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Plainfield Curling Club COVID-19
Policy & Procedure
Effective: February 9th, 2022
Introduction
The Plainfield Curling Club (PCC) is striving to make this season as normal as possible with no planned modifications to gameplay or leagues. To make it through this season safely, without the need for additional restrictions, we need everyone to be responsible and adhere to these guidelines. If risk levels become higher locally or we have evidence that these precautions are not sufficient, the Board will take whatever steps necessary to allow the club to operate safely.
The Board plans to review this policy frequently to update it as appropriate regarding State and CDC recommendations. Changes will be communicated to membership as they occur.
This policy is subject to changing without warning due to the ongoing nature of information, recommendations, and guidelines during the pandemic. The Board will defer to the CDC, State or County Dept of Health if needed.
Vaccination Policy
All individuals entering the Plainfield Curling Club must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Exceptions to the vaccination requirement are reserved for the following groups:
- Individuals’ ineligible based on the most current FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization and/or approval (ex: children under 5 years old)
- Individuals with a note from a licensed medical professional
- Contractors & Vendors hired by PCC to perform work or provide services
NOTE: PCC does not accept religious exemptions at this time.
Mask Policy
GUESTS: All guests who enter the Plainfield Curling Club must wear a mask at all times. This includes individuals who are spectating, attending a Corporate/Group Outing, TCE (The Curling Experience), Open House or any other event designated by the Board of Directors. Individuals may briefly remove/pull down their mask to consume food and/or drink. Masks should be replaced as soon as possible after eating or drinking. Approved Masks are listed below. Masks must fit appropriately and cover the nose, mouth, and chin completely. Masks with vents are prohibited.
MEMBERS: All members that are Non-Vaccinated and ALL members who are volunteering at a Corporate/Group Outing, TCE (The Curling Experience), Open House or any other event designated by the Board of Directors while inside the Plainfield Curling Club must wear a mask. Masks must fit appropriately and cover the nose, mouth, and chin completely. Masks with vents are prohibited.
The following is a list of approved masks:
- 3-Ply Disposable Face Mask
- Cloth Face Mask with PM2.5 Filter
- KN95 Face Mask
- NIOSH N95 Face Mask
General
- If you are uncomfortable with handshakes, you can bump fists, "chicken wing", tip your cap, tap broom handles, or wave from afar.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided at several locations around the building.
- Wearing an appropriate mask is always encouraged.
- Please get the recommended booster if you have not already done so. (See below for more information).
Contact Tracing
Guests: All individuals and guests must immediately complete the Covid-19 Contact Tracing Form upon entering the Plainfield Curling Club each day they are at the club.
Members: All current members must complete the Covid-19 Contact Tracing Form upon entering the club under the following conditions each day they are at the club.
- Members who are NOT listed on any scheduled league roster (example: Social Members or Full Members who only SUB and not in a league)
- Members who SUB into a league game that is not part of their normal league(s) (example: your normal league is Monday evening league, but you SUB for a Thursday evening league game)
- Members who are at the club for other functions on days and times that they would NOT normally be at the club (example: you are at the club to watch a game and/or socialize on a day and time you don’t normally play)
Any individual (member or guest) who has been in the club within 48 hours prior to a positive test (the date of the test sample or the onset of symptoms, whichever is earlier) must notify the club immediately by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The individuals name will be kept confidential; however, time is of the essence to contact anyone else who may have been in the club at the same time to quarantine and test. The positive test results may be released to the local public health authorities as required.
- Affected Membership will be notified of exposures in the club so that personal decisions can be made regarding personal risk tolerance.
- If you do not complete the contact tracing form each day you are at the club, you may not be contacted in a timely fashion if you have been exposed to a positive case in the club.
Positive Cases
Any member testing positive (regardless of vaccination status) for COVID-19 should follow CDC guidance and isolate (see below). To return to the club, please refer to the charts below. Also, the individual must be fever free without the use of fever reducing agents for 24 hours.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
Close Contact:
A close contact is someone who was less than 6 feet away from an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or a clinical diagnosis) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. For example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes. People who are exposed to someone with COVID-19 after they completed at least 5 days of isolation are not considered close contacts.
Current CDC Recommendations Regarding Isolation and Quarantine if Exposed
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Calculating Isolation Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive viral test. Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected. If you have COVID-19 or have symptoms, isolate for at least 5 days. |
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Stay home for at least 5 days Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.
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Ending isolation if you had symptoms Ending isolation if you did NOT have symptoms If you were severely ill with COVID-19 or are immunocompromised
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Take precautions until day 10 Wear a mask Do not travel Avoid being around people who are at high risk
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When can I return to the Club? |
You may return to the club after 10 days from symptom onset or positive test date (sample date), whichever is earlier. |
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When Are You Up to Date?
You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have followed the current recommendations listed below. The recommendations will be different depending on your age, your health status, and when you first got vaccinated.
Click on the Link to Determine when you are Up to Date
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Calculating Quarantine The date of your exposure is considered day 0. Day 1 is the first full day after your last contact with a person who has had COVID-19. Stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days. Learn why CDC updated guidance for the general public |
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IF YOU
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Quarantine for at least 5 days Stay home Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home. Get tested
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After quarantine Watch for symptoms Avoid travel If you develop symptoms
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Take precautions until day 10 Wear a mask If you must travel during days 6-10, take precautions. Avoid being around people who are at high risk
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When can I return to the Club? |
You may return to the club after 10 days from the date of exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
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No quarantine Get tested
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Watch for symptoms If you develop symptoms
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Take precautions until day 10 Wear a mask Avoid being around people who are at high risk |
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When can I return to the Club? |
You may return to the club immediately, but MUST wear a mask for 10 days from the date of exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
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IF YOU
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No quarantine
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Watch for symptoms If you develop symptoms
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Take precautions until day 10 Wear a mask Avoid being around people who are at high risk |
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When can I return to the Club? |
You may return to the club immediately, but MUST wear a mask for 10 days from the date of exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 |
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Gameplay
No modifications required but consider wearing the appropriate mask during high infection periods.
Leagues
Junior League
- If all present at the club are fully vaccinated (no participants younger than 5), masks are optional.
o If there are any present in any area of the club who are not vaccinated including due to age, ALL must mask while inside any area of the club
Other leagues
- No modifications
Guests/Non-Members
- All non-members, including guests of members, must sign-in upon arrival upon arrival and show proof of vaccination status and provide contact info for contact tracing. There are no exceptions. • The member bringing guests to the club is responsible for ensuring that this happens and that all other rules are followed.
Vaccination Exempt, Non-Vaccinated Members (medical & Juniors under the age of 5 years)
- Any non-vaccinated member with a known exposure to COVID-19 must follow CDC guidance and quarantine for 10 days after the date of exposure. www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
- We’re adopting the following guidelines:
- Masks must be worn at all times within the club.
- Masks may be removed briefly to bite or sip but must stay on at all other times.
- Masks must be purpose-built masks without vent, bandana OR doubled gaiter and must cover nose and mouth completely.
- A list of members who must follow these guidelines will be provided to Board Members and League Coordinators.
- Group Events
- No modifications (except following vaccine/mask guidelines).
- Additional protocols unique to a specific group event could be created that will either meet or exceed our minimum guidelines. In no instance will PCC’s overall protocols be loosened to accommodate a group event.
Bonspiels
Protocols will be announced per-event at time of registration open. This could be a reiteration of PCC’s overall policies or additional protocols that are unique to the bonspiel. In no instance will PCC’s overall protocols be loosened to accommodate a bonspiel.
Cleaning
Provide on-ice wipes for players to wipe down rocks if they choose.
Building Modifications
- Air filtration device(s) in the warm room
- Front Door left ajar when conditions permit
- Fans turned on during broomstacking
Enforcement
Board Members and League Coordinators will be responsible for enforcement
Version History:
2021-08-16: Motion Adopted by Board
2021-08-22: Revised Policy
2021-12-01: Revised Policy
2022-01-01: Revised Policy
2022-01-06: Revised Policy
2022-02-09: Revised Policy
