UPDATED OCTOBER 30, 2020
Field Hockey Canada is delighted to announce that effective immediately, our community can return to play. The additional COVID-19 liability insurance is in place for all registered participants. We would remind you to ensure that provincial health recommendations and local guidelines are to be followed and that you return to play in a safe manner and under the conditions outlined in the return to play guidelines applicable to your circumstance and province. This has been a trying year for all of us so we are delighted to have reached this milestone and are able to return with confidence and safety. Field Hockey Canada wishes you happy and safe times back on field.
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Return to Play Phase 2 – Return to Play
As we progress in our phased return to sport, Field Hockey Canada will strictly adhere to the policies and procedures outlined by federal, provincial and municipal governments and public health agencies. It is mandadtory that these guidelines be adhered to at all times. As we move into Phase 2, FHC will still require compliance with the two steps outlined in Phase 1 Return to Play:
Step 1: WAIVER
- All participants MUST complete the Waiver prior to re-starting sport. This waiver needs to be kept on file for 3 years.
- A Waiver needs to be completed at least once for each stage of the return to full international sport.
Step 2: ATTESTATION FORM
- This is a Pre-Activity Health Screening. All participants must complete an attestation form prior to every session. This indicates a general state of health and well-being. The COVID-19 safety officer at the session will check for compliance prior to the commencement of the session.
- It is the responsibility of all adult participants and the responsibility of all parents and/or guardians responsible for those under the age of 19, to conduct a health screening assessment as to the suitability to return to play (take part in activity)
- This is to be completed prior to every session.
PHASE 2 UPDATE
This document provides guidelines for FHC NT and NG programs operating in all provinces. As FHC moves to Phase 2 of return to play, we will see the implementation of cohorts. A cohort is a group of individuals that you may interact with, although not necessarily at the same For example, a cohort may be made up of up to 4 teams, although only 2 of these teams would be permitted to be in the same place at the same time. Cohorts are formed of individuals and teams of similar age, skill, and geographic location. FHC recognize there is difference in system between BC and Ontario in relation to club based league play, FHC will work with FHO and Ontario Public Health guidelines to recognize any further formal direction around return to play, and align that with the 2 cohort system. For further information on creating and managing a team cohort, please visit the following link at Field Hockey BC and view slides 23-37.
It is recommended that when creating a cohort, the following guidelines apply:
• 20 Athletes
• 1 Coach / Leader (required)
• 1 Safety officer (required)
• 1 Umpire (if required)
• 1 TD (if required)
What does Phase 2 mean for field hockey athletes?
An individual athlete is permitted to take part in a maximum of two Field Hockey cohorts. For example an athlete would be permitted to participate in both an NSO and club cohort. If there is a school cohort situation, that is considered separate, as it is outside of the jurisdiction of both NSO and PSO. There will be no exceptions to the two cohort rule. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Field Hockey Canada High Performance Department will monitor cases around National Team Training Centres. In the event of an outbreak or a demise in the safety of the training environment, FHC will liaise with stakeholders and if deemed appropriate the High Performance Director and/or Program Leads will communicate the change in return to Phase 1 or cancellation of all activities to relevant parties. FHC requests all NG and NT athletes limit their involvement to our clubs, recognizing that at this time of the season provincial hockey is not the priority and players are largely playing with their clubs in domestic leagues. Note that school cohorts are considered separately to, and out with this consideration.
Please view and download Field Hockey Canada Waivers below:
Facility Use Waiver – FHC_FacilityUse_Waiver
Remote Training Waiver – FHC_RemoteTraining_Waiver
Daily Attestation Form – FHC_DailyAttestation_Form
Remote Training/Facility Use – FHC_RTFU_Waiver
Please consult the following link from the Public Health Agency of Canada, which provides the current situation for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak including risk to Canadians. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
Via Sport Return to Play Guidelines: https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
Own the Podium Guidelines: https://www.ownthepodium.org/getattachment/Resources/COVID-19-Resources/Canada-COVID-19-Return-to-HP-Sport-Framework-May-2020.pdf.aspx
Provincial RTP Guidelines: Provincial Information
WHO Guidelines: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Government of Canada Guidelines: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html#faq
Kids Help Phone Line – ENG | FR
PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES:
Field Hockey BC – FHBC Return to Play [first stage]
Field Hockey Alberta – FHA Return to Sport
Field Hockey Ontario – FHO Return to Train Guidelines
Chelsea, QC – Waiver (QC) | Safety Policies & Protocol | Safety Checklist | Safe and Healthy Field Hockey | Waivers & Assumption of Risk
