{"id":7620,"date":"2020-03-15T11:32:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T18:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westshorerfc.com\/?p=7620"},"modified":"2020-03-15T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T18:34:30","slug":"rugby-canada-suspends-rugby-until-10-apr-20-due-to-corona-virus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westshorerfc.com\/index.php\/rugby-canada-suspends-rugby-until-10-apr-20-due-to-corona-virus-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Canada suspends rugby until 10 Apr 20 due to Corona Virus outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"
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15 <\/span>Mar 2020<\/span><\/div>\n
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Due to the Corona Virus\/COVID-19 health situation in Canada and world wide, Rugby Canada has directed its provincial rugby unions (BCRU for us) to officially suspend all rugby across the country.\u00a0 This includes all practices and games for all interclub activities as well, until at least 10 Apr 2020<\/strong>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Westshore RFC will comply with these directives for ALL activities for all programs (Youth, Junior, Adult) due to public safety. We will not know the consequences or the plan for the future with regards to schedules or playoffs, until such time that the regulatory bodies give direction in early to mid April.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We will keep our members updated through social media of further future developments. Both BCRU and RC links for this situation are listed below.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/www.bcrugby.com\/news\/rugby-canada-suspends-all-rugby-activity-until-april-10\/<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/rugby.ca\/en\/news\/2020\/03\/rugby-canada-statement-on-covid-19<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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12 MAR 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

LETTER FROM BCRU CEO Annabel Kehoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

With many developments over the last 24 hours relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, please read the following carefully.<\/p>\n

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  1. Inter-Club Activity within BC for March 14 & 15 is Suspended<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While the COVID-19 risk remains low within Canada and British Columbia, all inter-club activity is suspended for this upcoming weekend. \u00a0This decision has been made in response to the concerns and well-being of all BC Rugby Members. This applies to ALL age-groups and divisions. Clubs may arrange supplementary training or inter-squad matches at their own discretion, maintaining safe and hygienic practices.<\/p>\n

    This cancellation gives us all an opportunity to practice self-care and BC Rugby will re-evaluate the situation early next week and provide a subsequent communication.<\/p>\n

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    1. Out of Country\/Province Rugby Travel is Not Recommended to High Risk Countries\/Areas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced that the COVID-19 virus is now considered at the pandemic stage.\u00a0 We have been informed by Rugby Canada\u2019s National Insurance Policy underwriters that this new status impacts all Members\u2019 Emergency Travel Medical coverage. Specifically, since COVID-19 is a known pandemic, emergency coverage would not be considered unforeseen and therefore coverage would not apply and not be considered eligible at\u00a0this point. \u00a0This means, all other travel insurance remains in place except for the scenario of a travelling member becoming infected with COVID-19 while on that tour.<\/p>\n

      Therefore, any Clubs or Associate Members with an out-of-country tour planned in the immediate or near future should review the Government of Canada\u2019s Travel Advisories<\/a> to find out if your destination is affected by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)<\/a> and read the Safety and security, Entry\/exit requirements and Health sections of the Government\u2019s Travel Advice and Advisories. If you have any concerns or wish to discus the implications of this, please contact me directly via email or phone.<\/p>\n

      Any team currently on tour out of country will be contacted directly by Rugby Canada.<\/p>\n

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      1. Further clarity for Rugby in Washington State<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        In addition to our communication<\/a> from yesterday, we are prohibiting any BC Rugby Club or Associate Member to take part in any rugby activities within Washington State while their event restriction remains in place.<\/p>\n

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        1. World Rugby Level 1 Referee Course planned for March 15 Cancelled<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          While we could modify the course to provide \u2018social distancing\u2019, we feel that it would compromise the learning experience. Therefore, this course is cancelled. We will aim to reschedule this and will be in contact with all registered participants to explore an alternative date.<\/p>\n

          All Clubs and Affiliate Members are asked to reinforce the following health advice to players, team personnel and spectators:<\/p>\n