HCBC COVID UPDATE

COACHES OFFICALS ATHLETES PARTICIPANTS PARENTS

HCBC strongly recommends vaccination requirements are followed to reduce the risk and spread of COVID. Everyone participating in an organized equine activity is encouraged to follow the regional health orders. It is up to individuals to determine if the facility they are attending meets their personal safety needs.

Please read the information provided in the links. Public Health Orders may differ in select health regions. Contact your regional health office for further directions.

BC Gathering and Events Order https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf

viaSport FAQ

https://www.viasport.ca/sites/default/files/FAQ_Restart_10-30.pdf

WorkSafe BC Restart Plan

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/covid-19/bcs-four-step-restart

Government of BC Provincial & Regional Restrictions
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions

COMPETITION ORGANIZERS

All HCBC and Equestrian Canada Bronze/Silver competitions must ensure that all volunteers, officials and coaches are double vaccinated as per the BC Gathering and Events Order https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-gatherings-events.pdf

All competition applications will be updated to reflect this requirement.

Thank you