RETURN TO PLAY SAFETY PROTOCOLS

At VivoPlae, the health and well-being of our children and families will always be our number one priority. COVID-19 has presented new challenges, however, we remain committed to ensuring that our programs are SAFE. We will always ensure that we follow best practices and that we listen, understand, learn and are BRAVE together!

Public health officials continue to provide best practices to ensure our health and safety.

As such, we have undertaken to update and improve all safety protocols and procedures associated with the delivery of VivoPlae programs. We will continue to adjust and follow best practices as more information becomes available to us.

We ask that you read through the following information so that you are aware of the steps we are taking to ensure the safety and health of our VivoPlae community as we return to play.

Mask Wearing

All VivoPlae Coaches, whether indoors or outdoors, will be wearing facemasks. When outdoors and at a distance, Coaches will remove their masks.
All adults participating in indoor and outdoor programs must wear a facemask during the program and when in any public common space. If an adult is outdoors and at a distance from others, they may remove their masks.
All children in our indoor Parent participation classes that are under the age of 3yrs are not required to wear a mask.
All children in our indoor Drop Off programs need to wear a mask at all times.
All children in our Outdoor Drop Off programs are not required to wear a facemask, however it is highly recommended.

Parents & Caregivers

We ask that our VivoPlae parents and caregivers support us in our efforts to keep children safe. Before attending each VivoPlae class, parents must complete the parent waiver, that includes a health-screening questionnaire for parents and children participating.

Caregivers attending parented classes are required to attest to being vaccinated on registration.

For Outdoor programs: When attending VivoPlae programs, we ask that ONLY one designated caregiver be present for the duration of the class to support your child when necessary. Please follow the instruction of your coach to understand where you are to sit during program time.
Use the washroom before attending your VivoPlae program as facilities may not be accessible at your program location.
Ensure that your children have washed their hands before participation. Please provide your own hand sanitizer. We do not know what allergies children may have.
Please always maintain two meters of social distance when visiting or attending VivoPlae programs. This is particularly important during arrival and dismissal.
If your children exhibit any symptoms of illness, please refrain from attending programs.
Review your community policies regarding health, safety, and PPE (i.e. face masks) and prepare accordingly.

Program Delivery & Equipment

Hoops/cones/field paint or markers will be used to ensure children are appropriately distanced (2m) during instruction & skill practice time.
Parent volunteers or teachers will be asked to support their children if required in a program.
Class ratios will respect the indoor/outdoor social gathering guidelines provided by public health.
Where equipment kits are not included in program fees, children will be given their own equipment to use throughout each class. (It is our goal moving forward for each child to have their own kit.)
VivoPlae coaches will be responsible for distributing and collecting equipment throughout the class.
Skills and games have been modified to maximize participant safety and to promote social distancing.
We coach very young children and establishing a two-meter distance will thus not always be possible.
Coaches will collect and sanitize VivoPlae provided equipment after each use.

We believe that our collective effort and commitment to these safety standards and practices will ensure that VivoPlae programs continue to be safe, fun, and enjoyable for all of us!

Welcome home VivoPlae families, welcome home!