November 14th, 2020

WSA COMMUNITY – FALL 2020 WEEKLY REMINDERS – 11/13

Welcome to mid-November soccer. Temps will be in the 40s, dress warm this weekend!

Important Fall 2020 Dates

• Pre-K/K: Last Day is Sunday, 11/15.
• Academy 1 & 2: Last Day is Sunday 11/15.
• Travel: Friday, 11/20 (last day available to practice)
• Saturday Games: Last Day is Saturday, 11/21. The Saturday game schedule is here.

Winter 2020 Training

Registration for Pre-Winter Soccer clinics will be available soon with sessions starting November 22. Clinics will take place in the Americal Civic Center for Grade 1 through Grade 6. 

A Special General Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00PM – 8:30PM to review a proposed bylaw amendment as well as recap the Fall 2020 season. Plans for Winter and Spring training will also be discussed. If you wish to join, please email [email protected] to receive the amendment and Zoom link. 

November 6th, 2020

WSA COMMUNITY – FALL 2020 WEEKLY REMINDERS – 11/2

It will be beautiful soccer weather this weekend. Our WSA member community must continue to abide by the state rules and regulations so our players can continue to play. 

• Only one spectator is allowed.
• All players, spectators and coaches must wear a mask. 

Please abide by all guidelines. Without everyone being onboard, soccer activities may not be allowed to continue.Thank you for your continued support of the Wakefield community and the players.

Season Extensions: WSA will continue to monitor the status of the community’s health. Any impact to the schedule due to weather will not be rescheduled.

Pre-K/K: Sessions will run through November 15.

Academy 1 & 2: Academy practices and all games will run through November 15.

Travel/Saturday Games: Travel practices and Saturday games have been extended two weeks. 

• Travel: Friday, November 20 (last day available to practice)
• Saturday Games: Saturday, November 21 / The Saturday game schedule is here.

A video reminder from Mass Youth Soccer

For all WSA activities in Fall 2020, if your player is not feeling well – keep them home. (COVID 19 SYMPTOMS).

October 24th, 2020

WSA COMMUNITY – FALL 2020 WEEKLY REMINDERS – 10/24

For all WSA activities in Fall 2020, if your player is not feeling well – keep them home. (COVID 19 SYMPTOMS)

WSA wants to keep our players playing and ensure safety for our community. This is a reminder of the right steps to take should your player has tested positive for COVID-19. Our COVID Coordinators and Coaches have been managing attendance and asking COVID qualifying questions before play for contact tracing purposes.

If tested positive – notify WSA’s President ([email protected]) or Covid Safety Officer  ([email protected]  or 781-929-7088) IMMEDIATELY. Player must provide a doctor’s note (email or delivery to coach) before returning to play. 

WSA will work with Wakefield Board Of Health and Mass Youth Soccer Association on follow up actions and impact to any specific teams. 

Questions, please contact [email protected]rg or [email protected].

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PARENT & SPECTATOR REMINDERS

1. Masks MUST be worn while attending any WSA game. This is non-negotiable and a requirement by the state and MYSA guidelines. 
2. No spectators for practices, and there is a 1 spectator per player limit for Saturday and Sunday games. Due to the request for increased oversight on activities, audits for compliance of masks and spectator count are being performed weekly.
3. 6’ social distanced spacing is required.
4. No chairs can be placed on the turf.
5. If your player cannot make a Saturday game you must alert your coach in advance. The teams are intentionally small to allow for optimal playing time. 

PLAYER REMINDERS

1. Wear a mask entering and exiting the field, as well as during play. Masks must have ear loops – they cannot be a buff, bandana or have straps that wrap around the head.
2. ACADEMY GRADE 1 AND 2 PLAYERS: Bring your red WSA shirt and bring a light shirt for games – pinnies will not be handed out.
3. SATURDAY GAMES: Wear the designated color shirt for the game (HOME: Red AWAY: White/Gray) and bring an alternate shirt if playing goalie. 

SCHEDULE REMINDERS – IN-TOWN SATURDAY GAMES (G3/4, G5/6, G7/8)

The Saturday schedule is linked at the top of the WSA website for reference. There are tabs for the next four weeks of games.

MYSA INFORMATION

Temporary Rule Modifications

Return to Soccer Guidelines

WSA INFORMATION – BOOKMARK THIS LINK, IT WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY

WSA COVID Page

Thank You

This message will be sent out weekly with the latest information and reminders for our Fall 2020 season. Read more »

October 18th, 2020

WSA COMMUNITY – FALL 2020 WEEKLY REMINDERS – 10/17

SATURDAY 10/17: 

1. Rain is expected, please send your player with more than one mask, and dress for the weather with uniform tops on the outside. 

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For all WSA activities in Fall 2020, if your player is not feeling well – keep them home. (COVID 19 SYMPTOMS)

PARENT & SPECTATOR REMINDERS

1. Masks MUST be worn while attending any WSA game. This is non-negotiable and a requirement by the state and MYSA guidelines. 
2. No spectators for practices, and there is a 1 spectator per player limit for Saturday and Sunday games. Due to the request for increased oversight on activities, audits for compliance of masks and spectator count are being performed weekly.
3. 6’ social distanced spacing is required.
4. No chairs can be placed on the turf.
5. If your player cannot make a Saturday game you must alert your coach in advance. The teams are intentionally small to allow for optimal playing time. 

PLAYER REMINDERS

1. Wear a mask entering and exiting the field, as well as during play. Masks must have ear loops – they cannot be a buff, bandana or have straps that wrap around the head.
2. ACADEMY GRADE 1 AND 2 PLAYERS: Bring your red WSA shirt and bring a light shirt for games – pinnies will not be handed out.
3. SATURDAY GAMES: Wear the designated color shirt for the game (HOME: Red AWAY: White/Gray) and bring an alternate shirt if playing goalie. 

SCHEDULE REMINDERS – IN-TOWN SATURDAY GAMES (G3/4, G5/6, G7/8)

The Saturday schedule is linked at the top of the WSA website for reference. There isa tab for Oct 17, and the following 3 weeks.

MYSA INFORMATION

Temporary Rule Modifications

Return to Soccer Guidelines

WSA INFORMATION – BOOKMARK THIS LINK, IT WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY

WSA COVID Page

Thank You

This message will be sent out weekly with the latest information and reminders for our Fall 2020 season. Please acquaint yourself and your player with the information within.