COVID-19 Rules, Safety Plan, Active Covid Screening, Pickleball Safety and Etiquette, Code of Conduct
Please familiarize yourself with all downloadable documents on this page. It is your responsibility to read and understand the rules that we are required to follow in order to play safely and minimize the risk of Covid-19.
Note that current restrictions allow us to play singles only, and we are allowed to have no more than 16 people at our facility.
Note that current restrictions allow us to play singles only, and we are allowed to have no more than 16 people at our facility.
VALLEYSTREAM PICKLEBALL CLUB
COVID-19 RULES 2021
(These rules will be relaxed or otherwise changed as soon as conditions allow)
**Updated 10th of APRIL, 2021**
● You are responsible for observing all government health guidelines published by Federal Government, Province of Ontario, and City of Ottawa to keep yourself and others safe
● Stay home if you feel unwell, have a fever or cough, or any other symptoms of illness
● If you have any other concerns about being out in public or playing pickleball, stay home
● We are currently in the COVID-19 grey zone in Ottawa, so you need to be aware that the rules are significantly more stringent
● Only singles play is allowed -- doubles play with any partners (including close family members) is strictly forbidden
● We are currently enabling booking for alternate courts only, which means that no more than 16 people on 8 courts will be allowed at any time
● You must follow all signage directions at the Club
● You must book online to access the courts (using Skedda)
● You will need to fill out the CanaTrace COVID-19 screening truthfully before playing on the day you have booked to play -- if you are not given a green light you may not proceed onto the courts
● If you arrive early for your time slot, you must wait in your car until the courts clear
● Masks are mandatory at all times except when actively engaged in pickleball play
● Bring your own water, balls, paddles and hand sanitizer
● Disinfect your equipment regularly
● Stay apart at all times by at least 3 meters (ten feet)
● You must promptly leave the courts 5 minutes before the end of your session
● No guests or visitors, non-members, drop-ins, or spectators are allowed
● The Clubhouse is closed
● The outdoor washroom facility will be available when the City connects the water, and you will be required to clean and disinfect it after each use
● Please be aware that members’ actions on and around the courts are captured on our two web-cams
Failure to abide by these rules could result in your membership being suspended and could result in the Club
being shut down.
Recommendations
● If you develop COVID-19 and have played within the past 14 days, please notify the Board -- they will keep this information confidential but use it for tracking purposes
● Sanitize your hands before and after play and avoid touching your face with your hands
● Take all personal items (e.g. drinks, backpacks, sanitizer, sunscreen, sweaters) onto the courts with you such that you do not have to return to the Clubhouse area after the game
● Keep in mind that you may be returning to play after a long period of inactivity – adjust your play accordingly
● When returning a stray ball to another court, avoid using your hands, instead kick the ball back or use your paddle
● Instead of bumping fists or tapping paddle handles at the end of games, wave paddles at each other from a safe distance
● Be understanding and kind to others – this is a challenging time for everyone
ABOVE ALL – BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN
Covid-19 Rules
| covid-19_club_rules_april.pdf |
Safety Plan
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Active Covid Screening Process
| active_covid_screening.pdf |
Pickleball Safety and Etiquette
| valley_stream_pickleball_safety_etiquette.pdf |
Code of Conduct
| valleystream_code_of_conduct.pdf |