COVID and Jewelry Policy

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COVID-19 Policy

The Spring 2021 Soccer Season is operating under the policies and requirements set by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for Washington County and Tualatin Hill Park and Recreation District (THPRD).

Even though we are currently at the "Moderate Risk" level we will be implementing policies and restrictions set for the "High Risk" level. This is so we are prepared to conduct the season at that level in the event circumstances change and Washington County is returned to "High Risk" category.

THJSL now allows 2 spectators per player.

Please be aware: this number could change - up or down - based on updates from Oregon Health Authority and/or THPRD

Face coverings are required at all times and please have distancing of at least 6 feet between households.
Spectators must remain in the spectator area participants must remain in the participant area.
At Cook Park in Tigard, there are no restrictions outside the fence. Inside the fence, the rules are the same as above (2 spectators, masks, social distancing between households, stay in spectator area).

All sideline participants - coaches and reserve players - will remain physically separated by six (6) feet to the extent possible.

Teams will be situated on opposite sides of the field.

All participants will wear suitable and proper-fitting face covering 100% of the time.

The full-face "face shield" is not an acceptable item for soccer games.

Failure to abide by this requirement will be met with

a gentle reminder the first time

a not-so-gentle reminder the second time

possible removal/dismissal from the area for the third occurrence

The COVID Monitor and Referee will report any such incidents to the League

Jewelry Policy

Every year the question about players and their jewelry comes up.

Here is the policy on jewelry:

No earrings, watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets or wristbands may be worn during play or practice.
Hair bands, if worn, must be elastic.
Other articles that may be considered by the referee to endanger either the player or other players must also be removed.
Religious and medical bracelets and necklaces are not considered "jewelry" but must be taped to the body to the satisfaction of the referee.
Failure to obey the referee will automatically disqualify the player from participation until the referee determines the hazard has been resolved.
Taping the ear-rings is NOT an acceptable method of attempting to circumvent this policy.

In particular, any items - including medical and/or religous items - which utilize a "stud" to fasten them to the body are strictly prohibited.
If the offending item cannot be removed then the player is not allowed to participate in the game.
REPEAT: IF THE OFFENDING ITEM CANNOT BE REMOVED THEN THE PLAYER IS NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICPATE IN THE GAME .
This is an absolute and unchallengeable rule. Do not request any "special waiver" because it will not be granted.
Do not berate the referee for insisting on compliance with this rule.

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And, by the way, here are your "Videos of the Week"

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