DELTA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
Return to Play - Holly Turf
Action plan and protocol for Delta Lacrosse Association
This document has been produced with careful consideration towards the BC Lacrosse Association governing bodies’ Return to Lacrosse Guidelines. It is our intent to provide this information to our provincial governing body and municipal authorities as we await the BC Ministry of Health’s decision on the sport of Lacrosse.
It is also our intent that when the time does come for us to move forward with actions to return, we will ensure the following steps are taken with our organization and its’ members beforehand;
The Delta Lacrosse Association recognizes and abides by the Return to Sport guideline for BC (Click here) and the Return to Lacrosse guideline (Click here) released on June 11th, 2020 by Viasport British Columbia and the BC Lacrosse Association. This document is at this time being used to demonstrate Delta Lacrosse Association’s keenness to show that we are willing, ready and able to start the planning process for a safe and responsible return to Lacrosse.
ARRIVAL AT THE TURF
Players will be required to put on equipment in their vehicles in the parking lot of Holly Turf prior to entering the field. The 4 coaches will set up into quadrants in the four corners of the field.
There will be social distancing markers (small cones and/or chalk lines set by coach/volunteer) where Players will be required to line up prior to entering the field. There will be 40 markers (10 at each corner of the field) on the ground set at 2 metres apart, allowing one marker per player. (Maximum number of people allowed on the field, excluding facility workers will be 44: 40 players and 4 coaches; divided into 4 groups of 10 players and 1 coach).
The field will be divided into 4 quarters (A, B, C, and D in each corner of the field). Players will be advised prior to arrival as to which corner they are to line up at.
Players will pass through a check in point just outside the chain link fence of all four corners where they will verbally check-in for the session, have their temperature taken with a touchless scanner (operated by coaches/volunteers) and be given a numerical number to coordinate with their designated spot on the side lines of the field. Designated spots on the side lines of the field will be 2 metres apart and clearly marked for placement of player’s belongings. (Water bottles, emergency medications, tissues).
Parents must wait until their player has passes the check in point and has been give the clear before they can leave the vicinity of the field. Parents will not be permitted past the check in point. Parents are welcome to stay but are required to stay 2 metres apart at all times. Parents who choose not to follow this requirement will be asked to leave and wait in their vehicle. If parents choose to leave parents must leave a contact number where they can be reached during the time the player is on the field.
OPEN GATES
The gates to the field will remain open during all entries and exits of the players and coaches. All 4 gates will remain open at all times.
These open-gate measure will ensure that players and coaches contact with gate and gate handles is kept to a minimum throughout Delta Lacrosse’s time on the Holly Turf.
ON THE TURF
Players and Coaches are required to use hand sanitizer prior to entering the field. Players will keep social distancing measure as they walk through the gate and onto the field. Each coach will lead their group onto the field through their designated gates.
The gate doors will already be open to avoid players touching the door handles.
Players will have been assigned a number during the check-in process and then players 1-10 at gate A will find their numbered placings on the side line situated 2 metres apart from one another. Players 11-20 at gate B, 21-30 at gate C, and 31-40 at gate D will entering the field with the same arrangements.
The 4 coaches on the floor will maintain social distance between themselves and players. Coaches will wear protective face gear throughout their time on the field. The wearing of face masks will be optional for the players during sessions.
Coaches will have pre-marked the field for appropriate distancing measures for allocated spots that a player will stand at during any coaching instructions. These spots will be marked on the field with cones.
Drills and Skills
TOUCH POINTS- Suggested Cleaning and Disinfecting Areas
| ITEM | ATHLETES | COACHES | PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SPECTATORS |
| Balls | Should not touch. Use stick to pick up/cradle. | Wipe down with disinfectant before and after use. Will touch but need to disinfect between uses. Wear gloves.
| Should not touch. Encourage players to only touch with stick. |
| Stick | Only use your own stick. Wipe down with disinfectant before and after use. | Participate and provide demo with your own stick. Do not touch player sticks. Wipe down with disinfectant before and after use.
| Help your own child only when necessary and make sure to disinfect handle and plastic edges of lacrosse head when returning to car. |
| Documents | No. | Yes, but do not share with other coaches. Individuals should have own copy.
| No. |
| Tablets/Phones | Only use your own device-placing clean item into a plastic Ziploc bag will help keep it clean it can still be used though the plastic. * Remove and throw bag away after activity. | Only use your own device- placing clean item into a plastic Ziploc bag will help keep it clean it can still be used though the plastic. * Remove and throw bag away after activity. If you need to show a resource to someone, place on clean surface and allow other person to view while maintaining a 2-meter distance (other should not touch). | Only use your own device - placing clean item into a plastic Ziploc bag will help keep it clean it can still be used though the plastic. * Remove and throw bag away after activity. |
| Personal Equipment
DO NOT Share ANY Equipment | Should all be put on near your own vehicle, prior to proceeding to area of participation. Do not remove any equipment in the activity area. On conclusion of event, proceed to your vehicle and remove your equipment before getting in vehicle to go home (No change rooms). **Make sure to keep your lacrosse gloves on at all times! | Should all be put on near your own vehicle, prior to proceeding to area of participation. Do not remove any equipment in the activity area. On conclusion of event, proceed to your vehicle and remove your equipment before getting in vehicle to go home (No change rooms). **Make sure to keep your lacrosse gloves or sanitary gloves on at all times!
| Assist/remind your child with putting on their equipment at your vehicle, prior to going to the activity area. Remind them to leave it on once the event is completed and return to vehicle to take off equipment |
| Helmets | As above. | Wear gloves when touching any equipment; otherwise send player to parent.
| Watch for signals from coach who may send your child out for assistance. |
| Water Bottles
NEVER SHARE | Each player must have their OWN clearly marked water bottle. Must have spout or straw in order to aim into mouth while still wearing helmet. | Remind players to NEVER share water (If possible, have extra commercially sealed bottles available if hot out, but make sure you have disinfectant wipe available to clean off before giving to anyone). Use sharpie to mark name). Must have spout or straw in order to aim into mouth, while still wearing helmet.
| Make sure your child’s water bottle is clearly marked and they know how to identify their own bottle. Remind them to never use anyone else’s water bottle. Must have spout or straw in order to aim into mouth while still wearing helmet. |
| Equipment Bags | To be left in vehicle or in designated space within facility. | To be left in vehicle or in designated space within facility.
| To be left in vehicle or in designated space within facility. |
| Spectator Seating (if not removed) or Standing |
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| Always maintain a 2-meter distance between other spectators. Number will be limited to the maximum allowed to gather (i.e., total including participants and spectators is currently 50 people).
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| Enter/Exit | Follow instructions/arrows if using a door/gate handle, wipe with disinfectant wipe prior to opening and if possible, leave it open so no other person needs to touch. | Use tape to create arrows to enter and exit - have players enter and exit one at a time in order to maintain 2-meter distance. If using handle, wipe with disinfectant wipe prior to opening and if possible, leave it open so no other person needs to touch.
| Remind your child to enter / exit per direction of arrows and to keep 2-meter (or length of extended lacrosse stick) away from the person in front of them. If using door/gate handle, wipe with disinfectant wipe prior to opening & if possible, leave it open so no other person needs to touch. |
| Bench/Other Surfaces | Don’t touch surfaces; keep your lacrosse gloves on. | Disinfect surfaces before players arrive and after they have left. Don’t touch surfaces and ‘bag’ your gloves prior to placing in equipment bag. When you get home, disinfect everything thoroughly.
| Don’t touch surfaces and ‘bag’ your child’s gloves prior to placing in equipment bag. When you get home, disinfect everything thoroughly. |
WASHROOM BREAKS
The designated washrooms for all sessions will be the washrooms located at the turf.
No more than 2 player at a time will be allowed to go to the washroom.
Players are expected to practice hand washing after using the washrooms. Players must hand sanitize before entering on to the field.
EXITING THE TURF
At the end of any session, players will exit the Field through their allocated corner and will all collect any personal items along the way. Player and Coaches will again hand sanitize upon exiting the field.
Players must exit the field using the required 2 metre distancing measures and must go directly out to their vehicles to take their gear off. No player can stay for longer then 15 minute change over period between sessions.
Parents must adhere to drop off and pick up times as no resources will be made for children to remain on the field once their particular session is concluded.
Once the first group has left the field and exited away from the social distancing markers, the second group can set up with the same protocol to enter the box for their session.
AFTER EACH SESSION
Directly after the first group has left and before the second group has entered the coaches/volunteers will do a cleaning of the field, handles and top of the gates using Clorox based cleaning materials.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Determine the individual(s) responsible to bring these additional supplies to the site (i.e., coach, team manager or designated association volunteer).
Hand Sanitizer - if a hand washing facility is not close/open
Medical and food service gloves are usually made from polymers such as latex, vinyl and
nitrile, although you may find disposable gloves made of other materials, such as neoprene.
