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CALEDONIA SKATING CLUB (CSC) Return to Skate Protocol

 

These Protocols are Skate Ontario’s rules and policies intended to enable a safe return to the sport. These Protocols are based on current Ontario statutes and regulations, current public health requirements and directives, and Skate Ontario’s desire to make our sport safe for all. These Protocols are subject to all federal, provincial and municipal laws, regulations, by-laws and orders as they may exist.

Protocols will be updated regularly as information from all stakeholders be- comes available.

All figure skating activities, as administered by CSC, will adhere to, federal,

Provincial and municipal laws, regulations, by-laws and orders as they may exist from time to time. This includes but is not limited to compliance with:

  • Physical distancing measures
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Size of permitted gatherings
  • Skate Canada rules, policies and procedures
  • Skate Ontario rules, policies and procedures
  • All Safe Sport policies and procedures
  • Applicable occupational health and safety requirements

 

 

CSC COVID-19 OVERSIGHT GROUP

 

 

 

NAME

POSITION

E-MAIL

PHONE #

Michellie Fletcher

Program Coordinator and Coach

Caledoniaskatingclub@gmail.com

905-765-5805

Krystyna Lazar

Coach

Krystyna_lazar@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

FORMS for CSC MEMBERS

 

Skate Ontario COVID-19 Waiver (located in COVID Page on website)

 

Must be signed by all skaters, coaches, choreographers, staff, volunteers and supervising parents in order to attend CSC programs.  This form will be kept on file on behalf of Skate Ontario.

 

Daily Health Screening Questionnaire (located in COVID Page on website)

 

This questionnaire must be completed daily by the individual prior to participation. This questionnaire will also be ad- ministered on-site verbally by a designated CSC coach or volunteer.

 

CSC COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN

 

  • All individuals participating in CSC programs must complete the Skate Ontario Acknowledgment, Release, Indemnity and Assumption of Risk regarding COVID-19 (“COVID-19 Waiver”). Failure to do so means that individual will not be eligible to participate in CSC programs and This form will be posted on-line and at sign in table.

 

  • All individuals associated with CSC on-ice activities or having direct contact with members on or off the ice, is required to complete a COVID-19 Waiver, or have a signed COVID-19 Waiver on-file with Skate Ontario, including skaters, coaches, staff, board members, volunteers and supervising adults (for minors)

 

  • All individuals entering the HCCC facility will complete a daily health questionnaire to be administered on site by a designated CSC coach or volunteer

 

  • All individuals participating in CSC programs will be tracked daily using the SKATE ONTARIO tracking to forms to ensure that contact tracing is possible in the event of an individual becoming infected to exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

 

  • All individuals participating in CSC programs will be encouraged to only skate at one In the event that more than one facility is used, this information should be shared with the COVID-19 Oversight Group to ensure that contact tracing can be maintained.

 

 

 

An individual becomes unwell with symptoms of COVID-19

 

  • If an individual becomes unwell with symptoms of COVID-19, or if someone is aware of an individual that becomes unwell with symptoms of COVID-19, that individual must immediately stop participation in club or skating school
  • The individual will be isolated from all others in a well-ventilated area, or out- side and provided with a non-medical face mask if one is available
  • The individual shall be sent home and instructed to follow public health guidelines regarding self-isolation and testing
  • The facility should be informed in order to determine if any areas need to be closed off and/or require additional cleaning/disinfecting
  • A member of the COVID-19 Oversight Group should be informed of the situation and should contact the individual or their parent/guardian to determine if next steps are being taken regarding testing

 

An individual is tested for COVID-19

 

  • Any CSC member, coach, staff, guest or volunteer that has been tested for COVID-19 must not participate in CSC activities while waiting for the results of the test
  • The CSC COVID-19 oversight committee will consult the Session Participation tracking sheets to inform other club/skating school members who might have been in close contact with the individual
  • Any CSC members who were in close contact with the individual should not participate in club/skating school activities and should follow public health guidelines until the diagnosis of COVID-19 is ruled out by health professionals

 

An individual tests positive for COVID-19

 

  • If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they should inform a member of the COVID-19 Oversight Group
  • The COVID-19 Oversight Group will work where requested with the facility and public health officials to assist in contact The Session Participation

 

tracking sheets may be used to assist public health officials in informing other BSC members who may have been in close contact with the individual

  • Any CSC members who were in close contact with the individual should not participate in club/skating school activities for 14 days and should follow public health guidelines regarding self-isolation and testing
  • CSC membership will be notified of a positive COVID-19 result within the pro-
  • The COVID-19 Oversight Group will inform and work with the facility in the case of a positive COVID-19 result and determine if any additional cleaning/ disinfecting should be performed as per the facility’s guidelines
  • The COVID-19 Oversight Group will inform Skate Ontario of a positive COVID- 19 diagnosis by e-mailing clubsupportservices@skateontario.org

 

Return to club/skating activities following illness

 

  • If no test was performed, or the COVID-19 test was negative, the individual may only return to club activities once they no longer have any symptoms of COVID-19.

 

Return to club/skating activities following COVID-19

 

  • Following a positive COVID-19 test, an individual must follow all public health guidelines regarding return to
  • Modification/restriction/postponing or canceling of CSC activities will be evaluated in conjunction with the facility managers and Skate Ontario to ensure the safety of all
  • CSC members will be informed as soon as possible of any modifications/restrictions or cancelations Clubs/skating schools must keep any modifications and restrictions in place until advised that it is safe to resume activities by public health, government or sport officials Public Health Guidelines

 

CSC COVID-19 Communication Plan

 

  • The CSC Return to Skate Protocol will be e-mailed to all members and posted on the website. This includes contact information for the CSC COVID-19 Over- sight Group, the Daily Screening Questionnaire and the Skate Ontario Waiver.
  • On-going communication to the membership will be sent via e-mail and posted on the website.
  • Any changes to the current COVID-19 RESPONSE Plan will be communicated via e-mail to the membership and posted on the
  • The COVID-19 oversight group will follow up with any individuals who become unwell with symptoms of COVID-19 during club/skating school

 

  • If it is determined that a CSC member has been tested for COVID-19, the COVID-19 oversight group will inform all CSC members that may have been in close contact with that individual
  • The COVID-19 oversight group will ensure the facility and Skate Ontario are informed if a CSC member is diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • Any cancellations / restrictions / modifications to CSC programming will be communicated to members through e-mail and posted to the website

 

 

Limitation on size of training groups: Follow current Ontario Provincial guidelines regarding gathering restrictions.

 

Starskate / Adultskate

max 45 on ice including coaches

Canskate

max 45 including coaches & volunteers

Power

max 45 including coaches & volunteers

 

STAGE 3 - Protocols for attending CSC programs

 

  • Individuals will follow facility guidelines for entrance into the arena, physical distancing while putting on skates and exit from the arena
  • All individuals entering the facility must wear a non-medical face mask

 

  • All individuals entering the facility will complete the COVID-19 daily screening questionnaire
  • All individuals will sanitize hands upon entrance into the arena
  • Participants may follow entrance instructions to the ice pad and choose a marked space within the area to put on and take off skates
  • Washroom facilities are available at rink level and in the rink
  • Parent, guardian or other adult for each athlete - one accompanying such an athlete is expected to follow facility guidelines with respect to physical distancing, must remain at least 2m apart and wear a face mask.

Skaters:

  • Not required to wear a non-medical face mask while skating
  • Any winter gloves that are worn should be washed daily
  • Skaters are required to maintain a physical distance of at least 2m from any other skaters and coaches during their session

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