COVID-19 Return to Play

Safety is a Top Priority at AGF

Provided below are COVID-19 Return to Play Guidelines and supporting documents for Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) member clubs. These have been developed in accordance with Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services guidelines and public health orders. They include requirements that clubs must implement as part of their reopening strategy to ensure the safe, responsible, and low-risk delivery of operations, training, and programs. 
 
DISCLAIMER: The guidelines provided below can change at any time due to the ongoing and rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19. Changes may include cautious advancement or reversions based on advice from the Alberta Government, Alberta Health Services and/or Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer. We ask that clubs check back frequently and keep an eye out for email notifications from AGF. Clubs found to be in violation of public health orders are not only subject to fines imposed by law enforcement but will also be placed under administrative suspension by AGF.

 
Need Help?

If there is any information you are unsure about or need assistance with, please reach out. We are here to help. We are also in regular contact with the Government of Alberta and can try to obtain clarification on your club’s behalf if needed. 
View AGF staff contact info and hours of availability.

Important Government Information

 
The following government websites should be reviewed prior to re-opening and revisited on a regular basis:

• Alberta Biz Connect
• Alberta’s COVID-19 Response
• Return to Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation - Stage 2 Guidelines
• Alberta's General Relaunch Guidance

AGF Guidelines

 
The following AGF guidelines must be followed by AGF member clubs in order to resume operations during Phase 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy. 

• COVID-19 Return to Play Guidelines | Updated: September 16, 2020
• COVID-19 Return to Play Guidelines (Fillable) |  Updated: September 16, 2020

Resources for Implementation

 
The following is a compilation of resources that clubs can begin to implement in preparation for a reopening:

• Daily Screening Checklist - Drop-in & Birthday Party participants
• Session Screening Checklist - Registered program participants
• New Waivers: View email
• Gov’t of Alberta Posters
• Gymnastics Equipment Cleaning Guidelines
• Gov’t of Canada Approved List of Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
• Guidelines for Delivery of Online Training
• COVID-19 Info for Albertans
• COVID-19 Symptoms
• Return to Play Tips for Coaches
• Sample Reopening Letter to Athletes, Coaches and Parents
• Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant

Need a Hardship Letter? AGF is here to help. If your club requires additional support, such as a letter to your landlord requesting a rent decrease or exemption, please email operations@abgym.ab.ca with your request and a letter will be crafted for you.