September 29, 2021
Updates to Health Orders for Sports
The Province has updated the Health Orders surrounding sports and has provided clarification on the following:
Sports
Sport activities that normally take place in a sport environment are allowed, including:
Participating in an adult indoor sport or recreation program as long as it does not exceed 50% of the occupancy of the space
Participating or competing in individual sports like skiing, swimming or skating
Competing in regular league play for individual or team sport
Other requirements for sport include:
Masks required indoors when not actively participating in a sport
Proof of vaccination required for spectators (12+) and adult participants at indoor sporting events
Non-employee supervisors, coaches and assistants of indoor sports and group activities for people 21 years or younger must be fully vaccinated
Travel for sport:
Travel to other provinces or countries is not recommended.
High performance athletes
High performance athletes who have a Canadian Sport Institute Pacific designation can train, travel or compete in accordance with their sport association's COVID-19 safety protocols.
Sport tournaments
Child and youth sport tournaments
All child and youth sport tournaments are allowed for people 21 years or younger. Tournament requirements include:
Masks required indoors when not actively participating in a sport
Proof of vaccination required for all spectators (12+) and all non-employee tournament support people like parents, coaches and volunteers
50% spectator capacity
Adult sport tournaments
Adult sport tournaments are not allowed. Tournaments are single or multi-day events where 3 or more teams compete against each other outside of regular league play. This restriction does not include:
A gathering where adult team members compete individually against each other
A gathering where the result will decide if an adult team will advance to play in a national or international competition
September 28, 2021
New Regional Health Orders Announced
This afternoon, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, implemented additional regional Provincial Health Orders for the eastern Fraser Valley.
Among new restrictions on organized and personal gatherings, Dr. Henry is now requiring proof of double vaccination for anyone 12 and older (born in 2009) in order to participate in any indoor sporting activities or to enter gyms, dance and fitness studios, recreation centers, and a variety of other indoor establishments. This announcement moved the original date requiring double vaccination up from October 24th. The requirement is in place until January 31, 2022, and could be extended.
A BC Vaccine Card (either paper or digital) is the only proof of vaccination that will be accepted.
For more on these new regulations, a complete list of where proof of vaccination is now required, and how to get your BC Vaccine Card, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof#required.
September 13, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Required for those 12+
Starting today, as per the Provincial Health Orders announced August 23, all those born in 2009 (12 and older) will need to provide proof of having received at least a single dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in order to participate in indoor sporting activities or to enter gyms, dance and fitness studios, recreation centers and a variety of other indoor establishments. By October 24th, proof of having received both vaccines will be required.
For more information on where proof of vaccination will be required, and how to get your BC Vaccine Card, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof#required
November 24, 2020
We Are Open- Message from BC Taekwondo Vice President, Tony Kook.
Dear BC Taekwondo Members,
There were some news reports including this one that has ordered all indoor sports must close including martial arts:
https://globalnews.ca/news/7481724/dance-studios-closed-bc/
We remind students and parents (and inspectors if they come in) that we are an official sport with Taekwondo BC (official Provincial Sport Organization) under ViaSport. We are cleared to continue with practice sessions under Phase 3 with no spectators.
We can sometimes rely on the media to report accurate news but today caused some confusion.
Please encourage everyone to frequent the Provincial BC website for the most accurate and up to date information.
Today’s most recent update can be found here https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions#athletics and while it states that indoor sports like Martial Arts must suspend, right below it under the section titled “Sports games, competitions, and practices” you will see that it states we are cleared to have practices as per Phase 3 with no spectators and travel restrictions.
As always, the BC Taekwondo Board of directors would like to let everyone know we are here to support our members and we encourage you all to continue doing your part to uphold and safety standards and help flatten the curve. We encourage everyone to make the best decision for their Academies and stay up to date with us and the PHO.Of course, if there are any new mandates, updates, and clarifications, we will do our best to deliver this to you right away. We are daily and weekly communicating with advisors including ViaSport for the most up to date and accurate information.
Respectfully,
Master Tony Kook
November 23, 2020
We are please to announce we are re-opening for in-class training effective today.
Baek’s Taekwondo Academy Important Operating Procedural Changes:
All classes are by appointment/registration only.
Click here for availability & registration.
Registration will allow manageable numbers of students in each class as well as organize which students are attending each class.
Limited class size
Typical class spacing of 2 meters allows 15 to 20 students, however, we are operating in an abundance of caution until we have more information and are reducing class sizes to increase student and member safety.
Each student will be assigned to a 2-meter x 2-meter practice area with an additional 1 meter buffer between practice areas.
Designated pathways will be identified for movement through the space allowing students to access practice areas, washrooms and exits.
Classes are now 45 minutes with a 15-minute break between classes to allow entry, exit and sanitation.
Until information from health authorities deems interpersonal contact safe, there will be no partner work or sparring.
As per the Provincial Health Order masks must be worn at all times.
No indoor spectators are allowed at this time.
DOs:
Register in advance for a maximum of two (2) classes per week based on availability.
Arrive a maximum of 5 minutes before class.
Arrive in uniform prepared to participate in class (change rooms will not be available for use).
Wash or sanitize hands upon entry of Dojang.
Wait to enter until the previous class have completely exited the Dojang.
Wait to enter until the student before you has been assigned a place in the Dojang allowing adequate physical distancing (2 meters) while waiting in line to enter.
Upon entry of the Dojang stay in your assigned area unless directed by the instructor.
Do complete a personal health check prior to coming to class.
All students (or a guardian) must assess if the student has any of the following key symptoms:
Fever
Chills
Cough or Worsening of Chronic Cough
Shortness of Breath
Loss of Sense of Smell or Taste
Diarrhea
Nausea and Vomiting
If students answer “yes” to any of the above symptoms they must stay home from class and follow the advice of the Provincial Center for Disease Control (click here).
Stay home and communicate in advance with Baek’s Taekwondo Academy if you or any member of your household or immediate contacts has any symptoms of any illness.
Stay home if you have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days.
Stay home if you are a confirmed contact of a person confirmed to have COVID-19.
November 7, 2020
Temporary Closure
As per today’s announcement regarding new Provincial Health Orders in the Fraser Health region, we will be temporarily be closing our training facility. We anticipate reopening on November 23, 2020. Please check back or follow our social media for updates.
Sincerely,
Baek’s Taekwondo Academy
May 19, 2020
Baek’s Taekwondo Academy Important Operating Procedural Changes:
All classes are by appointment/registration only.
Click here for availability & registration.
Registration will allow manageable numbers of students in each class as well as organize which students are attending each class.
Maximum class size of nine (9) students.
Typical class spacing of 2 meters allows 15 to 20 students, however, we are operating in an abundance of caution until we have more information and are reducing class sizes by 60% to increase student and member safety.
Each student will be assigned to a 2-meter x 2-meter practice area with an additional 1 meter buffer between practice areas.
Designated pathways will be identified for movement through the space allowing students to access practice areas, washrooms and exits.
Maximum 4 observers total per class (only one per family).
Observers will be permitted entry after all students have entered class and will exit prior to students at the end of class.
Classes are now 45 minutes with a 15-minute break between classes to allow entry, exit and sanitation.
Until information from health authorities deems interpersonal contact safe, there will be no partner work or sparring.
DOs:
Register in advance for a maximum of two (2) classes per week based on availability.
Arrive a maximum of 5 minutes before class.
Arrive in uniform prepared to participate in class (change rooms will not be available for use).
Wash or sanitize hands upon entry of Dojang.
Wait to enter until the previous class have completely exited the Dojang.
Wait to enter until the student before you has been assigned a place in the Dojang allowing adequate physical distancing (2 meters) while waiting in line to enter.
Upon entry of the Dojang stay in your assigned area unless directed by the instructor.
Stay home and communicate in advance with Baek’s Taekwondo Academy if you or any member of your household or immediate contacts has any symptoms of any illness.
Stay home if you have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days.
April 24,2020
COVID-19 Closure Extension
Dear Members,
As per a letter from the Fraser Health Authority and for the continued health and safety of our members during this global pandemic our temporary closure is being extended to May 31, 2020.
We thank you for your continued understanding.
Sincerely,
Baek's Taekwondo Academy
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March 31, 2020
Important Notice Re: COVID-19
Dear Members,
For the health and safety of our members and their families, and per the advice of the Provincial Health Authorities we have had to temporarily close our training facility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the two weeks that we have already been closed; we are extending our closure for two more weeks.
In consideration of the time away from class the following breakdown has been arranged for our 3 contract/payment options:
Annual contracts paid in advance: duration of closure to be credited to end of contract period.
Monthly contracts paid by automatic monthly withdrawal from banking institutions will either be:
credited to the end of the contract period or,
refunded. Please contact info@baekstaewondo.com for refund options.
Monthly payments via credit card will be stopped until classes resume.
We will re-evaluate our closure weekly based on the recommendations of the Provincial Health Authorities and provide updates accordingly.
Baek's Taekwondo Academy is taking the recommendations from the British Columbia Centre For Disease Control under advisement. Click here to read.
We thank you for your patience during this difficult time and look forward to training with you again.
Sincerely,
Baek’s Taekwondo Academy