On January 13th, the Regional Commissioners met to decide on a universal masking policy for All-Stars, keeping in line with the current L.A. County Public Health Order (for Youth Sports).
Active players – Facemasks or face coverings are required as practicable. Players shall wear masks when inactive such as during quarter breaks maintaining a 6-foot distance.
Players must show up to the fields wearing their masks and keep them on.
- During pre-game check-in
- During warm-ups
- During team huddles
- Coin toss (if any)
- At the start of the match*
- During quarter breaks (unless drinking water)
- At halftime (unless drinking water)
- As they leave the field after the game
*Masks potentially will come down during the match (referees will NOT enforce players to bring them back up). Coaches should also NOT enforce it on the opposing players.
Bench players – Facemasks or face coverings are required, no exception.
Referees and Assistant Referees – All referees are required to wear a facemask or face covering during practices or games except during match play. During match play, if a referee needs to engage with a player, coach, volunteer, or spectator and cannot maintain at least three (3) feet of physical distance, the referee shall wear a mask. As much as possible before, during, and after games, referees should maintain a physical distance between themselves and players, parents, and coaches.
Volunteers - All volunteers are required to wear a facemask or face covering at all AYSO events. As much as possible before, during and after games, referees and volunteers should maintain a physical distance between themselves and players, parents, and coaches.
Spectators – Spectators are required to wear masks at all times unless under the age of two.