COVID-19 safety protocol
OVERVIEW
The Center Grove Ultimate Club (CGUC) has developed a safety protocol for in-person programming amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This safety protocol should not be interpreted as providing “safe” conditions or avoiding all risk associated with the contraction and transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Participation is at one’s own risk.
Participants have a duty and responsibility to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocol. Each participant is part of a community and bears a shared responsibility for helping to protect other members of their community.
This COVID-19 safety protocol is subject to change based on the direction of the following governing bodies:
Changes to this safety protocol will be communicated immediately to participants, and parents and legal guardians of players.
REQUIREMENTS
The goal of the CGUC is to minimize contact at Club sponsored Ultimate activities. Therefore, only players/student athletes and coaches may be in attendance until further notice.
Any person with COVID-19-related symptoms (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) will not be allowed to participate in workouts or practices and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate healthcare professional.
A healthcare provider must certify in writing the person has tested negative to the COVID-19 virus or no longer displays symptoms. The Club will track COVID-19 impacted attendance and ensure all cases are reported to school administration.
PLAYERS
Players must have the following to participate in the program
Players are to adhere to the following requirements to participate in the program:
COACHING STAFF
Coaching Staff are to adhere to the following requirements:
Any player or coach not following the above requirements will be suspended from participating in Club activities indefinitely. The violation will be investigated by the Club to determine a corrective action which may or may not include return to Club activities.
Please direct all CGUC COVID-19 protocol questions to the Club at centergroveultimateclub@gmail.com
The Center Grove Ultimate Club (CGUC) has developed a safety protocol for in-person programming amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This safety protocol should not be interpreted as providing “safe” conditions or avoiding all risk associated with the contraction and transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Participation is at one’s own risk.
Participants have a duty and responsibility to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocol. Each participant is part of a community and bears a shared responsibility for helping to protect other members of their community.
This COVID-19 safety protocol is subject to change based on the direction of the following governing bodies:
- Federal, State and Local Governments;
- Center Grove Community School Corporation; and,
- USA Ultimate (USAU) and Indiana Ultimate Foundation (IUF).
Changes to this safety protocol will be communicated immediately to participants, and parents and legal guardians of players.
REQUIREMENTS
The goal of the CGUC is to minimize contact at Club sponsored Ultimate activities. Therefore, only players/student athletes and coaches may be in attendance until further notice.
Any person with COVID-19-related symptoms (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) will not be allowed to participate in workouts or practices and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate healthcare professional.
A healthcare provider must certify in writing the person has tested negative to the COVID-19 virus or no longer displays symptoms. The Club will track COVID-19 impacted attendance and ensure all cases are reported to school administration.
PLAYERS
Players must have the following to participate in the program
- Completed program registration; including USAU membership.
- Pre-participation physical for the 2020 - 2021 school year and/or a 2020-21 IHSAA Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent & Release Certificate
- Face covering
- Water bottle (filled with water for practices as water may not be available at practice site)
- Athletic shoes and cleats
- Clean athletic apparel
- Towel (recommended)
Players are to adhere to the following requirements to participate in the program:
- Send GroupMe text immediately to Coaching Staff if unable to participate in a workout session or practice.
- Send GroupMe text immediately to Center Grove Ultimate Club if experiencing COVID symptoms, diagnosed with COVID-19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19. The Club will contact you and your family to discuss your health status, contact tracing and return to play protocol.
- Wear a face covering when not actively engaged in physical activity.
- Wear a face covering during physical activity only if the Player prefers to wear the face covering and if doing so does not cause a health risk.
- Maintain social distancing of 6 feet at all times when not actively engaged in physical activity.
- Must not share water bottles, towels, face coverings.
- Must sanitize hands, at a minimum, when transitioning from on-field physical activity to sideline; sanitizer will be made available or Players may bring and use personal hand sanitizer.
COACHING STAFF
Coaching Staff are to adhere to the following requirements:
- Contact Center Grove Ultimate Club immediately if experiencing COVID symptoms, diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19. The Club will work with the coach to discuss his/her health status, contact tracing and return to coaching protocol.
- Wear a face covering when not actively engaged in physical activity.
- Wear a face covering during physical activity only if the Coach prefers to wear the face covering and if doing so does not cause a health risk.
- Maintain social distancing of 6’ when possible.
- Must not share water bottles, towels, face coverings, apparel.
- Monitor players to ensure compliance with all Player requirements.
- Sanitize equipment after daily use (cones, discs, etc.).
Any player or coach not following the above requirements will be suspended from participating in Club activities indefinitely. The violation will be investigated by the Club to determine a corrective action which may or may not include return to Club activities.
Please direct all CGUC COVID-19 protocol questions to the Club at centergroveultimateclub@gmail.com
