The Restart SZN! Guidelines

Updated July 2021

The Plan

The Restart Season is only for Returning Members from last Social and Competitive Season with the below dates reserved. The cost to participate is $20.00 USD, this registration fee will cover all four gym sessions for the selected day.

*** Those registered only for the cancelled and refunded second competitive league in Season 16 are not considered returning players. ***

1.     Wednesdays (6PM - 10pm): July 28th, August 4th, August 11th, August 18th with the following time slots:

• 6:15pm to 7:15 pm
• 7:30pm to 8:30 pm
• 8:45pm to 9:45 pm

2.     Sundays (2PM -  6PM): August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, and August 22nd with the following time slots:

• 2:15pm to 3:15 pm
• 3:30pm to 4:30 pm
• 4:45pm to 5:45 pm

Registration

For insurance reasons only returning players from Season 16 will allowed to participate in this season. We will be reintroducing new players in upcoming seasons. Registration will be held via Leagueapps ( link).

All players will register as "free-agent" we will not hosts traditional teams during this re-opening. We will adhere to open-gym play. Players may register for one time slot on Wednesday and one time slot on Sunday. No players should register for more than one time slot per day. Pit Crew will audit and failure to adhere to adhere to guidelines will result in all registrations being cancelled.

New Rules and Restrictions

1.     For Open Gyms, Social League Rules will be observed.

2.     There will be decreased occupancy because of current ventilation. Only 45 Stonewall Dodgeball participants will be inside the gym at any given time.

3.     No spectators or additional individuals outside of Stonewall Dodgeball will be permitted to enter the TMCT.

4.     If a headshot occurs during a game, Pit Crew on Call will remove and disinfect the ball. The referee will give out a replacement ball to continue gameplay.

Health and Safety

Vaccination 

PitCrew encourages all players to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in order to help protect not only fellow players but members of the community. 

Mask Requirements

**applies to all players regardless of vaccination status until further notice**

1.     Players and other participants will be required to wear masks within the Thurgood Marshall Center, regardless of vaccination status, masks can be removed only when...

a.      If the player is injured during game play and needs to remove their mask for treatment.

b.     When drinking or eating.

2.     If a player refuses to wear a mask where/when it is required, Stonewall Dodgeball will remove them from the league without refund.

Health Communication Protocol

The Pit Crew reserves the right to update these guidelines at any time if deemed necessary. Generally, this could be to respond to changes in the public health situation that might require more strict standards to protect our members and community.

Players will be responsible for communicating any health changes that may affect Stonewall Dodgeball, the Thurgood Marshall Center and Trust, and their team.

• Pit Crew member will serve as a point of contact to address COVID-19 issues among players and with the TMCT.
• Positive COVID Submission Form ( link) will be available for players to disclose a positive COVID-19 test result. The Pit Crew will check these daily and inform appropriate parties of next steps. No personal identifiable information will be collected.
• The Pit Crew will review sign-in logs throughout the evenings to ensure that all appropriate players and participants have signed in.
• In the event of a positive covid-19 case:

o   The Pit Crew will notify all relevant and affected parties and close contacts as determined by sign-in logs, games, and refereeing schedule.

o   The Pit Crew will contact all players and referees who were potentially exposed.

o   Players that came into contact may continue to participate in games if...

§  They are fully vaccinated and present a negative COVID test 7 days after exposure.

OR

§  Player have tested negative for COVID-19 in the last 14 days

AND

§  They are not showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

o    Players that came into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case are still encouraged to self-monitor for 14 days.

§  Unvaccinated individuals that were exposed to an individual positive for covid-19 will be required to follow CDC and DC health guidelines regarding exposure. [ Found Here ]

§  The Pit Crew will immediately notify the Thurgood Marshall Center and Trust. The Pit Crew will follow DC protocol.

§  Based on DC Health Guidance and Protocol, Stonewall Dodgeball shall try to adhere to following cleaning schedule once Stonewall Dodgeball confirms a positive COVID-19 case:

o   If 24 hours or less have passed, businesses should clean and disinfect the areas at the business where the COVID-19 positive person has been.

o    If between 24 hours to 3 days have passed, businesses only need to clean the areas where the COVID-19 positive person has been. Disinfection is not necessary.

o   If more than 3 days have passed, no special cleaning and disinfection of the facility is necessary. Businesses should follow their routine cleaning and disinfection protocols.

Player and Team Responsibilities

1. Members are encouraged to stay home if they feel sick or suspect themselves to be sick.
2. Captains will be responsible for encouraging their players to exercise responsible behavior when participating.
3. Players are asked to not arrive more than 15 minutes before their game.
4. Wearing a mask when required.