Welcome to BCTC

Organization name: Barrie Community Tennis Club
Revision Date: 05 July, 2021 – Date completed: 05 July, 2021
Developed by: BCTC Executive

Measures we’re taking

How we’re ensuring members know how to keep themselves safe from exposure to COVID-19

• All court usage is scheduled and members complete of a COVID-19 screening assessment;
• Signage is posted to remind members of proper physical distancing 2m, hand sanitizing, proper sneezing/coughing protocols and group gathering guidelines;
• Executive will keep members up-to-date on all City of Barrie guidelines associated with the safe use of the courts;
• Executive will meet to review and implement all safety guidelines.

How we’re screening for COVID-19

• Club members are required to complete the Province’s website (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/screening/customer/?_ga=2.33484349.222044557.1624897650-1257011103.1614705218) and receive a negative result before stepping foot on a tennis court.

How we’re controlling the risk of transmission in our tennis club

• The clubhouse is closed for the season;
• Members must respect the 2m physical distancing at all times on the courts and outside the courts;
• Masks are mandatory when the 2m distancing cannot be maintained;
• Members to follow safety protocols when moving on and off court. A 15 min transition time is scheduled;
• ONLY members play during club operating hours;
• Members to use sanitizer frequently, on and off the courts;
• Members are not to share equipment, and must sanitize their equipment, including racquets and water bottles;
• A weekly e-mail is sent to members to reinforce all health and safety protocols.

What we will do if there is a potential case, or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at our tennis club

Executive/members to follow the below protocol in the event someone at the club has COVID-19 symptoms:

• Have person return home and self-isolate;
• If unable to leave immediately, self-isolate at a distance from the courts until able to leave;
• Have the person return to the self-screening tool and complete the test and follow recommendations from the self-assessment application. Province’s website (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/screening/customer/?_ga=2.33484349.222044557.1624897650-1257011103.1614705218);
• If the person is very ill, call 911;
• Contact Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) at 1-877-721-7520;
• Follow Health Officials instructions on next steps;
• Close court on which member was playing;
• Inform all members that may have been exposed to the ill person.

How we’re managing any risks caused by the changes made to the way we operate the club

• Review club operations and implement any City of Barrie and SMDHU guidelines as instructed. Inform members of any changes and address their concerns;
• Any changes brought forth to current operations by members will be reviewed by the Executive.

How we’re making sure our plan is working?

• Executive to evaluate the safety plan weekly and ensure concerns are considered as part of any changes;
• On-going communication with members on changes to Club’s COVID-19 Safety Plan.