COVID-19 Return to Play Guidelines UPDATED February 18, 2021 REGIONAL HEALTH MANDATE TRAINING TEAM ACTIVITIES COMPETITION INSURANCE STAGE 1 STAY AT HOME At home individual training with personal equipmentParticipant should be symptom free before engaging in training activitiesRigorously clean and disinfect home training area All communication and interaction done via virtual method No competition or inter-squad rugby activity Accident and Liability Insurance claims not accepted STAGE 2 STAY AT HOME LIFTEDSOCIAL DISTANCING Individual training with personal equipment at home or state approved outdoor locationsAdhering to social distancing rules if not at homeCoaching occurs virtuallyRigorously clean and disinfect training area All communication and interaction done via virtual method No competition or inter-squad rugby activity Accident and Liability Insurance claims not accepted STAGE 3 SMALL GATHERINGSNON-CONTACT Group size under local government approved amountNon-contact drills and activitiesNo participation of players or coaches experiencing symptoms within previous 14-daysTemperature check all participants on arrival must register lower than 99.6 FCoaches and Admin wear masks All communication and interaction done via virtual method or at distance of 6ftAll on site, continue to adhere to social distancing wearing masks No competition or inter-squad rugby activityNon-contact intra-squad scrimmage permitted Accident and Liability Insurance claims accepted STAGE 4 Stage 4 Extended Guidelines MID-LARGE GATHERINGSOPEN PUBLIC FACILITIESLIMITED CONTACT Group size under local government and facility approved amountLimited contact drillsNo participation of players or coaches experiencing symptoms within previous 14-daysTemperature check all participants on arrival, must register lower than 99.6 FRigorous cleaning of communal equipmentCoaches and Admin wear masks Team meetings and gatherings under local government approved amountAll on site, continue to adhere to social distancing wearing masks Limited contact intra-squad scrimmage permittedNo scrums, ruck, mauls or lineoutsTouch rugby suggested Accident and Liability Insurance claims accepted. STAGE 4+ - CURRENT STAGE Stage 4+ Extended Guidelines Club Training Full contact (scrums, lineouts, rucks, mauls)Full scrimmages (within your club)No participant limit (follow local guidelines) USAR RTP RequirementsTemperature check ALL participants before practice. Must be under 99.6℉ to participate.Coaches and administrators must wear masks at practices and adhere to social distancing protocolsNo participation of anyone experiencing symptoms for 10 days after first symptoms appearRigorous cleaning of equipment requiredTRU Requirement: All Clubs must appoint a COVID-19 officer that has completed the WR COVID Education Courses STAGE FIVE NORMAL SOCIAL ADVENTURESFULL TRAINING & COMPETITION Traditional training and contact protocolContinue rigorous cleaning of communal equipment Traditional team gathering protocolContinue rigorous cleaning of communal equipment Full sanctioned competition permitted with permission from local rugby organizationFan and crowd attendance permitted with permission from local health officialsContinue rigorous cleaning of communal equipment Accident and Liability Insurance claims accepted. Share this:TweetLike this:Like Loading...