COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact.  Federal authorities and the State of Missouri recommend social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Contracting COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Use of Ascension Catholic Church Parish facilities and other CYC sanctioned venues or participation in their programs could increase the risk of you or your child contracting COVID-19. 

Ascension will follow the Youth Sports Guidelines as directed by St. Louis County, CYC and the City of Chesterfield.

• All athletes and coaches MUST complete the digital self-screening process prior to participating each day.
• Masks should be worn by Coaches at ALL TIMES
• Masks should be worn by players except performing vigorious activities
• Players need to remain socially distanced at all times
• Practice good hygenie. Wash hands often or use hand sanitizer

1. Quarantine immediately
2. Notify your healthcare provider
3. Notify your coach and athleticassociation@ascensionchesterfield.org

Awaiting Covid-19 Test Results

If anyone in your household is awaiting Covid-19 test results, no member of your family may participate in ANY activities and should quarantine until cleared by a healthcare provider.

CYC Return To Play After Positive Covid-19 Diagnosis  

Athletes/coaches must meet ALL of the following criteria to return to sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis:

1. At least 14 days have passed since symptoms first appeared. During this time the athlete/coach should not participate in any exercise while monitoring of clinical worsening of symptoms.
2. Symptoms have resolved, no fever (>100.4) for 72 hours without fever reducing medications, improvement in respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath)
3. The patient should be evaluated and provide a note to the Athletic Association and/or District for sport participation from a medical provider (MD, DO, NP, PA). 
4. After returning, the athlete/coach should increase participation and exercise in a gradual and individualized process while monitoring for exercise fatigue or worsening symptoms. This individualized process should generated as a joint decision between the medical provider, coach and parent.
5. If symptoms worsen or new symptoms occur during gradual return of play such as, but not limited to, chest pain, chest tightness, palpitations, lightheadedness, presyncope or syncope, then the athlete/coach should be evaluated by a medical provider.