COVID SAFE RETURN TO ACTIVITY

AUFC Timbers & Thorns are under the jurisdiction of New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA) and fully subscribe to the US Youth Soccer KidSafe initiatives, the USYS Code of Conduct, USSF Recognize to Recover and has adopted NMYSA’s statewide risk management program. For detailed information on the NMYSA Risk Management Program, you can view the NMYSA Risk Management Program in its entirety. 

COVID 19 UPDATE (1/11/2022)

NMYSA Update

New Mexico Health Organization adopted the revised CDC COVID isolation and Quarantine Guidlelines

5-Day Quarantine and Isolation Guidance

For anyone who tests positive for COVID regardless of vaccination status (Isolation):

  • Stay home for 5 days.
  • You DO NOT need to get an additional PCR test if you have had a positive at-home rapid test.
  • If you have no symptoms after 5 DAYS, you can leave your house but wear a mask for 5 more days.
  • If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever is gone for 24 hours.
  • To prevent the spread of COVID, tell anyone you have recently had close contact with and encourage them to get tested, monitor for symptoms, and reduce exposure to other people.

For anyone who has been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine):

These guidelines differ depending on your vaccination status

If you are up to date on all COVID-19 vaccines that you are eligible for:

  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • Test on Day 5 if possible.
  • If you develop symptoms at any time, get tested if possible and stay at home until you get your results.
  • If you can’t get a test, but still have symptoms, assume you are positive and follow guidelines for a COVID-positive test.

If you are unvaccinated, not fully vaccinated or without a booster (not up to date on all vaccinations you are eligible for):

  • Stay at home for 5 days.
  • Then wear a mask around others for 5 MORE DAYS.
  • Test on Day 5, if possible.
  • If you develop symptoms at any time, get tested if possible and stay at home until you get your results.
  • If you can’t get a test, but still have symptoms, assume you are positive and stay home and follow guidelines for a COVID-positive test.

For anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 regardless of your vaccination status:

  • Get either an at-home rapid test or PCR test if possible and stay at home until you know your test result.
  • If you test positive, follow the guidelines for a positive test result.
  • If you test negative but still have symptoms, continue to stay at home.
    • If possible, get a PCR test OR an at-home rapid test in 1-2 days.
    • If you test positive on the PCR or at-home rapid test, follow guidelines for a COVID-positive test.
    • If you test negative, no other test is needed at this time.
  • If you can’t get a test, but still have symptoms, assume you are positive and follow guidelines for a COVID-positive test.

RETURN TO ACTIVITY COVID UPDATE, (8/20/21)

Effective 8/20/21, the New Mexico Public Health Order issued on 8/17/21, requires all individuals ages 2 years and older to wear a mask or multilayer cloth face covering in all indoor public settings except when eating or drinking.  New Mexico Youth Soccer will continue to follow all NM PHOs and COVID Safe Practices available at https://cv.nmhealth.org/.  

If coaches, players and administrators are not comfortable beginning soccer trainings, it is important they understand that they should not!  No one should pressure or pressure others into a decision to participate.

General Health:

  • If you are sick or have symptoms of an illness:
    • Stay home. Stay home regardless of what is causing your illness.
    • If you are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 practice self-quarantine measures and contact your physician.
    • To discontinue quarantine and return to sport, obtain appropriate clearance from your medical provider.
  • If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) with someone who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID 19:
    • Begin self-quarantine for 5 days.
  • Advise your instructor, club or coach if any possible exposures have occurred in your team, training or club environment. Parents (and not the minor player) should communicate with the club or coach, in accordance with the Safe Soccer Framework and the U.S. Center for SafeSport policies and guidance.

It is imperative that all NMYSA members adhere to the Public Health Orders, NMYSA Protocols and NM COVID Safe Practices in order for us to maintain our open/sanctioning status with the State.  Non-compliance may result in sanctions against violators, Soccer being restricted by Health Order and/or our ability to move forward to another phases/league play. Please ensure compliance so that our youth can play soccer!