• Home
»
• The Wave
»
• Return to Play Plan

Seaside Volleyball Club

The Wave Practice Facility - Return to Play Plan: 

Updated: Thursday, January 7th, 2021

“Reducing the risk of person-to-person transmission” 

1)    Introduction:

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seaside Volleyball Club and YST have put together the necessary steps to enhance our health and safety protocols in advance of the anticipated new normal. We are confident that these protocols will meet and exceed our member and health official’s expectations for us to run programs in a healthy and safe environment. 

2)    Janitorial Protocols:

a)    Enhanced Cleaning Supplies and Equipment:

• Professional janitorial services scheduled 5 to 7 days per week (depending on frequency of rentals)
• Touchless hand sanitizing dispensers – mounted at both front and back entrances 
• Touchless garbage cans – at both front and back entrances, one in washroom
• Sanitizing wipes – at both front and back entrances
• Touchless soap dispenser – mounted inside the washroom
• Replacement supplies – facility storage – checked frequently 

b)    Public Poster Signage:

• (Exterior – front and back doors) Please do not enter if you are sick… 
• (Interior – front and back entrance) Please use hand sanitizer before…
• (Interior – front and back entrance) Physical distancing in progress
• (Interior – front entrance) Worksafe BC Safety Plan
• (Interior – front and back doors) Cover cough and sneezing
• (Interior – front and back entrance & washroom) Washing instructions
  

c)     Cleaning Schedule:

The facility will be professionally cleaned regularly in the evenings as follows;

• Floors – swept and washed
• Disinfect interior and exterior door handles; all equipment and touch points
• Disinfect washroom including toilet, mirror and sink
• Check (and if necessary, replace) paper towels, toilet paper, liquid sanitizer and hand soap
• Empty garbage cans   

3)    Program and Renter Protocols:

a)    Cleaning Schedule of Major Touch Points:

• Disinfect exterior and interior door handles and inside frames
• Disinfect assigned ball cart & balls
• Wipe down washroom door handles, sink and toilet; dispensers
• Wipe down sanitizing dispensers & garbage cans 
• Disinfect any other peripheral coaching aids

4)    Program Rules & Protocols:

a)    Participants will NOT be allowed to attend a session if they:

• Show symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. Symptoms include fever, chills, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat, diarrhea and/or new muscle aches or headaches.
• Show any symptoms of or have a cold or flu.
• Have been directed by Public Health to self-isolate. 
• Have recently arrived from outside of Canada or have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 infected individual and have not isolated for 14 days.
• Have not completed the Health Declaration Form prior to the start of a session.
• Have not passed the Daily Health Declaration Questionnaire.
• Have not signed the COVID-19 insurance waiver.
• Have had their temperature checked upon entry and identified with a fever. 

b)    Prior to entering the building participants must:

• Have sent the club a parent signed COVID-19 Insurance Waiver and completed the Health Declaration form.
• Bring their own name-labelled, water-filled water bottle.
• Wash their hands thoroughly before leaving home.

c)     Prior to the start of each program:

• For daytime programs, participants must enter the building from the back.
• For afternoon and evening programs, enter the building from the front. 
• Participants must not enter the building until the participants from the previous program have left the building. Coaches will initiate entry and exit.
• Participants must clean their hands using hand sanitizer upon entering the building. 
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizers.
• Coaches will check the temperature of all athletes upon entering building.
• If any participants show signs of illness during check-in, they will be asked to contact their parents immediately and self-isolate from the camp until their parents can pick-up.
• Coaches will ask all participants health check questions at the start of each program.
• Coaches will assign participants cleaning stations to disinfect and clean high-risk touch point surfaces. 
• Athletes and coaches have the option to wear masks during any programs.

d)     During Programs:

• The majority of the drills will be player-centric.
• Participants must exercise physical and social distancing (current regulations, 3 meters apart), during drills, particularly during breaks and coach/player group meetings.
• Participants and coaches must wear masks at all times.
• Participants must avoid close contact socializing, before during and after the session.
• Participant must cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
• Participants should avoid touching their face whenever possible.
• Participants should wash their hands with sanitizers or soap during breaks.
• Balls will be cleaned with sanitizing wipes between sessions.
• No hand shaking, high fives or hugging between participants and/or coaches.
• No sharing of water bottles, snacks or towels between participants.
• Participants will be encouraged not to use the washroom unless absolutely necessary.
• If anyone uses the washroom, they must clean all surfaces touched while inside.
• If any participants show signs of illness during the camp, they will be self-isolated and asked to contact their parents immediately for pick-up.

e)    When leaving the gym for the day:

• Participants must take all of their belongings with them and discard any garbage in the assigned garbage cans. 
• Participants must wash their hands using hand sanitizers before leaving the building.
• Parents and spectators are NOT allowed inside the facility during sessions and must wait outside for pick-up.
• Once a participant leaves the building they can’t re-enter.
• All participants must exit through the front doors.

f)     Additional Information:

• Coaches will adhere to the same health and safety restrictions as the participants.
• Touchless water station is available for use.
• No visitors or spectators allowed, including parents, family and friends.
• No food or drink (other than water) allowed in the building.