TGSL Parents,

The Los Angeles County Department Of Health (LACDPH) has guidelines for organized youth sports (http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_YouthSports.pdf), recommending that all athletes and staff who are ages 12 or older and who participate in high-risk or moderate-risk sports (such as softball) must either be vaccinated against COVID19 or must show proof of a negative test result against COVID19 on a weekly basis in order to participate in youth sports. The order took effect September 1st, 2021 and is still in place.

What Does This Mean To You?
 

• If your player/athlete(s) is/are under the age of 12, no routine screening is required. Continue to practice normal safety measures as usual, including self-screening and isolating as needed.

• If your player/athlete(s) is/are ages 12 or over, proof of vaccination for COVID19 is required in order to participate. If not vaccinated, proof of a negative test result is required on a weekly basis. Weekly school testing fulfills this obligation. TGSL provides an online form for parents/guardians to upload as needed.

• If you are a volunteer, such as a Manager, Assistant Coach or Team Parent, it is required that you be vaccinated for COVID19 and you will be asked to show proof. If not vaccinated, you will be required to show proof of a weekly negative test result. TGSL provides an online form for volunteers to upload as needed.

• If you are a spectator, no routine screening is required. Continue to practice normal safety measures as usual, including self-screening and isolating as needed.

For player/athlete(s) and volunteers that are ages 12 and older that are NOT vaccinated, the LACDPH recommends getting vaccinated. Optionally, weekly PCR or Anti-gen testing is available as an option for FREE throughout multiple site locations in Torrance or surrounding cities. Here are some available resources:

• Walgreens - https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing
• Torrance YMCA - https://www.heal360.com/contents/book-online
• Del Amo Fashion Center - https://www.covidclinic.org/torrance/

Overall, our goal is to do everything we can to continue to provide a fun and safe environment for our youth in the community to play softball at TGSL while also ensuring we comply with all required mandates by the County, City and School District.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, you may e-mail us at tgslboard@gmail.com

As always, we thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a safe and successful season at TGSL!

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