NAGA Alberta has received questions on various topics pertaining to Stage 2 and based on the information shared in the guidance documents noted above; we are able to provide these suggestions and insights on the more common inquiries we are receiving. Note: items in italic are taken directly from the guidance document with our understanding noted below that in red.
“All Albertans may take part in indoor or outdoor sports training, practices, events, competitions, gameplay, and league play - For Albertans 12 years or older, there are no limits on the number of persons participating in the sport .”
NAGA Alberta recommends that golf courses can proceed with tournament outings with no limit to the number of golfers and tournament play can be in any format.
“Physical distancing is not required during game play or in sport practice, but 2 metres distancing is required indoors at all times when not actively participating in the sport. o Wherever possible, physical distancing should be maintained during sport practice (i.e., in training exercises where close contact is not required)."
NAGA Alberta recommends that two people can share the same golf cart.
“Organizers must clean and disinfect any shared equipment/materials between uses.”
NAGA Alberta recommends that shared equipment such as: range buckets, pull carts, golf carts and golf club rentals; should still be sanitized after each use. There is no guidance offered for outdoor touch points, therefore we recommend it is safe to return items such as: pins, rakes, ball washers, sand & seed containers, and benches. It is important to remind golfers to sanitize their hands often and they may wish to carry sanitizer on their person to do so; alternatively you can provide hand sanitizer on the course.
We continue to monitor Government announcements, seek clarification, and provide updates. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Erica Beck
Regional Director, NGCOA Canada
President - NAGA Alberta
cc:
Robert Rousselle, Executive Director, PGA of Alberta
