.
Our Health & Safety Playbook prioritizes the health and well-being of players, staff and families. We are
combining the recommendations, guidelines and protocols of the local and state authorities, Center for
Disease Control, American Camp Association and the Aspen Institute to provide the safest possible camp
experience.
Our plan is also designed to be flexible. We will adapt to changes and recommendations from local, state
and national agencies.
EXTERNAL FACTORS
• Stay at home orders lifted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
• Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware permit camps and childcare facilities to open.
• Local health department announces clearance to open camp.
• Camp families who have traveled out of their state of residence, or are coming to camp from
out-of-state, must reference incoming travel advisories. Families traveling require a 14-day
quarantine before a player can attend camp.
INTERNAL FACTORS
• Our staff will be trained and prepared to operate under these NEW guidelines.
• Camp locations and programming are ready to support physical/social distancing guidelines.
• Cleaning and sanitizing procedures are in place and adequate supplies are available to properly
execute these directives.
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) supplies available for staff use.
• Hand sanitizers will readily be available throughout the camp location. ANY camper may ask permission,
at ANY TIME to use sanitizer if he/she feels the need to do so.
FAMILY COMMITMENTS
• Complete the Camper Health form as part of the registration process.
• Monitor your camper’s health prior to camp starting.
• Communicate with our staff openly about health concerns.
• Follow all policies and procedures to support a healthy community.
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A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAYERS Camp is not a risk-free environment but increased safety procedures and policies have been created to minimize risk and provide our players with a memorable camp experience. You will find the following safety changes that have been made specifically for Summer 2020: LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS AT EACH SITE We are limiting the number of registrants at each camp this summer. This will help ensure that players are in smaller and separate groups at all times. PLAYERS IN THE SAME GROUP ALL WEEK Players will be placed in a group and on a team prior to the start of camp. They will remain in the same group all week and will be trained by the same coach to limit exposure to other players. 6 ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM
SAFETY NOTES FOR 2020
SMALL GROUPS STAY SCREEN PLAYERS AND
TOGETHER EVERY DAY STAFF DAILY
TEACH AND REINFORCE LIMIT SHARING OF CAMP
HANDWASHING & SANITIZING SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
STAY HOME WHEN FACE COVERINGS TO BE BE
NOT FEELING WELL AND WORN BY STAFF MEMBERS
ALERT STAFF AT ALL TIMES
NO PAPER CERTIFICATES
STAFF TRAINING OR EVALUATIONS TO BE
HANDED OUT AT CAMP
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GUNNERS SAFETY PROTOCOLS
CAMPER SCREENING
• Pre-Camp online health and history HANDWASHING
questionnaire.
• Mandatory hand washing for campers
• Daily at-home health screenings by and staff daily.
family caregivers. • Multiple hand sanitizer stations available
• Daily camp arrival symptom at each location.
screenings and temperature check.
• Monitoring health throughout the day.
STAFF SCREENING REASONABLE CONTACT
• Pre-Camp health history REDUCTION
• Daily screening and temperature • Group sizes will be limited to provide a
checks by Medical Staff. player to staff ratio of 10:1
• Health monitoring throughout the day. • Social distancing practices will be
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) implemented for all fundamentals and
to be worn by staff at all times. skill development.
CLEANING & DISINFECTION
• Increased cleaning and disinfection SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
at each camp location.
• Scrimmage vests washed each night.
PLAN
• Camp balls sanitized after each day. • Athletic Trainers will assess all players
and staff daily.
• Quarantine area will be established at
all camp locations.
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PARENT PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
• Important Camp information • Players temperature will be checked
will be emailed to all families prior to exiting vehicle; temperature
prior to camp. must be less than 100.4 F
to participate in camp.
• Parents/Caregivers should • Players will sanitize
remain in their vehicles at all their hands upon exiting
times and wear a mask during and entering the vehicle.
drop-off and pick-up.
CAMP VISITORS
Sites will be closed this summer to all visitors unless approved by the
Site Director and/or Camp General Manager. There will be no general
visitation allowed by family members or caregivers.
APPROVED VISITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
• Have temperature taken upon • All approved visitors will wear a
arrival; temperature must be less face covering and maintain proper
than 100.4 F to enter the camp. social distancing guidelines.
ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM 9INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL RAIN Players are brought indoors at the first sight of lightning/sound of thunder and will be kept indoors until it is safe to go outside (if fields are playable). Players will be kept in their designated groups while indoors and remain distanced from other teams and coaches. If indoor space is not available and inclement weather is forecasted, we will make the decision to cancel the camp day, no later than 7:00 am that morning. Families will be notified by email/text message. HEAT If a heat advisory is in effect, we will make the decision to cancel the camp day, no later than 7:00 am that morning. Families will be notified by email/text message. LUNCH/SNACK/BATHROOM/SANITIZER BREAKS • Players and staff will wash hands and sanitize for all lunch/snack/restroom breaks. • Players and staff will bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottles/beverages. • Recommend players bring enough water/beverages of their own per day, although individual bottled waters will be available on site. • Players will eat snacks and lunch with their team, spaced appropriately for social distancing. 10 ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
• Players must arrive to camp with a face covering and wear it during drop-off and pick-up.
• All players will be required to wear their Arsenal Football Development uniform each day.
• The uniform should be washed at home each day.
• All players should bring a backpack, clearly labeled with their name, with the following items, which
should be changed/washed on a daily basis if applicable.
1. Lunch box/cooler/snacks (refrigeration will not be available)
2. Appropriate beverages/water bottle for entire day
3. Sunscreen (must be self-administered)
4. Clean t-shirt and shorts
5. Hand towel
6. Appropriate mask that fits properly (if necessary)
7. Soccer cleats, sneakers (for all playing surfaces), shin guards and hat (if applicable)
ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM 11SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT PLAN
The guidelines and requirements for managing a member of our camp community with symptoms will be
provided by local and state Boards of Health. The plan below is based on CDC and ACA guidelines for camps
and child care programs. We will continue to update these guidelines as provided by local and state agencies.
PREPARATION DAILY SCREENING
• Pre-camp health screenings are performed by Camp • All staff educated on recognizing signs and
Doctor and Registered Nurse. symptoms of COVID-19.
• Daily screening is performed by our on-site Certified • Player and staff temperatures taken daily.
Athletic Trainer.
• All camp protocols and procedures are reviewed by
the Medical Team.
SYMPTOMS AND TRACING
COMMUNICATION • Follow all reporting guidelines as set by
local and state Departments of Health.
• Limited group size and player collaboration will allow • Alert families and staff members
for timely contact review and tracing, if necessary. immediately of any potential exposure.
IF A PLAYER OR STAFF MEMBER DEVELOPS SYMPTOMS AT CAMP
• Players or staff with possible symptoms will be directed to a quarantined area for
further assessment by the Athletic Trainer. Parents/guardians of any player showing
symptoms will be contacted immediately.
• If a staff member shows symptoms, he or she will be sent home and instructed to seek
medical attention.
• Any player or staff member sent home shall not return to camp without providing a
negative COVID-19 test result.
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• If a player or staff member reports they are COVID-19 positive, we will maintain the confidentiality of the
individual at all times while mitigating the situation.
• The case will be reported to the proper health authorities and all families and staff
of the individual’s team will be notified immediately.
• We expect that all players and staff members who came in close contact with
the infected individual will be required to quarantine for 14 days and that any persons classified as having a
proximate exposure would be required to self-monitor for symptoms for the same 14-day period.
• CDC guidelines for handling exposure and mitigating risk of exposure will be
strictly followed.
• Persons who test positive for COVID-19 are not permitted to return to camp.
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF “CLOSE CONTACT?”
• The CDC defines close contact as interactions within 6 ft. for more than 15 minutes. Contact
tracing will be carried out by trained staff in conjunction with the local
health department.
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF “PROXIMATE EXPOSURE?”
• A proximate exposure is defined as interactions greater than 6 ft. from an infected individual
within a shared space.
MISSED CAMP DAYS
• If a player misses camp due to being quarantined or potential exposure to an infected individual,
they will receive a credit towards the 2021 camp season for days missed.
ARSENALSOCCERCAMPSUSA.COM 132020 SEASON | DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30-8:45 AM Drop off/Check-In at Arsenal Player Development Tent
• Players dropped-off in carline | parents/guardians remain in vehicle
• Temperature scanned by staff prior to camper leaving vehicle
• Hand sanitizing for camper prior to leaving the vehicle
• Players exit vehicles by staff member. Both camper and staff have on their mask
• Players proceed to their assign group which will remain intact and restricted throughout
the entire camp week
9:00-9:15 AM Start of Camp - Daily Health & Safety Review/Group Announcements
• Review teaching group and overall camp safety protocols.
• ALL players and staff sanitize hands prior to starting play.
9:15-9:45 AM Age Group Stretching: Static & w/Movement – Ball Work
• Age appropriate techniques for a proper warm-up
• Players will use a team vest for the day and balls per group
They will use those balls for the week
o Balls will be sanitized each day
• Water and restroom break by team
• Social distancing of 6-8ft
• Hand sanitizing if players elects
9:45AM-10:15 AM Small Sided Games for Evaluation & Camper Placement
(Monday ONLY) Tue. – Thr. 1 v 1, 2 v 2
• Stations using different drills to teach the fundamentals of the game
• Players will be coached and trained by same coaches and will remain in
same teaching /playing group for the week
• Social distancing of 6-8 ft with a partner(s) for all drills and skill work
10:15AM–12:15 PM FUN Opportunities that Teach the Game ”The Arsenal Way”
• Small sided play
o 2v2
o 3v3
o 4v4
o 5v5
12:15-1:00 PM Lunch/Restroom/Hand Sanitizing by Team
1:00-3:30 PM Group Training | Players work with their Coach to further
implement morning drills
• Age Group Tournament Play – World Cup
3:30-4:00 PM End of Day Announcements & Daily Awards
• Hand sanitizing
• Prepare for dismissal
4:00 PM Dismissal
• Players remain in assigned groups
• Players picked-up in car line | parents/guardians remain in vehicle
• Players sanitize hands prior to entering vehicle
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