COVID-19

Posts related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

WBC Re-opening

Don Karges Announcements, COVID-19

We are opening on June 10th 2020, however it will not be business as usual!

WBC has put processes and guidelines in place for preventing and managing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at WBC.   These guidelines are based on input from several sources including Badminton Ontario and the South-West Health Public Health.

The foremost objective of the WBC for re-opening plan is to reduce the chance of COVID-19 spread by social distancing and sanitizing.

WBC Phased Opening

WBC will re-open in a responsible and safe manner.  Thus, we plan to re-open cautiously and over time relax the restrictions in an incremental (phased) approach.  The guidelines and protocols have been distributed members via email.  Based on guidelines from government and health organizations we will relax restrictions to make the club more accessible as we return to normal operations.

Upon re-opening, we will be minimizing the number of persons at the club facility to no more than 5 at a time.  We have incorporated an online booking process for court reservations that is located on the WBC website. Only 2 courts will be available for booking a 75-minute session from 6am to 12 Midnight from Sunday to Thursday (Fridays will be closed for sanitizing and Saturdays available for private lessons). Only singles play will be allowed in this phase.  Members only will be allowed to reserve courts.  Non members will not be allowed as we want to avoid the use of cash in this phase. As government regulations relax and health guidelines change, we want to further open access to the club. 

Relaxation of some limitations and restrictions that are expected shortly.

COVID-19 Update

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On May14th the Provincial government announced a relaxation of restrictions on recreational activities within the province. The restrictions however do not apply to WBC.   

The announcement permits recreational outside facilities to open.   Facilities with a club house are not yet permitted to open.  The Provincial announcement did also permit some competitive sport activities to open indoors that are conducted by Provincial Sports Organizations with stringent “return to play protocols”.  Again WBC does not qualify under these provisions either.

What is obvious is that when we do first re-open, we will have to do so, under a set “return to play protocols” as well.   Therefore the Board has started looking at procedures being implemented in other organizations that we can potentially adopt for WBC.

The WBC Board of director’s will continue to monitor this situation and communicate to you via email and the web site when we see any changes that will trigger the club reopening.

Ontario State of Emergency Closes Recreational Facilities

Don Karges Announcements, COVID-19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency as the province tries to slow the spread of COVID-19.

“This is a decision not made lightly. COVID-19 constitutes a danger of major proportions. We’ve taken this measure because we must offer our full support in every power possible to help our health care sector fight the spread of COVID-19.”

Effective immediately, the province has ordered the closure of all facilities providing indoor recreation programs, all public libraries, all private schools, all licensed childcare centres, all theatres, cinemas and concert venues, and all bars and restaurants except to provide takeout food and delivery.