Bingo is BACK!
We are excited to announce that Bingo is coming BACK Friday, August 14, 2020 at The Dale Association! Doors will open at 5:30 pm and participants must enter through the front entrance (Ontario St.). We have made a lot of changes to accommodate COVID-19 safety guidelines, including masks being worn at all times, even when six feet apart, no food in the building, and no re-entry once you have been screened and seated. Please read through the document below to see the new rules that will be implemented starting August 14th. There will be a zero-tolerance policy and individuals will be asked to leave with no refund if rules are not followed. We hope that you understand the changes we have made in order to keep the players, staff, and volunteers safe. If you have any questions, please call (176) 433-1886. We can’t wait to see you!
GUIDELINES
Bingo resume date Friday, August 14th
Doors open at 5:30pm
Capacity guidelines 46 in Main bingo room, 12 people in room 120
The following customer requirements are in effect until further notice. We ask that you thoroughly review the list and have complete understanding of our new procedures. We kindly ask ALL PLAYERS to be patient and kind towards your friendly team of bingo workers and fellow players at the Dale Association. So much has changed and we all need time to adjust. To remain open and continue enjoying our beloved game of bingo is of utmost importance that every player put their best foot forward and do their part.
★ Self-screen before visiting our hall. Any player displaying any of these symptoms while in the hall and playing bingo, will be politely asked to leave. Please stay home if you have any of the following symptoms.
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
★ All players are required to wear face masks or cloth face covers covering the nose and mouth at all times while inside a Dale Association building as per Governor Cuomo’s executive order.
★ All players must be 18+ years to enter the hall. Children are not permitted.
★ Immediately wash or disinfect hands upon entering the bingo hall. A worker will be greeting you at the front entrance door upon entering and have hand sanitizer available for your convenience. All players will go through a health screening upon entering. (Temperature check, health questions, Travel questions, waiver signed)
★The front 33 Ontario entrance will be the only entrance open to people entering the building.
★ We will have social distancing markers immediately upon entering the main bingo rooms. Please follow these social distancing markers. We will not tolerate cutting ahead in lines or NOT maintaining a 6-foot separation when waiting to purchase your bingo products.
★ All players must purchase their own bingo products unless they are purchasing for a handicapped individual.
★ The sale of all boards will end promptly at 7:00 pm.
★ Always place your money on the counter or table to complete a purchase. Cashiers and floor workers will not be exchanging money directly through hand-to-hand contact.
★ Wash or disinfect your hands after any payment process with the cashier and/or floor workers.
★ Wash or disinfect your hands upon any interaction with employees, volunteers, or other customer or items in the hall.
★ No food will be allowed in the building. Only covered bottles with a lid or cap are allowed. (No straws are allowed)
★There will be no re-entry into the building once you leave.
★No smoking will be permitted outside of the building.
★No roaming around the building. Please stay in your seats unless using the restroom.
★ 1 person is allowed in the rest room at a time. Please use the hand sanitizer available before entering the restroom and flip the sign to occupied. Please return the sign to available when you are done using the rest room. Wash or disinfect your hands before leaving the restroom.
★Chairs must remain in place where they are located.
★We will not be offering an intermission.
★If you are in room 120 (Back Room) please exit out of the front of the building.
★If you are in the main bingo room please exit the OUT door located in room A
★ Every person seated in the hall must be playing bingo.
★ Do your best to maintain at least 6 feet separation from other players at all times within the hall.
★ Players from within the same household will not be permitted to sit together closer than 6’. All players will be seated at 6 feet apart during bingo.
★ Have patience and treat fellow players, volunteers and employees with courtesy and respect at all times.
Again, to remain open and ensure we are all safe, players will be required to follow these guidelines to the best of their ability. If a player is having difficulty adhering to these guidelines or becomes disrespectful and rude towards anyone in the hall, they will be asked to leave and further review our guidelines. Once clearly understood, a customer is welcome to return and play with us on a future date if they agree to abide by the guidelines. Please note that these guidelines are subject to change based on State and Local guideline changes and always in an effort to improve our systems and procedures. We appreciate your patience with us and your fellow players as we work to serve you better and always strive to be the best bingo at the Dale Association.
Please see the picture below for the Bingo Games and House Rules.
