PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE FACILITY, REVIEW THE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA’S COVID-19 PRE-SCREENING TOOL. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS, DO NOT ENTER THE FACILITY AND START FOLLOWING COVID-19 PROCEDURES IMMEDIATELY.​

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All users of our facilities must review the policies and procedures contained within this information package. It is the league and team representative’s responsibility to distribute this information to all participants and ensure they understand and will adhere to these policies and procedures. If your group requires assistance, please contact the Winnipeg Soccer Federation in advance of your rental date to discuss how we can assist you.

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RENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• MSA SANCTIONED TEAMS/CLUBS:  All sanctioned players, clubs and teams are to follow the Manitoba Soccer Association’s Return to Participate protocols.  Contact the MSA for additional information or click here for updates.

• NON-SANCTIONED GROUPS:  These groups are allowed to play in “friendly” games but no drop-in sessions or tournaments are allowed. Contact tracing is required (see details below).

• SPECTATORS FOR YOUTH PRACTICES/GAMES: The current Provincial Health Orders allow for ONE caregiver (parent or guardian) per youth player (under the age of 18) to remain at the facility as a spectator while the youth is participating in a sporting activity. Upon entry, the caregiver must sign in for contact tracing purposes and then proceed to the bleacher area. If the caregiver has another child (or children) who must attend, that child (or children) must remain seated with the caregiver at all times. Physical distancing must be adhered to at all times including in the bleachers.

• SPECTATORS FOR ADULT PRACTICES/GAMES: Spectators are not allowed for any adult (18+) games or practices.

• Dressing rooms are not available.  Players should arrive dressed and ready to play. Suggestion: change your shoes once at the turf as the ground is still wet and muddy. Portable washrooms are on the premises.

• The WSF facility protocols are to be distributed to all participants in advance of your rental date. Refer to page two of this package for additional facility protocols.

• Click to download a PDF copy of the WSF COVID Outdoor Facility Protocols.

 

MASKS & PHYSICAL DISTANCING:

• Wearing a mask is not mandatory while outdoors but we strongly encourage you to wear a mask as much as possible.

• Physical distancing is mandatory throughout the facility.

• Coaches and non-active players are to maintain physical distancing in the bench and sideline areas.

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MANDATORY CONTACT TRACING

• You must provide a list of all participating players and coaches to the Winnipeg Soccer Federation prior to your rental date. This list is to include the date, time at the facility, team name, coach names and phone number plus the names of all players attending. In an effort to keep contacts to a minimum, the number of participants may be limited if deemed excessive by the Winnipeg Soccer Federation.

• This list can be emailed to admin@wpgsf.com prior to 4:00pm on your rental date. If your rental is on a weekend, the WSF must receive your list prior to 4:00pm on Friday.

• If you cannot provide a list in advance, please make arrangements with the WSF to bring it with you to the facility.

ADHERANCE:

• All protocols set forth by the Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg Soccer Federation, Manitoba Soccer Association and Sport Manitoba must be adhered to at all times.

• Any group not adhering will be asked to modify their session to fit the protocols. If this is not done immediately, your session will be cancelled with no refund provided.

• If a fine is issued to the WSF due to the behaviour of your group, you will be responsible for the full cost of the fine.

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FACILITY PROCEDURES

• ARRIVAL TIME: please do not enter the facility prior to 15 minutes before your rental time.

• CONTACT TRACING: it is mandatory to provide your contact information to enter the facility. Teams should do this in advance.

• Hand sanitizer stations are available at the facilities. Everyone should also bring their own for personal use.

• Teams should arrive ready to play and proceed through the designated entrance at the facility.

• Facility staff will disinfect the bench areas between games. Please wait for them to finish before entering these areas.

• During the change-over of teams between games, there will be a higher number of people in the facility. We ask for your assistance in monitoring your surroundings and practice physical distancing at all times.

RALPH CANTAFIO SOCCER COMPLEX

• Proceed to the main entrance and enter through the south-side gate by the Admissions Booth. Please practice physical distancing and be patient as people make their way through. Once inside, proceed to your designated field.

• The clubhouse is not available for access at this time. Portable washrooms are available.

Field #1 Access:

• Teams access field #1 through the gate of the white fence.

• Refrain from entering the field area until the active teams have finished their game and cleared the benches. If this area becomes congested, please move to the bleachers and physical distance in the seating area.

• At the conclusion of the game, players are to collect all personal belongings and exit the field and bench areas as quickly as possible. You are to proceed to the gate beside the bleachers to exit out to the parking lot.

 

Field #2 Access:

• Teams playing on field #2 are asked to wait at the south-west corner of the field. If this area becomes congested, please move to the upper south side of the field or sit in the bleachers while maintaining physical distancing.

• At the conclusion of the game, players are to collect all personal belongings and exit the field and bench areas quickly.  You are to proceed to the north-side gate beside the admissions booth to exit out to the parking lot.

SHAUGHNESSY PARK

• All patrons are to remain outside the facility until the current game has concluded.

• Enter the facility through the south-west gate, physical distance at all times and be patient as people make their way inside.

• The gate will be locked while staff are conducting their disinfecting protocols. Be patient for this process to conclude.

• A portable washroom is available on-site.

 

Field Access:

• Wait for all team members to exit the field and benches before proceeding to those areas. Allow time for the staff to disinfect the bench areas before using them.

• At the conclusion of the game, players are to collect all personal belongings and exit the bench and field areas as quickly as possible. Players are to exit through the west mid-field gate.

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