SANITARY MEASURES COVID-19
In 2020, 45 Degrés Nord is the only major venue to have presented races and created safety protocols since the beginning of the pandemic. We were able to present 4 races in a safe and enjoyable format. This continues in 2021 starting with our first event SUB-ZERO, which will take place on March 27, 2021.
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Our safety measures are based on and follow the government guidelines and recommendations plus we have added extra procedures to ensure that all participants as well as our staff is protected. The goal is to stay safe while enjoying an event just like before.
Protocols have be implemented in order to reduce physical interaction between staff and racers throughout the venue starting at initial arrival on site as well as parking, sign-in, obstacle course, festival area, restrooms and food service.
1- TEMPERATURE CHECK AND HEALTH SCREENING
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Observation of visible symptoms
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Contactless temperature check upon arrival
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Anyone with a temperature of 38 degrees celcius or above will be re-checked. If the same reading is found, that person will not be permitted entry to the venue.
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For the safety of everyone present, including races and staff, if someone fails the above health screening then that person as well as all the individuals in their party will not be admitted to the venue. Any person having tested positive to Covid-19 or a failed health screening in the 14 days prior to the race will be refused entry. Contact our customer service by e-mail and we will be able to transfer your registration to a future race.
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Every person arriving at the venue will complete a declaration when checking in at the race stating that they are not currently infected by COVID-19 and have not had, or knowingly been in contact with someone experiencing any of the following COVID-19 symptoms in the past 14 days:
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Cough
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Shortness of breath
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Fever or Chills
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Muscle soreness
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Sore throat
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Loss of taste or smell
*The above conditions apply to staff as well as participants.
2- MEASURES IN PLACE ON RACE DAY
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Venue capacity will be limited to 50% of standard capacity, based on provincial and federal guidelines. No worries, we have over 6 million square feet and we can handle any size race.
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Start times will be every 15 minutes with a limited number of racers per heat. Our start zone has all participants spread out, each on a designated spot with 2-meter distancing between each.
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Our staff will clean and sanitize all customer touch-points throughout venue at regular intervals.
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Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue.
3- PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
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STAFF: All 45 Degrés Nord staff and volunteers will wear face masks at all times. Reusable, branded face masks will be available for purchase on site.
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RACERS and SPECTATORS: Everyone entering the site will be required to follow the provincial and/or federal guidelines for face coverings. Until farther notice, everyone on site will be asked to wear a face covering (MASK) in all locations with the exception of the race course itself. When on the race course, we do suggest wearing a buff or mask when on the obstacles and near others.
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A distance of at least 2 meters (6 feet) must be maintained between yourself and other people at all times. All participants and staff must respect this to promote social distancing. Line-ups, fences and signage are already set up and social distancing will be enforced throughout the venue. Included are the following zones:
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Parking area and arrival on site
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Registration area
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Restrooms, water stations and sanitizer stands
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Start Line, Finish Line and Obstacles
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Merchandise store and restaurant
4- PRE-RACE DAY HEALTH MONITORING
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All participants and spectators should monitor their health 14 days before race day. This is important to check if you have any symptoms that could indicate if you may have COVID-19. Any participants or spectators showing any of the following symptoms in the 14 days prior to the race should not attend:
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Cough
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Shortness of Breath
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Difficult time Breathing
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Fever or chills
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Runny nose or Congestion
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Muscle soreness
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Sore Throat
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Loss of Taste or Smell
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Diarrhea
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It is imperative that any participant or spectator who has been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or who shows any of the above symptoms in the last 14 days should not attend the race.
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Participants or spectators considered as high risk, or anyone living with a high risk individual, are encouraged not to attend the race. Government guidelines always take priority when deciding if you should attend so keep up to date on all provincial and federal guidelines. Here are the principal high-risk individuals but are not limited to:
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Any person over 65 years of age;
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Any person with a chronic lung disease, severe heart disease and/or moderate to severe asthma;
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Individuals who are immunocompromised or have undergone or are undergoing cancer treatment, organ or bone marrow transplant;
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Individuals with immune deficiencies, including HIV or AIDS;
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Any person who has prolonged use of corticosteroids;
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Individuals who are smokers;
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People of any age with class III or severe obesity;
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Any person diagnosed with any of the following underlying conditions including diabetes, liver disease, chronic kidney disease or those undergoing dialysis.