COVID-19: Events and Precautions (03-12-2020)

As all SFDGC members are likely aware, the spread of COVID-19 is ongoing in the community. In response, local, state, and federal governments are imposing new restrictions on events and gatherings to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. While there are currently limited restrictions on our planned events, the situation is evolving rapidly and we should all be thinking about what we can do to reduce the rate of spread in our communities.

You can find more information regarding COVID-19 and the virus that causes this illness here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

We as a club have a responsibility to ensure our community is informed and is doing what’s best for society as well as other individuals. We have a responsibility to each other and society to think long-term rather than short term.

Disc golf might be the game that brought us together but it’s the people that make our community so special. While we can understand the frustration that people may feel due to various impacts on their lives, we need to remember that in situations like these, our priorities and behaviors must change.

Social Distancing Practices

No matter your reason for being at the course (event or casual round), we all need to be aware of and modify our habits to help minimize the spread of the virus. We know that those exposed to the virus may not exhibit symptoms for up to 14 days but are still able to transmit the virus. We strongly urge all club members to implement social distancing practices:

• Maintaining space between individuals of approximately six feet is advisable.
• Minimize or eliminate physical contact with others. Foot bump, not high five. 
• Do not share beverages, tobacco, water bottles, or other items. 
• DO NOT EXPOSE OTHERS TO POSSIBLE INFECTION! If you are feeling any symptoms what-so-ever, please stay at home!

Sunday Singles / Tuesday Doubles

While we are currently not planning on cancelling our weeklies, mitigation policies are evolving quickly. We may change this position in the future as warranted. In the meantime, please do your best to implement the Social Distancing Practices above. 

Birthday Bash – 03/28

On Wednesday, 03/11, we received guidance from SFR&P that our Birthday Bash event is currently still authorized to proceed. However, SFR&P has published guidelines that we will comply with and we must all be prepared for eventualities such as having to postpone this event to a later date. If you do decide that you would rather not attend, please request a refund via Disc Golf Scene and we’ll take care of it ASAP.

Here are the current guidelines from local and state authorities (as of 03/11/2020):

• Discourage attendance to events by vulnerable community members
• Prohibit attendance if sick
• Have hand washing capabilities, hand sanitizers and tissues available.
• Confirm frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces; no self‐service buffets
• Find ways to create physical space to minimize close contact as much as possible
• Link to guidance on permitted events: https://sfrecpark.org/1489/Coronavirus-Update-Permitted-Events
• Link to 03/11/2020 City of San Francisco press release prohibiting gatherings of 1000+ people: https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/LargeEvents_COVID-19-03112020.pdf
• Link to 03/11/2020 California Department of Health “gathering guidance” for all events and gatherings in the state: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Gathering_Guidance_03.11.20.pdf

Thank you for taking the time to read this message. We will continue to communicate as the situation evolves. In times like these, it’s best to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Let’s all take care of each other out there. 

If you have any questions, please post them here or email us (sanfranciscodiscgolfclub (at) gmail.com).

Warmest Regards,
Shawn Mercy
Chris Tirrell
Steve Erle
Harper Alexander