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All persons entering the FIT facility must complete the FIT COVID-19 Questionnaire.
These policies will be continually updated as USA Fencing and the United States and local governments evolve standard operating procedures for businesses, and especially sports facilities. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, the Fencing Institute of Texas makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.
In the following, the term “parent” should be interpreted to mean parent or guardian for the fencer. Nannies or housekeepers must be assigned “guardianship” in writing by the parent and this must be filed with the FIT Office Manager (Ms. Lauri).
The USOPC has published information on their website concerning COVID-19, returning to training and events
The link to the full USOPC document is below. The following are excerpts from that document:
The information in this document is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, the USOPC makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.
Return to Training Phases
[Phase 1 and 2 requirements removed]
1. Phase 3: Public health authorities allow small group activities (< 10 people), but public training facilities remain closed
a. Criteria for participation in group training sessions (includes athletes, coaches and staff)
i. Required
1. No signs or symptoms of COVID-19 (Appendix 2) in the past14 days
a. If the person has had a case of documented COVID-19 infection, they need a note from
their doctor indicating they are cleared to participate in training
[live-in requirements removed]
3. No close sustained contact with anyone who is sick within 14 days of beginning group
training.
a. Since the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 can be fairly non-specific and not just
respiratory symptoms, it is recommended that athletes should not be in close
sustained contact with anyone who is sick for 14 days prior to beginning group
training. This requirement reduces the risk of introducing COVID-19 into the training
group by someone who may have COVID-19 but isn’t experiencing any symptoms yet.
ii. Additional or alternative criteria that could be used based upon advancements in
scientific knowledge, test availability, and athlete/organizational resources **
1. Two negative COVID-19 tests separated by 24 hours
a. The tests must be performed and results available prior to beginning group training.
Tests would need to be repeated if the individual:
i. Had close sustained contact with someone with documented COVID-19 infection
ii. Developed signs or symptoms of COVID-19infection
2. Coronavirus serology demonstrating prior infection (i.e.,presence of IgG), but no
current infection (i.e., lack of IgM)
a. The test must be performed and results must be available prior to beginning group
training
b. Minimize changes in small group participants [FIT will develop Cohorts]
i. If a group of individuals live together, consider assigning them to the same small group for
training
c. All participants must self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 twice daily. If any signs of
symptoms of infection are present, the participant should not attend the practice, should
notify coaches and staff, and should contact their healthcare provider
i. Athletes must record their signs and symptoms (including temperature) on a paper or
electronic log that is monitored by coaches or staff
d. Upon arrival to train, coaches or staff should ask each athlete if they are experiencing any
signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and take their temperature
i. If the athlete has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, they should be sent home and
instructed to contact their healthcare provider
e. Infection prevention measures should be followed during practice and when in public
i. Make sure appropriate infection prevention supplies are present in multiple targeted areas
(e.g., hand sanitizer, facial tissues, facial coverings, etc.)
f. Small group training sessions should take place outside in an area where social distancing
can be maintained
g. Participants should use their own equipment and avoid touching each other with their
hands
i. If a ball is being used (e.g., basketball), make sure only one player is using a specific region
of the court and/or basket at a time, and the court in that region needs to be cleaned
before another player uses the ball in that space to prevent indirect transmission from ball
1 to ground and from ground to ball 2.
ii. Use own water bottle, towel, personal hygiene products (e.g., soap, deodorant, etc.)
h. No activities that would require direct (e.g., judo) or indirect (e.g., high jump pit, basketball)
contact between athletes
i. Rigorous, frequent cleaning schedule/protocol of equipment with disinfectant before,
during, and after training - wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g.,
gloves, face mask, etc.) to prevent contact with contaminated surfaces and protect against
toxicities associated with cleaning products
j. Coaching can occur onsite, but coaches must maintain social distancing from all participants
4. Phase 4: Public health authorities allow public training facilities to open, no limitations on group size
a. Criteria for participation in group training sessions (includes athletes, coaches and staff)
i. Required
1. No signs or symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days USOPC
a. If the person has had a case of documented COVID-19 infection, they need a note from
their doctor indicating they are cleared to participate in training
2. Live in training location for 14 days prior to beginning group training
a. This requirement reduces the risk of introducing COVID-19 into the training group by
someone traveling from a different region
3. No close sustained contact with anyone who is sick within 14 days of beginning group
training
a. Since the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 can be fairly non-specific and not just
respiratory symptoms, it is recommended that athletes should not be in close sustained
contact with anyone who is sick for 14 days prior to beginning group training. This
requirement reduces the risk of introducing COVID-19 into the training group by
someone who may have COVID-19 but isn’t experiencing any symptoms yet.
i. Additional or alternative criteria that could be used based upon advancements in
scientific knowledge, test availability, and athlete/organizational resources
1. Two negative COVID-19 tests separated by 24 hours
a. The tests must be performed and results must be available prior to beginning group
training. The tests would need to be repeated if the individual:
i. Had close sustained contact with someone with documented COVID-19 infection
ii. Developed signs or symptoms of COVID-19 infection
2. Coronavirus serology demonstrating prior infection (i.e., presence of IgG), but no
current infection (i.e., lack of IgM)
a. The test must be performed and results must be available prior to beginning group
training
b. All participants must self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 twice daily. If any signs of
symptoms of infection are present, the participant should not attend the practice, should
notify coaches and staff, and should contact their healthcare provider
i. Athletes must record the results of their self-monitoring on a paper or electronic log
that can be monitored by coaches or staff
c. Upon arrival to train, coaches or staff should ask each athlete if they are experiencing any
signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and take their temperature
i. If the athlete has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, they should be sent home and
instructed to contact their healthcare provider
d. Continue standard infection prevention measures (e.g., frequent hand-washing,avoid
touching your face, cover your mouth when coughing, etc.), but social distancing is no longer
required
i. Make sure appropriate infection prevention supplies are present in multiple targeted areas
(e.g., hand sanitizer, facial tissues, facial coverings, etc.)
e. Normal sized group training sessions outside and/or inside using training facilities
f. Participants may use each other’s equipment, but equipment should be cleaned between
use if possible
g. Continue to use own water bottle, towel, personal hygiene products (e.g.,soap, deodorant,
etc.)
h. Activities with direct (e.g., judo) or indirect (e.g., high jump pit, basketball) can resume
i. Rigorous, frequent cleaning schedule/protocol of equipment with disinfectant before,
during, and after training should continue, including wearing appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, face mask, etc.)to prevent contact with contaminated surfaces
and protect against toxicities associated with cleaning products
j. Coaching can occur onsite
5. Phase 5: A vaccine or cure for COVID-19 is developed
a. Incorporate COVID-19 vaccination into the standard vaccinations of athletes,coaches and
staff
b. Continue to educate athletes, coaches and staff on the signs and symptoms of infection. If
they develop signs and symptoms of infection, they should not attend practice, should notify
their coaches and/or staff, and contact their healthcare provider
c. Continue standard infection prevention measures (e.g., frequent hand-washing,avoid
touching your face, cover your mouth when coughing, etc.)
d. Continue rigorous, frequent cleaning schedule/protocol of equipment with disinfectant
before, during, and after training
Cleaning of training facilities should follow the CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting community facilities. Frequently touched areas (e.g., door handles, light switches) should be cleaned multiple times daily. Work-out equipment should be cleaned with anti-septic cleansers prior to use, between use by different athletes, and after use.
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