Updated information for return to co-curricular training

The following details the strategies and protocols Blackfriars Priory School will be implementing to ensure a safe return to all co-curricular sport and activity in 2020.

As per the South Australian Roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions, plus the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) framework for rebooting sport in a COVID-19 environment, from May 11 we will start to implement these strategies and protocols to coincide with the announcements made by Government and Health officials regarding COVID-19.

As we move into Stage 2 of the easing of restrictions there have been changes made to the conditions and requirements of trainings, rehearsals and meetings.

Conditions and requirements of training, rehearsing or meeting

• No more than 20 people to be involved in the drill (e.g. one coach, nineteen players).
• Outdoor activities and sports can resume contact training.
• Indoor activities and sports can resume non-contact training.
• Social distancing to be implemented (1.5m).
• No more than 1 person per 4m². For both Football and Soccer, the pitch is to be divided into thirds, to allow for this spacing.
• No sharing of any personal items (i.e. drink bottles, instruments, or utensils)
• Any handling of equipment is to be kept to a minimum.
• Only essential people are to attend training sessions (i.e. players, coaches, volunteers involved in operations).
• One parent/caregiver is permitted for supervision purposes but should remain at a distance. If feasible they are encouraged to wait in car / outside venue to avoid gatherings. Spectators are not permitted.
• Training bibs are not to be used.
• Soap and sanitiser to be available in toilets at all times.
• No social activity is to occur once training, rehearsal or meeting has concluded.

Hygiene conditions and requirements

• Please do not attend any meetings, trainings or rehearsals if you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms.
• Players, officials, volunteers and/or their parents / carers should carry hand sanitiser on their person in order to enable good personal hygiene.
• If using tissues, place them directly in the bins provided.
• Each participant is to provide their own drink bottle /equipment / instrument that is clearly labeled and is only used by that individual.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet.
• Each team, band, club must have hand sanitiser available.
• Spitting and clearing of nasal / respiratory secretions on ovals or other sport settings not permitted.
• All playing kit and equipment to be cleaned and disinfected between training sessions and matches.
• Avoid high fives, handshakes or other physical contact.
• School provided equipment to be wiped with antibacterial wipes or alcohol-based sanitiser prior to and after each use.

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