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Update August 25, 2020 -
Return to Sport Plan & Goalball Return to Play
We are pleased to present the following documents regarding our response
to the COVID-19 Pandemic:
· Return to Sport for BC Blind Sports
This document includes our return
to sport and program plans. It outlines some of the ways return to
sport may be different than return to other activities and what permissions
will need to be in place. We also have included information about the
impact of COVID-19 on athletes and participants who are blind or partially
sighted as well as information on modified guiding and instruction techniques
which can be used for physical activity. We encourage other provincial
sport organizations who have athletes who are blind or partially sighted
to consider use of these modified guiding and instruction techniques,
and we would be pleased to support you in personalizing this by sport
and individual athlete. Each individual and organization using this plan
should consider their own situation and the inherent risks of sport involvement
in making their decision to return to sport – and what that looks
like for them. This document applies to all of our programs.
· Return to Work
This document outlines our return
to work plan, including how members or the public would visit if needed.
This document applies to all of our programs and covers staff as well
as volunteers. Please note that our office remains at the Joyce Street
location and we would not be moving until early in 2021, however staff
are still working partially remotely so please do not drop in un-announced.
· Goalball Return to Play
This document outlines the return
to goalball plan. It will be used in conjunction with the above two
plans.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the above. Sport in
BC appears to be opening up a bit more now, however it is important to
note that each of our sports and programs will begin with protocols in
place as noted in the above plans, and will gradually loosen when the
sport or program is ready and the health regulations permit. Please note
that we will continue to provide programming options (including virtual
options) to best meet the needs of our members and others that participate
in our programs throughout the province of BC. Please continue to let
us know how we can support you in being active at this time. We would
also be interested in hearing your ideas and suggestions about our return
plans.
Visit our Return to Sport section for
more details.
All the best, and stay safe, well, and active.
Jane D Blaine
Executive Director
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