Valley Sport Update November

Valley Sport Update November

November 25, 2020

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Last Step RestrictionsFrom the 22/11/2020, 11:59pm, Victoria is in the 'Last Step' Restrictions. You can view the Premier’s statement here, with further information on what is changing available here. Metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are now at the same position on the roadmap to reopening and in this COVID-19. In this COVID-19 Club Update, we will highlight the current sport and active recreation restrictions and the details of an upcoming Online Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course. Reminder: 

We are always here if you need. If your club requires assistance or support we encourage you to contact us via email using [email protected], phone on 5831 8456 or contact any staff that you have an existing connection with directly.The Valley Sport Team.

Current Restrictions for Sport and Active Recreation

  Outdoor sport and recreation: 

  • Contact and non-contact sport for all ages is allowed

  • Patron cap of 500, group sizes align with public gathering limits of 50 people.

  • Density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres

Outdoor pools, including lessons:

  • Patron cap of 300 and a density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres.

  • No group size limit

Indoor sport and recreation, including fitness centres and gyms:

  • Patron cap of 150 people, group limit of 20 people.

  • Density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres

  • Large multipurpose sporting facilities will be able to open with a 25 per cent total venue cap

  • For classes, a group limit of 20 participants indoors, and 50 participants outdoors

Indoor pools, including lessons:

  • Patron cap of 150 patrons.

  • Density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres.

  • No group size limit

Playcentres:

  • Patron cap of 150, density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres, no group size limit.

Skateparks:

  • Outdoor open

  • Indoor up to 150 people indoors, density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres, no group size limit.

Trampolining centres:

  • Outdoor open

  • Indoor up to 150 people indoors, density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres, no group size limit.

 

For more information about restrictions as they impact physical recreation and community sport visit the Coronavirus Victoria website. Further information, including FAQs, will also be available under recreation services sector guidance on the Coronavirus Victoria website soon.

Contact and refer to your State Sporting Association or National Sporting Association for all COVIDSafe guidelines that may be applicable or reach out to your local council/facility manager to discuss specific return to play concerns. Below are some links you can also refer to:  Department of Health and Human Services – https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Vic Sport – https://www.vicsport.com.au Sport and Recreation Victoria – https://www.sport.vic.gov.au Sport Australia – https://www.sportaus.gov.au/return-to-sport Safe Work Australia – https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/collection/covid-19-resource-kit Federal Health Department – https://www.health.gov.au/resources Online e-training module for infection control – https://www.covid-19training.gov.au/login  If you need assistance with covid safe plans, please contact our Valley Sport team at [email protected] or contact (03) 5831 8456.

Face Masks

  • A face mask must be worn when exercising indoors, except where that or physical activity leaves you puffing or out of breath.

  • You should wear a face mask when you are outdoors and you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others. You do have to carry a face mask with you at all times, unless you have a lawful reason not to wear a mask.

  • You do not need to wear a face mask when exercising outdoors if you can keep a distance of 1.5 metres from people you don’t live with.

Online Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course

Valley Sport are delivering an Online Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course for sporting clubs. Now is a good time to get your qualification to support your club when sport returns. Undertaking an RSA course gives participants the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe and enjoyable local sporting club environment.

Date: Monday 7th December 2020Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pmCost: $50 per personLimited spots available. To book now, click here: https://valleysport.net.au/bookings/

Valley Sport are always here if you need to help all our clubs and communities to get out there playing safely and confidently. You can get in contact with the team HERE in regards to COVID-19 or other aspects of playing, coaching or leading sport and active recreation.

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