The Big White Ski Club is a non-profit organization that for over 70 years has provided world-class alpine ski training. We take pride in developing strong skiers and athletes through our specialized training programs, all while having fun. When you join the Big White Ski Club, you don't just become a member, you become a part of our ski family.
Our aim is to provide high-quality and affordable ski racing development programs for athletes 6 to 16+, where each member can develop their skiing ability to their own highest potential in a fun and safe club environment.
~ Developing Skiers for LIFE ~
Hello BWSC parents,
I had some very good questions this week about racers who are sick with Covid so I researched the facts to help clarify how to manage a Covid positive case of your racer. I also wanted to find a clear answer for what to do if you think they were in contact with someone who was positive. I found the information below on the BC Centre for Disease Control and also asked BC Alpine how it relates to our program.
Answer: Do not send them to skiing.
2. If your racer becomes sick. Either when they return home from skiing, the night before, or the morning of skiing:
Answer: Non-fully vaccinated (most racers U12 and younger) Isolate for 10 days. Fully vaccinated (U14 and older) isolate 5 days or until no more symptoms.
3. Does someone inform the rest of the ski team?
Answer: The parents of a sick racer may make contacts aware of their racer having covid but it is not the responsibility of the ski club to do so.
4. Do other racers and coaches need to self isolate?
Answer: The BC Centre for Disease Control website says close contacts (so the other racers and coaches) do not need to self-isolate but they are to self-monitor for symptoms.
Thanks. I hope this clarifies some questions.
Program Director / U14 Coach Trevor
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