Baseball BC’s Return to Sport Update
On July 1, 2021 the BC Government will move to Step 3 in the British Columbia Restart Plan. This movement allows sport to further ease restrictions and increase the number of spectators allowed. As such Baseball BC is advancing notice that the limit of spectators now permitted within the sport of Baseball is 5000 per field (or 50% of listed capacity, which ever is greater) as per the BC Government announcement On June 29, 2021.
We also understand that each municipality has potentially different restrictions and limitations for bookings/activity, therefore, please work with your local cities/municipalities to adhere to any requirements to ensure you are providing a safe environment for all participants.
We would also like to ensure that all organizations defer to their provincial level member organization on programming decisions or sanctioning, should it be required.
We would also like to again remind that some participants may need additional time to fully return to traditional programming. It is required that all participants and member organizations work collaboratively to ensure all stakeholders do so safely and when they are ready.
Updated JUNE 30, 2021
Updated JUNE 30, 2021
Updated JUNE 30, 2021
Updated JUNE 30, 2021
Baseball BC’s Return to Sport Update
On June 14, 2021 the BC Government announced a move to Step 2 in the British Columbia Restart Plan that takes effect today, June 15, 2021. This movement further allows sport to ease restrictions and permit limited spectators and travel within the province for the purpose of sport. As such Baseball BC is advancing notice that the following activities are now permitted within the sport of Baseball:
- Regular game play amongst participating teams province wide.
- A maximum of 50 spectators (per field).
- Tournament play.
We would again like to share the following amateur sport programming reminders (as of June 15, 2021);
- The activity must always comply with the general measures, recommendations, and any gathering restrictions issued by the BC health authorities.
- Physical distancing not required on the field of play, including dugout area.
- 2 metres social distancing is still required outside the field of play.
- Keep a participant record for contract tracing needs, including symptom screening.
- Communicate to participants any hygiene measures in alignment with current information issued by the BC health authorities, including staying home if sick.
- Remind all players to bring their own refreshments and do not share water bottles.
We would also like to again remind that some participants may need additional time to fully return to traditional programming. It is required that all participants and member organizations work collaboratively to ensure all stakeholders do so safely and when they are ready. Possible examples of this are as follows:
- There will be some officials who will require time to adjust to traditional positioning mechanics, or will elect to continue with the modified mechanics based on the training they received in preparation for 2021.
- Return to traditional positioning is not a mandated change and some officials who do not yet feel safe about returning to working behind the catcher, may elect to continue with the modified positioning.
BC Re-Opening Plan and Baseball BC’s Return to Sport
Youth sport programming reminders (as of June 4,2021);
On-field Return To Play guidelines will be strictly enforced. Please make sure you understand and adhere to the current guidelines - now, and as we transition through ViaSport's "Return to Sport Restart 2.0" plan.
Update to the interpretation of "in-club play" guidelines.
RTP Guidelines and Messaging from the PSO, ViaSport and the PSO Baseball BC - “In-club play.”
BASEBALL IS CURRENTLY IN PHASE 2 - STAGE 2
Effective immediately, Baseball BC will move to Phase 2 Stage 2 of our Return to Play Guidelines for all participants (Youth and Adult).
In Phase 2 Stage 2 The following activities are currently permitted;
The following activities are not permitted;
Baseball specific guidelines in place at this time;
Effective immediately, group sport activities like training and drills are permitted for adults 22 and older, provided they meet the following conditions:
Baseball BC would like to take this opportunity to remind all member organizations that baseball is currently in Phase 2, Stage 1 of the Return to Play (RTP) Guidelines as outlined in both the viaSport and Baseball BC Guidelines.
The following activities are currently permitted:
The following activities are not permitted:
Baseball specific guidelines in place at this time:
BASEBALL IS CURRENTLY IN PHASE 2 - STAGE 1
Baseball BC would like to take this opportunity to remind all member organizations that baseball is currently in Phase 2 - Stage 1 of the Return to Play (RTP) Guidelines as outlined in both the viaSport and Baseball BC Guidelines.
The following activities are currently permitted;
The following activities are not permitted;
Baseball specific guidelines in place at this time;
February 6, 2021
Attention: Baseball BC Membership (and affiliated clubs)
From: BC Amateur Baseball Association
Re: Provincial Health Officer Order Extended
As announced today, the Provincial Health Officer has extended the current order restricting gatherings and events until further notice.
Baseball BC would like to take this opportunity to remind all member organizations that baseball is currently in Phase 2 of the Return to Play (RTP) Guidelines as outlined in both the viaSport and Baseball BC Guidelines.
The following activities are currently permitted:
- Team training / development (practice)
The following activities are not permitted:
- Games / Tournaments
- Programming for athletes over the age of 22
Baseball specific guidelines in place at this time:
- Participants must maintain a physical distance of three metres from one another.
- Activities should be low risk of transmitting the virus (e.g. individual activities, group training that maintains physical distance).
- Spectators are not permitted at any baseball activities. (Defined as games, competitions, tournaments, training, or practice).
- Masks are required in all indoor public settings. (As defined by the current public order)
- Strength training and dryland training are not permitted, unless there is a COVID 19 Safety Plan is in place for this type of activity that is strictly followed (see Regional Health Authority for your local requirements).
- Verbal symptom screening and attendance tracking must be performed daily.
- Stay home if you’re sick.
Effective December 4, 2020, we are back to Phase 2 of Baseball BC's Return to Play (RTP) protocols, with the following changes:
Please contact our Safety Officer, Carey Dingsdale (safety@ndbaseball.com) for any COVID19, Risk Management related questions.