Breakers Families and Coaches,
Like many in the industry, Breakers Lacrosse is
continuing to monitor the latest updates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
situation to best assist the lacrosse community.
To begin, it's imperative we all follow the guidelines
provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
The CDC resources are continually updated as new information arises so please
check back regularly.
At this point in time, Breakers Lacrosse has no plans to
cancel any of its upcoming events. However, that decision is subject to change
based on decisions by federal, state, local or other public health authorities.
Below is a list of basic guidelines from the CDC that
will guide us all in helping to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses:
- 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.
- 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.
As it relates specifically to lacrosse, we suggest the
following additional preventative measures:
- Encourage
anyone who is sick (players, coaches, officials, fans) to stay away from
activities. Consider encouraging fans with medical conditions (i.e. heart
or pulmonary conditions, diabetes) that may make them more at risk for
COVID-19 to avoid mass gatherings.
- Avoid
handshakes in postgame handshake lines.
- Use
good hygiene practices with water bottles.
- Properly
clean and sanitize lacrosse equipment.
- Bring
hand sanitizer to events.
We encourage individuals to contact their local
healthcare providers and public health authorities if they have questions or
concerns regarding individual medical advice. Given the rapidly evolving nature
of this situation, please continue to monitor information from the CDC, and
state and local public health authorities, and will share any updates that
relate directly to the lacrosse community.