Return to Play 2020 Program

Introduction

​On June 1, 2020 VIASPORT released their Return to Sport guidelines. These guidelines provide direction to Provincial Sport Organizations (PSO’s) and ultimately the clubs, such as the Crescent Beach Swimming Club (CBSC), who has 3 programs that fall under 5 Provincial Sport Organizations – BC Summer Swimming Association, Tennis BC, BC Sailing, Volleyball BC and Triathlon BC. Within the first twelve days of June, all 5 PSOs announced their guidelines giving Crescent Beach Swimming Club the parameters to modify our programming and restart on July 6, 2020.

As we are within phase two of the BC Restart Plan, with some easing of restrictions, we are able to start offering our “modified” Return to Play 2020 Program. While this is not a full return to normal programs, we are excited to be able to get members back to our club and to safely engage socially and athletically, this summer.

In order to maximize safety and our programs’ experience, CBSC has adapted the direction from the health and sport authorities to form our CBSC specific return to play protocols – CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program. It is essential that all members are diligent in following instructions and communicating the importance of these instructions to their children. Collectively we want to be leaders in bringing people back to our programs safely and we all have a role to play to make this happen. We also understand that families may have different comfort levels with the risks associated with returning to CBSC; ultimately individuals will need to assess our Return to Play 2020 Program and make an informed decision that best suits their family’s risk tolerance.

We want to acknowledge the leadership from VIASPORT, BC Summer Swimming Association, Tennis BC, BC Sailing, Lifesaving Society and the City of Surrey for their ongoing efforts and support to bring the return to summer back to CBSC.

We also want to thank our families and volunteers for their ongoing patience and support as we try to navigate these challenging times. We are not back to normal, but we are back to something and that is an amazing first step!

About COVID-19 and Transmission (from VIASPORT)

​COVID-19 is transmitted via liquid droplets when a person coughs or sneezes but also potentially when they are talking in very close proximity to another person. The virus in these droplets then can enter the body of another person when that person breathes in the droplets or when the droplets touch the eyes, nose or throat of that person.

This transmission requires you to be in close contact – closer than the expected physical distancing of three to six feet. This is referred to as ‘droplet’ transmission and is believed to be the primary way COVID-19 is transmitted.

COVID-19 can also be transmitted through droplets in the environment if someone touches a contaminated area then touches their face without cleaning their hands. The virus does not enter the body through skin, it enters through eyes, nose, or mouth when the person touches their face. Unfortunately, human beings touch their faces very often throughout the day, much more than they realize. This is why regular handwashing and cleaning of high-touch surfaces is so important.

For COVID-19 there are some emerging indications that there are people who can shed COVID-19 virus 24 to 48 hours prior symptom onset, but at present, it is not known whether this is a significant risk factor for transmission.

Droplet transmission is much more likely when in close contact in an indoor setting. Transmission is less likely in an outdoor setting, where there is more space for people to keep physically distanced.

However, in the context of sports, even outdoors there can be risks from high-touch surfaces because many sports involve objects that are normally shared among players, coaches or volunteers (balls, equipment, etc.).

Symptoms Checklist

Click HERE to view the Government of Canada’s webpage with a list of symptoms and other information about Covid-19.

Click HERE to conduct a self-assessment with BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool.

​Return to Play 2020 Program – Transitions

​​Per VIASPORT, we are entering the “transition measures” phase as highlighted in the chart below. As a result, the CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program is based on the specific points listed in the chart. While CBSC will ensure that we create the safest possible environment as guided by health and sport authorities, it is essential that all CBSC members and participants do their part in following the guidelines.

At the discretion of the CBSC Board of Directors, this CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program may be updated from time to time due to changes in the relevant guidelines and orders issued by the Provincial Health Officer, VIASPORT and/or the Provincial Sports Organizations.

Our programs – Swimming, Sailing and Tennis have adjusted the activity offerings based on the transition measures and the Return to Sport guidelines provided by their respective sports. Program offerings will vary to ensure age and level of play appropriateness.

​During this transitional phase, please find below the list of our specific adjustments. Our expectation is that parents read and educate their children on these expectations prior to attending the first session for each program.

​SWIMMING

Swimming includes a variety of sports programs – Swimming, Artistic Recreational Swimming (Synchro), Water Polo, Triathlon and Volleyball. The return to play protocols are outlined below.

Swimming & Artistic Recreational Swimming

Program Offerings

  • Swimming Lessons, Competitive Swim Training, Masters Swim, Artistic Recreational Swimming (synchro) lessons and Family Swim
  • 6 swimmers per lesson with the coach out of the water, using a double lane
  • 4 swimmers, plus 4 parents/guardians for lessons with the coach in the water, using a double lane, or a maximum of 2 classes in the little pool (parent/guardian to help the swimmer maintain the physical distancing)
  • 32 swimmers (8 swimmers per double lane) for all lap/lane swimming programs (masters swim, competitive swim training, developmental swim, evening masters swim, water polo swim training)
  • 8 swimmers for introduction to developmental swim, using a double lane
  • Artistic recreational swimming, maximum 10 per Star level
  • All CBSC swim lessons with the exception of Strokers 1, Strokers 2, Strokers 3 and Stroke Correction require an adult to be in the pool with the swimmer, as coaches are not permitted to be within 2m of the swimmer during the lessons

Facilities (Swimming, Artistic Recreational Swimming, Water Polo, Triathlon and Volleyball)

  • There will be one-way entry and one-way exit into the swimming pool and volleyball facility.
  • There will be one-way flow throughout the facility including directional signage and markings.
  • Painted physical distancing symbols to indicate waiting positions and instruction positions.
  • We will be utilizing the main pool and little pool for lessons (swim lessons, water polo, artistic swimming, family swim). The lower pool deck will be used for exit and entry of the pool. The upper decks will be used for staging areas and dryland training.
  • Lanes will be double lanes to ensure 2m spacing between swimmers. A maximum of 8 swimmers per double lane
  • We will be utilizing the sand volleyball court for volleyball.
  • We will be utilizing the community of Crescent Beach for triathlon, using the main pool for triathlon lane swimming
  • Facility capacity is calculated as follows from the Lifesaving Society Guidelines and will be limited to:
    • the total number of patrons in the water may not exceed the number obtained by allowing 7 sq. metres of water surface per person, therefore;
  • The big pool is 380 sq. m., allowing a maximum limit of 54 people.
    • The small pool is 133 sq. m., allowing a maximum limit of 19 people.
  • the total number of people on deck may not exceed the number obtained by allowing 5 sq. metres of area per person, therefore;
  • The area of the lower deck, including the bulkhead, is 244 sq. m.  This allows up to a maximum of 48 people on the lower deck.
    • The area of the upper deck, or “spectator area” is 581 sq. m.  This allows up to a maximum of 116 people on the upper deck.  This includes the steps but does not include the gardens.
    • The area of the volleyball courts & large area behind the tennis courts is an additional 610 sq. m. This allows up to a maximum of 122 people in this area.
  • Based on the total area of facility, the total allowable number of people is 359. Thus, the occupancy capacity is 359. As we are currently in phase 2, we are going to start with a lower limit of 40% of the occupancy capacity which equals a total of 144 people. With the guidelines consistently changing, we will monitor and review every week. Please check the website for updates
  • In the main swimming pool we have combined lanes to create double lanes and therefore four training lanes.
  • Physical distancing signage is on display.
  • Changing rooms are closed.
  • ‘No public access’ is allowed into the facility
  • A compliance safety officer (trained coaches) will be at the facility to monitor and assist with ensuring adherence to the CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program guidelines, sanitization of facilities and physical distancing.

Overhead Diagram Swimming and Volleyball Facility

Equipment and Surfaces

  • As there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 survives in treated pool water, there is no special disinfection procedures to put in place for all equipment that are regularly in contact with chlorinated water (toys, railings, slides, etc.)
  • Equipment such as pool noodles used by members in lessons will be sanitized after each lesson.
  • Training equipment used in the session will be managed by the club staff. All equipment will be sanitized daily.
  • Sanitization will occur in between sessions with the staggered schedule (Please see Scheduling)
  • All high touch surfaces including participant designated spots will be sanitized prior/after each session.
  • Water fountain and shower are closed

Participants

  • Participants are to wear their suit to and from practice
  • Participants can bring their own equipment (kickboards, fins) in a personal bag but are not allowed to share equipment.
  • Personal belongings such as towels, drinks and other personal items are not to be shared
  • Personal belongings (bag/backpack) will be left on the designated personal spot.
  • During swimming sessions, no overtaking of the swimmer ahead of you and keep 2 meters distance in other sessions
  • For artistic swim recreation training, participants are physically distanced 2 metres between each other in the pool. Only solo practice training. No group figures will be performed.
  • For Artistic Recreational Swimming training, participants are required to wear goggles
  • No food is allowed in the facility.
  • All dryland training will have participants physically distanced 2 metres between each other.
  • Leave the facility as soon as possible after the session.

Scheduling

  • Please arrive not more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session.
  • When entering the facility for your session, the participant will be directed to their designated spot where they will store their bag and personal equipment. Participant will remain at that spot until your coach calls you for your session.
  • We will have a 15-minute buffer between the end of one session and the beginning of the next. This will allow time for the coaches to sanitize and reset equipment for their next session.
  • At the conclusion of the session, participants will gather their personal equipment and immediately leave the facility. All participants are asked to leave the facility immediately (within 8 minutes of the conclusion of the session).

Competition

  • No competitions will occur at this time. We will add competitions if possible, when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

Water Polo

Program Offerings

  • Water Polo will offer U10 year old training, U12 year old training, U14 year old training, U16 year old training and Splash lessons
  • For the U12/U14/U16 water polo, a maximum of 16 participants per session with a 4 to 1 participant to coach ratio
  • For the U10 water polo, a maximum of 12 participants per session with a 3 to 1 participant to coach ratio
  • For the Splash lessons water polo, a maximum of 8 participants per session with a 2 to 1 participant to coach ratio

Facilities

  • Please refer to the Facilities section of Swimming & Artistic Recreational Swimming

Equipment and Surfaces

  • As there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 survives in treated pool water, there is no special disinfection procedures to put in place for all equipment that are regularly in contact with chlorinated water (toys, railings, slides, etc.)
  • Equipment such pool noodles used by members in lessons will be sanitized after each lesson.
  • Training equipment used in the session will be managed by the club staff. All equipment will be sanitized daily.
  • Sanitization will occur in between sessions with the staggered schedule (Please see Scheduling)
  • All high touch surfaces including participant designated spots will be sanitized prior/after each session.
  • Water fountain and shower are closed
  • Water Polo balls will be sanitized prior/after each session

Participants

  • Participants are to wear their suit to and from practice
  • Participant can bring their own equipment (kickboards, fins) in a personal bag but are not allowed to share equipment.
  • Personal belongings such as towels, drinks and other personal items are not to be shared
  • Personal belongings (bag/backpack) will be left on the designated personal spot.
  • Goggles to be worn for water polo swim training only. Goggles will be removed for safety reasons when performing ball drills.
  • All water training will have participants physically distanced 2 metres between each other.
  • All dryland training will have participants physically distanced 2 metres between each other.

Scheduling

  • Please arrive not more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session.
  • When entering the facility for your session, the participant will be directed to their designated spot where they will store their bag and personal equipment. Participant will remain at that spot until your coach calls you for your session.
  • We will have a 15 minute buffer between the end of one session and the beginning of the next. This will allow time for the coaches to sanitize and reset equipment for their next session.
  • At the conclusion of the session, participants will gather their personal equipment and immediately leave the facility. All participants are asked to leave the facility immediately (within 8 minutes of the conclusion of the session).

Competition

  • No competitions will occur at this time. We will add competitions if possible, when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

Triathlon

Program Offerings:

  • Triathlon will offer Tiny Tri (6-8years old) training, 9-10 year old Triathlon training, 11-12 year old Triathlon training, 13-15 year old Triathlon training and Masters Running
  • For Tiny Tri, 16 is the maximum number of participants in a session
  • For all other Triathlon age groups, the maximum number of participants in a session is 24.
  • For Swimming, groups will split class time in the water. One group will go in at the start of the session while the other will go in at the end of session. Swimming protocols will be followed.
  • Only participants who are able to swim by themselves, will be allowed to register for Tiny Tri. Coaches will not be in the water.
  • For Biking, participants will be split into 2 groups. One group will bike around the hill at the start of class while the second group will have a physical activity in the park with all participants physically distanced 2 metres apart. At the halfway point of the session, the groups will switch.
  • For Running, participants will be split into 2 groups. Both groups will run separate routes to avoid large grouping. Participants will run 2 metres apart from each other
  • For the Triathlon days, the starts will be staggered and all the Swimming, Biking and Running safe protocols aforementioned will be applied.
  • 2 coaches per one group of 8 to 12 participants in each session.

Facilities

  • Please refer to the Facilities section of Swimming & Artistic Recreational Swimming

Equipment and Surfaces

  • As there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 survives in treated pool water, there is no special disinfection procedures to put in place for all equipment that are regularly in contact with chlorinated water (toys, railings, slides, etc.)
  • Equipment such pool noodles used by members in lessons will be sanitized after each lesson.
  • Training equipment used in the session will be managed by the club staff. All equipment will be sanitized daily.
  • Any session equipment such as cones or signs, will be sanitized prior/after each session.
  • Sanitization will occur in between sessions with the staggered schedule (Please see Scheduling)
  • All high touch surfaces including participant designated spots will be sanitized prior/after each session.
  • Water fountain and shower are closed

Participants

  • Participants are to wear their suit to and from practice
  • Participant must bring their own equipment (goggles, towel, water) in a personal bag but are not allowed to share equipment.
  • Personal belongings such as towels, drinks and other personal items are not to be shared
  • Personal belongings (bag/backpack) will be left on the designated personal spot.
  • Participants must sanitize their bikes prior to bringing them to the session
  • All water training will have participants physically distance 2 metres between each other.
  • For Masters Running, participants will physically distance 2 metres between each other.

Scheduling

  • Please arrive not more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session.
  • When entering the facility for your session, the participant will be directed to their designated spot where they will store their bag and personal equipment. Participant will remain at that spot until your coach calls you for your session.
  • At the conclusion of the session, participants will gather their personal equipment and immediately leave the facility. All participants are asked to leave the facility immediately (within 8 minutes of the conclusion of the session).
  • We will have a 15-minute buffer between the end of one session and the beginning of the next. This will allow time for the coaches to sanitize and reset equipment for their next session.

Competition

  • No competitions will occur at this time. We will add competitions if possible, when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

Volleyball

Program Offering

  • Volleyball will offer 11 to 12-year-old training and 13 to 15-year-old training
  • The maximum number of participants in a session is 6. Each half court will have 3 participants.

Facilities

  • Please refer to the Facilities section of Swimming & Artistic Recreational Swimming

Equipment and Surfaces

  • Training equipment used in the session will be managed by the club staff. All equipment such as the volleyball netting and poles will be sanitized daily.
  • Training equipment used in the session such as rakes will sanitized prior/after each session.
  • Sanitization will occur in between sessions with the staggered schedule (Please see Scheduling)
  • All high touch surfaces including participant designated spots will be sanitized prior/after each session
  • Water fountain and shower are closed
  • Volleyballs will be sanitized prior/after each session. As well, volleyballs will be sanitized during water breaks

Participants

  • Participants are to wear their training suit to and from practice
  • Participant must bring their own equipment (towel, water) in a personal bag but are not allowed to share equipment.
  • Personal belongings such as towels, drinks and other personal items are not to be shared
  • Personal belongings (bag/backpack) will be left on the designated personal spot.
  • Participants will be required to physically distance themselves 2 metres during training.
  • After water breaks, participants are required to sanitize their hands prior to entering the volleyball court to recommence training

Scheduling

  • Please arrive not more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session.
  • When entering the facility for your session, the participant will be directed to their designated spot where they will store their bag and personal equipment. Participant will remain at that spot until your coach calls you for your session.
  • At the conclusion of the session, participants will gather their personal equipment and immediately leave the facility. All participants are asked to leave the facility immediately (within 8 minutes of the conclusion of the session).
  • We will have a 15 minute buffer between the end of one session and the beginning of the next. This will allow time for the coaches to sanitize and reset equipment for their next session.

Competition

  • No competitions will occur at this time. We will add competitions if possible, when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

SAILING

The return to play protocols are outlined below.

Program Offerings

  • Sail Green, Sail Gold, Family Sail, Adult Sailing, SUP Classes and First Aid training
  • Programs have an enrollment capacity at 8 participants per session with up to 2 coaches
  • Family Sail enrollment capacity of 4 families per class with up to 2 coaches
  • Free Sail and Stand Up Paddleboard open to members
  • First Aid sessions will have an enrollment capacity of 8 participants per session.

Facilities

  • The tank is modified to have a minimum of 2 metres of physical distancing be maintained with symbols for waiting/boarding and seating. Participant areas on the tank have been established to ensure physical distancing.
  • Given the size of the tank, Sailing may use the adjacent beach to conduct classes in order to comply with physical distancing requirements.
  • Signage will be placed on the Tank including no public access signs to deter the public and removal of public accessible swim ladders from the tank.
  • Transportation to and from the tank will occur on the CBSC Lifetimer boat that will contain up to 3 participants within a social bubble on one trip.
  • The RCM SAR 5 Clubhouse will be used for First Aid training and participants will be physically distance 2 metres apart.
  • A compliance safety officer (trained coaches) will be at the facilities to monitor and assist with ensuring adherence CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program guidelines, sanitization of facilities and physical distancing.
  • Occupancy capacity is 41.

Equipment & Surfaces

  • All high touch points will be sanitized prior/after every class or use. This includes boats, paddle boards, paddles, door handles and radios.
  • All First Aid equipment is sanitized prior/after every session.
  • Regular contact surfaces, this includes coach boat engines, transport deck, and teaching aids will be sanitized twice per day.
  • The general sailing facility will be sanitized once per day.

Participants

  • Come to the facility fully dressed and have all personal equipment in a bag
  • Participants are required to bring their own lifejackets, towel and water. There will be no sharing or borrowing of any equipment between participants or from CBSC Sailing.
  • Personal belongings in your bag will be left on the designated sitting spot.
  • Participants in first aid will conduct course training by themselves and will not interact with others.

Scheduling

  • Courses are staggered between 10 to 15 minutes to allow for sanitizing of equipment
  • Participants are asked to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their session and will be stationed on the beach, 2 metres physically distance from other course participants on assigned markers.
  • When the session is completed, participants are asked to quickly take their personal belongings and depart from the facility.

Competition:

  • No regattas will occur at this time. We will add regattas, if or when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

TENNIS 

The return to play protocols are outlined below.

Program Offering

  • Red Ball (Parent & Child Under 8 years old), Orange Ball, Green Ball, Adult Lessons, and Private Lessons.
  • For tennis lessons, there will be 4 participants to 1 coach per court per lesson with a maximum of 8 participants to 2 coaches on a court (Red Ball).
  • Program lessons and court bookings will have staggered starts and finishes. Court 2 will be left as an open court at all times, available by booking. Court 1, 3, 4 will conduct lessons, with staggered start and finish by 5 to 10 minutes.
  • For recreational tennis (open courts), there will be a maximum of 4 participants per court.

Facilities

  • The tennis courts will have two separate entries – one entry for Courts 1 & 2 (located at Court #1) and one entry for courts 3 & 4 (located at Court #3) and one exit for all courts which is located at Court #2.
  • Participants are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to their lesson and will stand on visual markers that are distance two metres apart from others.
  • A compliance safety officer (trained coaches) will be at the facilities to monitor and assist with ensuring adherence to CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program guidelines, sanitization of facilities and physical distancing.
  • There will be no court benches or trash cans available on the tennis courts. Participants are to take away any personal trash.
  • Nets will be implemented between courts to stop the rolling of balls across courts and to provide visual separations between lesson areas.
  • Physical distancing and other related signage is on display.
  • The occupancy capacity of the tennis courts facility 38.

Equipment & Surfaces

  • All high touch points will be sanitized prior/after every class. This includes,
    • tennis baskets
    • little tennis nets
    • tennis posts
    • other tennis equipment
    • entry and exit gates, including door handles
    • tennis courts’ nets
    • fences
  • Tennis balls and other lesson equipment will be rotated every day per lesson and returned back into rotation on the third day.
  • Minimal equipment will be used for sessions

Participants

  • Participants are required to bring their own equipment such as tennis racquet, water and sunscreen for lessons. For open play, participants must bring their own tennis balls. There will be no sharing or borrowing of any equipment between participants or from CBSC.
  • Participants will be asked not to touch the tennis balls with their hands. Coaches will be the only ones to touch the tennis balls. Participants may use their racquet to roll the balls to the other end, but the coach picks them up.
  • Personal belongings (bag/backpack) will be left on the designated personal spot.
  • Participants are required to physically distance 2 metres from others during lessons and open play
  • Once a lesson or session is completed, participants are to quickly collect their belongings and leave the facility immediately.

Scheduling

  • Lessons and open courts will have staggered times to allow the required physical distancing.
  • Participants are asked to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their lesson and will be assigned to visual markers that are 2 metres physically distanced from other lesson participants prior to enter
  • When the lesson is completed, participants are asked to quickly take their personal belongings and immediately depart from the facility

Competition:

  • At the moment, no tournaments and competitions will occur. We will add tournaments, when it is deemed safe to do so. VIASPORT indicates this may be in the next phase.

Enhanced Protocols 

  • Anyone (participants, parents and members) attending a CBSC facility (Swimming, Sailing, Tennis) must review the symptoms check list daily.
  • All participants will be asked to use our hand sanitizers upon entry of all facilities – Swimming, Sailing and Tennis and at the end of their session, as they leave each facility.
  • Anyone exhibiting any of the COVID-19 symptoms SHALL NOT attend and will need to report on our contact tracing form. We will have signage at all the facility areas, reminding everyone to check their symptoms, prior to participating.
  • The following are recommended not to participate in activities:
    • People 65 years and older.
    • People of all ages with underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled.
  • All personal equipment used must be sanitized prior to and after use in any CBSC activity
  • The facility and training equipment used in program sessions will be managed by the CBSC staff. All of this equipment and the facility will be sanitized daily (or more depending specific sport Return to Play 2020 Program guidelines) with commercial grade cleaning products.
  • In order to limit the number of spectators, we are recommending that members in a session activity only attend with one other person.
  • Spectators are expected to manage social distancing and staff will disperse anyone not social distancing.
  • No Guests will be permitted at any time.
  • CBSC staff and volunteers will also be enforcing these protocols

First Aid – All Programs

​As there will be no contact, we expect the risk of injury to be very low. Should a minor injury occur, here is our protocol for managing:

  • The session coach will communicate with the player to assess the injury verbally, at the minimum 2M physical distance
  • Depending on the injury, the following may occur:
    • The participant will sit out until they feel better to re-join ​
    • The participant will walk to their parent for attention
    • The participant will receive first aid treatment from staff

CBSC will have a first aid kit on site for all facilities and a lifeguard at the pools at all times. If a coach provides first aid support, they will do so with a mask and gloves on at all times as physical distancing will no longer be possible.

In the event of an unforeseen serious injury, 911 will be called.

Memberships Participation Guidelines 

​Participation in CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program is completely voluntary. If at any point, a member is feeling uncomfortable with the risks of any of CSBC’s sports programs, they can and should remove themselves from the program.

​While we don’t want to alarm members, we do want to recognize the importance and role that participants, parents, grandparents and others play in ensuring that we resume our programs. To this end we have established the following guidelines for participants:

  • Parents must complete an Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver on behalf of all family members. This will be required to be completed prior to registration.
  • Members are asked to review all Return to Play 2020 Program protocols and to sit down with their children and explain the information and importance of abiding by all protocols and rules. Staff will also work with members on this but it will be helpful if this is reinforced by all adults.
  • All members will be requested to follow the CBSC Illness Policy (see Appendix B).
  • Some program sessions will require a parent/adult to participate with the child during the session. This will help to ensure the younger member(s) stays in his/her own space. Because the parent and child are from the same household, this is acceptable under VIASPORT guidelines.
  • For older children groups, we feel that the member will understand and listen to instructions, especially if the parents reinforce the rules beforehand. Any participants who are struggling with the concept and are not able to physically distance, will require parent participation, or will be removed from the session.

Facilities’ Areas Management

​Facilities are defined as all areas including CBSC pool and volleyball compound, CBSC tennis courts, CBSC tanks, the parking lot adjacent to CBSC facilities, to the casual spectator areas in and surrounding CBSC facilities including sidewalks, areas to and from CBSC facilities including the beach and others.

Within these facilities areas, the expectation is that people:

  • Do not congregate ​
  • Maintain physical distancing at all times
  • If a member is at an age that they will not be able to manage the above two points, they should be accompanied by an adult

Casual spectator areas will be in and around the facilities’ areas. Our expectation is:

  • A maximum of one spectator per family is allowed
  • Physical distancing is maintained in the casual areas
  • Masks are optional but recommended per the health authority’s guidance
  • Spectators are to stay on the side of the facility where their child is participating and not move between or into other casual areas.

​CBSC staff and volunteers will be breaking up any congregation of people and reminding anyone who is not practicing social distancing. Anyone not in compliance will be asked to leave the facility. Anyone found repeatedly defying this protocol, after having been informed, will be removed from the facilities for the duration of the program.

Risk Management 

​We are taking every recommended step to ensure the safety of all participants. In addition to information provide on our Return to Play 2020 Program page, here are additional measures in place to mitigate risk:

  • Appointment of a Risk Management/Contact Tracing Team. Morgan Brewster, a CSBC Director, will serve as the main point of contact. The team can be reached by email. The purpose of this team is to:
    • Monitor advice and direction from health and sport authorities
    • Manage any contact tracing reports
    • Oversee all program implementation to ensure compliance is adhered to CBSC Return to Play 2020 Program

All sessions will be delivered by a CBSC coaches and volunteers who have been trained in COVID-19 and Return to Play 2020 Program protocols.

​CBSC is committed to getting and keeping members in CBSC sports programs activities. In order to do this safely, and ultimately move towards a return to previous CBSC summers, we will be holding our staff and members to the highest standards of the recommendations from the health authorities.

We recognize that some of these protocols are inconvenient, but we expect 100% compliance from everyone involved. Please do not be offended if you receive a reminder of these protocols. We all have a role to play to get our sports back to normal and to keep our community safe and healthy.

​APPENDIX A – Definitions

​Return to Sport: Return to Sport refers to the process of developing and implementing guidelines for sport organizations to operate safely in B.C. during this pandemic. Return to Sport Plans will be unique to each sport and must follow Provincial Health Office orders and recommendations. One set of guidelines will be created for each sport by the Provincial Sport Organization, and all club and PSO sanctioned activities should follow this set of guidelines.

​Physical Distancing: According to the Provincial Health Officer, physical distancing requires keeping two metres (or at least two arms lengths) of space between individuals. It also includes staying at home when you’re sick, even if symptoms are mild.

Provincial Health Officer (PHO): The Provincial Health Officer is the senior public health official for B.C., and is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the health of the population of B.C. This office works with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and provides independent advice to the ministers and public officials on public health issues. The current PHO is Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Community Focused: Community focused sport activities take place within the home sport community or clubs where participants are members. This means avoiding cross-regional, inter-provincial or cross-country travel for sport.

Recreation as defined by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association is the “experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community wellbeing.” Physical activities would include those undertaken as leisure, fitness training and sport-related activities that are done at the discretion of the individual (e.g. – use of parks, hiking trails, public recreation facilities), either self-led or facilitated by recreation leaders and are not included within the context of this document. Refer to Appendix B for list of additional definitions pertinent to Return to Sport.

Organized Sport Activities: involve a number of people doing something together in a structured way and is facilitated by a Provincial Sport Organization or Local Sport Organization.

Competitive activities: Competitive activities are formal, organized games, matches and tournaments between participants where scores are recorded and standings are kept.

Rule of Two: The goal of the Rule of Two is to ensure all interactions and communications are open, observable, and justifiable. Its purpose is to protect participants (especially minors) and coaches in potentially vulnerable situations by ensuring more than one adult is present. During the pandemic, compliance remains mandatory and organizations must ensure a coach is never alone and out of sight with a participant without another screened coach or screened adult (parent or volunteer) present.

Appendix B – Illness Policy

​In this policy, “Member” includes an employee, volunteer, participant, parent/spectator or guest.

  1. Inform an individual in a position of authority (Head Coach, program coordinator, Program Chair) immediately if, you feel any symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.
  2. Assessment
    1. Members must review the self-assessment signage located throughout the facility each morning before their shift/practice/activity to attest that they are not feeling any of the COVID 19 symptoms.
    2. Managers/coaches will visually monitor members to assess any early warning signs as to the status of their health and to touch base on how they are regarding their personal safety throughout the workday/practice/activity.
    3. If Members are unsure please have them use the self-assessment tool https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en or through the COVID-19 BC Support App self- assessment tool.
  3. If a Member is feeling sick with COVID-19 symptoms
    1. They should remain at home and contact Health Link BC at 8-1-1.
    2. If they feel sick and /or are showing symptoms while at work, they should be sent home
    3. immediately and have them contact 8-1-1 or a doctor for further guidance.
    4. No Member may participate in a practice/activity if they are symptomatic.
  4. If a Member tests positive for COVID-19
    1. Complete CBSC’s contact tracing form immediately.
    2. The Member will not be permitted to return to the workplace/practice/facility until they are free of the COVID-19 virus.
    3. Any Members who work/play closely with the infected Member will also be removed from the workplace/practice/facility for at least 14 days to ensure the infection does not spread further.
    4. Close off, clean and disinfect their work/practice/facility area immediately and any surfaces that could have potentially be infected/touched.
  5. If a Member has been tested and is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 Test
    1. Complete CBSC’s contact tracing form immediately.
    2. As with the confirmed case, the Member must be removed from the workplace/practice/facility.
    3. The Public Health Agency of Canada advises that any person who has even mild symptoms to stay home and call the public health authority of B.C.
    4. Other Members who may have been exposed will be informed and removed from the workplace/practice/activity for at least 14 days or until the diagnosis of COVID-19 is ruled out by health authorities.
    5. The workspace/practice/activity space will be closed off, cleaned, and disinfected immediately and any other surfaces that could have potentially been infected/touched.
  6. If a Member has come in to contact with someone who is confirmed to have COVID-19
    1. Members must advise their employer/coach if they reasonably believe they have been exposed to COVID-19.
    2. Once the contact is confirmed, the Member will be removed from the workplace/practice/activity for at least 14 days or as otherwise directed by public health authorities. Members who may have come into close contact with the Member will also be removed from the workplace for at least 14 days.
    3. The workspace/activity area will be closed off, cleaned, and disinfected immediately and any other surfaces that could have potentially been infected/touched.
  7. Quarantine or Self-Isolate if:
    1. Any Member who has travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days is not permitted to enter any part of the facility and must quarantine and self- isolate.
    2. Any Member who has travelled out of the province within the last 14 days is to adhere to BC government protocols and Provincial Health Office guidance at all times as per the Emergency Program Act.
    3. Any Member with any symptoms of COVID-19 is not permitted to enter any part of the facility and must quarantine and self-isolate.
    4. Any Member from a household with someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 is not permitted to enter any part of the facility and must quarantine and self-isolate.
    5. Any Member who is in quarantine or self-isolating as a result of contact with an infected person or in families who are self-isolating, is not permitted to enter any part of the facility.