As health protocols evolve, this information is subject to change at any time.
viaSport will provide guidance for sport, following their Restart Chart. It is imperative to understand that the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Orders and recommendations are non-negotiable (law), and the information provided by BC Archery and viaSport are to assist participants to navigate a return to sport in a safe manner. (*ALWAYS refer to the ORDERS and not just the highlights provided on the government website)
Everyone has their own comfort level and may not be willing to rush back to how things were pre-COVID. Please respect their choices.
Effective April 8:
INDOOR SPORT:
- masks are no longer required to be worn at indoor facilities UNLESS the individual location chooses to continue with the requirement. An organization may deem it beneficial to their participants to continue wearing masks indoors. As well, some rented facilities may choose to continue with mask requirements.
- the mask may be removed while an athlete is on the shooting line
- please respect the decision of any organization that wishes to continue the mask requirement
- Proof of vaccination is no longer required UNLESS the individual location chooses to continue with the requirement.
- tournaments, for any/all ages, ARE allowed, with no limit to the number of participants
OUTDOOR SPORT:
- masks are not required
- proof of vaccination is not required
- tournaments, for any/all ages, ARE allowed, with no limit to the number of participants
All organizations should ensure that they have adequate health and safety measures in place, which shall include Communicable Disease Prevention Plans.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact BC Archery.
There are many resources available regarding COVID-19. Most of what you may need can be found in the links below.
Partitions for the Indoor Shooting line
Click here for pictures and diagrams
Interview with Bridge City News about Partitions
WorksafeBC: Designing Effective Barriers
Signage
In addition to the samples provided in the Workbook, the following are just some resources available for signage. Be sure to use signage relevant to your needs.
WorksafeBC Occupancy Limit poster
Archery Canada (see Club Resources near the middle of the page)