Milton Canoe and Camera Club COVID-19 Protocol
Policy
The health and safety of everyone using our facility is our #1 priority.
We are committed to:
We are committed to:
- Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Promoting good personal hygiene and frequent hand sanitization.
- Practicing physical distancing.
- Understanding, implementing and monitoring provincial and activity specific guidelines.
- Communication to, and on-going monitoring of our participants during our club activities.
Area Overviews
General
Physical distancing of 2-meters or more will be maintained at all times, with the exception of an emergency*.
Masks are to be brought to all events. Participants are encouraged to wear their mask and must wear their mask if physical distancing is in jeopardy.
Food will not be permitted unless medical reasons require a member to have an available snack (e.g. diabetes). Individual water bottles will be permitted for required hydration.
All members will be asked to sign the revised waiver which considers COVID-19.
Signage to identify provincial and club rules will be communicated and posted. Verbal reiteration of rules will be given by instructors and club assigned monitors.
Group gatherings will follow provincially permitted numbers.
Group events (e.g. canoe school) will have sequenced pre-determined stations that adhere to the guidelines.
Communication (e.g. email) will advise our members of the club expectations.
No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on facility property.
Masks are to be brought to all events. Participants are encouraged to wear their mask and must wear their mask if physical distancing is in jeopardy.
Food will not be permitted unless medical reasons require a member to have an available snack (e.g. diabetes). Individual water bottles will be permitted for required hydration.
All members will be asked to sign the revised waiver which considers COVID-19.
Signage to identify provincial and club rules will be communicated and posted. Verbal reiteration of rules will be given by instructors and club assigned monitors.
Group gatherings will follow provincially permitted numbers.
Group events (e.g. canoe school) will have sequenced pre-determined stations that adhere to the guidelines.
Communication (e.g. email) will advise our members of the club expectations.
No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on facility property.
Clubhouse Main Floor
Our facility will undergo cleaning and sanitization before each use. We will strive to maintain a clean and safe environment to support the physical distancing requirements for any indoor activity.
Records of facility maintenance/cleaning and sanitization will be maintained and posted.
Until restrictions are reduced only the camera members will use the facility every 3 weeks (as per their posted schedule).
The canoe members will be restricted to the outside grounds and access to equipment in the basement level.
Sanitization protocols will be posted in the washroom. Sanitization product will be readily available for individual use.
Records of facility maintenance/cleaning and sanitization will be maintained and posted.
Until restrictions are reduced only the camera members will use the facility every 3 weeks (as per their posted schedule).
The canoe members will be restricted to the outside grounds and access to equipment in the basement level.
Sanitization protocols will be posted in the washroom. Sanitization product will be readily available for individual use.
Parking Lot
We will endeavour to have an assigned individual to monitor this area to be sure that individuals are adhering to physical distancing rules. The overall sequence of steps promotes physical distancing. Individuals or bubbled members may proceed together. Communications will set expectations for members to self regulate once they become accustomed to the club series of COVID-19 steps.
Clubhouse Basement
Personal Flotation Equipment (PFD), paddles, throw bags and bailers will be distributed by number and assigned to the individual for the duration of the season. A record of assignment numbers will be maintained. Individual’s equipment will be separately hung and stored in the club boathouse for the season. Canoes will continue to be stored in the club house basement.
Canoes will be distributed by unique number or craft name and assigned to the individual. The 2-meter distance requirement is met while seated in the canoe. The assignment will consider bubbled members and logical groups.
Each canoe team will be called one at a time to enter the basement storage area and retrieve their canoe and all other equipment. They will be directed to an available designated outdoor ground area.
Canoes will be distributed by unique number or craft name and assigned to the individual. The 2-meter distance requirement is met while seated in the canoe. The assignment will consider bubbled members and logical groups.
Each canoe team will be called one at a time to enter the basement storage area and retrieve their canoe and all other equipment. They will be directed to an available designated outdoor ground area.
Outdoor Grounds
During group events the facility grounds will be clearly marked with numbers or pylons that meet the physical distancing requirement. The intent is that member team/bubbles will move directly to their assigned area and maintain order for launching.
Members will put on life jackets and perform the canoe safety check while in this designated area. Teams will be given required instructions while in this area.
Separate from canoe preparation group canoe dry land instruction for on/off water canoe manoeuvres and safety will be given outdoors. Members will observe the 2-meter distancing requirement and COVID-19 protocol will be reiterated. Megaphone (if required) will be used on land when members are physically distanced.
Members will put on life jackets and perform the canoe safety check while in this designated area. Teams will be given required instructions while in this area.
Separate from canoe preparation group canoe dry land instruction for on/off water canoe manoeuvres and safety will be given outdoors. Members will observe the 2-meter distancing requirement and COVID-19 protocol will be reiterated. Megaphone (if required) will be used on land when members are physically distanced.
Dock (Water Entrance & Egress)
Teams will be directed one-by-one to the dock for canoe entrance & launch. At this time, they will be reminded of the distancing requirement while out on the water and how returning to the dock is managed team by team. The dock safely facilitates the physical distance requirement. The team launch will be overseen by an instructor.
Dock railings were considered as low risk due to previous member hand sanitization. Monitoring will be done and cleaning/sanitization of the dock will be adjusted in the future as needed.
An instructor, safety boat member or assigned individual will monitor the return to dock and the proper flow of teams to their designated outdoor area to remove personal and canoe equipment. The club boat house has pre-numbered hooks for each individual to hang and store their PFD, bailer, throw bag and paddles for the season.
No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on facility property.
Dock railings were considered as low risk due to previous member hand sanitization. Monitoring will be done and cleaning/sanitization of the dock will be adjusted in the future as needed.
An instructor, safety boat member or assigned individual will monitor the return to dock and the proper flow of teams to their designated outdoor area to remove personal and canoe equipment. The club boat house has pre-numbered hooks for each individual to hang and store their PFD, bailer, throw bag and paddles for the season.
No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on facility property.
Member Multi-person Paddling
Groups of 10 (includes 2 instructors) 1 safety boat. This section is intended to cover club supervised events (e.g. canoe school, family paddle day)
- Participants will be directed to sign in area where they hand sanitize & sign in.
- Participants will then be directed to the lower canoe storage door. Retrieve their canoe and will be directed to a physical distanced group marking in the club outdoor area.
- Participants then proceed to the boathouse to retrieve their PFD & gear. Canoe & gear will be theirs for the season.
- Instructors provide dry land training and communicate safety and COVID-19 protocols.
- Participants launch from the dock one team at a time.
- Physical distancing will be maintained on the water. *rescue situations may require closer physical contact.
- On water instruction will be given and executed to practice skills.
- Skill on water session is ended.
- Appropriate game will be executed.
- Upon finishing on the water, the reverse will happen.
Member Canoe Share
- Members are encouraged to maintain a 2-hour paddle limit contained between the Bridge St. bridge to Bristol Ave. Liverpool Bay Town bridge. All paddlers to be back by sunset.
- Member sign-in and review of protocols that are stored in the tote. Members are asked to provide their own hand sanitizer and use it before accessing the equipment. Club best endeavours will be made to make sanitizer available.
- Member will retrieve the canoe share assigned canoe, PFD, paddle, throw bag and bailer.
- Member will launch from the dock or shore.
- Members will return the shared canoe and equipment to the outside share storage area.
- Canoe Share is not available during canoe school or other club events.
Member Dock Access
- Members have right of access to the dock for launch & egress with their own equipment.
- Canada Transport regulations must be followed.
- All paddlers and club equipment must be back and docking by sunset.
- All non-club equipment and garbage must be removed from the property when the member leaves the premises.
- No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on facility property.
Communication
Message boards, posted notices, email will describe the club protocols and expectations. Additionally, the club Facebook site and Team App will display the protocols. Information will be posted in all club buildings.
Instructors and assigned individuals will be assigned to reiterate protocol and be on-hand to answer any questions.
Member sign-in is the first requirement and will have protocols clearly displayed. Sign-in is a record of protocol review and any on-going changes will be highlighted.
Instructors and assigned individuals will be assigned to reiterate protocol and be on-hand to answer any questions.
Member sign-in is the first requirement and will have protocols clearly displayed. Sign-in is a record of protocol review and any on-going changes will be highlighted.
Records
Sign-in sheets will be mandatory for everyone who enters the facility. Date, name, time will be recorded. The contact information of every member is maintained with the club Treasurer and Secretary and is kept up-to-date on a regular basis and will be made available if public health contact tracing is required.
Record of club cleaning and sanitization will be maintained and visible.
When any of the sheets are full, they will be filed and retained in the club filing cabinet for a minimum of 1 year.
Record of club cleaning and sanitization will be maintained and visible.
When any of the sheets are full, they will be filed and retained in the club filing cabinet for a minimum of 1 year.
*Emergency situations (e.g. canoe over canoe rescue or swim to shore) may require close contact depending on the skill level of the participant and the situation. Instructor and safety boat paddlers will execute the required steps necessary to ensure the safety and well being of the participant is met. A record of any emergency situation or rescue will be recorded and retained in the club house files.
