On June 4, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment published updated guidelines for organized recreational sports. These guidelines are anticipated to be in effect through the month of June.

The El Pomar Youth Sports Park is now open for recreational sport practices, games, and tournaments when conducted in accordance with these guidelines.

Requirements of Organizations Renting Fields

1) Review and follow the guidelines for organized recreational sports found at https://covid19.colorado.gov/safer-at-home/recreation

2) Provide written confirmation (email allowed) to Colorado Springs Youth Sports verifying that insurance coverage remains in effect and has not been suspended due to COVID-19

3) Use only the field(s) rented and the immediate area around such field(s) and prohibit use of playground

4) Arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to reservation time and depart the Park expeditiously following play

5) Utilize extended dugouts/bench areas and ask participants to maintain six-foot distancing from those from other households outside of game action

6) Encourage a reduction in, limit, or prohibit non-participants such as spectators/siblings, especially for adult sports

7) Ask non-participants who do attend to stay in personal vehicles or maintain six-foot distancing from those from other households

8) Encourage individuals to bring their own seats as most bleacher seating has been dedicated to extended dugouts/benches

9) Prohibit high-fives, spitting, sunflower seeds, and any unnecessary contact

10) Encourage the use of masks or face coverings whenever possible, especially for those off the field of play

11) Provide and/or encourage participants to bring hand sanitizer and individual water containers, especially since the concession stand will be closed

12) As able, stagger game times and extend game slot lengths to help reduce interaction among attendees

13) Direct attendees to utilize the Park entrance best suited for your reserved field(s)

     North Gate located on National Place

     Fields 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, Kent Olin Field

     Center Gate located on Executive Circle

     Fields 4, 5, 6, D, E

     South Gate located on Executive Circle

     Fields 7, 8, 9, F, G

14) Individual attendance should be optional with no repercussions for choosing not to attend

El Pomar Youth Sports Park Operating Practices:

A) In-building restrooms open for all reservations and cleaned and sanitized daily

B) Signs on portolets encouraging use of in-building restrooms

C) Hand sanitizer in portolets as supplies allow

D) Creation of extended dugouts/benches

E) Signs at fields promoting social distancing

F) Signs at entrances indicating fields served

G) Continued closure of playground structure

H) Closure of concession stand

I) Work with renters to help implement their individual operational policies as able

J) Monitor attendees for compliance with Park policies as able

Field rentals and the above conditions are subject to change at any time.

Reservations can be made by calling (719) 630-0168 or emailing andrew@csyouthsports.org