Brookfield Lacrosse

Covid-19 Action Plan (CAP)

 

The Brookfield Lacrosse Association takes the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and we

understand that each family has decisions to make as it relates to their level of participation in upcoming events/seasons. Although lacrosse is not a WIAA sport, BLA has created the guidelines below based on information shared by the WIAA as well as  US Lacrosse and the Elmbrook School District. Participants, parents, and families engaging in lacrosse and activities related to lacrosse do so with knowledge of the risk and potential exposure involved. Given the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and everchanging state and local guidelines, the Brookfield Lacrosse reserves the right to modify these guidelines without prior notice.

 

Helpful resources:

https://www.uslacrosse.org/return-to-play

  • Centers for Disease Control COVID-19:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

General Guidelines:

  • All participants must understand that our priority is to ensure the safest possible environment for players, coaches and families.
  • Failure to follow specific direction from a coach or other representative of the organization can result in that player being removed from playing with the organization.
  • Players/Parents are strongly advised to review the symptoms below prior to arriving at any BLA sanctioned event:
    • COVID-19 like symptoms such as:
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fever
  • Loss of taste/smell
  • At least two of the following symptoms
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle pain
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Within the last 14 Days if you
  • Had close contact with an individual under investigation for or diagnosed with COVID-19
  • Traveled via plane internationally.

What if a Participant is sick or exposed:

  • Any Participant that has symptoms and/or fever should not participate in any activity (meetings, practice, games) and begin self-quarantine immediately.
  • Participants with a positive COVID test (even if no symptoms) should not return to participation in training or competition until:
    • At least 10 days have passed since positive test; AND
    • No fever (fever is temp of 100.4°F or more) without the use of fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours; AND COVID symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) have improved;
    • Athletes may not return earlier if negative follow-up testing (cannot test out of isolation).
  • Participants with probable COVID (symptoms of COVID – refer to symptom list above – but not tested), should not participate in any training or event until:
    • At least 10 days have passed since onset of symptoms; AND
    • No fever (fever is temp of 100.4°F or more) without the use of fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours;
    • AND COVID symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) have improved.
  • Any Participant that has “close contact” (teammate, household, classroom, work, girlfriend/boyfriend, friend –someone with over 15 minutes of exposure within 6 feet) should begin self-quarantine immediately.
  • If the Participant that was exposed previously had COVID (with a hard copy positive PCR test) in the last 3 months and that student is asymptomatic, then there is no need to continue self-quarantine restrictions.
  • If the Participant that was exposed previously had probable COVID (illness but not tested) in the last 3 months, then they must continue with self-quarantine restrictions described below.
  • Close contact” to an individual with a positive COVID test, Participants should not return until:
    • They have waited at least 10 days from last exposure to the infected person; AND
    • Have no fever without use of fever-reducing medications; AND
    • No COVID symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath, etc.) reported during daily monitoring. Athletes may return after day 7 if:
      • No symptoms were reported during daily monitoring; AND
      • The person has a negative PCR test obtained on day 6 or 7 of quarantine.
    • In rare instances where the infected positive exposure is a family member with prolonged illness, then discussion and medical clearance with health care providers can be individually obtained and reviewed.
    • Daily symptom monitoring must continue for a full 14 days (post-quarantine transmission risk is estimated to be 1-10% after 10 days & 5-12% after 7 days with the above protocol).
    • The Participant must strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines, wearing a mask and avoiding gatherings for a full 14 days after exposure.
  • Close exposure” to an individual with probable COVID (symptoms but not tested), Participants should not return until:
  • They have waited at least 10 days from last exposure to the infected person; AND
  • Have no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND
  • No COVID symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath, etc.).
  • If the individual with probable COVID is tested with a PCR test during the course of the quarantine:
  1. The PCR test comes back negative, then all individuals quarantined based on that exposure are free to return to participation if no fever and no symptoms.
  2. The test comes back positive, then all individuals must follow the directions above (close contact).
    • Athletes may return after day 7 if:
  1. No symptoms were reported during daily monitoring; AND
  2. The person being quarantined has a negative PCR test obtained on day 6 or 7 of quarantine.
  • The Designated Point of Contact for Covid-19 concerns is the President of the Brookfield Lacrosse Association, Kim Prudlow. Contact information follows. If you have a concern, have been notified of a close contact/exposure or have been confirmed as having Covid-19, please contact Kim Prudlow immediately.
    • Kim Prudlow – cell # 414-397-3249
    • president@brookfieldlacrosse.org

Prior to Games:

  • Within 24 Hrs of participation each BLA player and coach must complete, via the Teamsnap App, the “My Health Check” screening. Additional Pre-Participation screening (including additional health questions and temperature check) may be required at the field. See Pre-Participation Screening section below.
  • Visiting Teams – We ask that visiting teams verify the health of their players prior to the game and any participant (player/coach/spectator) that does not feel well should remain at home to be safe. All participants and volunteers must make all efforts to adhere to six-foot physical distancing while participating in BLA activities regardless of venue.

 

Team Guidelines (Players, Coaches & Volunteers)

  • Coaches will modify, to the degree possible, practice and warm-up plans to maximize social distancing.
  • Coaches will maintain an attendance log at all practices, games, and team events.
  • Each player should have their own labeled hand sanitizer bottle with their equipment bag.
  • Coaches, volunteers & players while NOT on the field are encouraged to wear a face mask at all times.
  • Masks for Players are optional for players while on the field.
  • No food will be allowed unless medically necessary and discussed in advance with coaching staff.
  • All player water bottles must be labeled with the player’s name or it will be removed from the area.
  • There will be no shared equipment, including eye protection, facemasks, sticks, gloves, and other gear.
  • Exception will be Goalie equipment as needed, which will be sanitized before it is used by another player.
  • Players should not congregate before practice or other team activities.
  • Parents and BLA representatives will help social distancing efforts at practices and games.
  • There will not be pre and/or post-practice “handshake” or other unified cheer.
  • Players are discouraged from carpooling with other players and their families.

Venue Guidelines

  • There will be no shared water bottles/coolers, food, or other communal items.
  • Any food or snack item that could result in spitting is banned at all team events (gum, seeds, watermelon, etc.)
  • All participants and volunteers should adhere to any rules and guidelines as distributed or posted. 

Family Guidelines

Parents and guardians:

  • Should drop off players at practice to avoid unnecessary contact.
  • Are encouraged to follow 6-foot social distancing guidelines from others not in their household.
  • Are encouraged to leave practice after drop off of players.
  • Are encouraged to bring their own sanitizing wipes for restroom/personal cleanliness.
  • Are discouraged from carpooling with other players and their families.
  • Should view the games from designated spectator areas.
  • May not enter the practice/game areas for any reason.
  • Should immediately leave the play area at the end of each game and have their player meet them at their car.
  • Should be understanding and respectful of any additional requests of any coach, volunteer or board member.

Questions? Please contact Kim Prudlow, President of the Brookfield Lacrosse Association at 414-397-3249.