As we continue to monitor the daily Covid-19 situation with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Ontario Soccer Association we would like to update and remind all our participants of our protocols. We would also like to provide possible next steps in the instance that the surges continue. Our priority is the safety and health of all our participants.
 

Our local situation will move from Green to Yellow as COVID-19 cases are rising across the province and within our community. As per our regulations (see chart) it does not change our soccer specific situation at PlexII, however, it does not prevent us from adding our own additional protocols to the existing ones to ensure thee safety of our participants and families.

Please continue to review the protocols that have been and continue to be in effect at this time. We have identified some slight modifications that are highlighted in RED.

We continue to be proactive to be ready in a situation where cases continue to rise. The following protocols could be considered as additions if needed (see right). If they are added we will provide the effective date that additional protocols could start. 

At this time, we want to thank all our participants, parents, and patrons of the facility for being supportive and diligent as we get through this pandemic. Please continue the following to ensure that together we keep everyone safe.

1. Stay home if sick. Get tested if you have symptoms or think you were exposed.

2. Practice physical distancing. Keep 2 metres apart.

3. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.

4. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.

5. Clean and disinfect frequently touch surfaces.

6. Wear a mask when you can't physically distance or when you are in public. 

Thank you

Thunder Bay Chill

President

1. No spectators or patrons allowed in the facility (not even upstairs) – only players/coaches/club officials allowed. We hope to have our live stream cameras installed for parents to view games and sessions digitally.
2. Temperature checks at the door for all players, coaches, and officials upon entry.
3. Mandatory masks for all players, coaches, officials. If this goes into effect, all sessions and games will be adjusted to ensure participants are allowed time for mask breaks.
4. Allotting time for players on the field to entirely exit the building before allowing next group into the building to limit the risk of cross-pollination between bubbles. This could be challenging as the days get colder but we are looking at ways to provide some shelter for the waiting process. 
5. Temporary suspension as per Province directive. If this were the case refunds will be reviewed and options will be given to our participants if times are not possible to recover.

PROTOCOLS

1. All players, officials, coaches, instructors, and convenors must enter and exit the facility from the parking lot doors around back. All of the above must have their mask on while waiting to enter the field and must physical distance. Black "X" markers have been placed around the facility and must be used as the distancing guidelines. Players are not allowed to congregate while waiting. Any team debriefs must be kept short to allow quick exit from the field and facility.
2. All parents, spectators must enter the side doors and watch from above, excluding U4, U6, and U8 Recreational parents. Only 1 parent can enter with child if necessary.
3. All persons must wear masks when entering and exiting the facility. Only players, instructors, and officials (excluding timekeepers) are allowed the removal of masks as they enter the playing field. Players have the option to wear their masks during games and training.
4. Parents picking up their child should be waiting in the vehicle to ensure physical distancing. We must avoid parent gathering in groups while they are waiting for session to end.
5. All players and officials must come changed and ready to play. Changerooms will be closed. Players should bring individual drinking bottles and not share. Players should only be removing outdoor footwear to indoor shoes in the building. 
6. Players can leave personal belongings behind their respective benches. Officials can leave belongings at the official’s box.
7. Patrons must physical distance (2m apart) when watching sessions or games. Please ensure that you respect this protocol if you are sitting with people that are not from your immediate household.