Mercer County
Amateur Master Soccer League

SUMMER 2020 Starts July 6, 2020

NJ and Mercer County have given a yellow light for our soccer teams to return to play starting July 6th. A revised schedule is posted. Contact your captain for more information and to confirm you will be playing for your team.

See RETURN TO PLAY requirements below.

Fall 2020 Season Expected for Over-30 and Over-40 Divisions

Our Mercer Men's League (MCAMSL) over-30 and over-40 divisions are currently planning to return to play for the Fall Season, after having missed all spring. The league is looking into reserving fields for summer scrimmages in late July and August so we can get back in shape for the upcoming season.

Stay Safe, Return to Play Is Optional

Our governor and state health officials are asking us to minimize unnecessary gatherings, and while we all need and crave exercise, it is in our community's best interest to distance ourselves physically as much as possible. Stay healthy as best you can, and please follow the expert advice we have all seen and heard in the media.

⚽ Start of summer and fall seasons pending update on COVID-19 Community Plans. ⚽

All Referees must read this important COVID-19 Guidance for Referees as we return to play.

All Players, before they can return to play and participate, must

read our COVID-19 Guidance for Players (also shown below), as well as
read NJ Health's Guidance for Sports Activities, and
print and sign our Player Agreement and bring it to first game.

Return to Play Guidance for Mercer Men Soccer Players

Do not participate if you:

have a fever (100+)
exhibit any signs or symptoms of Covid-19
had a fever or symptoms, in the last 2 weeks
been exposed to anyone in the last 2 weeks who has exhibited signs and symptoms of Covid-19
are not comfortable engaging in competitive sport at this time

If you are healthy and choose to participate:

you MUST provide up-to-date contact information (phone, email, residence) to your captain
you MUST sign MCAMSL “Player Agreement” and confirm you have read and understood NJ Dept of Health “Guidance for Sports Activities.”
take your temperature before joining your teammates
sanitize your hands and equipment before and after play
bring your own personal hand sanitizer
bring plenty of hydration for your personal use only
do NOT expect bathroom facilities to be accessible
do not share equipment including: jerseys, towels, pinnies, etc.

At the soccer facility:

protective masks are to be worn arriving at and departing from the facility
protective masks are optional during play
only players, coaches, refs and medical personnel are allowed on the field
no sharing of hydration
keep gear 6 feet away from gear of others
all officials, substitutes and bench personnel must maintain 6ft distancing from others throughout the game
spectators in designated areas must follow social distancing guidelines
no close-proximity discussions, celebrations, greetings (no high-fives, handshakes, fist bumps, etc.)

Team captains:

maintain up-to-date contact list for all your players (phone, email, residence) and track exactly which dates they attend
bring disinfectant wipes to be used as needed on shared benches, soccer balls, etc.
monitor your players signs and symptoms and send them home if you suspect they are ill
report any unusual or uncomfortable incidents to league president as soon as possible

Referees:

use your own officiating gear, do not share
remind field players to maintain physical distancing pre-game, post-game and between periods
advise players to maintain 6ft distancing whenever approaching officials
remind players to refrain from close-proximity celebrations
ensure ball is sanitized before game and periodically during game (as needed on restarts and minimally every 20 minutes)
inappropriate physical contact including any attempt to spread bodily fluids on another person will be treated as a red card offense

Phase 1 Play

controlled scrimmages
kick-ins instead of throw-ins
minimize physical contact both ON and OFF the field
no spectators

Phase 2 Play

league games to be played
minimize physical contact OFF the field
minimize off-the-ball contact ON the field
spectators discouraged and must maintain physical distancing

OVER-30

30 & Over Division
12 Teams - Sunday Mornings
Kickoff 9am & 10:30am

Congrats to over-30 2018-19 Regular Season and Playoff Champions Polish Falcon. That's 3 years in a row for the playoff title!

Spring 2020: May 17 - June 28
Fall 2020: Sept 13 - Nov 15

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OVER-40

40 & Over Division
8 Teams - Thursday Nights
Kickoff 8:00pm

Congrats to over-40 2018-2019 Regular Season and Playoff Champions Gate 1 Travel. That's 4 years in a row for both titles!

Spring 2020: May 21 - June 28
Fall 2020: Sept 13 - Nov 15

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OPEN

OPEN Division
8 Teams - Mon & Wed Nights
Kickoff 7pm & 8:30pm

Congrats to summer OPEN 2019 Regular Season undefeated champions and Playoff Champions Barcelona!

Summer 2020: June 15 - June 28

More Info

SUMMER 2020 Starts July 6, 2020

Fall 2020 Season Expected for Over-30 and Over-40 Divisions

Stay Safe, Return to Play Is Optional

Return to Play Guidance for Mercer Men Soccer Players

OVER-30

30 & Over Division12 Teams - Sunday MorningsKickoff 9am & 10:30am

OVER-40

40 & Over Division8 Teams - Thursday NightsKickoff 8:00pm

OPEN

OPEN Division8 Teams - Mon & Wed NightsKickoff 7pm & 8:30pm

30 & Over Division
12 Teams - Sunday Mornings
Kickoff 9am & 10:30am

40 & Over Division
8 Teams - Thursday Nights
Kickoff 8:00pm

OPEN Division
8 Teams - Mon & Wed Nights
Kickoff 7pm & 8:30pm