COVID-19 Update
September 9, 2021
Yesterday, the Province announced that we will move to Phase 5 of the COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan on September 15, 2021 at 12:01am. At this time, the only restrictions that will remain in place for the general population are those related to management of COVID-19 cases. Border measures will remain in place, and the province will also start requiring proof of full vaccination for non-essential, discretionary, recreation and leisure services and activities on October 4, 2021.
Wearing masks in indoor public places will no longer be mandatory but remain strongly recommended when people gather in indoor places, and other public health measures like gathering limits and physical distancing will also be lifted.
Clubs that have completed all Club Affiliation requirements and have access to the SNC database are eligible to return to training and those that are fully registered will be covered by Swim Nova Scotia’s insurance.
Please take note that the Swim Nova Scotia online health monitoring platform through Kinduct is no longer active. Clubs that are returning to training before September 15th (Phase 5) are required to maintain paper copies of daily health monitoring (attached) and keep them on file for a minimum of two weeks. These should be maintained by your Coaching staff.
It was also announced that as of October 4, 2021, proof of full vaccination will be required for Nova Scotians who are 12 or older to participate in Swim Nova Scotia activities – this includes any team function, including, but not limited to pool/dryland training and competitions. Those that require a vaccine include swimmers, coaches, officials, volunteers, and attendees.
The proof of vaccination requirement does not apply to children 11 years of age and under because they are not eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Children aged 11 and under who attend these activities with a fully vaccinated adult will be allowed to participate.
People are considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after their second dose of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine or the one-dose Janssen vaccine, which is also WHO-approved.
Proof of vaccination will be required and administered as follows:
Coaches (ALL) – send proof of full vaccination record to Swim Nova Scotia: swimming@sportnovascotia.ca
Swimmers & Volunteers – send proof of full vaccination record to Club Registrar/Administrator
Officials (will be included in registration package) –
Senior Officials (Levels 4 & 5) – send proof of full vaccination record to Swim Nova Scotia: swimming@sportnovascotia.ca
All other Officials (Levels 1, 2 & 3) – send proof of full vaccination record to Club Registrar/Administrator
Clubs may appoint a Club Administrator (such as their Club Registrar) to receive copies of vaccination records. These copies must be available to Swim Nova Scotia if requested at any time.
Records must be received on or before October 4th to continue to participate in Swim Nova Scotia (including Club) programming. Records will be maintained in compliance with our Privacy and Confidentiality policies.
We recognize that there are still many unanswered questions (i.e., 11-year-olds turning 12 through the season, spectators at training, spectators at competitions, etc), we will continue to provide updates as we receive additional information from the province.
Additional details and up to date information can be found on the Nova Scotia Provincial Government webpage. A copy of yesterday’s press release can be found here
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime!
Thanks
Bette