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From the Seneschal:  Covid policy update

5/30/2022

 
Greetings everyone,
Here is the next monthly review and adaptations of our covid policies. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com which is the best way to get a hold of me. Please remember that I will not answer on Facebook as I can’t guarantee that the algorithm will let me see your questions.
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal
 
As of 29 May 2022 (and to be reviewed by the end of June 2022):
1.      Policies for all Events
a.      If you are feeling unwell/are experiencing any symptoms of being ill and/or you have been asked to quarantine, do not attend any events (meetings, practices, gatherings, weekend events, etc).
b.      CovidSafe policy (with the variance granted to Ealdormere) will continue for all events in Ealdormere
c.      This means that proof of vaccination (and ID) will continue to be required.
d.      Due to our granted variance, a negative covid test is not allowed as an exemption to a vaccination
e.      The roster declaration regarding PoV must be signed by every person attending any official event in Ealdormere. This includes all meetings, martial practices, A&S gatherings, etc.
                    i.     These declarations (found on the website in the library under Seneschal documents) must be sent to the Kingdom Waiver secretary.
 
2.      Policies for Indoor Events or spaces that are considered indoors
a.      Masking indoors will continue to be required. This will be reviewed again by the end of June 2022.
b.      Singing is allowed but you must remain masked. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
c.      Musical instruments that require a person to be unmasked to play are currently not allowed. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
d.      Martial activities will now have a modified transition zone around the martial field. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
                         i.     Two sides (opposing) of the fighting/list area will be for the combatants.  Combatants will be allowed to rest and converse with others. Combatants may be unmasked to eat and drink in this area. Groups of combatants who are sitting to eat/drink while in this zone will be limited to a maximum of 10 people.  This area will be limited to combatants only.
                       ii.     The other two opposing sides are for spectators that              will remain masked throughout and will maintain a minimum of 3                   metres from the list ropes. 
e.      Individual presence space can count as a space to eat/drink if they are 3m from another presence/table.
f.       A person must be seated at a table/presence to eat or drink.
g.      The Royalty room can count as a space to eat/drink; though the number of persons in the room must be limited while eating/drinking.
h.      Tables for sitting
                            i.     must be 3m apart from other tables
                         ii.   do not need to be in a designated eating only area any                                    longer.
                          iii.     have a maximum number of seats assigned (to a max                                   of 10)
                           iv.     can be used to eat/drink while seated at the table
                            v.     masks must be worn when leaving the table
                         vi.     it is expected that if a person is seated at a table and is not eating/drinking, then they should be wearing a mask.
 
3.      Policies for Outdoor Events
a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
c.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
d.      Large tents/sunshades that have a minimum of three sides open do not count as indoors.
e.      Any large tents/sunshades that have two or more walls up, count as indoors and masks must be worn when inside.
 
4.      Policies for Camping Events
a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b.      If the camping event has both outdoor and indoor spaces; then masks must be worn when indoors.
                         i.     Personal tents do not count as indoor space.
                      ii.  Personal tents do count as indoor space if they are being                     used to teach a class/used in official capacity as an event                              activity.
                   iii.     Tents that have one or no walls do not count as indoor                        space.
               iv.     Tents that have two or more walls count as indoor space and                     masks must be worn.
                v.     Cabins used as public space (official socializing, teaching,                       etc) for an event is considered indoors and masks must be worn.
             vi.     Indoor sleeping areas (ex: dorms/rooms as part of a larger                  indoor building/cabin) that are set up for families are not                                considered public space.
1.      Masks do not need to be worn when inside their own sleeping area.
2.      Masks must be worn when leaving the sleeping room, including when heading to the washroom.
c.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
d.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
e.      Camping events without amenities are required to ensure that there are extra handwash stations when ordering port-a-potties.
 
5.      Policies regarding Feasts/Lunches
 
a.      Feasts are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with each site to familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation at their venue. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
             i.     Feasts are limited to 50 people maximum. This includes head                   table and all servers. Kitchen staff are not included in this number.
               ii.     Feast tables should be 3m from each other.
               iii.     Maximum of 8-10 people at each table.
           iv.     Only those attending or serving/preparing the feast will be                       allowed in the feast room.
b.      Food trucks are allowed.
c.      Lunch counters are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with the site to ensure and familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
d.      There are no restrictions on individual camping groups regarding food.

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