Dear AAFSC Members,

With low community COVID-19 transmission levels, the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) recently updated their guidance on mask-wearing to optional in compliance with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

As such, the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club (AAFSC) Board of Directors and Management team has decided to transition to a mask-optional policy effective Wednesday, March 23.

We will continue to monitor local community transmission levels as well as local and federal recommendations and mandates to determine if it will be necessary for AAFSC to reinstate the universal masking policy to protect the health and safety of our members. In addition, there may be circumstances in the future where mask-wearing will be required to participate in club programs and events.

AAFSC also would like to stress support for those who choose to continue to wear masks while they are at the club. Individuals wearing masks should be comfortable wearing them as coaches, skaters, staff members, and visitors to the club.

AAFSC would also like to reiterate the below screening and illness policies:

1) Monitor for COVID 19 Symptoms

Please continue to monitor for COVID symptoms and do not come to the rink if you are experiencing any COVID 19 symptoms.

2) What to Do if You are Sick or Exposed to COVID-19

Should you become sick with COVID-19 and/or were exposed to COVID-19, please do not return to the rink until you are asymptomatic and can show proof of a negative rapid antigen test. Please notify the AAFSC office manager immediately to inform the club of your status so we may conduct contact tracing and notification to individuals you may have been in close contact with. All AAFSC Club decisions regarding Covid-19 situations are reviewed and advised by the AAFSC medical team in conjunction with the Washtenaw County Health Department where applicable.

We are very grateful to all of you for your compliance with the COVID-19 protocols over the past two years. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Carmen Fox

AAFSC, Club President

carmenbfox@gmail.com

Craig Forsyth

AAFSC, Club Manager

aafsc.officemanager@gmail.com

COVID-19 Positive Result or Exposure:

When can I go skating again?

Dear Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Members,

March 3rd, 2021

Though this past year has been challenging for everyone, we feel extremely fortunate to be able to remain on the ice at this time. With extreme diligence, it is our intention to keep our members safe and healthy. As the state of this public health emergency changes from day to day, we would like to share our current quarantine requirements with our members. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the AAFSC Club Manager, Craig Forsyth at aafsc.officemanager@gmail.com

Scenario 1: Positive Test Result

Amy skated with her friend for an hour and then later learned that her friend tested positive for COVID-19. As recommended by the CDC, Amy began to quarantine (even though she never felt sick) and got tested at 5 days. Amy's test came back positive. She never has symptoms of COVID, but still needs to stay home for an additional 10 days after testing positive.

Scenario 2: Close Exposure

Sasha's older brother, Joe, came home from college on Sunday and began having symptoms on Monday. He stayed (isolated) in his own room. Sasha feels well, but she was in close contact with her brother until Monday so she will need to quarantine for at least 10 days.

Definitions

Close contact: someone who was within 6 feet of a person who has COVID for a total of 15 minutes within a 24- hour period. This can be before they have symptoms.

Isolation: for people with symptoms or a positive test. Isolation should be for 10 days, beginning when symptoms start or a positive test date.

Quarantine: for people who are well but who are close contacts to someone who has COVID. Quarantine should be for 14 days, but can end after 10 days if the person does not develop symptoms and continues to monitor for the next 4 days.

For more information, please visit https://www.washtenaw.org/3095/COVID-19 and Washtenaw County Exposure Infographic

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