1.  Participants must maintain physical distancing
o Two meters apart from one another at all times when not participating in drills
o No handshaking, high fives, hugging, etc. 

2.  We will minimize multiple contact with balls, nets, and other shared equipment. We have assigned people to adjust nets, clean volleyballs between courts and from outside contact. 

o Activities we will be doing in practice and/or training environments, will permit physical distancing at all possible times (eg. Individual serving, passing, setting, attacking practice) no large groups at the same time on 1 court.

o We will ensure that activities considered for training will be to current abilities today (not where they previously may have been) and have injury prevention top of mind. 

3.  Remain community focused
o Stay within the home sport community or club(s) where participants are members
o No cross-regional, inter-provincial or cross-country travel. Note that non-essential travel within B.C. 

4.  All Cleaning to be done at club provided cleaning station.  

5.  No parents in facility at any time.

6.  Masks must be worn into facility and during low excursion exercise (stretching etc.)

7.  Rides to and from training with team mates must include masks and sanitization upon entry of facility.

8.  Entry and exit into building will be through separate doors.

Guidelines to follow.

• We will limit activities that do not permit physical distancing* 
• We won’t do activities that have a high risk of injury 
• We won’t do competitive activities that encourage large group gatherings 
• Participants, coaches, and staff will wash their hands before and immediately following participation in volleyball activities. Coaches will wear masks at all time.
• Breaks to ensure hand washing or sanitizing at intervals throughout the activity will be scheduled at water breaks, washroom breaks or any outside contact.  Masks will be worn at all times and hands sanitized before leaving the playing area.
• Participants, coaches, and staff should avoid touching one's face throughout volleyball activities. 
• All participants, coaches, and staff will wear a mask and gloves if deemed necessary.
• There will be no sharing of water bottles, towels, or other personal items. 
• Physical distancing of 2 meters must be practiced at all times. 
• There should be no unnecessary contact between participants – this includes handshakes, hugs, meeting at the net, and high-fives. 
• Participants should “Get In. Train. Get Out”. Participants should not congregate or socialize before or after the activity unless they can maintain physical distancing of 2M.
• Group sizes will be minimized and will only be 12 people on a court at 1 time.
• All participants will be informed of the risks associated with participation, including the risks of contracting COVID-19. Participants (or parents/guardians when a participant is a minor) sign a waiver or form acknowledging their acceptance of the risks and that they agree to abide by COVID-19 guidelines and policies. Sent out via TeamSnap.
• Participants must be healthy with no signs or symptoms of illness or underlying condition. 
• Screen participants with a symptom checklist at the start of each session by having them answer a wellness questionnaire or complete a self assessment. If a participant is showing signs of cold, flu, or COVID-19 with coughing or sneezing, they must be removed from the activity and self-isolate immediately. 
• Participants must stay home if 
  • they don’t feel well or are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 
  • someone in their household has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of COVID-19 
  • they have traveled outside of British Columbia within the last 14 days 
  • They have travelled outside our health district.
  • someone in their household has traveled outside of British Columbia within the last 14 days 
  • they have been in contact with a known/presumptive case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days 
• Organizers will maintain full contact information for all individuals participating in an activity. 
• Should a participant subsequently be diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days of participating in a volleyball activity, they should notify the organizer as soon as possible. See the Emergency Preparedness Section for more information in this situation. 

COACH, REFEREE, AND STAFF/VOLUNTEER CONSIDERATIONS 

• Coaching will be completed while ensuring physical distancing guidelines. 
• Coaches and staff/volunteers must be healthy with no signs or symptoms of illness. Individuals should know of the common symptoms of COVID-19 and stay away if displaying symptoms. 
• Organizers will screen all staff/volunteers with a symptom checklist at the start of each session. Wellness questionnaires and use of self-assessment tools will be used. If an individual is showing signs of cold, flu, or COVID-19 with coughing or sneezing, they must be removed from the activity and self-isolated immediately. 
• Coaches, volunteers and staff must stay home if they have been in contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. 
• Organizers should maintain full contact information for all coaches and staff/volunteers participating in an activity. 
• Should a coach/staff/volunteer subsequently be diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days of participating in a volleyball activity, they should notify the organizer as soon as possible. See Emergency Preparedness Section for more information in this situation. 

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

13. INDOOR VOLLEYBALL CONSIDERATIONS 

• We must adhere to all public health restrictions in our community (eg. maximum group gatherings, facility access). In Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan 
• In the “Progressively loosen phase” phase there must be no more than 12 individuals per court (6 per side). 
• Follow all facility operator guidelines for safe use of the space. The facility owner or operator has overall responsibility for cleaning protocols within the facility. However, anyone renting their space is responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient protocols in place, as well as ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned. 
• Consider court set-up to adhere to physical distancing and encourage safe movement of participants and wear masks.
• Balls will be assigned to each group and not shared with other groups. If a ball from another court comes over, participants should use their feet to kick it back. 10 
• All participants, coaches and staff must practice physical distancing. 
• All participants, coaches and staff should wash hands before and after each session. Provided by club at cleaning station.
• The flow of participants should be considered so that there are no congregation points. 
• Allow transition time for groups to move in and out and for equipment to be sanitized. 
• Blocking at the net is not permitted. May implement masks to advance this skill if allowed
• Participants/Guardians/Spectators will be discouraged and minimized. 
• Ensure that participants are fully informed and consent to risks associated with participating in volleyball activities. All participants – or parents/guardians when a participant is a minor -will sign a waiver or form acknowledging their acceptance of risks and that they agree to abide by COVID-19 guidelines and policies. 
• Retain detailed records of all participants in sessions for contact tracing. Details should include full contact information, date, time and location of volleyball activities. 
• All activities should require pre-registration to minimize the physical exchange of documentation and paper in-person and to have all participant contact information on file. Drop-in activities should be prohibited. 
• Will limit the use of cash and limit the handling of credit cards and loyalty cards wherever possible, by allowing customers to scan or tap their cards and handle the card readers themselves. 
• Activities will be scheduled to allow for fast transition in and out of the activity and for adequate cleaning of any equipment. Consider staggering start times to account for individuals moving in and out of the playing area. 
• Programs will be advertised locally. Participants will come from your local region to participate in order to limit unnecessary travel and risk of spreading COVID-19. 
• All participants should be told to practice physical distancing while commuting to and from the activity. 
• Retain detailed records of all staff, coaches and volunteers involved in sessions for contact tracing. Details should include full contact information, date, time, and location of volleyball activities. 
• Follow recommended reporting and contact tracing protocols from your local health authority if you become aware of any probable or confirmed cases of COVID-19. 

15. OUTBREAK PREPARATION AND REPORTING 

Ensure that you have necessary sanitation and protection supplies at hand. In the event that first aid is required to be administered during an activity, all persons attending to the injured individual must first put on a mask and gloves. 

• Ensure that there is a clear procedure for handling any participant, staff member, or coach in the event that they develop signs of cold, flu or COVID-19 during a volleyball activity. This should include identification of an isolation area, notification processes, and education of staff on the procedure. 
• Ensure that your first aid policies and protocols are updated to include COVID-19 considerations. In the event that first aid is required to be administered during an activity, all persons attending to the injured individual must first put on a mask and gloves. 
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of staff or volunteers if a case or outbreak is reported. Determine who within the organization has the authority to modify, restrict, postpone, or cancel activities. 
• If a participant, coach, or staff member reports they are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 and has been at the activity, implement your Illness Policy and enhanced cleaning measures to reduce risk of transmission in your facility or activity. If you are not the facility operator, notify the facility right away. 
• Implement your illness policy and advise people to: 
  • self-isolate 
  • monitor their symptoms daily, report respiratory illness and not to return to activity for at least 10 days following the onset of fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite. 
  • use the COVID-19 self-assessment tool at BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to help determine if further assessment or testing for COVID-19 is needed. Individuals can contact 8-1-1 if further health advice is required and 9-1-1 if it is an emergency. 
• In the event of a suspected case or outbreak of influenza-like illness, immediately report and discuss the suspected outbreak with the Medical Health Officer (or delegate) at your local health authority. 
• Follow recommended reporting and contact tracing protocols from your local health authority if you become aware of any probable or confirmed cases of COVID-19.