COVID 19 Updates
COVID-19 has impacted most sport organizations and programs. Here are the latest updates.
On this page you can find a link to our response to COVID-19, and the updates and resources we have compiled as a result.
Our office is OPEN although the Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre entrance doors are still locked. Please connect with our staff via email or phone. Click HERE for contact info for all staff.
Please note the most recent updates will be added to the TOP of this page.
MEMO TO ASAA MEMBER SCHOOLS - (RE: School Sports) And update about Cohorts, Competition and Membership Fees - September 9, 2020.
GUIDANCE FOR SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION – STAGE 2 (Updated September 3) - Additional documents for specific sport and recreation sectors can be found on the Government of Alberta website
SAFE RETURN TO COMMUNITY SPORT - A TRUE SPORT GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS - Use this guide to help navigate your child’s return to sport amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep in mind that certified coaches, the rule of two, background checks and safe sport practices are foundational to a good sport experience. Ensure
your club or association is sanctioned and is compliant with their provincial and national governing bodies.
THE SPORT PARTICIPATION SUPPORT PROGRAM provides financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations towards the development and operation of projects or programs that increase sport opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteer leaders from underrepresented and marginalized populations.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IMPACT SPORTS ACTIVITY, PARTICIPATION - August 18, 2020 - A summary of the findings of a survey of local families
PIVOT ONLINE: A TOOLKIT FOR ARTISTS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - August 4, 2020
CANADA'S NATIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATION PLAN FOR SAFE RETURN - August 4, 2020
OUTDOOR ROVING GYMS BEGIN JULY 21 - Updated July 21, 2020
COVID-19 Community Room Protocols - Updated July 7, 2020
GATHERING RESTRICTIONS - Updated June 30, 2020
COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL developed by Sport Calgary, in partnership with Spark Safety Solutions, designed to help organizations inform the development of procedures for a safer return to sport.
CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL CIP FUNDING GRANTS - May 15, 2020
RETURN TO SPORT AND ACTIVITY - UPDATES FROM LOCAL SPORT ORGANIZATIONS This document is for families interested in returning to sport. May 15, 2020 (Updated frequently)
PREPARING TO RETURN TO SPORT AND ACTIVITY This document is a resource for local sport, physical activity and recreation organizations, May 14, 2020 (Updated frequently)
LETHBRIDGE SPORT COUNCIL COVID-19 CHECK-IN SURVEY This survey remains open for Lethbridge sport organizations to complete. Contact Susan Eymann to request a link. May 10, 2020.
ACTIVE GIRLS @ HOME With the cancellation of our annual Fast and Female Champ Chat due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we wanted to support the women and girls of our community. In this blog, you will find Fast and Female activities, local resources, at home online workouts, and podcasts for women. May 10, 2020.
SPORT TRAINING @ HOME LSC has compiled a list of local, provincial, and national sports organizations and businesses that are offering quality online sport training resources. May 8, 2020.
TRADITIONAL GAMES and Dance @ HOME - Traditional game & dance to try from home that will work on your little one's physical literacy skills. April 22, 2020
FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH COVID-19 Including government subsidies and announcements, webinars and resources, and grants.
2020 SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES CANCELLED Terra Petryshyn, Chair of the Southern Alberta Recreation Association released a statement on April 2, 2020.
LETHBRIDGE 2020 ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES POSTPONED Rick Blakeley, President of the Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society released a statement on April 2, 2020.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING @ HOME To support our Sport Organization Member Board of Directors and coaches, we have compiled a list of sport and related online education and training courses, webinars, and workshops that are free or low cost. March 26, 2020.
2020 ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT - Rick Blakeley, President of the Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society released a statement on March 26th, 2020
CITY OF LETHBRIDGE - City parks update related to COVID-19 - In an effort to limit exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the following park's amenities are closed until further notice: playground equipment, benches, picnic shelters, picnic tables, fire pits, washrooms. fitness equipment. skateboard parks. This closure focuses on areas that have multiple touchpoints or bring crowds of people. Activities like 1-on-1 basketball, soccer, frisbee or throwing a ball is still permitted with members of your household if you maintain proper social distancing.
ACTIVE @ HOME THROUGH ACTIVE RECREATION AND SPORT - Families are looking for ways to stay active at home, in their neighbourhood, and other locations that enable social distancing. To help them, the Lethbridge Sport Council has compiled a list of local organizations and businesses (and non-local related organizations) who are offering active living, active recreation and sport opportunities in alternate ways such as providing on-line resources, Facebook Live or YouTube videos. March 23, 2020.
MARCH 13 COVID UPDATE -
This news story addresses Lethbridge Sport Council programs and events
up to March 27, 2020. Updates following that date will appear on this
page.