COVID-19 Protocols
The OVA Indoor and Outdoor Return to Play Protocols can be found on the OVA website
https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/ova-covid-19-updates.
As of Aug 31st, 2021 and in accordance with the Government regulations, the following can now occur in Step 3:
- Indoor volleyball training, league play and competitions are permitted. Incidental physical contact is permitted between athletes only during active play. Deliberate physical contact must be avoided (i.e., no high fives, back slaps, etc.).
- Physical distancing of 2m is required for all individuals with the exception for athletes who may breach physical distancing during team sport play.
Practice Locations and Protocols:
Our practice locations at Bishop Strachan School (BSS) , Branksome Hall School, Crescent School and the Junior Academy require that all Coaches be fully vaccinated. At BSS all eligible athletes must be fully vaccinated as well.
Mask Usage Indoors:
For indoor volleyball, masks are to be always worn by all individuals/participants, except by athletes while on court during training and competition. Athletes must wear a mask when they are not active on the court, however it is highly recommended to wear masks.
Self Screening Measure:
All individuals taking part in any volleyball activity must self-screen in accordance with current public heath guidelines before attending each training session or competition. The Club requires a screening check be done before each practice using the following online form. For athletes see below form.
Online version: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/schoolscreening/.
All other individuals may be screened using the Ontario COVID-19 workplace screening tool.
Online version: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/screen-ing/worker/.
If you have any questions, please contact operations@phoenixvolleyball.ca