Return to Play Guidelines Update!

Sep. 15, 2020

Below are the most recent updates from the Government of Alberta:

Cohorts

Previous guidelines state: to limit yourself to ONE sport cohort.
Revised Guidelines state: Individuals should limit the number of cohorts/mini-leagues they are involved in.

Travel Restrictions

Previous guidelines state: that cohorts had to be formed within your AHS region.
Revised Guidelines state: Where 2 metre physical distancing between individuals is maintained or the mini-league model is employed, travel for sport, physical and recreational activities is allowed.

Tournaments, races and competitive events are permitted for sport, physical activity and recreational activities where participants are able to maintain 2 metre physical distancing at all times, or they are able to follow the mini-league model.
If 2 metres distance or the mini-league model are not feasible, the tournament/event is not permitted.
Tournaments/events that compel a new cohort team to be formed for a short period (e.g., a weekend) are not permitted at this time.

Planning for Rapid Response

The process and procedure for dealing with a sick participant and/ or a participant who tests positive for COVID-19 has been updated.
Please make sure you are aware of the the guidance on how to deal with symptoms of COVID or a known case in your cohort/activity

Screening Questions

Please note the wording of “New or Worsening” as it relates to screening yourself for symptoms

ABA Revised Return to Play Guidance Document - CLICK HERE

ABA Return to Play Approved Steps - CLICK HERE

We are fortunate in Alberta to have the most progressive sports landscape in Canada.

ABA encourages everyone to continue cooperating and work together to insure a safe and long term return to sport future. We are always available to discuss or answer your questions.

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