The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person and/or air borne contact, including individuals without disease symptoms. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited or limited the congregation of groups of people. The health and well-being of our staff and athletes remains our top priority. In order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 entering our environment and spreading amongst our community, we will only allow staff assigned to work and athletes scheduled to participate to be in the facility. 

LIVB, Inc – LI Blaze VBC follows the CDC, DOH and NYS guidelines Reopening of Sports and Recreation Guidelines.

LIVB, Inc – LI Blaze VBC has put in place numerous preventative measures and protocols to reduce the likelihood of spreading COVID-19 in the Facility/Gym environment. However, LIVB, Inc – LI Blaze cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. 

Preventative Measures:

LIVB, Inc – LI Blaze VBC is the only program operating in the facility, no crossover of other programs.

LIVB, Inc – LI Blaze VBC sanitizing fog in the arena and bleacher area.

• Equipment is sanitized/cleaned.
• The facility has a large roll up door that will be open as long as the outside temperature permits for fresh air.
• The Facility has upgraded Merv 13 filters for Air Conditioning and heating  system as per the DOH.
• A limited number of athletes are permitted per session per court to adhere to the health guidelines. 
• No Walk-ins.
• Face Mask is required at all times. 
• Bring your own water. 
• Parent or Adult Guardian completes the online health screening form 24 hours before for the player arrives on site.
• Upon arrival to the facility (front entrance) temperature checks and hand sanitizing.
• Hand sanitizing before entering the arena and when exiting the arena for all players and staff.
• Exit the facility using the side exit.