Health & Safety Protocols
Stage III
We are closely monitoring government changes to government policies and mandates, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Health Ontario (PHO), Government of Ontario,
and WECHU as well as City of Windsor for relevant local by-law guidelines, and public health advancements and will continue to make changes as necessary and appropriate.
August 2020
Central Park Athletics wants to make your visit here a safe and fun experience for everybody. That’s why we prepared this Guide to Safe Facility Use. Its rules and policies will be strictly enforced to keep you and everyone else safe during our re-opening.
By government order, face mask use is required throughout the facility at all times, except as noted in the following protocols & policies:
1. Employees & Guest Health
The health & safety of our guests and staff is our highest priority.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
We recommend that everyone (staff, students, clients) conduct and pass a self assessment before attending the facility. If you are feeling ill, please do not enter the building. Symptoms of covid-19 may include cough/fever/difficulty breathing/pneumonia in both lungs. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please stay home and seek medical assistance. Anyone entering the facility and all persons in their household must be following provincial guidelines related to physical distancing, quarantine, and/or isolation as they pertain to Covid-19.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Guests are required to practice physical distancing by standing at least 6 feet away from any other guest(s) who do not live in their household. Spaces have been labeled where visitors must stand/sit. Employees will be reminded not to touch their faces and to practice physical distancing by standing at least 6 feet away from guests and other employees when possible. The front desk and dedicated check-in stations will be modified to protect our guests and our team.
HAND SANITIZER
Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed at all entrances and high-contact areas. We ask that you use them as you enter the facility and as needed while in the facility.
SIGNAGE (GUESTS)
There will be physical distancing markings on floors that guests are required to follow. There will be health and hygiene reminders throughout the facility, including cough and sneeze etiquette and hand washing signage in locations throughout the facility for guests to follow.
SIGNAGE (EMPLOYEE)
Signage will be posted in staff areas reminding employees of the proper way to wear, handle and dispose of masks, gloves, washing hands and to avoid touching their faces. There will be health and hygiene reminders throughout the facility, including cough and sneeze etiquette for employees to follow.
EMPLOYEES & GUEST HEALTH CONCERNS
Employees and guests are instructed to stay home if they do not feel well and are instructed to contact a manager if they themselves, or they notice a co-worker or guest who exhibits coughing, shortness of breath or other known symptoms of covid-19.
2. Employee Responsibilities
HAND WASHING
Correct hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap is vital to help combat the spread of contagions. All employees have been instructed to properly wash their hands or use sanitizer every 60 minutes and after any of the following activities: using the restroom, sneezing, blowing their nose, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, smoking, eating, going on break, and before and after starting a shift.
COVID-19 TRAINING
All employees will receive training on covid-19 safety and sanitation protocols with more comprehensive training for our staff with frequent guest contact including customer service, cleaning and maintenance staff.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Appropriate PPE will be worn by all employees based on their role and responsibilities and will follow government guidelines. Training on how to properly use and dispose of all PPE will be mandatory. Every employee will be provided with masks to wear while at the facility (mandatory when in public areas). Gloves will be provided to employees whose responsibilities require glove use, and guidance on precautions to take while wearing gloves as well as guidance on when they need to be discarded, including Cleaning and Customer Service staff, in addition to staff in direct contact with guests.
WEEKLY PRE-SHIFT & TIMEKEEPING
Weekly meetings will be conducted by our management team in order to ensure constant communication and proper PPE and sanitation procedures are followed and updated per the latest government guidelines.
3. Cleaning Products & Protocols
Our cleaning products and protocols meet Health Canada guidelines. They are approved for use and are effective against viruses, bacteria, and other airborne and bloodborne pathogens.
PUBLIC SPACES & COMMUNAL AREAS
The frequency of cleaning and sanitizing has been increased in all public spaces with emphasis on frequent contact surfaces including, but not limited to front desk check in stations, door handles, washrooms, tables, equipment, and standing areas.
LOCKER ROOMS
Locker rooms and showers are available on a limited-use basis. Please consult area-specific policy and protocol documents (available at Central Park Athletics) for policies regarding safe usage of these areas.
STAFF AREAS
The frequency of cleaning and sanitizing will also increase in high traffic staff areas with an emphasis on control rooms, offices, stock and storage areas, and meeting rooms. Cleaning and sanitizing protocols are also in effect for mechanical rooms and other areas restricted to employee access only.
SHARED EQUIPMENT
Shared tools and equipment will be sanitized before, during and after each shift or anytime the equipment is transferred to a new employee. This includes, but is not limited to, computers, payment terminals, engineering tools, safety buttons, cleaning equipment, keys and all other direct items used throughout the entire facility.
PROCEDURES
4. General – All Programs & Depts.
A. If you are displaying any symptoms of respiratory illness or the flu, please stay home
B. No outside food or drinks inside
C. Practice physical distancing
D. Wash your hands before and after programming
E. All guests must enter the building through the proper designated entrances (see diagram below)
F. All spectators are required to wear a face mask while in the building
G. Nonparticipants, parents and/or guardians will not be permitted in the facility unless accompanying a minor needing assistance, in which case only one parent/guardian will be granted temporary access. The number of spectators allowed inside the facility is 50 - provided ensuring physical distancing is possible - as well as complying with occupancy limits. Once assistance has been provided, exit the facility through the designated exit and wait outside.
H. Restaurant and concourse viewing areas are open on a limited basis. Procedures related to restaurant/food services will be confirmed with the area health inspector. Please see our Health & Safety Protocols for more details.
5. Ice Use
A. Refrain from spitting on the ice and throughout the facility
B. All skaters and coaches must wear a face mask in the facility until they go onto the ice
C. In order to avoid overcrowding of rink-level areas where distancing space is limited, nonparticipants, parents and/or guardians are not permitted in any rink-level areas unless authorized. Limited seating is available on the second-floor main concourse for event viewing. Viewers must comply with distancing requirements.
5.1. Skating/Figure Skating Lessons
A. All skaters/guests must enter through the designated entrance for each rink (see diagram back page)
B. Players must dress at home to the extent possible
C. Locker Rooms will be available on a limited basis as posted
D. Maximum number of persons (skaters/coaches/goalies) on the ice is 25
E. Physical distancing must be maintained at all times on the ice surface, all contact drills, scrimmages and games are NOT permitted
F. Each group is allowed in the rink 10 min. prior to rental start time
G. Only use the station and bench that you were assigned to when entering the building
H. Skaters under 18 must be accompanied by a coach/instructor on ice at all times
I. Skater and guest physical distancing markers have been laid out at each dressing station
J. There will be 1 washroom available on each rink
K. After your rental, exit the ice, take off your skates and exit the building as quickly as possible through the designated exit.
L. All players and guests must exit the building 10 min. after ice rental has finished
M. Refrain from loitering or socializing inside or outside the building
N. All skaters/coaches must wear a face mask while in the building
5.2. Rental Regulations
A. All ice times are 50 min. in length
B. All players and coaches must wear a face mask while in the building (not on ice)
C. Maximum 25 people on ice at any time
D. Rate: $199 per hour + taxes
E. All ice payments must be made by money order, certified cheque, cash or credit card* (*may incur a 2% surcharge).
F. Ice time is not finalized until payment, Ice and covid-19 waivers have been completed
5.3. League and Pick-up Hockey
League play is allowed under Provincial Stage III Regulations provided that:
A. All other rules and guidelines listed in this document and elsewhere are adhered to.
B. Play does not allow prolonged or deliberate physical contact between players and provided that modifications have been made to avoid physical contact between players.
C. Leagues must comprise no more than 50 participants in total. If the number exceeds 50, the league should divide itself into smaller groups to accommodate this rule.
D. Players are not permitted to play against players outside of their own league or group.
6. Clip n’ Climb and Soccer pitch
Please consult area-specific policy and protocol documents (available at Central Park Athletics) for policies regarding safe usage.
7. Other Programs/Tenants
The preceding rules and protocols are applicable throughout the Central Park Athletics’ facilities and grounds. Tenant organizations may have additional health and safety requirements; please inquire with them before entering their facilities using the following directory:
Central Park Athletics (519-944-8000)
Clip n’ Climb (519-944-8000)
Soccer/Indoor Field Activities (519-944-8000)
Tortoise & Hare (519-944-8006)
Brannagan Physiotherapy (226-221-9966)
Academies of W.E.DC.D.S.B. (519-253-2481)
CSC Providence (519-948-9227)
Windsor AAA Zone (windsoraaazone.net)
If you are feeling ill, please do not to enter any part of our facility. Symptoms of covid-19 can include but are not limited to: cough, fever, difficulty breathing, pneumonia in both lungs. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please stay home and seek medical attention.
All visitors are required to follow physical distancing measures at all times –2 metres/6 feet
All visitors must enter through the designated entrance for their assigned rink or alternate entrance if provided (see diagram)
Spectators are permitted in the building on a limited basis: one spectator per minor-aged skater only, with viewing restricted to the second-floor viewing area where up to 50 spectators are allowed if space allows for proper distancing per CPA’s policies and protocols
All visitors are required to wear a face mask while in the building except as noted in our Health and Safety Protocols and Policies
Physical distancing signage, floor signage and posters are posted throughout the facility. Compliance with these directions is mandatory
Spitting and similar behaviours likely to promote the spread of disease are strictly prohibited at all times
All visitors must exit through their designated exit area
CPA will ask people to leave the facility if they are not following the required physical distancing measures