CONTINENTAL CHESS COVID-19 POLICY
By entering any tournament, players agree that Continental Chess cannot guarantee that they will not as a result become infected with COVID-19. Entrants further certify that during the 10-day period before the tournament, unless subsequently testing negative, they have not experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, or shortness of breath, or had close contact with anyone who is either confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19.
It is possible that the government or hotel will announce that masks are required. In that case they will be required required in all public spaces. This would include players in games, tournament staff, and other attendees. If the mask requirement is added for a tournament, this will be announced at chessevents.us and in the free emailed CCA Bulletin. If you do not receive the free CCA Bulletin, you can subscribe at chessevents.us.
Players are encouraged to receive pairings by text or email. You should be able to check standings online prior to entering the playing hall. Pairings will be posted at the site, but it is better to find your information before you arrive.
Crowds should not congregate around pairings or standings or outside doors of the playing halls. Social distancing principles and any markers should be respected.
Non-playing spectators may be restricted, depending on circumstances.
BEST PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS: Please try to limit the number of non-players in tournament areas. If you have a group of young players competing, please consider assigning no more than one or two parents to wait for those players at any given time. This will reduce the crowds around exits and in hallways, which promotes a safer atmosphere for everyone.
Within 10 days of the tournament, if you experience any symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and do not test negative, please do NOT attend. These symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, respiratory distress, and shortness of breath. If within 10 days of the tournament, you have any close contact with anyone who is either confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19, and do not test negative, please do NOT attend. This includes close contact with anyone who is experiencing or displaying any symptoms consistent with COVID-19.