As we progress through the proposed provincial schedule for opening up for sport, it is imperative that we continue to follow government legislation with regards to Public Health Orders.
Basketball BC will continue to provide Return to Sport updates for basketball.
Update #1-22
This update outlines the latest PHO order concerning Gatherings and Events
viaSport has updated the Return to Sport 2.0 chart and FAQ document to reflect current PHO guidance for sport.
Other important reminders:
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches, and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update # 22
This update outlines the latest PHO order as of Dec. 22 concerning Gatherings and Events
The PHO Order on Gatherings and Events has been updated with restrictions on sport tournaments, spectator capacity and recreational sport. To reflect these changes, viaSport has updated their Return to Sport Restart 2.0 chart with specific details. To summarize:
The intention of the Order is to allow sport to continue in a paired-back version where we will need to exercise our best judgement on how to proceed as safe as possible.
For example, now is not the time for certain types of activities or competitions to proceed (e.g., regional tournaments, social events, inter-provincial travel, etc).
Activities
Sport Restrictions:
1. Sport tournaments are not allowed at this time
Tournaments are a single or multi-day gathering of three or more sport teams, who come together outside regular league play but does not include:
Exercise & Fitness:
Recreation:
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches, and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update # 21
This update outlines the latest PHO orders, travel restrictions and updates with regards to changes and guidance related to sport.
1) viaSport has updated the Return to Sport Restart 2.0 chart to reflect what they know about new regional health orders:
2) During the province-wide state of emergency related to extreme weather and flooding, decisions to travel for sport should be made on a case-by-case basis. On severely damaged highways, remember that sport is not considered essential travel. Aside from those restrictions, individuals and sport organizations will need to assess their own risk factors when determining whether to travel or host events. The latest information is available on the Province’s Travel and fuel restrictions page, and TranBC’s Current Road Advisories page.
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches, and support staff), Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update #20
A revised PHO Order on Gatherings and Events was released yesterday with several updates that are relevant to sport. The major changes to be aware of are:
viaSport has updated their chart to reflect the changes.
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches, and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update #19
The provincial government’s October 25 Gathering and Events Order is now in effect.
viaSport is currently working to update their chart with regards to sport implications and will publish as soon as possible.
Updates to proof of vaccination requirements and capacity restrictions
Basketball BC will continue to update our membership and provincial basketball community with regards to restrictions, guidelines, and recommendations as we receive them.
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches, and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update # 18
viaSport Update
Basketball BC will continue to update our membership and provincial basketball community with regards to restrictions, guidelines, and recommendations as we receive them.
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update # 17
Pandemic Passport Sport Implications
Additional details of the Order for Sport:
Additional Interior Health restrictions:
As we continue to strive to provide a safe training environment for all participants (players, coaches and support staff} Basketball BC strongly supports and recommends the use of masks and maintaining physical distancing whenever possible.
Update #16 - Update for Interior Health Region
This is the latest information regarding BC Restart plan regarding Step 3 and Interior Health
Within the province Step 3 of BC’s Restart plan is currently in effect; however, those in the Interior Health region are subject to additional measures.
Interior Health has just released their updated information on sport restrictions https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/provincial-and-regional-restrictions/.
A couple notes to highlight:
Competition is allowed
Spectators are allowed (up to 50 indoor and 100 outdoor). As always, this is at the discretion of the facility operator.
viaSport has updated their website to reflect these changes.
Update #15 - Return to Step 2 for Interior Health Region
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in B.C.’s Southern Interior, provincial officials announced on Friday Aug. 20 they are extending the current restrictions to the entire Interior Health region.
This means that as the province will continue to be in Step 3 of B.C.’s Restart plan, the Interior Health region is in Step 2.
Step 2 mandates the following restrictions for sport participation
Outdoor sport
Indoor sport
High-performance sport
More information can be found on the Basketball BC Restart plan that outlines both Step 2 and Step 3 guidelines.
Also additional information including can be found on the viaSport website and their FAQ page
Update #14 - Return to Sport Restart 2.0
On July 1st we entered Step 3 of the Provincial Restart Plan
As we progress through the summer with the proposed provincial schedule for opening up for sport, it is imperative that we continue to follow government legislation with regards to Public Health Orders.
Information regarding the 4-step BC Government plan regarding loosening of restrictions can be found at the BC Government Restart Plan. As well, information regarding all current provincial restrictions can be accessed at BC COVID information.
To help guide the sport sector in navigating this Return to Sport, viaSport has outlined the various steps involved in the updated Return to Sport Restart 2.0. It lists the most current directives and will continue to be a source of the most updated information regarding restrictions and guidelines.
Step 3 – New Guidelines and Restrictions
Although not required Basketball BC also recommends that all participants be encouraged to do their own personal screening. It is also prudent for Clubs and Organizations to keep an updated and accurate attendance and participation list.
For information regarding specific situations access viaSport FAQ page
Best of luck to all as we continue to progress and navigate our way back to competitive basketball within the province.
Return to Sport – Restart Plan for Basketball 2.0
On May 25, the provincial government introduced the 4-step BC Restart Plan for the provincial sport sector.
Based on the provincial Restart Plan, we have revised our guidelines for basketball’s phased return to play in The Return to Sport - Restart Plan for Basketball 2.0. It is designed to help organizations in planning their return to competitive play and inform parents and players on how each of the steps in the Restart plan will affect their basketball training and what rules apply for competition and facility use (i.e. spectators, social distancing, masking etc.).
This document outlines the changes and implications for basketball that occurred in Step 1 (May 25) and the changes that occurred in Step 2 (June 15).
Please note we are now following the guidelines and protocols that abide with the changes that were legislated on June 15 in Step 2.
We will be updating our Restart 2.0 document periodically as we progress through future Steps of re-opening.
Update #13 – 2021
Restart Plan for Basketball 2.0 - Release Delayed by viaSport
On May 25, the provincial government introduced the 4-step BC Restart Plan for the provincial sport sector. This plan immediately allowed for outdoor basketball for all ages to resume, including practices and games.
On June 15 (Step 2), additional loosening of restrictions for both outdoor and indoor basketball will occur. Based on the provincial Restart Plan, we have revised our guidelines for basketball’s gradual phased return to play in The Return to Sport - Restart Plan for Basketball 2.0.
The Restart Plan outlines the changes and implications for basketball that occurred in Step 1 and 2 of the provincial restart plan. It is designed to help organizations in planning their return to competitive play and inform parents and players on how each of the steps in the Restart plan will affect their basketball training and what rules apply for competition and facility use (i.e. spectators, social distancing, masking etc.).
PSO’s have been directed to wait for clarity from viaSport regarding specifics regarding maximum group and spectator size and as well as details regarding provincial travel before releasing their sport specific Restart Plan. Once we receive confirmation of these details we will be posting on our website and sending The Restart Plan for Basketball 2.0 to our membership.
Update #12 – 2021
Return to Sport Restart 2.0
As we progress through the summer with the proposed provincial schedule for opening up for sport with the loosening of restrictions, it is imperative that we continue to follow government legislation with regards to Public Health Orders.
Information regarding the 4-step BC Government plan regarding loosening of restrictions can be found at the BC Government Restart Plan. As well, information regarding all current provincial restrictions can be accessed at BC COVID information.
This schedule of transition between the steps is always dependent on case counts, hospitalizations, and vaccination rates.
To help guide the sport sector in navigating this Return to Sport, viaSport has outlined the various steps involved in the Return to Sport Restart 2.0. It lists the most current directives and will continue to be a source of the most updated information regarding restrictions and guidelines.
For indoor sports, the same restrictions that were in place prior to May 25 are still required.
Although basketball is considered an indoor sport, during the spring/summer season, organizations may look to take their training and competition outdoors i.e., 3 X 3 etc. Outdoor basketball is required to follow the May 25 directive regarding outdoor sport.
Group size needs to reflect the size of facility since basketball would not be played on the size of a soccer field/complex the number should be far less.
For information regarding specific situations access viaSport FAQ page
Prior to June 15, Basketball BC will be posting a revised Return to Sport plan specifically for basketball as we progress to Step two (June 15 at the earliest) with restrictions being loosened for Indoor Sport.
Update #11 – 2021
This week’s announcement from the provincial government and health office was great news for the entire provincial sport sector, regarding a timeline for opening up for sport and the loosening of restrictions that will eventually get us all back on the court playing and training.
This initial step impacts only Outdoor sport and activity, with further relaxation of restrictions for indoor sport planned for June 15.
Below is a summary of main points:
Latest information regarding sport specific guidelines and loosening of restrictions can be found at viaSport Return to Sport.
Detailed information regarding the 4-step BC Government plan regarding loosening of restrictions can be found at the BC Government Restart Plan.
Update #10 – 2021
This update focusses on the Return to Sport as it relates to the current provincial restrictions. Recently Dr. Bonny Henry reiterated that no decision has been made as to whether restrictions will be lifted and that we will hear an update after the May long weekend. viaSport has directed all Provincial Sport Organizations to share the following message.
Specific to return to sport, Dr. Henry mentioned that outdoor sport will be more permissive than indoor sport when some restrictions are lifted. She also stated that there will be a gradual return to sport, and although outdoor sport will be the focus, it’s important that clubs/organizations and their members understand that this doesn’t mean they can immediately begin operating the way they did before the pandemic.
To help with your planning, viaSport has prepared some key messages and information to share directly with our members and basketball community. Guidance on the Return to Sport in BC May 2021
Additional guidance and information regarding current travel restrictions for Sport can be found at the viaSportTravel Reminder
Update #9 – 2021
This update focusses on anticipated changes with regards to loosening of current restrictions.
viaSport is not able to speculate on the details, but we do anticipate a focus on outdoor sport. Please note that all of these anticipated changes are based on a continued provincial decrease in Covid cases and projections. Therefore, timelines are difficult to predict, as any loosening of restrictions is subject to current Covid conditions.
Update #8 – 2021
This update focuses on the new Travel Restrictions and implications for the Sport Sector. The update has links to both viaSport and Provincial Govt. websites to further aid in clarification.
The new order further restricts non-essential travel between health authority regions, which are:
For sport, this means that travel to home clubs or high-performance athlete travel that crosses the travel restriction boundaries is not allowed. Any travel that is related to sport across one of the three zones needs to be postponed until at least after May 24.
As before, teams and groups of participants can only travel to their home club and that club needs to be close to the participants’ residence. These details are included in the viaSport updated Spring Travel Reminder.
The overall intent of the order is to minimize travel even within health authorities.
The sport-restriction section on the provincial government’s website has been updated to better reflect the Public Health Order. You can see those changes here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions.
Update #7 – 2021 LATEST UPDATE FROM VIASPORT
THE AMATEUR SPORT LEAGUE FUND (ASLF)
GUIDELINES 2.5/2.25
TRAVEL REMINDERS FOR SPORT
MASK MANDATE FOR EXERCISE
Update #6 - 2021
UPDATE ON ADULT SPORT AND REMINDER ABOUT TRAVEL FOR SPORT
viaSport has posted further clarification regarding what participants and clubs should know about Adult Sport and Travel for Sport .
FAQ’S
With changes to the PHO Order being made over the last week there has been a number of questions from the sport community. FAQ on the PHO Order is now updated and available on the viaSport website.
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