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Return to Sport/Activity

December 4th - Return to Play Update -

At this time goalball, hockey and tennis have been suspended until we get further notice from the Provincial Health authorities to start up again.

All programs require you to register with a staff person at BC Blind Sports prior to attending a program.

Please also note that the current recommendation for physical activity is to stay three (3) meters physical distance from anyone else during physical activity. Current provincial orders are that no in person group physical activities are to be offered for adults. Please contact us about checking out our virtual activities. There are also activities for all age groups to try available on our website.

For information on when in person programs will start up again, what you need to know to participate or how to register in any of these sports, please contact Mike Lonergan at the office 604-325-8638 or email him at mike@bcblindsports.bc.ca and he will give you the details you need to get back in the game. Information on return to sport is also available on our website.

We are pleased to present the following documents regarding our response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

•Return to Sport Plan 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.
Download the Return to Sport Plan (.pdf)
Download the Return to Sport Plan (.doc)

•Return to Work Plan

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.
Download the Return to Work Plan (.pdf)
Download the Return to Work Plan (.doc)

•Goalball Return to Play

This document outlines the return to goalball plan. It will be used in conjunction with the above Return to Sport and Return to Work plans.
Download the Goalball Return to Play Plan (.pdf)
Download the Goalball Return to Play Plan (.doc)

•Blind Ice Hockey Return to Play

This document outlines the return to blind ice hockey plan. It will be used in conjunction with the above Return to Sport and Return to Work plans.
Update: December 1, 2020 NOTE: All participants - Masks must be worn when in the arena except when on the ice.
Download the Blind Ice Hockey Return to Play Plan (.pdf)
Download the Blind Ice Hockey Return to Play Plan (.doc)

Summary of Notices:

Outlined below are the updates and member notices that have been released to date.

Return to Blind Ice Hockey Hockey - October 9, 2020 (pdf)

Return to Sport Plan and Goalball Return to Play plans announced - August 25, 2020

Return to Work Plan - July 31, 2020

Return to Sport/Activity Update - June 16, 2020

Return to programs and sport - June 10, 2020

Update to Members - June 9, 2020

Programing and Contact Information During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic - April 8, 2020

Other Information:

Mike Lonergan developed and released a series of skills and games for members to use to help develop and maintain skill levels and fitness during self-isolation. These are still important until we are able to get to our sport programs. Try these out!

You can continue to contact us as follows:

Email: info@bcblindsports.bc.ca
Phone: 604 321-1638
Toll Free Phone: 1 877 604-8638

Yours sincerely,
Jane, Mike David, and Susan
The BC Blind Sports Staff

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