COVID-19 Update
Updated July 1, 2020
SUPPORT FOR RETURN TO PLAY
Earlier this week, Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health, Brendan Hanley, and Premier Sandy Silver announced that as of July 1st, Yukon is now in PHASE 2 in moving through the COVID-19 pandemic. Like you, we are keen to resume volleyball as quickly as possible. However, we cannot jeopardize the safety of participants or the progress that has been made to flatten the COVID-19 curve in the Yukon. We must return to playing volleyball in a phased and responsible manner.
The government has asked each sport to develop its own Return to Play Plan for this phase that meets health authority guidelines. Volleyball Yukon is responsible for developing this plan for volleyball. We will submit our plan for approval to the government and ultimately, we will have to receive approval of our plan. Sports will only be permitted to return to play having secured this approval to do so. It has been made clear to us that every sport is on its own individual timelines and some may be better positioned than others to resume faster.
Volleyball Yukon is working hard on what this might look like for volleyball. We have been consulting with Volleyball Canada, other volleyball associations, and other sports as part of this process. While we still don’t have certainty, we have been advised of the following principles:
What does that mean right now?
Our strength lies in our community. We are looking forward to getting back on court as fast as possible – but in the meantime, please play your part to keep our sport and players safe.
Earlier this week, Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health, Brendan Hanley, and Premier Sandy Silver announced that as of July 1st, Yukon is now in PHASE 2 in moving through the COVID-19 pandemic. Like you, we are keen to resume volleyball as quickly as possible. However, we cannot jeopardize the safety of participants or the progress that has been made to flatten the COVID-19 curve in the Yukon. We must return to playing volleyball in a phased and responsible manner.
The government has asked each sport to develop its own Return to Play Plan for this phase that meets health authority guidelines. Volleyball Yukon is responsible for developing this plan for volleyball. We will submit our plan for approval to the government and ultimately, we will have to receive approval of our plan. Sports will only be permitted to return to play having secured this approval to do so. It has been made clear to us that every sport is on its own individual timelines and some may be better positioned than others to resume faster.
Volleyball Yukon is working hard on what this might look like for volleyball. We have been consulting with Volleyball Canada, other volleyball associations, and other sports as part of this process. While we still don’t have certainty, we have been advised of the following principles:
- We must adhere to all public health restrictions set by government and health authorities (eg. maximum group gatherings, facility access).
- Participant safety is paramount. Participants who have symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19, who are higher risk, or who have underlying health conditions should not participate.
- All activity should limit group size to that set out by health authorities.
- Physical distancing of 2 metres must be maintained between all participants.
- Outside activity is preferred over indoor activity.
- All activity should be skills-based and recreational. Competition and games will be in a later phase.
What does that mean right now?
- At present, all volleyball activity remains unsanctioned and is not recommended by Volleyball Yukon. Shared handling of a ball should only take place within members of the same household until we have clarification and approval on the safety and risk management measures required.
- When approved by the Yukon government, we will be sharing our Return to Play Plan for this phase with you. We will need your support and adherence to this plan in order for our sport to be played safely and to minimise risk to all participants.
- As it becomes clearer what is permissible in this phase, we will be updating clubs and members with information and providing appropriate resources, skills and activities for this new environment. Please check back for the latest information.
- Volleyball Canada has shared their Safe Return to Volleyball document that gives an indication of the complexity of a return to sport plan for our sport. Updated June 15th, 2020.
Our strength lies in our community. We are looking forward to getting back on court as fast as possible – but in the meantime, please play your part to keep our sport and players safe.
Who Are We?
That’s A Good Question
That’s A Good Question
Volleyball Yukon
At the core of Volleyball Yukon, it is simply a few remarkable, passionate volunteers who have come together to organize, maintain and lead forward this sport.
At the core of Volleyball Yukon, it is simply a few remarkable, passionate volunteers who have come together to organize, maintain and lead forward this sport.
Youth Committee
A group formed and led by athletes to enhance youth involvement in this sport.
A group formed and led by athletes to enhance youth involvement in this sport.
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