GOLF COURSES
Does your cottage community have a golf course?
To get you thinking about this issue, I'm quoting an email that I just received from the
Harbour Golf Club in Elbow
:
"
We have been given the
green light
to be part of Phase 1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan... Here are some of the
guidelines
that will affect your golfing experience:
- All players must have a tee time, no walk-on players will be permitted.
- Payment must be made in advance by telephone or online – cash cannot be accepted.
- Tee times must be a minimum of 20 minutes apart to avoid congestion on the course.
- Physical distancing must be observed at all times, with a minimum of two metres between individuals.
- Flags must remain in place and cups elevated so the ball does not drop into the hole. Play is concluded when the ball makes contact with the cup.
- All rakes and ball washers must be removed from the course.
- Driving range and practice putting/chipping greens must remain closed at all times.
- Washroom facilities on the course must remain closed to players and the public.
- Limit of one person per golf cart, unless the occupants reside in the same household. (Personally owned golf carts are allowed (applicable trackage rates apply) but owners should be adhering to same guideline regarding) persons in same household on one cart.
- Remove bulk scorecard, pencil and tee holders from starter areas.
- Golf club and pull-cart rentals are prohibited.
- Private/group lessons, league play and tournaments are prohibited.
- The clubhouse (with exception of the washrooms) and common spaces (patio, decks, gazebos, and picnic areas) must remain closed. Washrooms at the clubhouse will be sanitized regularly, with only one individual allowed at a time.
- All food and beverage service is suspended, except curbside pick-up or delivery. Call-ahead for pick up.
Once we have our procedures and policies in place, we will provide further information via email, on the website and through our social media channels to let you know how you can book in tee times and get GOLFING!! Thank you for your patience.
"
CAMPGROUNDS
Does your cottage community have a private or village-owned campground?
If so, to get you thinking about this issue, I quote from the following CBC Saskatchewan, April 24 report:
"
Gene Makowsky, Minister of Parks says that campers will be asked to provide
proof of residence
when making reservations at provincial or regional campgrounds. (
Implying that out-province persons may not use provincial or regional campgrounds?
) The on-line reservations sysem will open next week (On May 4). As of June 1, long term, seasonal overnight stay and limited term campers will be permitted on all campgrounds.
- Camprounds must operate at 50% capacity and may not rent out adjacent sites at the same time.
- Group campsites or reservations will not be allowed and double sites cannot be booked.
- All shower and laudry facilities must be closed to the public and washroom access will be limited to one household at a time. Campers are encouraged to use washrooms in their trailers or campers.
- Food services and rentals will not be allowed, so campers should be prepared to bring their own items and equipment they wish to use.
- Recreational facilities like beach access, playgrounds and tennis courts must be closed, according to the province's rules.
- Boats may be allowed to launch, as long as campers are observing physucal distancing rules.
RETURNING RESIDENTS
Does your cottage community have out-of-province cottage owners?
The CBC report mentions "that the province's public-health-order regarding provincial and regional parks states that out-of-province residents will
not be denied
access to properties that they own located in provincial parks or privately operated campgrounds". Many Saskatchewan Cottage Communities have out-of-province cottage owners (who may not be familiar with Saskatchewan's new Plan for Opening up Saskatchewan,)
Will your RV Council or OH Board be contacting returning residents about any new expectations or rules in your cottage communities (about your beaches, about your playgrounds, about your golf course, etc.)
