COVID FAQs

Q: Are the 2021 games happening?

Yes! Safety will always be our first priority. With most of our community vaccinated and with additional guidance from Public Health, we are confident given the current trajectory of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan and vaccination rates that we will be able to host safe and fun games come September.

However, we will keep updating the website if there are changes so please keep an eye out! Updates will also be posted on the YAS 2021 Games site here

Q: What will does a covid-safe event look like?

Covid precautions are updated periodically and especially when Nova Scotia moves into Phase 5. So please check back on our site and the YAS 2021 Games site for updates.

This page is only meant to be used as a reference point

ALL INQUIRIES ABOUT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE HOST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Until then, we will be updating this page with the most current information we have to date based on the advice from Public Health. This information may not be up-to-date following the update date.

Last update: July 9, 2021.

  • 8 BALL

    • Avoid physical contact (hand shaking, high fives, etc..)

    • Masks are required while playing

    • Keep 2 meters distance away from others (when possible)

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own) - ball will be sanitized with disinfectant

  • BOWLING

    • Masks are recommended at all times or follow protocols in your public health region (will revise closer to Games)

    • Keep 2-meter distance from other participants

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own - if you do not own your own bowling balls please follow the posted safety protocols for using house balls where available)

    • Avoid making direct physical contact with any other participants (high fives, handshakes, etc..)

    • Do not visit other lanes

  • CRIBBAGE

    • Masks are required while playing

    • Keep as much distance between each other as possible

    • No sharing of equipment - decks will be sanitized between games

  • GOLF

    • Masks required when talking to a staff member or when entering the facility. Not required while playing.

    • No vaccine recommendations at this time

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own)

    • Keep 2-meter distance from other participants

    • Avoid making direct physical contact with any other participants (high fives, handshakes, etc.)

  • HOCKEY - Women's & Men's

    • 25 participants can gather for games

    • Masks are permitted unless they are under the age of 2, can not remove masks without assistance, have trouble breathing or if you are on the ice. Masks are required if you are in the dressing room.

    • No vaccine recommendations at this time

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own)

    • Spectators TBD

  • ICE SKATING (Predicted Skate)

    • Masks are required at all times unless you are on the ice

    • Bring your own equipment

    • Spectators TBD

  • PICKLEBALL

    • Keep 2 metres distance from people who are not in your household/bubble

    • Masks are required at all times unless you are playing

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own)

  • SCRABBLE

    • Masks must be worn at all times

    • Sanitize tiles before and after playing

  • SLOW PITCH/BASEBALL

    • Masks are not required while playing

    • Umpires must wear a mask

    • Bring your own equipment - ball will be sanitized

    • Avoid physical contact (hand shaking, high fives, etc..)

    • Spectators must sit socially distanced if they are not in the same household

  • TABLE TENNIS

    • Keep 2-meter distance from other participants

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own).

    • Avoid making direct contact with any other participants (high fives, handshakes, etc..)

    • No breathing on the ball to clean it

    • Masks are not required while playing

  • TENNIS

    • Masks required at all times unless you are playing

    • No sharing of equipment (bring your own)

    • Keep a distance of 2 meters from other players at all times (if possible)

    • Avoid physical contact (high fives, hand shaking, etc..)

  • TRACK (Walking/ Predicted Walk)

    • Keep a distance of 2 meters from people you do not share a household/bubble with (if possible)

    • Masks are required if you are not on the track

    • Spectators are permitted if they are at a distance of 2 meters and are wearing a mask