COVID-19 Rules, Pickleball Safety and Etiquette, Code of Conduct, Waiver Form
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COVID-19 Rules and Recommendations (effective July 21, 2020 with most recent changes underlined)
VALLEYSTREAM PICKLEBALL CLUB COVID-19 RULES 2020
(These rules may be relaxed as soon as conditions allow)
Failure to abide by these rules could result in your membership being suspended. Disregard for the rules will result in membership suspension since it could result in the Club being shut down.
Recommendations
ABOVE ALL – BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!
COVID-19 Rules and Recommendations (effective July 21, 2020 with most recent changes underlined)
VALLEYSTREAM PICKLEBALL CLUB COVID-19 RULES 2020
(These rules may be relaxed as soon as conditions allow)
- 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
- You must follow all signage directions at the Club
- You must book online to access the courts
- It is no longer a requirement for your partner, or anyone else on your court, to be part of your safe social circle
- Doubles and singles can be played without physical distancing as long as partners avoid any incidental physical contact
- Physical distancing must be maintained when not playing
- If you arrive early for your time slot, you must wait away from others until the courts clear
- Bring your own water, balls, paddles and hand sanitizer
- Disinfect your equipment regularly
- Stay apart at all times by at least six feet (2 meters)
- Only enter the courts through the main Clubhouse gate
- At the end of your session, promptly leave the courts through the rear gate by the car park
- The outside washroom is available, however you must disinfect it and lock it back up after each use
- No guests or visitors, non-member drop-ins, or spectators are allowed
- The Clubhouse is closed
Failure to abide by these rules could result in your membership being suspended. Disregard for the rules will result in membership suspension since it 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
- The wearing of a mask is recommended but not mandatory
- Take all personal items (e.g. drinks, backpacks, sanitizer, sunscreen, sweaters) onto the courts with you
- 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!
Pickleball Safety and Etiquette
| valley_stream_pickleball_safety_etiquette.pdf |
Code of Conduct
| valleystream_code_of_conduct.pdf |
Waiver Form (required for tournaments only)
| waiver_form.pdf |