Youth Soccer: Ages 5/6 Co-ed - Late Spring 2021

Young athletes focus on developing basic soccer skills, team work and sportsmanship. This league is the perfect introduction to the sport of soccer. Volunteer coaches instruct children on soccer skills such as kicking and passing, while introducing basic game concepts. A shirt, soccer ball and end of season participation award is included with registration.There are a number of actions the YMCA of Greater Brandywine have taken to help lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure and reduce the spread during competition and practice.• Parents and players should assess level of risk based on individual players on the team who may be at higher risk for severe illness, such as children who may have asthma, diabetes, or other health problems.• All coaches, parents, players, and YMCA staff will be required to wear a face mask at ALL times.• Only 1 family member may attend practices/games.• Limited travel to other YMCA locations (Most Games Played at Home Branch)• During down time, players and coaches should not congregate.• No team snacks permitted.• Players, Coaches, and Officials will avoid shaking hands, fist bumps, or high fives before, during or after games and practices.• Heighten disinfection protocols will be in place that includes regular disinfection of “game ball”