[Important NOTICE]

Although it seems that the fear of COVID-19 has been calmed down, "declaration of ending" has not been issued from the government.  It is highly recommended to take the counter measures below by yourself.

NOTE: The following information was originally written in Japanese. Please see "新型コロナウィルス感染拡大防止及び予防対策について", if you had any query.

 

Counter measures to COVID-19 (Draft)

 

as of June 10, 2020

updated September 23, 2020

 

Konakadai Badminton Club

 

Please consider and take the following actions prior to restart the activity;

 

①Usage of the gymnasium (Counter measures for ventilation)

・Though the blackout curtains and windows on the 2nd floor keep opening, the small windows near the floor must be kept opening at all times,

・The front door (entrance) and the back door must be kept opening,

・The four doors on the left and right sides can be blackouted to protect them from sun light and the doors can be closed during a game, but should be opened for a few minutes periodically.

 

②Check points prior to the participation

・When entering the gymnasium, be sure to disinfect your fingers with the disinfectant solution installed at the entrance.

・Preliminary thermometry on the day of participation (those who have fever of 37.5°C or more than 1°C from normal temperature, or having the following symptons; cold symptoms, olfactory/taste disorder, malaise should refrain from participation

・Those who have traveled abroad for the past 2 weeks or who have a history of close contact with COVID-19 infected or suspected patients within the past 2 weeks should postpone participation.

 

③Counter measures during play

It has been said that the virus excretion increases as the breath rises in an infected state. In addition, it has been reported that even in healthy person, high-intensity exercise can be caused of a temporary decrease of immunity. Therefore, we have decided to take the following measures for a while;

・Each game would be shortened by devising the match format such as the 15-point system, if necessary,

・When the player is overloaded due to such as a long rally, consciously take the interval between points to adjust the breathing,

・Please refrain from speaking or talking in a loud voice, regardless playing a game,

・When playing with a mask, take measures such as diluting water frequently, since exercise with a mask prevents heat dissipation and increases the risk of heat stroke,

・When sweating, do not wipe the sweat with your hands and throw it on the floor (wipe it with your own towel),

・Do not wipe the your shoes sole with a sweaty hand,

・Be sure to warm up enough to prevent injuries, and try not to increase the intensity of play voluntarily during the match.

 

④Other counter measures

・Perform frequent hand washing and hand sanitization,

・Be aware of keeping the social distance outside the court as much as 2m or more as much as possible,

・Use a mask as much as possible in situations other than exercise. 

 

NOTE:

Please note that these measures are provisional and may be changed as appropriate based on the activity status of the day and the guidelines from the Japan Sports Association, Japan Badminton Association, or etc.