Coronovirus/COVID19

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​Update as of March 31, 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Brantford Track and Field Club Board of Directors and Coaches are continuing to monitor the situation to make decisions about Outdoor 2021 season.  Once decisions are made they will be posted on our website and social media

Return to Sport

  • Before returning to sport all athletes must have completed the online Athletics Ontario Return to Training Attestation and Waiver through trackie.  If you did not receive that link by email and are a current member please email us or contact your coach
  • The club will follow all return to sport guidelines and any present and/or future mandates as outlined by Athletics Canada and Athletics Ontario (see links below)
  • The club, coaches, athletes and spectators will adhere to all mandates set by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments
  • The club, coaches, athletes and spectators will adhere to all mandates set by the Brant County Health Unit
  • Athlete attendance and screening will be taken at each session for and tracking purposes
  • As per Government Health regulations, the following individuals should NOT attend practice or training venues:
        • Any person experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, or shortness of breath). If these symptoms                  begin while at a training venue the individual must leave immediately and contact their physician for advice on further management. The individual                must also inform their club and/or personal coach. This person must receive clearance by their physician before returning to training and the training            venue.   
       • Any person who receives a diagnosis of COVID-19. Individuals must comply with the current mandated self-isolation policy.
       • Any person who has been told to self-isolate at home.
       • Any person who lives in a home or has been in close contact with someone with symptoms of COVID-19.
      • Any person who lives in a home or has been in close contact with someone who has been told to self-isolate at home.
      • Any person who has arrived in Canada from outside of the country within the last 14 days as they are mandated to self-isolate and monitor for                      symptoms for 14 days upon their arrival.
  • If any persons begin to exhibit any COVID19 symptoms during training/practice they will be asked to leave immediately and follow the guidelines stated by the local health unit and in the return to sport documents before returning to any further practices/training. 
  • All participants should take appropriate measures to avoid infection from high touch surfaces or when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • The club has initiated a COVID19 Club Safety Officer – Peggy Windle.  Each coach will provide their athletes with her contact information.  Alternately brantfordtfc@gmail.com can also be used for contacting her.
 
Helpful Links:
 
Athletics Canada Back on Track Guidelines
https://athleticsontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Back-on-Track-July-13-2020.pdf

Athletics Ontario
https://athleticsontario.ca/return-to-sport/
 https://athleticsontario.ca/technical/documents/return-to-sport/ao_return_to_competition_cover_200720.pdf
 
City of Brantford
https://www.brantford.ca/en/living-here/covid-19-response.aspx
 
Brant County Health Unit
https://www.bchu.org/ServicesWeProvide/InfectiousDiseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
 
Province of Ontario
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
 
Self Assessment Tool
https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en
 
Covid19 Prevention and Risks
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms.html?topic=tilelink#s

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