COVID-19 Update
December 13, 2021
Today the Provincial government announced they would be making changes to the Nova Scotia Public Health Regulations that impact the Nova Scotia Sport Guidelines. These changes will come into effect as of 9:00 am Friday December 17, 2021 and will remain in place until reviewed in January 2022.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR SWIM NOVA SCOTIA MEMBER CLUBS:
TRAINING GROUP SIZES:
60 indoors in each field of play
Group training sizes do not require any physical distancing or masks while in the field of play
Physical distancing must be maintained between different groups
The group size of 60 in the field of play does not include facility or venue staff
Please refer to the attached examples of various fields of play in one facility
MASKS:
A mask must be always worn while entering and exiting facilities as per Provincial regulations, however:
o Swim Nova Scotia members, including coaches, officials, swimmers, and volunteers may remove their masks upon arrival to the pool deck (field of play) for the duration of the training session due to poor ventilation in aquatic facilities. They do not have to be actively participating in officiating, swimming, or coaching to remove their mask
o The Province has indicated that the field of play for Swim Nova Scotia activities is the pool deck
o Spectators (if permitted by the facility) are required to always wear masks and remain in their designated area
COMPETITIONS:
In-house (single team) – Class I & Class II Time Trials are permitted
Total group size may not exceed 60 participants without physical distancing for sanctioned Time Trials in each field of play
We will provide an update on returning to sanctioned multi-team competitions in January when we receive additional information from the Province
TRAVEL FOR SPORT LIMITATIONS STILL IN PLACE:
Children aged 11 and younger continue to be restricted from entering Nova Scotia to participate in sports and from participating in them outside Nova Scotia.
Additional details and up to date information can be found on the Nova Scotia Provincial Government webpage. A copy of today’s press release can be found here.
As further information is received from the Province, it will be communicated as soon as possible.
Thanks
Bette