An Important Update from the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club

Monday, August 2, 2021

Dear AAFSC Members,

As part of the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club's continuing efforts to prioritize the health and safety of all members, we have reevaluated our COVID-19 mask policy in light of the recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The updated guidance is based on new evidence that the Delta variant is much more contagious and causes more serious illness than previously thought. This preliminary evidence also suggests that fully vaccinated people who become infected with the Delta variant can spread it to others. The CDC now recommends that all individuals, including those that are fully vaccinated, wear masks in public indoor settings.

In consultation with our medical advisors and the Washtenaw County Health Department as well as compliance with the latest CDC mask guidelines, the AAFSC will be reinstating the mandatory mask requirement for all skaters, coaches, staff, families, and guests (including fully vaccinated people) effective Wednesday, August 4th. As a significant portion of our membership is not yet eligible for vaccination, resuming universal masking at AAFSC will provide protection for the health and safety of all members and especially those who are most vulnerable.

It is also important to note that U.S. Figure Skating updated their COVID-19 policy requiring all people attending any U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned event or activity to wear masks. The policy was drafted and approved under the guidance of U.S. Figure Skating's Chair of the Sports Science and Medicine Committee and the U.S. Figure Skating's Board of Directors.

Our promise to you is that we will continue to evaluate the public health guidance around this issue and that we will remove this requirement as soon as it is safe to do so. We understand that nobody wants to mask up forever.

Thank you for your continued support and compliance!

Please direct any questions to AAFSC Club Manager, Craig Forsyth at aafsc.officemanager@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: This change in policy affects Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club skaters, staff and visitors only. The mask policy for the Ann Arbor Ice Cube remains unchanged at the current time. Please respect those in the Ice Cube who are there for purposes other than figure skating.

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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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