COVID-19 Return to Play
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION | RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION |
PROTECT YOURSELF & YOU CLUB | MENTAL HEALTH | GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS
The Government of Alberta made an announcement on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, to unveil their three step process to easing COVID-19 measures.
As of 12:00am Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Alberta will enter Step 1 with the following changes:
- Restrictions Exemption Program removed, along with most associated restrictions.
- Capacity limits in large facilities and entertainment venues (500+) remain in place, but food and beverages are now allowed in seats.
- Capacity limits for locations not covered under the REP program are removed.
- Mandatory masking requirements removed for:
- Children 12 and under in all settings as of February 14; this means that masks must still be worn in all common areas until February 14.
- Children and youth in schools for any age as of February 14
At this time the following measures remain in place across the Province:
- Masking policies
- Anyone entering your facility is required to wear a mask at all times in all common areas when not participating in an activity.
- Screening checklists for those entering your facility.
- Screening checklists can be found here.
Further information can be found on the Government of Alberta’s website or by the communication sent to the membership on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Need Help?
If there is any information you are unsure about or need assistance with, please reach out. We are here to help. We are also in regular contact with the Government of Alberta and can try to obtain clarification on your club’s behalf if needed.
View AGF staff contact info and hours of availability.
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
The following government websites should be reviewed and revisited on a regular basis:
- Access your Alberta Health Vaccine Records
- Alberta Biz Connect
- Alberta’s COVID-19 Response
- COVID-19 Rapid Testing Guidelines
- Alberta's General Relaunch Guidance
- Government of Alberta COVID-19 | Information for Albertans
- Alberta Chief Medical Officer | Updates
- Return to Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation | Stage 2 Guidelines
- Government of Canada | COVID - 19 Services and Information
- Prime Minister | News Releases
- World Health Organization | COVID - 19 Advice for the public
- Employment Standards Regulation (COVID - 19) PDF
RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The following is a compilation of resources:
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Children Under 18) | Updated: January 11, 2022
- Daily Screening Checklist (For Adults 18 Years and Older) | Updated: January 11, 2022
- Session Screening Checklist (For Children Under 18) | Updated: January 11, 2022
- Session Screening Checklist (For Adults 18 Years and Older) | Updated: January 11, 2022
- Isolation Requirements
- Gov’t of Alberta Posters
- Gymnastics Equipment Cleaning Guidelines
- Gov’t of Canada Approved List of Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
- Guidelines for Delivery of Online Training
- COVID-19 Symptoms
- Information for Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case
- Contract tracing Notification Process
PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR CLUB
- Spieth America Gymnastics Equipment Cleaning Guide
- Disinfectants Approved by the Canadian Government
- Government of Alberta Anti-Fraud Centre: Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Scammers
- Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
- Organizational Resilience Checklist for Dealing with a Disease Outbreak
MENTAL HEALTH: SELF CARE
- Help in Tough Times (Alberta Health Services)
- Mental Health Resources (Alberta Health Services)
- Youth Mental Health Canada
- Coping with COVID-19: Support for Managing Anxiety and Stress
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- How to talk to your kids about COVID-19 from UCalgary
- How to talk to your kids about COVID-19 from ATA and Harvard
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
- Living True Sport While Physical Distancing Infographic
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Call the helpline at 1.800.985.5990 or text 'TalkWithUs' to 66746 - If you need to talk, call the Alberta Health Services 24-hour help lines:
- Mental Health Help Line 1.877.303.2642
- Addiction Help Line 1.866.332.2322
AVAILABLE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS
Government of Alberta
Government of Canada
This Government of Canada website will provide potentially more options for individual business needs and makeups.
Need a Hardship Letter? AGF is here to help. If your club requires additional support, such as a letter to your landlord requesting a rent decrease or exemption, please email operations@abgym.ab.ca with your request and a letter will be crafted for you.
