COVID-19 Resources for Sport Yukon Members
Sport Yukon re-opened, with restrictions, on Tuesday, September 8th. New office hours are:
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (open through lunch)
Here are our guidelines for members and staff, as well as our operational plan for the Sport Yukon building. Please pass along to anyone in your organization who frequents our space:
Sport Yukon Member & Staff Guidelines
As an organization, Sport Yukon will continue to follow the recommendations of the Yukon Chief Medical Officer (CMHO) and his office for the well-being of our members and staff.
To support our members and encourage sport and physical activity in the Yukon we will work in conjunction with the CHMO, provide updated information, resources and are available to support and assist members with the development and completion of operational and event plans.
We encourage members to share their successes, and to reach out with any questions and support needed.
LOCAL FUNDING
Sept. 4th, 2020 Sport Yukon announced a new COVID funding available for non-profit sport and recreation organizations who have been affected by COVID-19. The first intake is October 2, 2020. Please forward the completed application to info@sportyukon.com. Call our office if you have any questions, 668-4236, and we will be happy to assist you!
Below you will find a copy of the guidelines, the application, the sample budget and the attestation.
Who is Eligible to Apply? – Any non-profit sport or recreation organization operating in the Yukon Territory whose primary mandate is to provide sport and/or active physical recreation programs to Yukoners and are in good standing with Yukon Governments Corporate Affairs. Sport and Recreation Branch Clients (organizations who received 2020/21 YRAC, CRAG or Operational Funding) who have already received COVID-19 Relief Funding from Yukon Government are not eligible to apply to this fund.
Sport Yukon COVID Funding for Sport & Rec Organizations GUIDELINES
Sport Yukon COVID Funding for Sport & Rec Organizations ATTESTATION
Sport Yukon COVID Funding for Sport & Rec Organizations APPLICATION
Sport Yukon COVID Funding for Sport & Rec Organizations SAMPLE BUDGET
LOCAL RESOURCES
For the latest updates from the Yukon Government on COVID-19, visit:
You can read the guidelines specific to sport and recreation here:
https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/guidelines-sport-and-recreation-covid-19
Download all YG COVID-19 resources, such as posters and tips for the workplace, here:
https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/download-covid-19-resources
Please note Yukon sport and recreation organizations are being asked to submit operational plans, and/or plans for programs and events.
A template for these plans can be found here:
https://yukon.ca/en/covid-19-operational-plan-template-businesses-and-services
To help you in completing your plan, here are some examples from our members that have been approved and implemented:
Polarettes Gymnastics Club – Return to Play Strategy
Boreale Explorers – Mountain Biking Operational Plan
Flatwater North – Paddling Operational Plan
Protocols for returning to paddling can be found here:
Flatwater North – Return to Play
Information from Special Olympics Yukon for coaches, as well as pre-program screening:
Special Olympics Yukon – Return to Play
ATHLETE SURVEY
View the results of a recent survey distributed to Yukon Athletes, regarding the effects of COVID-19, here:
National Resources
The Canadian Olympic Committee organized a presentation on Limiting Liability for COVID-19 Transmission, through FASKEN. Here is a link to the presentation:
Limiting Liability for COVID-19 Transmission
Here are the waiver templates you can refer to and use:
COVID-19 Liability Waiver Templates
Here is a list of resources from across National Sport Organizations that may be helpful, including risk assessments and return to play guidelines:
Canoe & Kayak Canada – Return to Paddling Guidelines
Golf BC – Return to Play Practices
Softball Canada – Return to Play Guidelines
Tennis Canada – Tips & Recommendations
Volleyball Canada – Return to Play Guidelines
Volleyball Canada – Return to Volleyball Graphic
Volleyball Canada – Play Safe Graphic
Other COVID-19 Links & Resources
True Sport Principles During COVID-19
True Sport & Law – Maintaining Safe Sport
Sport Law & Strategy Group has many COVID 19 updates and webinars:
https://sportlaw.ca/
Volunteer Yukon:
http://volunteeryukon.ca/non-profits/support-you-might-need/covid-19-useful-links/
Cleaning your workplace:
https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/hss/hss-imgs/cleaning_guidelines_work_final_0.pdf
Physical Distancing in the workplace:
https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/physical-distancing-guidelines-home-and-work
List of Approved Disinfectants:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/disinfectants/covid-19/list.html
Risk Management Resources
CCES Risk Management Program:
https://cces.ca/risk-management
ViaSport Legacies Now Guide:
https://www.viasport.ca/sites/default/files/resources/Risk%20Management%20Guide.pdf
Blog on Auto Insurance:
https://sportlaw.ca/automotive-insurance-and-sport-organizations-why-you-need-to-be-informed/
My blog on Scotiabank Marathon Risk Management:
https://sportlaw.ca/behind-the-scenes-at-the-toronto-waterfront-marathon/
Sport Federations
- Alberta Sport Connection: http://www.albertasport.ca/
- Sask Sport: www.sasksport.sk.ca
- Sport Alliance of Ontario: www.sportalliance.com
- Sport BC: www.sport.bc.ca
- Sport Manitoba: www.sportmanitobia.ca
- Sport New Brunswick: www.sportnb.com
- Sport Newfoundland & Labrador: www.sportnl.ca
- Sport North: www.sportnorth.com
- Sport Nova Scotia: www.sportnovascotia.ca
- Sport PEI: www.sportpei.pe.ca
- Sports Quebec: www.sportsquebec.com
Sport Organizations / Resources
- Active Living: www.activeliving.ca
- Active Heathly Kids: www.activehealthykids.ca
- ACLS Training Center – Coach’s Guide to First Aid: www.acls.net/a-coachs-guide-to-first-aid.htm
- Alternative Dispute Resolution for Sport: www.adrsportred.ca
- Arctic Winter Games: www.awg.ca
- Athletes International: www.athletes-int.com
- Canada Benefits: www.canadabenefits.gc.ca
- Canada Games Council: www.canadagames.ca
- Canada Physical Activity Guide: www.paguide.com
- Canadian Amateur Sports Network: www.casn-rsac.ca
- Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport: www.caaws.ca
- Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport: www.cces.ca
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport: www.universitysport.ca
- Canadian Olympic Committee: www.olympic.ca
- Canadian Paralympic Committee: www.paralympic.ca
- Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance: www.canadiansporttourism.com
- Centre for Sport and Law: www.sportlaw.ca
- Coaching Association of Canada: www.coach.ca
- Commonwealth Games Association of Canada: www.commonwealthgames.ca
- Esteem Team: www.esteemteam.com
- Harassment and Abuse in Sport: www.harassmentinsport.com
- Lifestyle Information Network: www.lin.ca
- National Sport Federations: www.pch.gc.ca/progs/sc/federations/index_e.cfm
- Olympic Organizations: www.olympic.org
- Physical and Health Education: www.cahperd.ca
- Respect In Sport: http://www.respectinsport.com/yukon
- Respect In Sport (Parent Program): https://yukonparent.respectgroupinc.com
- Sport Book Review: http://www.sportsbookreview.com/sports-injury-prevention-guide-kids/
- Sport Canada: www.pch.gc.ca/sportcanada/
- Sport Concussion Library: www.sportconcussionlibrary.com
- Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada: http://www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca/eng/home.jsp
- Sport Fit: www.sportfitcanada.com
- Sport Information Resource Center: www.sirc.ca
- Sport Decision: www.sportdecision.com
- Sport Matters: www.sportmatters.ca
- True Sport: www.truesport.ca
- Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle: www.yasc.ca
- Yukon School’s Athletic Association: http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/ysaa/ysaainside.html
Other Listings / News
- CBC: www.cbc.ca
- City of Whitehorse: www.city.whitehorse.yk.ca
- Lottieries Yukon: www.lotteriesyukon.com
- Skagway Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.skagway.com
- Tourism Yukon: www.touryukon.com
- TSN: www.tsn.ca
- Whats Up Yukon www.whatsupyukon.com
- Whitehorse Info www.whitehorseinfo.com
- Whitehorse Star: www.whitehorsestar.com
- Yukon Convention Bureau: www.meetingsyukon.com