ESCONDIDO UNITED FC

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

Corona Virus Update:

April 17th, 2020

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Dear EUFC Members,

In accordance with the State of California and the Governor’s Stay-At-Home-Order as well as guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health, the suspension of EUFC programs and competition activities continues until further notice. The EUFC Board of Directors has agreed to extend the current suspension beyond April 17th, 2020 in compliance with the Stay-At-Home Order signed by the Governor on March 19. The suspension, in place since March 13, came as a result of the propagation of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and it will not be lifted until State authorities have lifted or made any changes to their Stay-At-Home Order.

Click here to read Executive Order N-33-20.

The suspension covers all Cal South events and sanctioned activities including, but not limited to, State Cup, National Cup, California Regional League, Pacific Conference, Adult State Cup, Golden Valley Soccer League play, as well as any ODP Programming, Coaching Education Courses, and Referee Courses. Other activities sanctioned by Cal South such as practices, tournaments, camps, etc., are also suspended in accordance with the guidelines for social distancing as established by local, state and national agencies and health organizations.

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EUFC is actively monitoring national and state organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the California Department of Public Health, the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer and the United States Adult Soccer Association and we will continue to evaluate the circumstances associated with COVID-19 and update our status to members as conditions change and will communicate updates on our website, social media channels and via email. Please feel free to  check the CalSouth website at: www.calsouth.com/coronavirus/ for continued updates and information related to the Coronavirus throughout this period.

Dear Escondido United Staff and Members,

Escondido United hereby suspends all program and competition activities effective immediately through April 17, 2020. This suspension comes as a result of the propagation of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and it is taken with extreme concern and interest in the health and safety of our entire community. The suspension covers all Cal South and Club events including, but not limited to, local league play, tournaments, tryouts, practices, meetings, State Cup, National Cup, Coaching Education Courses, and Referee Courses.

Escondido United is closely monitoring national and state organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the California Department of Public Health, the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer and the United States Adult Soccer Association. Thus, Escondido United may extend this suspension, depending on the facts and recommendations not available at this time.

We will continue to evaluate the circumstances associated with COVID-19 and update our status to members as conditions change and will communicate updates on our website, social media channels and via email. Please check our website www.Escondidounitedfc.com, our facebook page and the CalSouth website for continued updates and information related to the Coronavirus throughout this period.

The safety of our community is our main priority and we believe that suspending all activity through April 17th, 2020 gives us adequate time to examine all the recommendations and advisories before making further decisions.

Best Practices / Guidelines

To reinforce health safety and best practices for illness prevention, please read the list below:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

• Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.

• The CDC recommends that ONLY people who are ill wear a face mask, as it can be an effective tool to help prevent the transmission of respiratory illnesses including Coronavirus.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

• For information about handwashing, see the CDC’s Handwashing website.

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses, the CDC also has specific guidance for travelers.

Please see the following additional resources and communications which may provide further information and answers to your questions.

• CDC – Coronavirus Overview

• CDC – Travel Recommendations (China)

• CDC – Frequently Asked Questions

• CDC – Travelers Health

• WHO – Advice for Coronavirus

• U.S. Department of State – Country Specific Travel Information

• USOPC – Coronavirus Update

Estimados miembros de Escondido United,

Por lo presente, Escondido United suspende todos los programas y actividades de competencia de manera inmediata hasta el 17 de abril de 2020. Esta suspensión se produce como resultado de la propagación del nuevo Coronavirus (COVID-19) y se toma con extrema preocupación e interés por la salud y seguridad de toda nuestra comunidad. La suspensión incluye, pero no se limita a State Cup, National Cup, practicas, reuniones, juegos, audiciones, así como cualquier programación de ODP, cursos para Entrenadores y cursos para árbitros. Cal South está monitoreando de cerca a las organizaciones nacionales y estatales, incluidos los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California, así como la Federación de Fútbol de los Estados Unidos, US Youth Soccer y la Asociación de Futbol de Adultos de los Estados Unidos. Por consiguiente, Cal South puede extender esta suspensión, dependiendo en los hechos y recomendaciones que no están disponibles en este momento.

Continuaremos evaluando las circunstancias asociadas con COVID-19 y actualizaremos nuestro estado a los miembros a medida que cambien las condiciones y comunicaremos actualizaciones en nuestro sitio web, redes sociales y por correo electrónico. Visite nuestro sitio web en y para obtener actualizaciones continuas e información relacionada con el Coronavirus durante este período.

La seguridad de nuestra comunidad es nuestra principal prioridad y creemos que suspender todas las actividades hasta el 17 de abril nos da el tiempo adecuado para examinar todas las recomendaciones y advertencias antes de tomar decisiones adicionales.

Mejores Practicas

Para reforzar la seguridad de la salud y las mejores prácticas para la prevención de enfermedades, lea la siguiente lista:

• Evitar el contacto cercano con personas que están enfermas.

• Evitar tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.

• Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo.

• Cubra su tos o estornude con un pañuelo desechable, luego tírelo a la basura.

• Limpie y desinfecte los objetos y las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia con un spray o toallita de limpieza doméstica.

• Siga las recomendaciones de Los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades para usar una máscara facial.

• La CDC no recomiendan que las personas sanas usen una máscara facial para protegerse de las enfermedades respiratorias, incluido el coronavirus.

• Lávese las manos a menudo con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos, especialmente después de ir al baño; antes de comer; y después de sonarse la nariz, toser o estornudar.

• Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol con al menos 60% de alcohol.

• Siempre lávese las manos con agua y jabón si las manos están visiblemente sucias.

Estos son hábitos cotidianos que pueden ayudar a prevenir la propagación de varios virus, la CDC también tienen una guía específica para los viajeros.

Consulte los siguientes recursos y comunicaciones adicionales que pueden proporcionar más respuestas a sus preguntas.

• CDC – Página Principal del Coronavirus

• CDC – Respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes

• CDC – Salud de los viajeros

• ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DE LA SALUD – Consejos para Coronavirus

• DEPARTAMENTO DEL ESTADO – Información para viajeros especifica a país de destino (Página en inglés)

• USOPC – Actualización sobre el Coronavirus (Página en inglés)

Escondido United Board of Directors:

President - PJ Charest

Vice President - Roger Rolim

Directory of Safety - Justin Bailey

D.O.C - Raymond Parris

Registrar - Louanne Charest

Secretary - Trish James

Treasurer - Cristina Escobar

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to provide all families an opportunity for their children to play soccer in a safe and positive environment participating in a year round program, while developing disciplined talented young players. We seek to provide an opportunity for children to play at the highest competitive level, while making it affordable for all players to participate.
Through experiences derived from playing competitive soccer, we strive to help players mature as people and will encourage the development of important life skills, such as good sportsmanship, self discipline, teamwork, goal setting and fair play.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS