COVID-19 Return to Play
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION | AGF GUIDELINES | 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 prior to re-opening and revisited on a regular basis:
- 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
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: November 10, 2020
- COVID-19 Return to Play Guidelines (Fillable) | Updated: November 10, 2020
RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The following is a compilation of resources:
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Children Under 18) | Updated: March 3, 2021
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Adults 18 Years and Older) | Updated: March 3, 2021
- Isolation Requirements
- 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
- Information for Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case
- Contract tracing Notification Process
- AHS Contact Tracing Form
- COVID-19 Non-close contact e-mail template
PROTECT YOURSELF & YOU 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
- Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
- Program extended with a Phase 2 launch
- Provides subsidy of 15% of pre-COVID monthly revenue up to $5000 to businesses that had a decline in revenue and had their operations restricted by a public health order
- https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx
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 decrease in revenue
- Applies to wages paid from Mar 15, 2020, to Dec 19, 2020. Now extended to June 2021.
- https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy.html
- Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) – interest-free loans for small businesses and not-for-profits that have experienced a decline in revenue due to COVID-19
- Grants up to $40,000 which is to be extended to up to $60,000 per business
- Businesses apply through their financial institutions
- Partially forgivable if repaid by Dec 31, 2022
- https://ceba-cuec.ca/
- Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) – rent and mortgage relief available to tenants and property owners that have experienced a decline in revenue
- Available for the months of October, November and December 2020. The program will be extended to June 2021
- Covers up to 65% of payments with additional support if the business’ operations were restricted by a pubic health order
- 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.