Coronovirus/COVID19
Please check back often for any future updates
Update as of December 1, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no MTA indoor season and no group training on the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre track. Due to the gathering limits currently in place and any future Provincial, Municipal and Public Health directives with gathering limits it is not feasible for this program for indoor season.
Please continue to watch for updates for outdoor season 2021.
Update as of September 28, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no MTA cross country season this fall.
Please continue to watch for updates for indoor season 2021
Update as of September 2, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic virus, our club has decided to delay the decision until September 25th as to whether there will be any training for the MTA aged athletes. We think that the first 3 weeks of the new school year will be very stressful for students, parents, and all school staff. The Covid- 19 virus could possibly increase significantly with the re-mixing of individuals that have been separated since the cancellation of school back in March. We hope this does not occur, but it is a definite possibility. As a club, the safety of all athletes, parents and club volunteers has to take precedence over the need for group training.
Please continue to check the website and social media for updates.
Update as of June 18, 2020
To our Brantford Track and Field athletes and families:
The coaches and executive have been closely following the Provincial, Municipal and Athletics Ontario guidelines with respect to the COVID-19 situation. Based on the current information, we have decided to make the following announcements:
Have a safe and healthy summer.
Brantford Track and Field Coaches and Executive
Return to Sport
• 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.
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
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no MTA indoor season and no group training on the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre track. Due to the gathering limits currently in place and any future Provincial, Municipal and Public Health directives with gathering limits it is not feasible for this program for indoor season.
Please continue to watch for updates for outdoor season 2021.
Update as of September 28, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no MTA cross country season this fall.
Please continue to watch for updates for indoor season 2021
Update as of September 2, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic virus, our club has decided to delay the decision until September 25th as to whether there will be any training for the MTA aged athletes. We think that the first 3 weeks of the new school year will be very stressful for students, parents, and all school staff. The Covid- 19 virus could possibly increase significantly with the re-mixing of individuals that have been separated since the cancellation of school back in March. We hope this does not occur, but it is a definite possibility. As a club, the safety of all athletes, parents and club volunteers has to take precedence over the need for group training.
Please continue to check the website and social media for updates.
Update as of June 18, 2020
To our Brantford Track and Field athletes and families:
The coaches and executive have been closely following the Provincial, Municipal and Athletics Ontario guidelines with respect to the COVID-19 situation. Based on the current information, we have decided to make the following announcements:
- No new athlete registrations will be accepted until further notice.
- There will be no Minor Track Association (MTA) program offered for the outdoor track and field season this summer. There are no meets planned and it is too late in the season to start up, even if we could.
- Athletics Ontario (AO) practices will only be held if the strict Return to Training Guidelines are followed. Contact your coach for more information.
- The September MTA Cross Country meet that is hosted by the Brantford Track and Field Club will be cancelled for 2020.
- Athletes that have paid a full season competitive 2020 registration could be eligible for partial refunds or credits towards 2021 registration fees.
Have a safe and healthy summer.
Brantford Track and Field Coaches and Executive
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 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
