The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is continually monitoring the provincial Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for updates in areas where OVA Beach Tour events are taking place this upcoming weekend. The OVA will run these events as normal until further notice.
If athletes do not feel comfortable participating this weekend in light of the air quality advisories, they are not obligated to attend. Should you have any concerns or reservations about competing and event status, please contact our Manager of Beach Programs, Suzanne Wallace at swallace@ontariovolleyball.org.
Athletes that are participating and spectators attending are advised to take precautions this weekend.
- Stay hydrated and take breaks.
- Walk with masks should you choose to use them.
- Wear eye protection if needed.
- If asthmatic or have underlying conditions that could be affected by air quality, walk with your medications and follow your doctor's usual advice.
Please see the chart below for the AQHI scale.
| Health Risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health Messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Risk Population | General Population | ||
| Low | 1-3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
| Medium | 4-6 | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. | No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| High | 7-10 | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoors activities if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| Very High | Above 10 | Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion. | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you are experiencing symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
For timely updates on the air monitoring stations, please click the link below to check the map.
For more information on the AQHI categories and health messages, please visit the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Air Quality Ontario website.