Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club
Revised COVID-19 Policy
The RLTC has already implemented multiple precautionary measures in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recent scientific evidence confirms that one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19 is through vaccination. Current research shows that the approved COVID-19 vaccines have a high rate of efficacy, are safe and have few side effects.
More can be read to support this on the Ontario Governments Covid page here
The Club is committed to the health and safety of its “community”, which includes its Members, Staff and Guests. With regards to Staff, the Club has a duty to protect the health and safety of its workers. This duty, established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, requires employers to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
Proof of vaccination, subject to limited exceptions, has recently become a provincial requirement for a variety of indoor activities and a few outdoor events. As yet, no such obligation has been mandated for outdoor activities such as tennis. Furthermore, in the absence of a digital vaccine passport, our Club does not have the capacity to enforce a vaccination mandate. Nonetheless, the Club recognizes the grave risks caused by COVID-19 and is therefore adopting the following revised COVID-19 policy.
Proposed Vaccine Policy for Staff Members:
- All new staff starting this September must provide proof of vaccination status to start work for the remainder of the season. The offer of employment is conditional on proof of full vaccination.
- All current staff who are not confirmed to be fully vaccinated must wear a mask at all times, including outdoor court work.
- Previous policy remains in place requiring all staff to wear a mask when working indoors or serving members outdoors. Vaccinated staff may remove the mask while working on the grounds or courts.
Proposed Vaccine Policy for Members (including Guests and off-duty Staff):
- The Club expects all members to be fully vaccinated, except where medical advice recommends otherwise.
- Members should evaluate their personal risk factors for COVID-19 and choose their participation in group activities or programming accordingly.
- Members should continue to maintain a 2m physical distance when playing or socializing on club property, and adhere to all posted COVID notices and regulations, including wearing a mask on the deck when not eating or drinking. This is particularly important during BBQs or tournament spectating when the deck gets crowded.
- Masks must be worn at all times while indoors.
- Members who are not fully vaccinated, or are concerned about their personal risks, are expected to wear a mask on Club property, except when on-court.
- Children under 12 who are unable to be vaccinated are exempt from masking rules, but reminded to respect physical distance to other members.
