Coronavirus update:
GARDEN STATE CHESS LEAGUE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
9 MARCH 2020
To all team captains and organizers:
In light of the coronavirus spread, I am adapting the same measures for the Garden State Chess League that West Orange Chess Club President John Hagerty has adopted for his club. WOCC President Hagerty's address is in its entirety below.
Lev Zilbermintz,
Garden State Chess League President
West Orange Chess Club President John Hagerty's address:
In view of the concern that many have about the corona virus possibly even infecting people in "low risk" segments of the population, I am instituting a policy that will hopefully minimize the potential risk of developing an illness from this disease. In fact, if we follow this protocol, I also think that it will also help participants in our club to avoid getting the flu and the common cold. I have purchased with club funds a spray on disinfectant and disposable paper towels. This will be our procedure from now on even when this corona virus situation subsides:
1) Tables that are to be used for equipment placement, TD`s papers and the playing of games (rated, offhand or instruction) are to be sprayed with the provided disinfectant and wiped down with the provided paper towels before use. This applies to the "skittles" room area as well. I also encourage the wiping of the seat and back support areas of the chairs as well.
2) The club boards should also be wiped down and I encourage the wiping of the pieces and pawns with a dampened towel before use.
Players who wish to wear latex gloves should feel free to do so and also avoidance of traditional handshaking will be accepted as a personal choice issue.
Sincerely, John M. Hagerty, President of the West Orange Chess Club
PS. These procedures should be followed as well for the Garden State Chess League.
1) Tables that are to be used for equipment placement, TD`s papers and the playing of games (rated, offhand or instruction) are to be sprayed with the provided disinfectant and wiped down with the provided paper towels before use. This applies to the "skittles" room area as well. I also encourage the wiping of the seat and back support areas of the chairs as well.
2) The club boards should also be wiped down and I encourage the wiping of the pieces and pawns with a dampened towel before use.
Players who wish to wear latex gloves should feel free to do so and also avoidance of traditional handshaking will be accepted as a personal choice issue.
Sincerely, John M. Hagerty, President of the West Orange Chess Club
PS. These procedures should be followed as well for the Garden State Chess League.
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