Return to play Get game-ready Whether your community has already taken the field or is preparing for a safe return to play, we’re here to help you get game-ready for when youth sports make their comeback in your area. Explore the resources below designed to help everyone make a safe return to play. Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again. Resources for parents Keep your athletes game-ready and prepare them for a safe return to play. Dr. Katz, Public Health & Preventative Medicine Specialist Says Play Ball Dr. David Katz talks return to play with USABL's Mike Kolesar. High School Fall Sports Update Across the country high school sports are returning in some way, shape, or form. However, there are many states where those sports are being delayed. Stay updated on your state No travel team season? No problem. Alternatives for competition if your traveling team canceled its season. Is It Safe to Send Kids to Summer Camps? What to ask before your child heads to a summer camp amid COVID-19. Returning to Play on a Budget Find ways to get your kids playing at a reduced rate during these challenging times. Safety First When it Comes to Spectator and Facility Guidelines View more Resources for coaches Learn how you can protect your athletes while promoting a healthy return to sports. Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again. Keep Youth Athletes Safe: Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Youth Sports Checking off Steps in a Return to Play Completing the CDC's checklist for coaches as they look to get their teams ready for action. Adjusted pre- and post-game protocols as sports return to play While playing rules and what happens during the game will receive a lot of the return to play focus, adjustments to what happens before and after the contest must be considered as well The case for high school sports has never been more clear The case for high school sports has never been more clear Return to Play Concerns for Youth and High School Sports Officials Concerns about return to play include those from officials View More Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again. Safety First When it Comes to Spectator and Facility Guidelines Preparing Your Concessions for a Return to Play Concession stands reopening at athletic complexes is another step to getting back to play, but doing so safely will be key. Adjusted pre- and post-game protocols as sports return to play While playing rules and what happens during the game will receive a lot of the return to play focus, adjustments to what happens before and after the contest must be considered as well Return to Play Concerns for Youth and High School Sports Officials Concerns about return to play include those from officials How Vulnerable Are Kids to COVID-19? Youth Sports Navigate Uncertainty The risk of kids becoming infected with the virus and transmitting it to adults has become a central question about whether to reopen youth sports, along with schools and other activities for kids View More External Resources Return to play plans for communities and organizations continue to evolve by the day. Follow state and local guidelines and find additional resources here to help your club make a safe comeback. American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) COVID-19 Updates Aspen Institute / Project Play Return to Play Risk Assessment Tool Youth Sports Providers Weigh Liability Risks Babe Ruth League Guidelines for Resumption of Baseball/Softball Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Considerations for Youth Sports How to Protect Yourself & Others National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) Return to Play Considerations National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Guidelines for Parks and Outdoor Recreation PGA Jr League Plan to Responsibly Resume Play US Center for SafeSport Keeping Kids Safe Online During COVID-19 US Club Soccer Current Status US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Mass Gathering Risk Assessment Tool Sports Event Planning Considerations Return to Training Considerations US Lacrosse Return to Play Guidelines US Soccer PLAY On Resources (Guide & FAQ) US Youth Soccer State by State Return to Play status links US Travel Association Guidance Health and Safety Guidance for Travel USA Baseball Advisory Committee Recommendations USA Boxing Back to Boxing Resources USA Football Running back to the Field, Responsibly USA Hockey & US Figure Skating Returning to the Rinks USA Rugby Return to Play USA Softball Updates and Resources USA Swimming Facility Re-Opening Messaging and Planning USA Triathlon USA Triathlon Safe Return to Multisport Guidelines USA Volleyball Return to Play USA Wrestling Return to the Mat Guidelines United States Specialty Sports Association Return-to-Play Guidelines, Procedures, and Recommendations