Mercer County
Amateur Master Soccer League

Spring Season Heading for June Playoffs

The spring adult soccer season is in the midst of Playoffs. Updated schedules for spring (Over-30, Over-40), have been posted.

Summer OPEN Soccer Started June 14

We have 8 teams confirmed for summer 2021 (see standings), four returning and four new. Congrats to Team Barcelona who repeated as winners of the regular season standings in 2020, and to WWP who won the Playoffs. If you want to be placed on a team for 2021, see divisions and let us know.

Stay Safe, Return to Play Is Optional

Our governor and state health officials have loosened many prior restrictions on outdoor activity, and consequently we have simplified many of our COVID protocols. Please continue to follow the expert advice we have all seen and heard in the media.

OVER-30 SOCCER

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

Congrats to over-30 2019-20 Regular Season Champions CAM.

Spring 2021: Mar 21- June 27
Fall 2021: Sept 12 - Nov 21

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OVER-40 SOCCER

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

Congrats to over-40 2019-2020 Regular Season Champions Mercer Americans.

Spring 2021: Mar 25 - June 17
Fall 2021: Sept 9 - Nov 18

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OPEN SOCCER

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

Congrats to summer OPEN 2020 Regular Season undefeated champions Barcelona and Playoff Champions WWP.

Summer 2021: June 14 - July 28

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⚽ Spring Season subject to change as COVID-19 conditions change. ⚽

Return to Play Requirements

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

Revised 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 should be worn arriving at and departing from the facility, if you have not been vaccinated
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
minimize close-proximity discussions, celebrations, greetings (high-fives, handshakes, fist bumps)

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~~
inappropriate physical contact including any attempt to spread bodily fluids on another person will be treated as a red card offense

Competitive Play - Scheduled Games

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~~

Spring Season Heading for June Playoffs

Summer OPEN Soccer Started June 14

Stay Safe, Return to Play Is Optional

OVER-30 SOCCER

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

OVER-40 SOCCER

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

OPEN SOCCER

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

Return to Play Requirements

Revised Return to Play Guidance for Mercer Men Soccer Players

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