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COVID-19 Additional Procedures

New Cold Weather Policy: As we will be severely limiting indoor time, even for warming up on cold days, we have revised the cold weather policy. Programs will not run if the temperature is -15c or colder for the duration of a training day. Decisions to run or cancel training will be made by 8 AM on program days and based on the projected forecast for the day. Starts may be delayed if temperatures are forecasted to warm up significantly in the early part of the day. It is unlikely athletes will be spending time indoors, so please ensure they are prepared for the weather with proper clothing and an extra set of hand-warmers.
Yurt use: The yurt will be off-limits for athletes and families this year. Coaches may use the yurt to access coaching supplies, first aid equipment, gates or paperwork. Coaches must be masked in the yurt and remain physically distanced with a maximum of three people in the yurt at once. Coaches must wash hands before and after using the yurt. It will not be used for eating.
Athletes requiring assistance: If an athlete becomes ill, is injured or otherwise requires assistance, coaches may be required to break physical distancing rules. These unexpected events will occur and highlight the need for high adherence to our other safety measures: continuous masking and hand hygiene.
Following the rules: Rules regarding physical distancing, mask use and hand hygiene are the safety pillars of our season in 2021. It is essential that all athletes are 100% compliant to these rules and follow their coaches’ reminders. Athletes will get reminders and then warnings. If repeated warnings are required, athletes will be asked to leave the program for the day.
Exposure: If a GKHAT member tests positive for COVID or is close contact with some testing positive, club protocol regarding possible exposures will be enacted (see detailed GKHAT return to sport protocols).

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