Gaithersburg Sports Youth Programs — Return to Play Survey

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* 1. Current CDC and Maryland State guidelines allow sports leagues and clinics to be conducted. Do you plan on having your child participate in sports this Fall?

Yes

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* 2. What City Sports Program does your child(ren) normally participate in? (Check all that apply)

Cross Country

Flag Football

Soccer

Speed & Agility

Tennis

Volleyball

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When organized sports are allowed to return, and if newly developed safety guidelines and practices are in place, would you be comfortable with your child returning to play before a vaccine for Covid-19 is developed?

Yes

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* 4. Are you willing / able to have your child participate with their own equipment (balls, bats, rackets etc)

Yes

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* 5. Though our sports policies will be guided by recommendations from the CDC and local health authorities, please help us understand what conditions you would want to see in place before participating or sending your child to an instructional class or sports league? (Check all that apply)

Modifications to activity format / rules in order to focus on physical distancing recommendations

Increased precautions (handwashing stations / hand sanitizing)

Limited sharing of equipment (basketballs, helmets, baseball bats, etc)

Only sports that are held outside

Mandatory face coverings for staff and coaches

Mandatory face coverings for participants

Limiting group sizes

Modifications to program schedule in order to accommodate cleaning and distancing guidelines

Spectator limitations at games and practices

We would only register for a sports league if it were able to be run “as normal,” without modifications for Covid-19.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The City is considering the following program modifications for the fall. Please check the Sports you may be interested in and what modifications you are in favor of: (Check all that apply)

Cross Country Running — staggered start times per age group

Cross Country Running — masks pulled up when near / passing other runners

Cross Country Running — would only play if held as “normal,” no modifications for Covid-19

Flag Football — switch all leagues to 5 v. 5 USA Flag Football

Flat Football — switch all leagues to “Ultimate Football”. Version of Ultimate Frisbee but played with a football.

Flag Football — no “tackling” or flag pulling. Teams move ball down the field through passing to a teammate. Defense must remain a distance from the opponent while guarding.

Flag Football — would only play if held as “normal,” no modifications for Covid-19

Soccer — switch all leagues to 4 v 4 competition. Smaller field, no goalies

Soccer — “Lane Soccer”: positions dedicated to spaces on a field distanced from other teammates and opponents

Soccer — would only play if held as “normal,” no modifications for Covid-19

Tennis — smaller class sizes

Tennis — less use of practice equipment

Tennis — balls marked for use by one participant only

Tennis — would only play if held as “normal,” no modifications for Covid-19

Volleyball Leagues / Clinics — held outside on grass

Volleyball Leagues / Clinics — limit number of participants in a clinic

Volleyball Leagues / Clinics — would only play if held as “normal,” no modifications for Covid-19

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Gaithersburg Sports is currently looking at alternative sports activities that offer the benefits of social distancing, with limited use of shared equipment. Would you or your child consider participating in any of the following programs? (Check all that apply)

“Soccer” Kickball: Kickball using your feet only

Golf: modified to be conducted on park land

Baseball / Softball: not normally held in the fall

Ultimate Frisbee

Pickleball for kids

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you consider registering your child for a PE class held after school at a local City owned park or facility?

Yes

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* 9. If you were to register your child for a PE class, what time frame would you consider: (Check all that apply)

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you were to register your child for a PE class, which City facility would you consider: (Check all that apply)

Kelley Park (400 Victory Farm Drive)

Morris Park (520 Summit Hall Road)

Robertson Park (801 Rabbit Road)

Lakelands Park (1368 Main Street)

Olde Towne Youth Center (301 Teachers Way)

Bohrer Park (506 South Frederick Avenue)

Gaithersburg Sports Youth Programs — Return to Play Survey

Question Title

* 1. Current CDC and Maryland State guidelines allow sports leagues and clinics to be conducted. Do you plan on having your child participate in sports this Fall?

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* 2. What City Sports Program does your child(ren) normally participate in? (Check all that apply)

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* 3. When organized sports are allowed to return, and if newly developed safety guidelines and practices are in place, would you be comfortable with your child returning to play before a vaccine for Covid-19 is developed?

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* 4. Are you willing / able to have your child participate with their own equipment (balls, bats, rackets etc)

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* 5. Though our sports policies will be guided by recommendations from the CDC and local health authorities, please help us understand what conditions you would want to see in place before participating or sending your child to an instructional class or sports league? (Check all that apply)

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* 6. The City is considering the following program modifications for the fall. Please check the Sports you may be interested in and what modifications you are in favor of: (Check all that apply)

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* 7. Gaithersburg Sports is currently looking at alternative sports activities that offer the benefits of social distancing, with limited use of shared equipment. Would you or your child consider participating in any of the following programs? (Check all that apply)

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* 8. Would you consider registering your child for a PE class held after school at a local City owned park or facility?

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* 9. If you were to register your child for a PE class, what time frame would you consider: (Check all that apply)

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* 10. If you were to register your child for a PE class, which City facility would you consider: (Check all that apply)

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* 11. Do you have any additional comments or questions?