COVID-19 Return to Play
COVID-19 Health Restrictions Effective 12:01 am Thursday, September 16, 2021
AGF Communication Regarding Updates September 15, 2021
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION | RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION |
PROTECT YOURSELF & YOU CLUB | MENTAL HEALTH | GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS
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 and revisited on a regular basis:
- Access your Alberta Health Vaccine Records
- Alberta Biz Connect
- Alberta’s COVID-19 Response
- AB Trace Together App
- Alberta's General Relaunch Guidance
- Government of Alberta COVID-19 | Information for Albertans
- Alberta Chief Medical Officer | Updates
- Return to Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation | Stage 2 Guidelines
- Government of Canada | COVID - 19 Services and Information
- Prime Minister | News Releases
- World Health Organization | COVID - 19 Advice for the public
- Employment Standards Regulation (COVID - 19) PDF
RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The following is a compilation of resources:
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Children Under 18) | Updated: September 15, 2021
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Adults 18 Years and Older) | Updated: September 15, 2021
- Session Screening Checklist (For Children Under 18) | Updated: September 15, 2021
- Session Screening Checklist (For Adults 18 Years and Older) | Updated: September 15, 2021
- Isolation Requirements
- 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 Symptoms
- Information for Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case
- Contract tracing Notification Process
PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR CLUB
- Spieth America Gymnastics Equipment Cleaning Guide
- Disinfectants Approved by the Canadian Government
- Government of Alberta Anti-Fraud Centre: Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Scammers
- Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
- Organizational Resilience Checklist for Dealing with a Disease Outbreak
MENTAL HEALTH: SELF CARE
- Youth Mental Health Canada
- Coping with COVID-19: Support for Managing Anxiety and Stress
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- How to talk to your kids about COVID-19 from UCalgary
- How to talk to your kids about COVID-19 from ATA and Harvard
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
- Living True Sport While Physical Distancing Infographic
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Call the helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text 'TalkWithUs' to 66746
AVAILABLE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS
Government of Alberta
Government of Canada
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – for employers that have experienced a decline in revenue due to COVID-19
- Covers up to 75% of employee wages depending on month and change in revenue compared to previous periods
- 2021 Federal Budget extended this subsidy to September 25, 2021
- https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy.html
- Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) – rent and mortgage relief available to tenants and property owners that have experienced a decline in revenue
- 2021 Federal Budgeted extended the subside to September 25, 2021
- Covers up to 65% of payments depending on change in revenue compared to previous periods, plus additional support if the business' operations were restricted by a public health order
- Clubs affected by the Stop the Spike restrictions announced on May 5 will likely qualify for Top-Up support in Period 9
- https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-rent-subsidy.html
- Business Credit Availability Program – loan support available through financial institutions and backed by the Government of Canada
Above are the most widely available subsidies for businesses at this time. However, since each business is a little different, please visit Managing Your Business During COVID-19 for additional resources. This Government of Canada website will provide potentially more options for individual business needs and makeups.
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.
