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December 22nd Mandate

Zack Ramppen

A Message From Frank

August 12th Mask Mandate

BVSA has been committed to running our facility with safety to all as the number one priority.  See below for updates about what to expect when you return to play BVSA.  Anything we have below is to be superseded by CDC(click here), OSHA(click here) and CT.Gov(click here) guidelines.

The information on any of these pages is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, links and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, BVSA makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.

This mandate will stay in place until posted otherwise on the BVSA website.  This page was last updated on 10/01/2021.

BVSA Community,
 
Yesterday the City of Stamford reinstated the indoor mask mandate.  Although you may not agree with this mandate, we need to cooperate, therefore effective today, Wednesday December, 22 2021 the indoor mask mandate will take effect.  Regardless of vaccination status, all individuals are required to wear masks while in BVSA.
 
  • Masks must be worn regardless of vaccination status
  • Athletes participating in strenuous activity and capable of maintaining safe distance (6ft) may remove masks.  When activities end, masks must be worn.  If social distancing cannot be maintained, masks must be worn.
  • Rentals must police their groups
  • BVSA reserves the right to ask uncooperative individuals to remove themselves from the facility
  • Maintain social distancing at all times
  • If you do not feel well or have been in recent contact with someone with COVID, please stay home.
Happy Holidays, stay safe!
 
BVSA Staff
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August 12th Mandate

Zack Ramppen

A Message From Frank

August 12th Mask Mandate

BVSA has been committed to running our facility with safety to all as the number one priority.  See below for updates about what to expect when you return to play BVSA.  Anything we have below is to be superseded by CDC(click here), OSHA(click here) and CT.Gov(click here) guidelines.

The information on any of these pages is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, links and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, BVSA makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.

This mandate will stay in place until posted otherwise on the BVSA website.  This page was last updated on 10/01/2021.

Hi Everyone,

The mayor of Stamford has imposed a face covering mandate effective Thursday, August 12. 
 
“As of Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 AM, an executive order requiring facemasks or coverings in all indoor public spaces in Stamford regardless of vaccination status. Mask or face covering must be compliant with CDC guidelines and are required in any private indoor business or place of employment where social distancing is impractical, unlikely, or difficult to maintain.”
 
BVSA will be adhering to the mandate while continuing to operate at full capacity.  There are no occupancy restrictions. Please follow the following protocols:
 

Everyone must wear a mask when entering the building 

Masks must remain on when moving throughout the building

All parents/spectators must wear masks at all times regardless of social distancing

Instructors and athletes must wear masks when unable to maintain social distancing, 6 ft.

When lessons, classes, practices etc, begin, instructors/coaches/athletes may remove masks to perform scheduled activities.  

When activities stop and social distancing is no longer in place, masks must be worn

Frank Ramppen
Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy
President
4 Largo Drive
Stamford, CT 06907
203-968-2872
[email protected]
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Return to Play

What BVSA needs from you!

BVSA is committed to reopening our facility with safety to all as the number one priority.  See below for updates about what to expect when you return to play BVSA.  Anything we have below is to be superseded by CDC(click here), OSHA(click here) and CT.Gov(click here) guidelines.

The information on any of these pages is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, links and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, BVSA makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.

Before you come in

    • Educate yourself on the symptoms of Covid-19
    • Please do not come in if you or anyone you have been exposed to, exhibit any of the following COVID-19 CDC-defined symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, or any two of the following symptoms:
      • Fever
      • Chills
      • Repeated shaking with chills
      • Muscle pain
      • Headache
      • Sore throat
      • New loss of taste or smell

Front Entrance

    • Only athletes allowed in the building during the initial reopening phase
      • Players 9 and younger may be accompanied by one adult.
    • Athletes will be asked to wear masks while in the building
    • Athletes will be asked to utilize new sanitization stations at the front door 
    • Sanitization stations will include:
      • alcohol wipes
      • gloves
      • disposables masks for those who need them
    • Athletes will be expected to adhere to signage of updated protocols
    • Athletes must follow the arrows on the ground when possible
    • We ask that payments be made over the phone
    • Concession stand and FirstGlance Box Break will be closed during initial reopening phase
    • Donation boxes will also be closed during the initial reopening phase

Bathrooms

    • All customers must follow mandatory sanitizing protocols.
    • Signs will be posted for mandatory sanitizer use before entering bathrooms. 
    • Box of wipes on top of each toilet and next to urinals (DO NOT FLUSH WIPES)
    • Professional, daily cleaning crew.  Cleaning and sanitizing.

In and Out

    • Front door is an entrance only
    • Exit through breezeway doors
    • Re-enter lobby/instant replay via ramp only
    • Continue to follow signs and tape on floor directing traffic

Big Space

    • Masks must be worn at all times.
    • Please observe social distancing when possible.
    • Whenever needed, utilize sanitization stations which will be positioned throughout the facility
    • Throw away all of your own trash
    • Use water fountain for bottle filling only

Cages

    • Help coach pick up baseballs/softballs by kicking them into one corner
    • Masks must be worn at all times
    • Please avoid touching your face during your lesson
    • Make sure you wash your hands right after your lesson
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The man in charge!

Bobby Valentine giving out masks

Bobby Valentine

The man, the myth, the legend, Bobby Valentine is drawing on decades of experience leading people through adversity.  Planning to reopening BVSA during this pandemic is no different.  As ex-Director of Public Health and Safety for the town of Stamford for two years and now the Athletic Director at Sacred Heart University, he is better equipped than ever to handle this crisis.  Bobby V and his team have put together some great reopening protocols based on everything we have received from the local and federal government.

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Reopening Protocols

Here's what BVSA is doing!

**Updated on 11/24 based on most recent government mandates.** 

BVSA is committed to staying open with safety as the number one priority.  See below for updates about what you can expect when you come to BVSA.  Anything we have below is to be superseded by CDC(click here), OSHA(click here) and CT.Gov(click here) guidelines.

The information on any of these pages is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, links and information, are provided for general informational purposes only. The knowledge and circumstances around COVID-19 are changing constantly and, as such, BVSA makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Further, you should seek advice from medical professionals and/or public health officials if you have specific questions about your return to training and competition.

Lessons

    • Last ten minutes of lesson will be used for review, some type of dynamic movement and sanitizing the equipment.
    • All lessons will operate with 4 or less athletes.
    • Parents may use zoom or face-time to watch lesson on their mobile device

Team Practices

    • All team activities are paused until January 2021
    • Coaches will be in touch regarding an updated plan for each program

League Play

    • All indoor BVSA league activities are paused until January 2021
    • Directors will be in touch regarding updated plans for each program

Fitness Training

    • Still operating with modifications 
    • Group classes will be reduced to 4 or less, as long as appropriate space is available
    • Scheduling must be done in advance via MindBody

^^Updated on 11/24 based on most recent government mandates.^^

Front Entrance

    • Athletes only allowed in the building during the initial reopening phase
      • Athletes under the age of 9 may be accompanied by an adult
    • New sanitization stations at the front door and outside of each bathroom
    • Sanitization stations will include:
      • alcohol wipes
      • gloves
      • disposables masks for those who need them
    • Signage to direct everyone to our protocols
    • Arrows on the ground to direct walking flow inside facility
    • Barrier in between front desk staff and customers
    • Payments will be made over the phone
    • Concession stand and FirstGlance Box Break will be closed during initial reopening phase
    • Donation boxes will also be closed during the initial reopening phase

Bathrooms

    • Hand sanitizer at each door. 
    • Signs for mandatory glove use in bathrooms.  Dispose when exiting
    • Box of wipes on top of each toilets and next to urinals
    • Professional, daily cleaning crew.  Cleaning and sanitizing.

In and Out

    • Front door is an entrance only
    • Exit through breezeway doors
    • Re-enter lobby/instant replay via ramp only
    • Doors from lobby to big space will remain open at all times
    • Garage doors to remain open as often as possible
    • Signs and tape on floor directing traffic

Employees

    • Front desk staff wearing masks
    • Instructors wear masks other than when significantly social distanced
    • BVSA staff resuming on-premise work will confirm they have not experienced COVID-19 CDC-defined symptoms and will monitor their own symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath, or any two of the following symptoms:
      • Fever
      • Chills
      • Repeated shaking with chills
      • Muscle pain
      • Headache
      • Sore throat
      • New loss of taste or smell
    • All coaches will be given their own bucket of balls.  
    • Only instructors will touch the balls other than when pitching or doing drills that require the student to throw. 
    • Ball pick up by instructors only.  Athletes can help kick balls to one spot to help with pickup. 
    • Employees shall stay home if sick.

Big Space

    • We have limited our the seating
    • Tape on floor directing traffic to exit and Instant Replay
    • Tape lines on ground designating chair locations
    • Signs on turf area nets describing sq. footage policies
    • Sanitization stations will be positioned throughout
    • Additional garbage receptacles will be placed
    • Water fountain for bottle filling only
    • TV’s programmed to scroll policies, procedures and protocols
    • Garage doors will be open as much as possible to promote outdoor airflow

Cages

    • Shower curtain type plastic hanging down at both ends of the cage
    • Similar type application along cage 1 separating OverDrive
    • Balls will be wiped down with a sanitizer between every lesson/clinic.
    • Home plate, baskets, tees etc. get wiped down between every lesson/clinic.
    • 1 to 1 coach to player ratio during the first phase of the pandemic
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