Ophir looks forward to the winter 2020-21. We are very focused on having a safe and successful season. With the best interests of safety in mind, we are implementing important protocols and checklists which will be strictly followed to minimize risk. It has been noted that there is greater Covid-19 risk indoors versus outdoors.
In the bubble, Ophir is installing four (4) commercial air filtration/cleansing machines (Arizon Direct Air Management UV Light Air Treatment System) that contain MERV filtration and cleansing from enclosed UV-C lighting. For your information, Ophir would like to provide the following specification documents from the manufacturer to further educate our Participants. The information regarding the machines from the manufacturer can be found attached below.
These filtration/cleansing machines are in addition to the existing Arizon Air Rotation Technology in the dome. The air handlers for the bubble are fed by a combination of external air and internal recycled air. Per the manufacturer, the external air ventilation rate for the dome, by itself, is equal to a complete air change every 4.3 hours. The external air ventilation into the dome operates 24 hours a day since the air handlers operate continuously. The addition of the filtration/cleansing machines will provide an additional layer of protection to the already robust existing system.
IMPORTANT UPDATE RENTALS/EVENTS ‐ AT OPHIR TURF FIELD AND MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE TURF FIELD
SPECTATORS MUST BE MASKED AT ALL TIMES AND BE FULLY COMPLIANT WITH OPHIR’S AND MANHATANVILLE'S COVID-19 POLICY AND PROTOCOLS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
OPHIR FIELD PROTOCOLS AND WAIVERS
- Spectators are only allowed during games. Spectators are not allowed during ID Clinics, Camps, tryouts, scrimmages and trainings.
- Spectators are required to have proper face coverings at all times, remain socially distanced at least six feet apart and are expected to sit or stand in family unit and maintain distance between their group and other groups in attendance.
- Spectators are not permitted in any campus building or to walk campus grounds. Spectators must walk to and from the game only. Tailgating is prohibited and there will be no distribution of any game day materials. Any of these policies that aren't followed are grounds for removal from the facilities. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
- ONLY 2 (two) spectators are allowed per athlete.
- All spectators must check-in at the designated location NO EARLIER than 30 minutes prior to game time and must present proof of completed vaccination (two weeks post-second shot), negative PCR test within 72 hours, negative antigen within 6 hours OR lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 90 days and must not have any recent or current symptoms.
- Upon arrival, all spectators MUST complete a temperature check AND a COVID-19 screening form.
- At the completion of the athletic contest, all spectators MUST exit the venue immediately and go directly to their cars and will not be permitted access to the playing surface.
- Dogs and / or other pets are not allowed on the grounds of Manhattanville College under any circumstances. They must remain in the car if brought into campus.
SPECTATORS MUST BE MASKED AT ALL TIMES AND BE FULLY COMPLIANT WITH OPHIR’S AND MANHATANVILLE'S COVID-19 POLICY AND PROTOCOLS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All participants' waivers must be submitted before the first training / camp / clinic date.
- List of all participants must be submitted before the first training / camp / clinic date.
- List of all coaches / trainers / volunteers that will be on the field must be submitted before the first training / camp / clinic / date.
- All waivers must be submitted either by using the link provided in the Ophir Website or you can email the complete waiver duly signed to protocolscovid@ophirfield.com
- Any modifications / additions of players and coaches / trainers / must be immediately notified and waivers must be in place prior to their participation.
- Wellness Form must be submitted before the beginning of the session Content of the form can’t be altered and the wellness check must be done on site before the beginning of the training. You can submit a hard copy to one of the onsite managers, or scan a copy and email it to protocolscovid@ophirfield.com
- Certificate of insurance naming Ophir field LLC, SFNY and Manhattanville College as additional insured – The Certificate of Insurance should be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the first rental date. The certificate of insurance should list 2900 Purchase St, Purchase NY 10577 as the address of SFNY LLC, Ophir and Manhattanville College. A copy can be scanned and emailed to rentals@ophirfield.com or mailed to the above-mentioned address.
- Every visitor entering Campus will have their driver’s license scanned at the gate. For the time being, we should only use the front entrance: 2900 Purchase St Purchase NY 10577.
- Before the first rental date Contracts must be duly executed and payment should be made.
- All parties entering the fields must follow the pathways for entering and exiting. The Pathways are marked on the ground and follow the 6ft distance rule. All participants must be dropped off at the Registration Tent entrance adjacent to the fields.
- All activities at Ophir Field and Manhattanville Field are 100% drop off and leave campus. Parents and caregivers must leave campus after drop off and return only to pick up. In the event of inclement weather Ophir will issue a communication to the renter to be allowed to stay on campus in their vehicles. In no circumstances are parents / caregivers allowed to exit their vehicles while on campus.
- Participants must wear masks at all times except when on field during training / clinics, camps or games.
- Dogs and or pets are not allowed on the grounds of Manhattanville College under any circumstances. Dogs / and or pets must remain in the car if brought into campus.
- All equipment (goals) will be cleaned every day before the first usage and after the last training.
- Benches and other non-essential equipment will be removed from the turf and locked to minimize exposure.
- Cleaning personnel will wear disposable gloves and facemasks. Surfaces will be cleaned using soap and water and then with disinfectant. Ophir will use EPA disinfectants in compliance with CDC guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities
- The Turf surface will be sprayed from time to time with an anti-microbial disinfectant spray that is nonflammable, non- corrosive, and odorless.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be accessible.
- Gloves and disposable facemasks will be available. As detailed below users are expected to bring them and wear them while using Ophir.
- In the event of a suspected COVID-19 case or confirmed case CDC protocols should be followed and the field should not be used for 24 hours.
- No centralized hydration station at any Phase. Players, Coaches, trainers should bring their own water and the container should have their name.
In addition to all Federal, State, local and Manhattanville College Guidelines and protocols the following should be implemented:
- Coaches/ volunteer/ Staff must fill out the Wellness form (Appendix III) prior the beginning of each rental session;
- Coaches, volunteers and/or Staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, are symptomatic, or who have had a known exposure to a confirmed case of COVID- 19 will be excluded from participation according to the CDC guidance and will only be allowed to return with a clearance note from their physician;
- Coaches must sign the waiver attached as Appendix I hereto;
- Coaches or their staff should follow the return to play protocol described below;
- Coaches must ensure that all athletes have their own individual equipment (ball, water, shin guards, pinnies, sticks, etc.);
- Coach is the only person to place/ pick up/ touch cones, discs, or other essential training equipment (“the Equipment”) and is responsible for disinfecting the Equipment before and after training.
- Coach and or Staff is responsible to conduct temperature screens prior to any practice
- Coaches and or Staff upon arrival to training must ask each athlete if they are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If the athlete has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 he/she should be sent home and instructed to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible. In addition, coaches / staff should be required to fill out at the beginning of each session the Athlete/ Coach Monitoring Form (the Wellness Form”) Appendix II
- Coaches and staff must follow State, local and College guidelines for face coverings.
- Ensure that your child is healthy.
- Check your child’s temperature frequently and ask whether they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID -19. For a complete list of COVID-19 see Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Symptoms of Coronavirus
- Fill out the Ophir waiver which releases and indemnifies Ophir / SFNY/ Manhattanville, its shareholders, officers, owners, agents, members, employees from all liabilities and assumes all risks of exposure directly or indirectly of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to the virus (SASRS-CoV-2) which is responsible for the COVID-19 and/or any mutation or variation thereof Appendix III
- Avoid carpooling if social distance can’t be enforced
- Notify your coach/ Club immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason
- Parents/caregivers are not permitted on or near the fields at any time
- Parents must park in the designated area and remain in the car. If there is a need to be outside their car, parents/ caregivers must wear a face mask and must adhere to social distancing guidelines
- Ensure that all child’s clothing and equipment are washed and/or sanitized before and after each training.
- Wear a mask before and immediately after your training session. Players must get out of their cars wearing a mask
- Sanitize hands prior to and after all training sessions
- Observe at all times the separation of the Pods established by the Coach and make certain to place all of your belongings at least 6 ft apart
- Practice social distance requirements as per return to play Guidelines.
- Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment
- Stay home if you don’t feel well
- Follow the rules for arrival and dismissal and do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to training
- Leave the field immediately following the completion of training
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after activities. Follow the CDS recommendations for washing hands
- No high five’s, handshakes or group celebrations are permitted
- Do not share water or equipment and do not bring food. You must bring your own water and only water is allowed.
- Adhere to all return to play protocols provided herein and from Federal, State, local authorities, regulatory agencies and your Club
- Stay home if you don’t feel well. Do not come if you do not feel comfortable
- Any player, coach, staff, parent, guardian, caretaker, trainer (the “Individual”) who has tested positive for COVID-19 must be symptom free after 14 days and cleared by a physician before entering the College and being able to participate
Any asymptomatic Individual who has been exposed to a person with a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID-19 will be restricted from participation for at least 14 days and monitored for any symptoms consistent with the virus before being allowed to enter the College.
If asymptomatic after 14 days since the last exposure, the Individual can return to participation provided he/ she has a physician clearance letter/ communication.
As per CDC guidelines exposure means any of the following
- Caring for a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
- Living in the same household as a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
- Being within 6 feet of a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection (being coughed on, sneezed on or sharing a bottle or other item)
- Any Individual reporting or demonstrating symptoms or illness at any point will be prohibited from entering the College and must seek guidance from the Individual physician before returning.
The Individual should complete the Report COVID-19 Form - Appendix IV –
Disclaimer
The information in this Protocol is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health official if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition. It is important to remember that this protocol may change from time to time to fully comply with Federal, State and Local health authorities and guidelines
- All participants waivers must be submitted one day before the scrimmage/ game date.
- Rosters of all participants must be submitted before the scrimmage/ game.
- List of all coaches/trainers and referees that will be on the field must be submitted before the first scrimmage date.
- All waivers must be submitted either by using the link provided in the Ophir Website or you can email the complete waiver duly signed to protocolscovid@ophirfield.com
- Any modifications/ additions of players and coaches/ trainers/ referees must be immediately notify and waivers must be in place prior to their participation.
- Wellness Form must be submitted same day. Content of the form can’t be altered and the wellness check must be done on site before the beginning of the scrimmage/game.
- Every visitor entering Campus will have their driver’s license scanned at the gate. The front entrance is the only open entrance to the college: 2900 Purchase St Purchase NY 10577.
- Players must wear a mask at all moments other than on match play. Players must wear a mask at the bench and at the end of the match.
- Bags and other equipment must be place at least 6 feet apart.
- No group celebrations, high 5s, hugs, handshakes, etc. Please refer to the NYSC protocols and the Ophir protocols for further details.
- All, scrimmages and games are 100% drop off and leave campus. Parents and caregivers must leave campus after drop off and return only for pick-up. (In the event of inclement weather, Ophir will issue a communication to parents, caregivers allowing them to stay on campus only in their vehicles). In no circumstances are parents/caregivers allowed to exit their vehicles while on campus.
- DROP OFF: ALL players will be dropped off at the Registration Tent entrance adjacent to the fields and then the player will check-in at the tent. Players will then be guided and enter the designated field b Ophir personnel.
- PICK UP: ALL players leave through the designated field exit and are to be picked up by parents at designated exit points.
- There will be no live spectating of games. Please note, we have video streaming available for watching games remotely. Details can be found at here.
- All parties entering the fields must follow the pathway for entering and exit. Pathway is marked on the floor and follow the 6ft distance.
- Coaches, volunteers, referees, players, must follow all rules set forth in the Ophir/ Manhattanville Protocols.
- For on-site emergency/questions, please contact Rocco Tammone at (845) 913-5297. All other questions, feel free to reach out to rentals@ophirfield.com.
Below are the protocols and guidelines (together the “Protocols”) for the safe usage and rental of Ophir Dome (“Ophir”). This document is an integral part of the Rental Agreement and failure to comply with any of the provisions herein shall result in a breach of the rental agreement and you may be asked to leave Ophir immediately, with potential suspension of future usage.
Ophir Cleaning Protocols
- All equipment (goals) will be cleaned every day before the first usage and after the last training and between groups.
- Benches and other non-essential equipment will be removed from the turf and locked to minimize exposure.
- Cleaning personnel will wear disposable gloves and facemasks. Surfaces will be cleaned using soap and water and then with disinfectant. Ophir will use EPA disinfectants in compliance with CDC guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities.
- The Turf surface will be sprayed from time to time with an antimicrobial disinfectant spray that is nonflammable, non- corrosive, and odorless.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be accessible.
- Gloves and disposable facemasks will be available. As detailed below users are expected to bring them and wear them while using Ophir.
- In the event of a suspected COVID-19 case or confirmed case CDC protocols should be followed and the Dome should not be used for 24 hours.
- No centralized hydration station at any Phase. Players, Coaches, trainers should bring their own water and the container should have their name.
- Courts will be mopped frequently during the day.
Ophir Rental Protocol for coaches/ staff, participants and parents/caregivers Coaches/ Staff
In addition to all Federal, State, local and Manhattanville College Guidelines and protocols the following should be implemented:
- Coaches/ volunteer/ Staff must fill out the Wellness form (Appendix III) prior the beginning of each rental session.
- Coaches, volunteers and/or Staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, are symptomatic, or who have had a known exposure to a confirmed case of COVID- 19 will be excluded from participation according to the CDC guidance and will only be allowed to return with a clearance note from their physician.
- Coaches must sign the waiver attached as Appendix I hereto.
- Coaches or their staff should follow the return to play protocol described below.
- Coaches must ensure that all athletes have their own individual equipment (ball, water, shin guards, pinnies, sticks, etc.).
- Coach is the only person to place/ pick up/ touch cones, discs, or other essential training equipment (“the Equipment”) and is responsible for disinfecting the Equipment before and after training.
- Coach and or Staff is responsible to conduct temperature screens prior to any practice.
- Coaches and or Staff upon arrival to training must ask each athlete if they are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If the athlete has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 he/she should be sent home and instructed to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible. In addition, coaches / staff should be required to fill out at the beginning of each session the Athlete/ Coach Monitoring Form (the Wellness Form”) Appendix II
- Coaches and staff must follow State, local and College guidelines for face coverings. Face coverings should be in accordance with the CDC requirements therefore cloth masks for source control that have an exhalation valve or vent as well as gaiters and face shields are not allowed.
Parents/ Caregivers
- Ensure that your child is healthy.
- Check your child’s temperature frequently and ask whether they are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. For a complete list of COVID-19 see Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Symptoms of Coronavirus.
- Fill out the Ophir waiver which releases and indemnifies Ophir / SFNY/ Manhattanville, its shareholders, officers, owners, agents, members, employees from all liabilities and assumes all risks of exposure directly or indirectly of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to the virus (SASRS-CoV-2) which is responsible for the COVID-19 and/or any mutation or variation thereof Appendix III.
- Avoid carpooling if social distance can’t be enforced.
- Notify your coach/ Club immediately if your child becomes ill for any reason.
- Parents/caregivers are not permitted in the Dome at any time.
- Parents must park in the designated area and remain in the car. If there is a need to be outside their car, parents/ caregivers must wear a face mask and must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
- Ensure that all child’s clothing and equipment are washed and/or sanitized before and after each training.
- Parents must wear a facemask that adheres to the CDC recommendations while outside of their cars. Cloth masks for source control that have an exhalation valve or vent as well as gaiters and face shields are not allowed.
Players
- Wear a mask at all times. Players must get out of their cars wearing a mask. The mask must cover the nose and the mouth and follow the CDC recommendations. Cloth masks for source control that have an exhalation valve or vent as well as gaiters and face shields are not allowed.
- Sanitize hands prior to and after all training sessions.
- Observe at all times the separation of the Pods established by the Coach and make certain to place all of your belongings at least 6 ft apart.
- Practice social distance requirements as per return to play Guidelines.
- Do not touch or share anyone else’s equipment.
- Stay home if you don’t feel well.
- Follow the rules for arrival and dismissal and do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to training.
- Leave the Dome immediately following the completion of training.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after activities. Follow the CDS recommendations for washing hands.
- No high five’s, handshakes or group celebrations are permitted.
- Do not share water or equipment and do not bring food. You must bring your own water and only water is allowed.
- Adhere to all return to play protocols provided herein and from Federal, State, local authorities, regulatory agencies and your Club.
- Stay home if you don’t feel well. Do not come if you do not feel comfortable.
Return to Play Guidelines
Each Phase lasts approximately two weeks unless it is modified. In addition, guidelines from the NCAA and the NFHS and the SMAC should be followed.
- Parents / caregivers must remain in their cars at all times and only park in the designated area. Drop and go will be strongly encouraged.
- No access allowed to Manhattanville buildings including but not limited to the Ophir/ NYSC offices, Kennedy Gym, Castle etc.
- No access to bathrooms and or portable bathrooms.
- No access to hydration or refreshment stations. College buildings are off limits.
Phase 1
- Upon arrival to training coaches or staff must take their own and the players temperatures and fill out the Wellness Form attached hereto as Appendix II. If the athlete has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, they must be sent home and instructed to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible. The athlete will need a clearance letter / communication from their healthcare provider to be allowed to return to play.
- Athletes must have completed the Ophir waiver which releases Ophir / SFNY/ Manhattanville, its shareholders, officers, members, agents, employees, owners from all liabilities and assume all risks of exposure directly or indirectly of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to the virus (SASRS-CoV-2) which is responsible for the COVID-19 and/or any mutation or variation thereof Appendix IV.
- Athletes should maintain social distancing guidelines during arrival and departure from training. Athletes will arrive using the walkway between Manhattanville turf and Ophir turf and will departure be using the walkway between Ophir turf and the baseball field. Must follow the marked pathway.
- Athletes will work in groups of 10 or less (9 players and 1 coach or trainer or 8 players and 2 coaches or trainers), hereinafter referred to as the “Pods”.
- Pods should remain together with minimal changes during Phase 1.
- Trainings will have proper social distancing for each player and the coach at all times during the training.
- Trainings are limited to non-contact activities (i.e. individual skill, fitness, etc.)
- No physical contact including but not limited to huddles, handshakes, high fives, etc.
- The max #s of allowed Pods is 5 per field.
- The equipment should be disinfected before and after the training and should be only handled by the coach, trainer or staff.
- Balls must not be handled with their hands, by any athlete, with the exception of the goalkeeper with gloves on.
- Athletes must bring their own equipment and properly sanitize the equipment after every training session (i.e. ball, stick, shin guards, gloves).
- Athletes must use their own water bottle, towel and any other personal hygiene products.
- Coaches must maintain social distancing from all participants at all times and wear masks as long as they are still recommended by the State of New York.
- Games and or scrimmages are not allowed on Phase 1.
- All drills, exercises should be adjusted to ensure a minimum of 6ft distance between athletes.
- Athletes/ Parents / Staff can’t assist coach or trainer with the equipment before or after training.
Phase 2
- Athletes/ Coaches/ Trainers/ Staff/ Parents must follow guidelines set forth in Phase 1 above except that the Pods can be in larger groups.
- The max # of participants per Pod is 30 and there can’t be more than 4 Pods per training session per field.
- More organized group activity is allowed.
- Games and or scrimmages are not allowed.
Phase 3
- All rules stated in Phase 1 will be followed with the exceptions provided below.
- Athletes will be permitted to return to game play and contact activities.
- Repetitive handling of share equipment is permitted.
- Visiting teams must provide a list of all players traveled to site with their temperature readings and should be notified that restrooms are not available on site and no access to buildings and/or vending machines.
- Visiting teams should provide a statement certifying that all athletes have been in good health for the last 14 days.
As per CDC guidelines exposure means any of the following:
- Caring for a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
- Living in the same household as a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
- Being within 6 feet of a person with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection (being coughed on, sneezed on or sharing a bottle or other item).
- Any Individual reporting or demonstrating symptoms or illness at any point will be prohibited from entering the College and must seek guidance from the Individual’s physician before returning.
- The Individual should complete the Report COVID-19 Form - Appendix IV –
Disclaimer
The information in this Protocol is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition. It is important to remember that this protocol may change from time to time to fully comply with Federal, State and Local health authorities and guidelines.
