National Sport Organization Recommendations

• Phase 2 - One player one ball - small groups at each net
• Phase 3 - Internal 3x3 Team Competition
• Phase 4 -  Internal 5x5 Team Competition Permitted
• Phase 5 - whole team 

Although physical distancing should be practiced at all times and volleyball is classified as a low contact sport, not all contacts can be completely eliminated. An increase in group density and/or a transition from controlled activities to game-like activities will increase the risk of contact.

• Balls should be designated for specific groups of participants and the number of participants in contact with each ball should be minimized.
• Balls should be sanitized between different user groups and as frequently as possible within sessions.
• Outdoor activity has been deemed safer than indoors. Beach and grass volleyball would be deemed safer than indoor volleyball. 

Check with your province or territory for recommendations.

• The easing of stay-at-home orders from the Federal public health authority;
• The easing of restrictions on public gatherings from the respective Provincial public health authority;
• The easing of restrictions for field and facility usage by the respective Municipal public health authority;
• Canada Soccer has received the Return to Soccer Plan from the Provincial or Territorial Member Association, which has been provided to the applicable Provincial or Territorial government department and/or public health authority, and where applicable, has received confirmation from the Province or Territory that it approves of the Plan; and
• Canada Soccer has received the Return to Soccer Assessment Tool from the member organization and has provided any comments or feedback to the member organization or its Provincial or Territorial Member, if any.

• During lessons, only the coach will handle the shuttles (players can still herd them to the coach with their racquets).
• During lessons, we will reduce the number of shuttles being used by using less ‘feeding drills’ and having players play with each other.
• During lessons, we will be minimizing the use of teaching aids and markers and they will only be handled by the coach.
• Do not change ends.
• Avoid touching any surface (e.g. stair railings, seats, entry doors, benches, net posts). Court access doors will be propped open to minimize the need for contact.
• Public fountains will be closed and players should bring their own water bottles (no sharing).
• Play with some caution (don’t dive for shots the way you usually would). This is a poor time to be dealing with an injury on court.

• Level 1 - Football from Home
  • Strict Social Distancing
  • No field or Facility access
  • No contact activities allowed
  • No competition allowed
• Level 2 - Physical Training and Skill Development
  • Controlled Social Distancing
  • Available field or facility access
  • No contact activities allowed
  • No competition allowed
• Level 3 - Introduction of non-contact competitive activities/games
  • Reduced social distancing
  • Available field or facility access
  • Non-Contact (Flag or touch) Competitive activities/drills allowed
  • Non-Contact (Flag or Touch) Games allowed

• Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres during lane/laps swimming, the number of swimmers must be modified depending on the activities programmed in the aquatic facility.
• To maintain physical distancing of 2 metres, swimmers should swim in the middle of the lane only.
• Keep the same group of athletes for each training session.
•  Athletes are not to leave equipment or mesh bags at the facility. All equipment needs to be brought home and thoroughly cleaned after each training session.

• Ask players to avoid touching tennis balls.
• Restrict balls to one particular group, court or days of the week. Identify each group with a mark.
• Immediately replace balls if a player is suspected to have been infected by COVID-19.
• Respect distancing of 2 metres with other players at all times, including when you come on and off the court.
• Avoid touching your face after manipulating a ball, racquet or when you hit the ball to another player.
• Because it is still unknown if the virus can live on a tennis ball, use two cans of balls with a marker in order to be able to differentiate them and only handle the balls that are yours.
• Avoid sharing foods, drinks and towels.
• As much as possible, use your racquet and your foot to pick up the balls or to send a ball to another player.

• All programs continue to operate at stage 5
• Programs and teams are permitted to move to live rugby sessions limiting contact where possible.
• Athletes in household/work bubbles can continue be paired in the weight room together.
• RC will not have set administrative work hours but up to 5 administrative staff can continue be in the building at any times after seeking permission from Dustin Hopkins.
• The maximal number of program players and staff in the building at any time is 42 and needs to be monitored by the team managers.
• Programs will have all day access to designated areas of the buildings on their designated days (Women –Sunday, Monday and Thursday; Men – Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) with the exception of Wednesdays in which they need to obey the buffer times period and not be present in the building or parking lot. (Groups must not gather in the parking lot at any time!)

• Screening requirements. All individuals attending an Ultimate Canada event must complete a COVID-19 screening for COVID-19. 
• Captains and coaches will be responsible for taking attendance of participants for their program. This will be reviewed at the captain’s meeting.
• Ultimate Canada does not require COVID-19 vaccination for participation, but strongly encourages all participants to get fully vaccinated to help protect themselves, fellow participants, and the community.
• All participants and coaches are required to sanitize their hands before each game at a tournament or before participating in activities at other Ultimate Canada events. 
• Participants that leave a game or program (e.g., bathroom break) will be required to re-sanitize their hands before rejoining the group. 
• Disc cleaning. Teams are encouraged to sanitize game discs at the start of games and at half. 
• Participants should limit interactions with participants from other teams when 2 meters of physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• There are no in-competition modifications to game play. o Participants should bring their own equipment as much as possible and not share with others. This includes water bottles, jerseys, footwear, and hand sanitizer. o No spitting or nasal clearing onto the grass/ground.

• Make sure that your city or region allows pickleball play based on the government authority criteria for the progressive lifting of confinement measures and that your municipality permits the use of pickleball courts.
• Don’t arrive early.  Go directly to courts upon your arrival.
• Play only with family members, persons living in your household or individuals you believe to be low risk. 
• Wash your hands with disinfectant soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer, before going on a pickleball court. 
• Bring hand sanitizer and use it before you begin play, between games and again when you complete play and leave the courts. 
• Clean your equipment, including your paddles and water bottles, with an appropriate disinfectant. 
• Do not share equipment with your playing partner or others. 
• Make sure you have enough water before leaving the house to avoid having to touch a tap or water fountain handle. 
• Wear gloves and/or a mask while playing. 
• Keep a 2-metre distance from other players. To respect this measure, we strongly suggest only playing singles or skinny singles or just doing safe drills.  If doubles can be played, this 2-metre distance is required, except for brief exchanges (referred to as incidental contact).
• Avoid all physical contact, for example shaking hands or tapping paddles, with other players. 
• Avoid touching your face after touching a ball or paddle, or when you hit a stray ball to another player. 
• Stay on your side of the court. 
• Use only a sanitized ball and change to another freshly sanitized ball after each game. 

Recommendations based on provincial/territorial guidelines 

• Recommend that players, parents, coaches and umpires are aware of safety protocols prior to arriving (via email if possible) 
• It is recommended that signage is well displayed in the entry area regarding the spreading of the virus, proper hygiene, information on physical distancing and what to do if you have any symptoms. 
• Facilities should develop protocol on entry into a ballpark for the teams and umpires. 
• Encourage the wearing of a mask

• Each player must have their own balls.
• Coaches must wear gloves if handling balls in a multi ball setting.
• Breaks every 30 minutes for players to wash their hands.