NORTH DELTA SUNFISH SWIM CLUB
RETURN TO SPORT / COVID 19 SAFETY PLAN
RETURN TO SPORT / COVID 19 SAFETY PLAN
May 1, 2022
Viasport Return to Sport
https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
Provincial and regional restrictions
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
2022 Safety Plan
Previous Safety Plan
January 1, 2022
Viasport Return to Sport
https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
Provincial and regional restrictions
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
September 8, 2021
Revised Safety Plans
Following BC's Stage 3 Restart Plan and PHO Mask Mandate, we have revised our Step 3 Addendum.
step_3_updated_safety_plan.pdf
July 10, 2021
Revised Safety Plans
Following the easing of restrictions by the Public Health Officer and the City of Delta, our Sunfish safety plans have been revised for both indoor (Sungod) and outdoor (NDRC) pools via an addendum (North Delta Sunfish Step 3 plan dated July 6, 2021) which is now published below.
July and August Practice Schedules
Revised schedules from July 12 to August 20 have now been posted on our website and emailed to families.
June 3, 2021
Although BC's Restart Plan was announced last week, Sunfish has been waiting for instructions from the City of Delta. Delta has been trying really hard to stay up to date with all sports as they update their guidelines.
The City of Delta has just announced:
Effective immediately outdoor sport can remove physical distancing requirements and conduct training as normal. For swimming, this means full, “normal” practices can occur in outdoor pools. This is within your club only, no club collaboration. There is no cohort limitation – We do not have a limit on the number of swimmers in a lane or in the pool.
These changes are supported by:
What does this mean for Sunfish?
- the maximum capacity of 31 bodies is lifted
- restrictions of swimmers/lane has been lifted
- physical distancing within the water is lifted
- water polo scrimmages can occur (interclub only - but have already made July plans with other local water polo clubs)
- Time Trials with officials on deck can occur (we started last Friday, following BC's announcement) AND we have made arrangements for our Sungod July /August USER-PAY TIME TRIALS to include a limited number of swimmers from one Fraser South Swim Club per weekend - refer to website for schedule)
NOTE:
Wearing a mask and physical distancing of 2m is still required during dryland and while on deck.
As a result of these changes, I'll be updating the Club Safety Plan and will post on our website in the next few days.
https://www.ndsunfish.com/return-to-sportcovid-19-safety-plan--announcements.html
April 19, 2021
Extension on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order
Indoor gatherings - no indoor social gatherings of any size at your residence with anyone other than your household
Outdoor gatherings - no more than 10 people
Spectators still not allowed at any sports activities
Youth sports - All organized indoor and outdoor sports for people 21 years of age and younger are limited to training and practice where all participants maintain 3 metres of physical distance from one another. This means games, tournaments and competitions are temporarily suspended.
Refer to link for ore information - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
April 14, 2021
Updated safety plan for the NDRC Outdoor Pool - See below for pdf copy
Return to Competition for SWIMMING Addendum - See below for pdf copy
January 7, 2021
Extension on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order
BC announces the PHO is extended to February 5th.
December 28, 2000
Viasport BC announces further clarification to PHO
https://www.viasport.ca/news/december-28-2020-updates-province-wide-restrictions-sport
Travel to home club: Individuals are permitted to travel to their home club for the purpose of sport. Home club is defined as the sport organization, club, or facility at which a person is registered for ongoing sport programming.
December 24, 2000
Details on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order released
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
BC announces must follow viaSport BC Phase 2 plan - individuals to maintain 3m physically distance
https://www.viasport.ca/sites/default/files/SPORT_ACTIVITY_CHART_12-03.pdf
December 2, 2020
New Provincial Health Orders & BCSSA Update
Provincial Health Order
The PHO recognizes that now more than ever sport provides important physical and mental health benefits to our communities, and as such sport can continue; however, within some new parameters.
Each member must now be 3m apart from one another.
BCSSA Update - Return to Competition 2021
....We currently have a committee that is developing our "Return to Competition" plan and they are looking at short term options (club & regional meets throughout our traditional competitive season), as well as the events that are further away such as Provincials. We do know that competition in 2021 will likely look different than it has previously, but we are confident that it WILL happen in one form or another ...
https://mailchi.mp/bcsummerswimming/new-provincial-health-orders-and-bcssa-news
November 19, 2020
November 7, 2020 Provincial Health Order has been extended another 2 weeks.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport / Covid-19 Safety Pan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to reflect new provincial health order. Minimal changes have been made.
https://www.ndsunfish.com/uploads/1/0/2/1/102171622/north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sep_20.pdf
November 7, 2020
By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all individuals, places of work and businesses in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley must significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/lower-mainland?bcgovtm=20200506_GCPE_AM_COVID_11_NOTIFICATION_BCGOVNEWS_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
Given the recent announcement and the provincial order that takes into effect tonight at 10pm, the City of Delta has responded that Sunfish activities will still continue. However, this permittance comes with strict warnings that we remain socially distance in and out of water as well as during our dryland activities.
Parents are still responsible to review the daily health questionnaire from the province, but the City has said that verbal health checks must still continue just before entering the facility. Although some kids are not taking these questions seriously, please help our coaches by reminding them that we are doing our due diligence.
Although Sunfish started Phase 3 swimming protocols, we have instructed all coaches to return to Phase 2 protocols that were in place over the summer session and remind all members to physically distance themselves:
Wearing a mask to practice is still mandatory.
These reminders are regardless if kids are in each other's bubble and even if they are siblings. For the sake of optics to the City and the general public, we need to ensure physical distance amongst all members is followed.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as the City and our Club sort out these instructions under the new provincial health order.
September 20, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport / Covid-19 Safety Pan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to reflect compliance to City of Delta's new policy on the use of face masks will be required indoors in City of Delta facilities (effective October 1, 2020).
north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sep_20.pdf
September 9, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to adjust exit procedures.
sungod_map_-_enter___exit_illustration.pdf
August 30, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre.
August 28, 2020
BC has has announced its transition into Phase 3 of BC's Restart Plan. "The BC Restart Plan takes a phased approach to reopening. This allows sectors and activities within the phases to open when the evidence and data tells us the time is right, and as protocols and guidance are in place for them to do so safely."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/phase-3
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/managers-supervisors/covid-19-guidelines/key-stages/stage-3
August 14, 2020
The Province has now acted to extend COVID-19 liability coverage to for-profit organizations through the COVID-19 Related Measures Act (CRMA). The regulation protects people (paid or volunteer) from proceedings for civil liability for damages resulting from transmission or exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. The regulation is retroactive to January 1, 2020 and will remain in force unless and until the CRMA is repealed. British Columbians will be able to get back to playing sports sooner with the Province’s action to protect amateur sport organizations from COVID-19 liabilities, provided they are complying with public health orders and provincial sport guidelines. https://www.viasport.ca/news/province-takes-action-support-return-sport
June 23, 2020
As some of you know, on June 2, 2020, the Delta Council endorsed the Reopening Plan for City Hall, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Facilities. Last week, all Delta swim clubs were invited to submit their Return to Sport Plan/Covid-19 Safety Plan. Our Club has worked hard to develop our plan in conjunction with BCSSA’s safety guidelines, City of Delta’s Safety Plan and other provincial and federal health policies.
I have attached the North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan AND other related documents for your review. These documents will be updated as new information arrives. If you have any questions regarding these documents, please email vpcoaching@ndsunfish.com your questions. We will try to respond to your concerns as well as have a parent meeting (virtual or small group meetings) prior to the start of our summer program once we hear back from the City regarding pool time assignments and dates.
Viasport Return to Sport
https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
Provincial and regional restrictions
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
2022 Safety Plan
Previous Safety Plan
January 1, 2022
Viasport Return to Sport
https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
Provincial and regional restrictions
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
September 8, 2021
Revised Safety Plans
Following BC's Stage 3 Restart Plan and PHO Mask Mandate, we have revised our Step 3 Addendum.
step_3_updated_safety_plan.pdf
July 10, 2021
Revised Safety Plans
Following the easing of restrictions by the Public Health Officer and the City of Delta, our Sunfish safety plans have been revised for both indoor (Sungod) and outdoor (NDRC) pools via an addendum (North Delta Sunfish Step 3 plan dated July 6, 2021) which is now published below.
July and August Practice Schedules
Revised schedules from July 12 to August 20 have now been posted on our website and emailed to families.
June 3, 2021
Although BC's Restart Plan was announced last week, Sunfish has been waiting for instructions from the City of Delta. Delta has been trying really hard to stay up to date with all sports as they update their guidelines.
The City of Delta has just announced:
Effective immediately outdoor sport can remove physical distancing requirements and conduct training as normal. For swimming, this means full, “normal” practices can occur in outdoor pools. This is within your club only, no club collaboration. There is no cohort limitation – We do not have a limit on the number of swimmers in a lane or in the pool.
These changes are supported by:
- ViaSport's Return to Sport Restart 2.0
- Swim BC Restart Chart 2.0
- Water Polo Canada - Return to Water Polo Training Guidelines (Phase 3)
What does this mean for Sunfish?
- the maximum capacity of 31 bodies is lifted
- restrictions of swimmers/lane has been lifted
- physical distancing within the water is lifted
- water polo scrimmages can occur (interclub only - but have already made July plans with other local water polo clubs)
- Time Trials with officials on deck can occur (we started last Friday, following BC's announcement) AND we have made arrangements for our Sungod July /August USER-PAY TIME TRIALS to include a limited number of swimmers from one Fraser South Swim Club per weekend - refer to website for schedule)
NOTE:
Wearing a mask and physical distancing of 2m is still required during dryland and while on deck.
As a result of these changes, I'll be updating the Club Safety Plan and will post on our website in the next few days.
https://www.ndsunfish.com/return-to-sportcovid-19-safety-plan--announcements.html
April 19, 2021
Extension on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order
Indoor gatherings - no indoor social gatherings of any size at your residence with anyone other than your household
Outdoor gatherings - no more than 10 people
Spectators still not allowed at any sports activities
Youth sports - All organized indoor and outdoor sports for people 21 years of age and younger are limited to training and practice where all participants maintain 3 metres of physical distance from one another. This means games, tournaments and competitions are temporarily suspended.
Refer to link for ore information - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
April 14, 2021
Updated safety plan for the NDRC Outdoor Pool - See below for pdf copy
Return to Competition for SWIMMING Addendum - See below for pdf copy
January 7, 2021
Extension on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order
BC announces the PHO is extended to February 5th.
December 28, 2000
Viasport BC announces further clarification to PHO
https://www.viasport.ca/news/december-28-2020-updates-province-wide-restrictions-sport
Travel to home club: Individuals are permitted to travel to their home club for the purpose of sport. Home club is defined as the sport organization, club, or facility at which a person is registered for ongoing sport programming.
December 24, 2000
Details on Gatherings and Events Provincial Health Order released
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf
BC announces must follow viaSport BC Phase 2 plan - individuals to maintain 3m physically distance
https://www.viasport.ca/sites/default/files/SPORT_ACTIVITY_CHART_12-03.pdf
December 2, 2020
New Provincial Health Orders & BCSSA Update
Provincial Health Order
The PHO recognizes that now more than ever sport provides important physical and mental health benefits to our communities, and as such sport can continue; however, within some new parameters.
Each member must now be 3m apart from one another.
BCSSA Update - Return to Competition 2021
....We currently have a committee that is developing our "Return to Competition" plan and they are looking at short term options (club & regional meets throughout our traditional competitive season), as well as the events that are further away such as Provincials. We do know that competition in 2021 will likely look different than it has previously, but we are confident that it WILL happen in one form or another ...
https://mailchi.mp/bcsummerswimming/new-provincial-health-orders-and-bcssa-news
November 19, 2020
November 7, 2020 Provincial Health Order has been extended another 2 weeks.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport / Covid-19 Safety Pan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to reflect new provincial health order. Minimal changes have been made.
https://www.ndsunfish.com/uploads/1/0/2/1/102171622/north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sep_20.pdf
November 7, 2020
By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all individuals, places of work and businesses in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley must significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/lower-mainland?bcgovtm=20200506_GCPE_AM_COVID_11_NOTIFICATION_BCGOVNEWS_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
Given the recent announcement and the provincial order that takes into effect tonight at 10pm, the City of Delta has responded that Sunfish activities will still continue. However, this permittance comes with strict warnings that we remain socially distance in and out of water as well as during our dryland activities.
Parents are still responsible to review the daily health questionnaire from the province, but the City has said that verbal health checks must still continue just before entering the facility. Although some kids are not taking these questions seriously, please help our coaches by reminding them that we are doing our due diligence.
Although Sunfish started Phase 3 swimming protocols, we have instructed all coaches to return to Phase 2 protocols that were in place over the summer session and remind all members to physically distance themselves:
- during dryland,
- while walking in the hallways,
- walking on the pool deck,
- swimming in the water,
- resting at the edge and
- getting instruction from the coach.
Wearing a mask to practice is still mandatory.
These reminders are regardless if kids are in each other's bubble and even if they are siblings. For the sake of optics to the City and the general public, we need to ensure physical distance amongst all members is followed.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as the City and our Club sort out these instructions under the new provincial health order.
September 20, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport / Covid-19 Safety Pan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to reflect compliance to City of Delta's new policy on the use of face masks will be required indoors in City of Delta facilities (effective October 1, 2020).
north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sep_20.pdf
September 9, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre as needed to adjust exit procedures.
sungod_map_-_enter___exit_illustration.pdf
August 30, 2020
We have attached an updated North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan for the indoor pool at Sungod Recreation Centre.
August 28, 2020
BC has has announced its transition into Phase 3 of BC's Restart Plan. "The BC Restart Plan takes a phased approach to reopening. This allows sectors and activities within the phases to open when the evidence and data tells us the time is right, and as protocols and guidance are in place for them to do so safely."
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/phase-3
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/managers-supervisors/covid-19-guidelines/key-stages/stage-3
August 14, 2020
The Province has now acted to extend COVID-19 liability coverage to for-profit organizations through the COVID-19 Related Measures Act (CRMA). The regulation protects people (paid or volunteer) from proceedings for civil liability for damages resulting from transmission or exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. The regulation is retroactive to January 1, 2020 and will remain in force unless and until the CRMA is repealed. British Columbians will be able to get back to playing sports sooner with the Province’s action to protect amateur sport organizations from COVID-19 liabilities, provided they are complying with public health orders and provincial sport guidelines. https://www.viasport.ca/news/province-takes-action-support-return-sport
June 23, 2020
As some of you know, on June 2, 2020, the Delta Council endorsed the Reopening Plan for City Hall, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Facilities. Last week, all Delta swim clubs were invited to submit their Return to Sport Plan/Covid-19 Safety Plan. Our Club has worked hard to develop our plan in conjunction with BCSSA’s safety guidelines, City of Delta’s Safety Plan and other provincial and federal health policies.
I have attached the North Delta Return to Sport /Covid-19 Safety Plan AND other related documents for your review. These documents will be updated as new information arrives. If you have any questions regarding these documents, please email vpcoaching@ndsunfish.com your questions. We will try to respond to your concerns as well as have a parent meeting (virtual or small group meetings) prior to the start of our summer program once we hear back from the City regarding pool time assignments and dates.
RESOURCES
Safety plans
| step_3_updated_safety_plan.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_step_3_plan_-_july_6_2021.pdf |
| april_2021_north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_ndrc.pdf |
| 2021_north_delta_sunfish_return_to_competition_for_competitive_swimming.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_nov_19.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sep_20.pdf |
| sungod_map_-_enter___exit_illustration.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_sungod_indoor_pool_-_sept_9.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_ndrc_june_2020.pdf |
| bc_summer_swimming_-_indemnity_agreement__minors__with_logo_.pdf |
| bc_summer_swimming_-_waiver_agreement__adults__with_logo_.pdf |
| north_delta_sunfish_covid-19_protocol___procedures_for_coaches.pdf |
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guidelines
| 2020-10-30-swim_bc_return_to_competition.pdf |
| return_to_water_polo_training_guidelines_-_june_19.pdf |
| guidelines_for_reopening_bcs_pools_and_waterfronts_-_may_19_2020.pdf |
| viasport_bc_-_sport_activity_chart_12-03.pdf |
| ministerial_order_2020.pdf |
| sunfish_2020_-_covid_19_addendum_to_license_pg_1.pdf |
| sunfish_2020_-_covid_19_addendum_license_pg_2.pdf |