Community Sport Updates & At Home Resources - as of June 2 2020

And just like that, it’s June. Wow.

This Spring has likely been different than usual for you and your family. We wanted to touch base (pun intended) and say hello. To say thanks for creating a Sport Hub account and being an early adopter! And to let you know that many Community and Provincial Sport Organizations have been super busy preparing to return to play in a modified way as public health related restrictions begin to lift.

There is no question sport is going to look different this Summer – any programming that gets off the ground will likely be highly modified to stay within any approved provincial guidelines. Though news of “return to sport” guidelines is exciting, and sports may be approved to operate by these guidelines right away, it is important to recognize that many will require time in order to ensure they have proper plans in place and are able to communicate them out to their members. Other factors, such as facilities, could impact return time.

Check out the breakdown below for status details of some of your favourite community sport organizations. These are current as of today, June 2 2020, and while we strive to provide the most updated information for all, the current situation means things change quickly. Please check with each organization for the most up-to-date information.

Town of Antigonish: Wee Lads and Lassies (Mini Track and Field Program) has been cancelled for 2020. The Tennis Courts are open with regulations. The Skatepark is currently closed. Summer camps are officially cancelled as well. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for updates.

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish: The difficult decision has been made to cancel traditional Summer Programs due to COVID-19. These programs are being replaced with new recreation activities including a listing of virtual resources, activity kits, free equipment loan program and more. The recreation team is working with community partners to compile a list of activities and resources on their Website that will be available this summer, coming soon.  Stay tuned for more information and follow on Facebook to stay in touch. 

Antigonish Baseball Association: A return to play document was submitted by Baseball Nova Scotia last week. Once it has been reviewed against the provincial guidelines and there are no points of clarification, modified play can resume as per the return to play plan. Suspension of play is currently still in effect until June 15 2020. Follow on Facebook for updates. 

Antigonish Challenger Baseball: The health and safety of Challenger Baseball athletes, volunteers, and families is always at the forefront. After countless hours of planning, consideration, discussion, and review, guidelines that adequately mitigate the heightened risks to Challenger Baseball participants and volunteers amid the COVID-19 outbreak could not be created. As such, all in-person Challenger Baseball programs remain postponed until at least September 15 2020. Follow on Facebook for updates. 

Antigonish Minor Softball Association: Play is still suspended until further notice, more details will be released via Facebook and Sport Hub when they become available. 

Antigonish Golf Club: The club is now open with safety protocols in place. Currently planning for and hoping to be able to offer both member and non-member youth programming and look forward to sharing details soon. Keep an eye on Facebook and Sport Hub for updates.

StFX Track and Field Club: All programming is on hold until further notice. A "Back to Track" document was submitted by Athletics Nova Scotia last week to the province. Once it has been reviewed against the provincial guidelines and there are no points of clarification, modified play can resume as per the plan. Follow us on Facebook for updates. 

Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club: For the full statement from Soccer Nova Scotia regarding the cancellation of all sanctioned events click here. Updates will continue to be posted to Facebook and Sport Hub. 

Antigonish Rowing Club: All club activities are postponed until further notice, stay tuned for more info as the typical rowing season approaches, updates will be posted on Facebook and Sport Hub. 

Xavier Taekwondo Club: Re-opening June 8 2020 with limited class sizes and new class times. Members will have the opportunity to train twice a week as well to continue with online classes. Return to play guidelines set out by provincial and national sports organizations will be followed. Check out Facebook for continued updates.

StFX Athletics Spring/Summer Sports Camps: The safety of the community is top priority. All sport and recreation facilities remain closed as a plan is created with Public Health officials in order to begin safely reopening campus. Keep an eye on the Facebook page in the meantime - thank you for your continued patience.

Antigonish Badminton Club: Suspension of all programming will continue until further notice in response to social distancing measures. Follow the Facebook page for updates. 

Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team (PHAST): All activities are suspended until further notice due to the ongoing public health situation. Check Facebook and the Sport Hub for updates. 

Stoirm Volleyball Club: Though the remainder of the season had to be cancelled, a summer event may be able to take place where t-shirts could be distributed and team equipment collected. Follow the club Facebook page for updates. 

For the most up to date information on the Public Health recommendations, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/

For updates specifically related to Sport, check out

http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/

We also wanted to provide you with a few ideas and resources to keep you and your family active and playing from home! It is recommended children 5-17 years-old are partaking in an accumulation of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Here are some ways to be active from home:

For additional resources check out: 

Here are some things to keep in mind to motivate your child to be active:

  1. Choose age-appropriate activities: to ensure your child doesn’t get unmotivated, frustrated or bored choose activities that challenge them appropriately 
  2. Give your children plenty of opportunities to be active: Share these ideas with your children, provide them with equipment if possible and participate with them.
  3. Keep the focus on fun! 
  4. And try to get OUTSIDE every day, if you can!

 

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Stay active, stay safe, and have fun!

Sent on behalf of your Sport Hub Antigonish Team