COVID-19 Response
Guest Requirements
1. Participants will be required to wear facial coverings on the shoreline before and after class as well as during launching and docking.
2. Arrival times will be staggered in order to allow each person time to prepare and launch.
3. At least 6’ of distance will be maintained between staff as well as between participants. A safe distance will also be maintained on the water and while launching and docking.
4. Participants will be asked to secure masks in a ziplock or dry bag during class to allow for safe and easy access after class while preparing to dock and for use on the shoreline.
5. Participants are not permitted to bring personal belongings, cell phones, or bags to be left on the shoreline. No guests will be permitted to watch or wait on shore near the class site.
6. Participants will be required to bring their own water bottles for use during class. No beverages or water will be available for participants unless necessary for first aid or dehydration.
7. Students will not be offered sunscreen, bug spray or beverages.
8. Hand sanitizer will be available for guest use as needed.
9. Advanced reservation will be required by all participants which will also include contactless payment, check-in and the submission of waiver/hold harmless forms. No walk in registrations will be permitted. Only registered guests will be permitted in the class area.
10. Class size will be limited to 10 participants or less and 2 -3 staff members.
11. A mandatory questionnaire will be sent out to each participant on the day of class requiring self assessment of wellness and will ask for information regarding possible symptoms such as fever, cough or body aches and/or exposure to illness in the last 24-48 hours.
Staff Procedures
1. Daily wellness checks for staff, including temperature taking and self assessment of recent symptoms and possible exposure to illness.
2. All staff will wear face coverings while engaging with the public on the shoreline
3. At least 6’ of distance will be maintained between staff members as well as between staff and participants.
4. All equipment will be disinfected offsite according to the Ohio guidelines for recreational paddling using EPA registered disinfectants.
5. Staff will wear gloves to handle and set up equipment for participant use. An additional disinfectant will be applied onsite and allowed to dry in the sun for 20 minutes prior to use.
6. Staff will handle equipment after use with gloved hands,will treat equipment with disinfectant and allow to dry in the sun before packing vehicle after class.
7. Hand sanitizer will be available to staff and a hand washing station will be provided for staff use.
8. Staff will launch and dock each participant while both are wearing face coverings, also keeping a safe distance without compromising the safety and stability of the participant.
9. Hands will be sanitized between each launch/docking.
10. No drinks, sunscreen or bug spray will be made available or shared with staff.
11. While on the boards, masks will be kept in a dry bag or pocket and at least 6’ or more of distance will be maintained between paddle boards.