PLAYER SAFETY

EXTREME HEAT GUIDELINES

The BCGECSS follows BC Soccer's Extreme Heat Guidelines (PDF). It is important to err on the side of caution if you are ever in doubt regarding the health and safety of participants.

Led by our ref coordinator, who is in charge of player safety, we monitor the heat situation. For example, we decided to proceed with games on June 29, 2021 because temperatures were significantly lower than in previous days. Two water breaks of five minutes were provided, halfway through each half. The five minutes were deducted from each half. This protocol will be followed whenever game time temperatures exceed 25 degrees C.

SOCCER CONCUSSION POLICY

The BCGECSS follows BC Soccer's Concussion Management Policy (PDF). Also, see Canada Soccer's Concussion Guidelines (PDF), which are about managing concussion in soccer at all levels.

AIR QUALITY SAFETY GUIDELINES

The BCGECSS is now following the BC Soccer Air Quality Safety Guidelines (PDF). The guidelines are intended to help teams and officials assess air quality at local fields, so they can make decisions about modifying or canceling practices and games when air quality is degraded.

The Air Quality Safety Guidelines are based on the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). It uses a scale to show the health risk associated with current air quality. The AQHI shows levels and forecasts for a number of B.C. locations, including Greater Victoria. The Air Quality Safety Guidelines recommend moderating scrimmages when the AQHI is 4 to 6.

COVID

The BCGCESS will follow all provincial Covid restrictions. Currently none apply.