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Ontario Jiu-Jitsu Association OVERVIEW: COVID-19 Return to Play Protocols Introductions Opening Remarks (President Doug Knispel) Background Purpose of Presentation Reducing and Controlling the Spread During Reopening Agenda
The relevant section of the Emergency Order: (5) Facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities that comply with the conditions set out in subsection (6) open for the purpose of being used by one
train amateur or professional athletes or to run amateur or professional athletic competitions: 1. A national sport organization funded by Sport Canada or a member club of such an organization. 2. A provincial sport or multi-sport organization recognized by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries or a member club
3. A professional sport league or a member club of such a league. 4. Any national sport organization that is a member
Committee or the Canadian Paralympic Committee
Recently the government has amended the emergency order to allow PSO affiliated clubs to
The relevant section of the Emergency Order: (6) The conditions referred to in subsection (5) are the following: 1. The only persons permitted to use the facility are athletes who are members of an organization, league or club described in subsection (5) 2. person who enters or uses the facility maintains a physical distance of at least two metres from any
3.
individuals coming within two metres of each
facility;
Recently the government has amended the emergency order to allow PSO affiliated clubs to
association that will allow you to open your Jiu-Jitsu clubs as quickly and as safely as possible while meeting the provincial and local health requirements.
to Jiu-Jitsu – allowing clubs to open as soon as possible.
prescriptive – it will describe what to do, not how to do it.
SAFELY AS POSSIBLE
Reducing and Controlling the Spread During Reopening
Alignment with Public Heath Regulations Facility Controls Club Policies and Procedures Participant Hygiene Level of Contact
Ensuring member clubs, individual club / dojo
are in compliance with the guidelines set out by their municipal and provincial health authorities Ensuring member clubs are safe and clean and follow public health recommendations for cleaning and sanitation. By ensuring the that training facilities are engineered to promote social distancing and properly sanitized Ensure member clubs are following administrative procedures that will ensure safety of members and allow for contact tracing if required Ensure that members follow personal hygiene requirements to avoid the spread of the virus between club members. Ensure the member clubs are following the guidance of provincial and local public health authorities in respect to levels of contact and size
.
RETURN TO PLAY STAGES: RE-OPENING OF JIU-JITSU CLUBS
curriculum of techniques and skill building drills to participants.
grappling as well as conditioning and strength training.
and the various levels of contact, the OJA is recommending a staged approach to returning to the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.
gradual return to participant contact.
practice of Jiu-Jitsu while reducing the risk to participants as much as possible.
Stage One: High Risk Protocols (No Contact/Gathering Limit)
Stage Two: Medium Risk Protocol (No Contact)
Stage Three: Return to Training Protocols (No Sparring)
allows limited contact.
Stage Four: Return to Play Protocols (Preventative)
RETURN TO PLAY STAGES: RE-OPENING OF JIU-JITSU CLUBS
reopening of clubs.
and class sizes are restricted by the gathering limits.
designated workout spaces
class
Stage One: High Risk Protocols (No Contact/Gathering Limit)
RETURN TO PLAY STAGES: RE-OPENING OF JIU-JITSU CLUBS
Stage Two: Medium Risk Protocol (No Contact)
sqft.)
government restrictions
spaces are lifted
sizes are restricted by the size of facility.
individuals
class
RETURN TO PLAY STAGES: RE-OPENING OF JIU-JITSU CLUBS
Stage Three: Return to Training Protocols (No Sparring)
allows limited contact.
duration of class and pairs must remain distanced
restricted by the size of facility.
be worn during class
RETURN TO PLAY STAGES: RE-OPENING OF JIU-JITSU CLUBS
Stage Four: Return to Play Protocols (Preventative)
Facilities or Equipment
Protocols remain in place
facilitate contact tracing to remain in place
OJA will monitor the recommendations of Provincial and Local Heath Authorities OJA Board of Directors will meet weekly to discuss current recommendations If the Board of Directors determines that it is safe to move to the next stage of reopening, a date will be selected Once a date is selected, the date along with any additional protocols that are required will be communicated to member clubs The OJA Board of Directors will continue to review the current health situation and recommendations to ensure the OJA is in the correct stage.
are independent of the current provincial phases.
what phase of reopening the OJA is in and provide that information to Member Clubs
forward or backwards depending on the current situation
Ensure you are a member of the association and have completed all required documentation Develop your specific Policies and Action Plan that identifies how you meet the reopening requirements Check with your local public health office and ensure you are compiling with local authorities Submit your reopening action plans to the Ontario Jiu- Jitsu Association
Ontario Jiu-Jitsu Association Board
review , approve and/or provide recommendations to member clubs Address any defects to action plan or recommendations from the board and open as per the requirements
reopening phase
DO JIU-JITSU
Ensure that all participants are members of the Ontario Jiu-Jitsu Association Implement and Enforce your specific approved Action Plan Monitor for changes to legislation and policies by local health authorities and be prepared to align their procedures with those requirements If a participant contracts COVID-19, the club must report it to the OJA and local public health immediately for guidance and next steps Monitor the OJA website, membership portal (to be launched soon) or contact the OJA directly to ensure you have the latest information
Ontario Jiu-Jitsu Association Membership Package
To ensure that you have the required documentation to provide by-law or local health authorities, member clubs will be provided with the following:
LIST OF SANCTIONED PSOs with OJA Highlighted
IT IS EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE MEMBER CLUB/OWNER/MANAGER THAT THERE IS RISK ASSOCIATED WITH OPENING THE MEMBER CLUB AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THAT BY OPENING THE CLUB IN ANYWAY, INCLUDING BY FOLLOWING THE RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS, THAT THE MEMBER CLUB/OWNER/MANAGER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY COVID-19 RELATED SYMPTOMS, ILLNESS OR DEATH WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE MEMBER CLUB. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBER CLUB/OWNER/MANAGER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ONTARIO JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION OR ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR PARTNERS IN THE EVENT OF ANY INJURIES OR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO COVID-19.
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