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Bowls Victoria: returning to play after snap lockdown
COVID guidelines for Bowls Clubs
Key introductory points:
• Information is changing rapidly, be sure to check the BV website, Facebook page and DHHS for updates.
• Check with your local council for any rules they may have.
• There can be different rules where clubs are interstate but affiliated with BV, awareness of the local rules is a must.
• At all times, keep safe and use common-sense.
• If any member is unwell, tell them to get tested and not attend the club.
• Be patient with others, particularly those who are trying to construct/interpret rules and regulations.
The following pages are designed to complement the guidelines on the BV, DHHS and SRV websites. UPDATED: 18 October 2021
Amendments highlighted in greenTopic of advice Metropolitan Melbourne Regional Victoria
(and Regional areas in lockdown) (excluding areas in lockdown)
(as of 22 October 2021) (as of 22 October 2021)
Bowls Victoria will follow the government requirements for Bowls Victoria will follow the government requirements for
vaccination. There are no exceptions listed for an vaccination. There are no exceptions listed for an
unknown vaccination status. unknown vaccination status.
Sport is available to the fully vaccinated, outdoor only DQ4 Sport is available to the fully vaccinated, outdoor only DQ4
with a cap of 50 persons. Bowls Victoria interpret the cap with a cap of 50 persons. Bowls Victoria interpret the cap
to be 50 persons per green in line with the previous to be 50 persons per green in line with the previous
directions of zones for areas with multiple netball courts, directions of zones for areas with multiple netball courts,
football pitches, football ovals, cricket fields, or different football pitches, football ovals, cricket fields, or different
Vaccination sporting courts such as MSAC etc. sporting courts such as MSAC etc.
requirements
It is also clear that the hospitality guidelines state that It is also clear that the hospitality guidelines state that
Bowling Clubs can open to 20 fully vaccinated people Bowling Clubs can open to 30 fully vaccinated people
indoors and 50 outdoors. indoors and 100 outdoors.
Vaccination status can be proven by any of the Vaccination status can be proven by any of the
government approved methods. Clubs must still adhere to government approved methods. Clubs must still adhere to
the limits as described in “Number of Players” and the the limits as described in “Number of Players” and the
vaccination requirements for hospitality as listed in these vaccination requirements for hospitality as listed in these
guidelines. guidelines.
In general, the limit has been set at the minimum number In general, the limit has been set at the minimum number
of people required to train. of people required to train.
Number of Food and drink facility: Open for seated service only with Food and drink facility: Open for seated service only with
maximum of 50 outdoors and 20 indoors subject to density maximum of 100 outdoors and 30 indoors subject to
persons in limits density limits
the venue
See also the guidance titled “Types of Competitions” and See also the guidance titled “Types of Competitions” and
“Meals and Drinks” “Meals and Drinks”Masks: Masks:
• must be carried at all times • must be carried at all times
• must be worn indoors and outdoors by Victorians • must be worn indoors and outdoors by Victorians
aged 12 years or over except if at home, or when aged 12 years or over except if at home, or when
visiting an intimate partner’s place of residence or if visiting an intimate partner’s place of residence or if
an exception applies an exception applies
• recommend primary school age children wear • recommend primary school age children wear
masks indoors and outdoors, except at home or if masks indoors and outdoors, except at home or if
an exception applies an exception applies
Masks • exception for food and drink limited so that face • exception for food and drink limited so that face
coverings can only be removed to eat and to drink coverings can only be removed to eat and to drink
non-alcoholic beverages non-alcoholic beverages
• For the sport of bowls, a mask must be worn and • For the sport of bowls, a mask must be worn and
should only be lowered to enable a player to play should only be lowered to enable a player to play
their shot, communicate game play (tactics or their shot, communicate game play (tactics or
instructions), to momentarily regain composure if a instructions), to momentarily regain composure if a
player is short of breath or any other valid safety player is short of breath or any other valid safety
reason. reason.
Can I remove my face covering to smoke or use an e- Can I remove my face covering to smoke or use an e-
cigarette? cigarette?
Yes, subject to existing restrictions on smoking in public Yes, subject to existing restrictions on smoking in public
places in Victoria. A person may remove their face places in Victoria. A person may remove their face
covering to smoke or use an e-cigarette, but must put a covering to smoke or use an e-cigarette, but must put a
Masks and face covering back on as soon as they finish. face covering back on as soon as they finish.
eating, The hand-to-mouth action of smoking and e-cigarette use The hand-to-mouth action of smoking and e-cigarette use
drinking or means that people who smoke may be more vulnerable to means that people who smoke may be more vulnerable to
smoking coronavirus (COVID-19), as they are touching their face coronavirus (COVID-19), as they are touching their face
and mouth more often. You should wash your hands as and mouth more often. You should wash your hands as
soon as you finish and not share an individual cigarette or soon as you finish and not share an individual cigarette or
vaping device. vaping device.
Can I take my face covering off when eating or drinking? Can I take my face covering off when eating or drinking?Yes. You can take your face covering off when eating or Yes. You can take your face covering off when eating or
drinking. You should maintain physical distancing of 1.5 drinking. You should maintain physical distancing of 1.5
metres and practise good hygiene. Eating and drinking metres and practise good hygiene. Eating and drinking
should not be used as an excuse not to wear a face should not be used as an excuse not to wear a face
covering. You must use common sense and wear a face covering. You must use common sense and wear a face
covering at all times where possible. covering at all times where possible.
Do I need to put on a new face covering if I take it off to Do I need to put on a new face covering if I take it off to
eat or drink? eat or drink?
If you are using a mask, it is best if you put on a new face If you are using a mask, it is best if you put on a new face
covering to avoid the risk of contamination from touching covering to avoid the risk of contamination from touching
the front of the face covering. If it is not possible, make the front of the face covering. If it is not possible, make
sure to wash your hands with soap and water before you sure to wash your hands with soap and water before you
put on your face covering. put on your face covering.
If you are using a reusable mask you should carry a paper If you are using a reusable mask you should carry a paper
bag or zip lock bag with you to carry clean masks and keep bag or zip lock bag with you to carry clean masks and keep
them clean. If it is not possible, make sure to wash your them clean. If it is not possible, make sure to wash your
hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand gel hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand gel
before you put on your face covering. before you put on your face covering.
You should always wash your hands before and after You should always wash your hands before and after
changing your face covering. changing your face covering.
Permitted under hospitality guidelines, see the DHHS Permitted under hospitality guidelines, see the DHHS
website for details and section below “Meals and Drinks”. website for details and section below “Meals and Drinks”.
Access to In general, minimise use of communal facilities (toilet or In general, minimise use of communal facilities (toilet or
medical use only with strict social distancing). medical use only with strict social distancing).
the • Clean bathrooms more frequently than lower traffic • Clean bathrooms more frequently than lower traffic
clubhouse areas, especially taps, door handles and other areas, especially taps, door handles and other
frequently touched points. frequently touched points.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that frequently • Take all reasonable steps to ensure that frequently
touched surfaces accessible to members of the touched surfaces accessible to members of thepublic, including tables, bars, chairs, toilets and public, including tables, bars, chairs, toilets and
handrails, are cleaned regularly including when handrails, are cleaned regularly including when
visibly soiled and post events or between groups. visibly soiled and post events or between groups.
• Cleaning principles can be found via the SafeWork • Cleaning principles can be found via the SafeWork
Australia website which should help as a reference Australia website which should help as a reference
point to what cleaning guidelines are point to what cleaning guidelines are
recommended. recommended.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/f https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/f
iles/2020-09/ cleaning-table-covid19- iles/2020-09/ cleaning-table-covid19-
2september2020.pdf 2september2020.pdf
You must ensure you’re cleaning and sanitising the You must ensure you’re cleaning and sanitising the
following, regardless of COVID-19: following, regardless of COVID-19:
• all eating and drinking utensils and surfaces. • all eating and drinking utensils and surfaces.
We advise you to review your cleaning and sanitising We advise you to review your cleaning and sanitising
practices to ensure general surfaces are also cleaned practices to ensure general surfaces are also cleaned
frequently and effectively. These include door handles, tap frequently and effectively. These include door handles, tap
handles, switches and other high-touch areas. handles, switches and other high-touch areas.
Cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces regularly Cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces regularly
can help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). can help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
• First step is cleaning, which means wiping dirt and • First step is cleaning, which means wiping dirt and
germs off a surface. You can use common germs off a surface. You can use common
household detergent products stocked at household detergent products stocked at
supermarkets for cleaning. supermarkets for cleaning.
• Second step is to disinfect the surface. • Second step is to disinfect the surface.
Supermarkets stock common household Supermarkets stock common household
disinfection products – it is important to use disinfection products – it is important to use
products that are labelled "disinfectant" and to products that are labelled "disinfectant" and to
follow the instructions on the label. follow the instructions on the label.Dedicate separate bathroom facilities for each separate Dedicate separate bathroom facilities for each separate
room/area of a venue where possible. Install signage to room/area of a venue where possible. Install signage to
make people aware of which bathroom to use. make people aware of which bathroom to use.
All players should keep 1.5m apart at all times. All players should keep 1.5m apart at all times.
Social
• Refrain from shaking hands, high-fives or any • Refrain from shaking hands, high-fives or any
distancing contact with others. contact with others.
Outdoor facilities open for contactless recreation, for Outdoor facilities open for contactless recreation, for
practice or training (i.e. not competitions) practice or training (i.e. not competitions)
Physical recreation & community sport: Physical recreation & community sport:
• Fully vaccinated: Outdoor only, DQ4, 50 cap per • Fully vaccinated: Outdoor only, DQ4, 50 cap per
green green
• Outdoor community sport open for practice or • Outdoor community sport open for practice or
training only (no competition), for the minimum training only (no competition), for the minimum
number required number required
• Change rooms remain closed • Change rooms remain closed
Number of • Based on our discussions with State Government • Based on our discussions with State Government
and other stakeholders, our interpretation is that and other stakeholders, our interpretation is that
players the above group training, roll-ups and/or coaching the above group training, roll-ups and/or coaching
and people limits apply per green and people limits apply per green
• However, we recommend keeping additional space • However, we recommend keeping additional space
between rinks, which will enable the numbers listed between rinks, which will enable the numbers listed
above to occupy a space of approximately 600+ above to occupy a space of approximately 600+
square metres to be extra cautious. square metres to be extra cautious.
• This aligns with the per court interpretation from • This aligns with the per court interpretation from
tennis and the per hole interpretation from golf. tennis and the per hole interpretation from golf.
See also “Number of Persons in the Venue” See also “Number of Persons in the Venue”
Good hygiene is critical for slowing the spread of Good hygiene is critical for slowing the spread of
Sanitising coronavirus (COVID-19). Everyone should be taking the coronavirus (COVID-19). Everyone should be taking the
and hygiene following hygiene actions: following hygiene actions:• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, • Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds,
using soap and water or use a hand sanitiser that using soap and water or use a hand sanitiser that
contains at least 70 percent alcohol. contains at least 70 percent alcohol.
• Wash your hands when you get home, arrive at • Wash your hands when you get home, arrive at
other people’s homes, at venues or at work. other people’s homes, at venues or at work.
• Wash your hands after blowing your nose, • Wash your hands after blowing your nose,
coughing, sneezing, or using the toilet. coughing, sneezing, or using the toilet.
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/staying-safe-covid-19 https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/staying-safe-covid-19
All attendees shall sanitise their hands upon arrival and All attendees shall sanitise their hands upon arrival and
leaving the venue. leaving the venue.
• Leads shall also sanitise their hands after every • Leads shall also sanitise their hands after every
end prior to picking up the mat and jack end prior to picking up the mat and jack
• All other players after every 6 ends. • All other players after every 6 ends.
The DHHS website states: The DHHS website states:
Can I have passengers in my car? Can I have passengers in my car?
Where possible, carrying passengers in your car should be Where possible, carrying passengers in your car should be
avoided, unless they live in your household or are part of avoided, unless they live in your household or are part of
your bubble. The enclosed space of a car presents a your bubble. The enclosed space of a car presents a
heightened risk of transmission of COVID-19. heightened risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Travel,
The DHHS website further states: The DHHS website further states:
Transport
and Do I need to wear a face covering when I am driving? Do I need to wear a face covering when I am driving?
Carpooling
If you are driving alone or only travelling with people from If you are driving alone or only travelling with people from
your household, you do not need to wear a face covering. your household, you do not need to wear a face covering.
You must put your face covering on before you leave your You must put your face covering on before you leave your
vehicle or if you wind down the window to talk to someone, vehicle or if you wind down the window to talk to someone,
including at a drive through to collect food or goods where including at a drive through to collect food or goods where
being served by another person. being served by another person.If you are driving with people for work or people you don’t If you are driving with people for work or people you don’t
live with then you must wear a face covering unless you live with then you must wear a face covering unless you
have a lawful excuse. have a lawful excuse.
For clarification if you don’t have a licence or have a For clarification if you don’t have a licence or have a
legitimate reason for not being able to drive then you are legitimate reason for not being able to drive then you are
able to travel with another person. The passenger is able to travel with another person. The passenger is
required to travel in the rear seat diagonally across from required to travel in the rear seat diagonally across from
the driver to ensure 1.5m separation is achieved. Masks the driver to ensure 1.5m separation is achieved. Masks
must be worn. must be worn.
You must wear a face covering if you are a passenger or You must wear a face covering if you are a passenger or
driver in a commercial vehicle such as a taxi or Uber, driver in a commercial vehicle such as a taxi or Uber,
unless you have a lawful excuse. unless you have a lawful excuse.
Members Members and non-member are permitted to practice – see Members and non-member are permitted to practice – see
“Number of Players” “Number of Players”
and non-
members
Ensure there are plenty of bins situated around the Ensure there are plenty of bins situated around the
Bins facilities and cleaned regularly. facilities and cleaned regularly.
The COVID website states: The COVID website states:
There is no evidence that coronavirus (COVID-19) is There is no evidence that coronavirus (COVID-19) is
transmitted by drinking water (Victorian State Government, transmitted by drinking water (Victorian State Government,
Shared 2020). Water in Victoria is regularly tested and maintains a 2020). Water in Victoria is regularly tested and maintains a
facilities – high standard of water quality. high standard of water quality.
water There is no evidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) There is no evidence of coronavirus (COVID-19)
fountains transmission by water fountain/bubble tap metalware. transmission by water fountain/bubble tap metalware.
While public drinking water supplies are safe to drink, the While public drinking water supplies are safe to drink, the
surfaces around the fountain including the spout and surfaces around the fountain including the spout and
button/lever could be contaminated because they are used button/lever could be contaminated because they are usedby multiple people and pose a low risk of infection by multiple people and pose a low risk of infection
transmission (Victorian State Government, 2020). transmission (Victorian State Government, 2020).
To minimise this risk of infection transmission when using To minimise this risk of infection transmission when using
public drinking water fountains and bubblers, run the water public drinking water fountains and bubblers, run the water
for several seconds before drinking and avoid placing your for several seconds before drinking and avoid placing your
mouth directly on the fountain or bubbler. When filling up mouth directly on the fountain or bubbler. When filling up
your water bottle at a drinking fountain, ensure the mouth your water bottle at a drinking fountain, ensure the mouth
of your drink bottle does not touch the fountain head or of your drink bottle does not touch the fountain head or
bubbler. bubbler.
If the water fountain requires you to push a button or lever, If the water fountain requires you to push a button or lever,
clean the surface first or use your elbow or a clean tissue clean the surface first or use your elbow or a clean tissue
to operate the tap. Dispose of any tissue or other to operate the tap. Dispose of any tissue or other
disposable item used to wipe the surface. Always wash disposable item used to wipe the surface. Always wash
your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based
hand rub after touching buttons or levers with your hands. hand rub after touching buttons or levers with your hands.
Spectators are prohibited except one parent permitted to Spectators are prohibited except one parent permitted to
Spectators supervise children and/or carers supervise children and/or carers
Practice and Training only (noting that practice generally Practice and Training only (noting that practice generally
refers to a roll-up, and training generally refers to team refers to a roll-up, and training generally refers to team
training). See also “Number of Players” training). See also “Number of Players”
Types of
competitions No competitions are permitted. No competitions are permitted.
All equipment must be sanitised. Spray chalk/liquid chalk All equipment must be sanitised. Spray chalk/liquid chalk
must be the only markers used. must be the only markers used.
Equipment
(mats and Players are not to touch other players bowls unless Players are not to touch other players bowls unless
jacks etc) absolutely necessary. If such does occur, hand and absolutely necessary. If such does occur, hand and
equipment sanitising is required immediately. Under no equipment sanitising is required immediately. Under no
circumstances can bowls be shared. circumstances can bowls be shared.The handling of the mat and kitty is to be limited to one The handling of the mat and kitty is to be limited as much
person per rink. as possible to the leads.
The person handling the jack or mat should use hand Leads should use hand sanitiser prior to picking up the
sanitiser prior to picking up the jack and the mat to jack and the mat to commence the next end. Once the jack
commence each end. Once the jack is rolled the Skip at is rolled the Skip at the other end is to straighten it with his
the other end is to straighten it with his or her foot. Should or her foot. Should the jack go into the ditch or out of
the jack go into the ditch or out of bounds such should be bounds such should be collected with a lifter and returned
collected with a lifter and returned as necessary. Prior to as necessary. Prior to further delivery the lead bowler will
further delivery the lead bowler will need to sanitise their need to sanitise their hands.
hands.
To support contact tracing, Clubs must ensure that each To support contact tracing, Clubs must ensure that each
person who attends scans in using the Government’s person who attends scans in using the Government’s
Service App (QR code), or only as a last resort record the Service App (QR code) or, only as a last resort record the
details manually: details manually:
QR Codes • First name and Last name • First name and Last name
and/or • Phone number • Phone number
Contract
tracing Records can be kept electronically or in hard copy. Records can be kept electronically or in hard copy.
Records should be kept for 28 days. Records should be kept for 28 days.
register
Records should be destroyed after 28 days. Records should be destroyed after 28 days.
Pens used to record details should be wiped with an Pens used to record details should be wiped with an
alcohol wipe between users. alcohol wipe between users.
Green and surrounds maintenance is possible and BV Green and surrounds maintenance is possible and BV
recommends all employees/volunteers adhere to the recommends all employees/volunteers adhere to the
Green and strictest of safety standards including social distancing and strictest of safety standards including social distancing and
surrounds sanitising etc. sanitising etc.
Maintenance
Further information on keeping safe can be found via the Further information on keeping safe can be found via the
following 3 sites. following 3 sites.https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/creating-a-covidsafe- https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/creating-a-covidsafe-
workplace workplace
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/minimising-spread- https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/minimising-spread-
coronavirus-covid-19-working-home coronavirus-covid-19-working-home
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/exposure- https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/exposure-
coronavirus-workplaces coronavirus-workplaces
The rules regarding meals are constantly changing and The rules regarding meals are constantly changing and
clubs should consult the DHHS website referring to the clubs should consult the DHHS website referring to the
hospitality and club guidelines. hospitality and club guidelines.
Meals and
Food and drink facility: Open for seated service only with Food and drink facility: Open for seated service only with
drinks maximum of 50 outdoors DQ2 and 20 indoors DQ4 and maximum of 100 outdoors DQ2 and 30 indoors DQ4 and
subject to density limits. subject to density limits.
Venues may continue to use their cutlery, crockery and Venues may continue to use their cutlery, crockery and
beverage containers with appropriate hygiene, cleaning beverage containers with appropriate hygiene, cleaning
and sanitation processes in place and sanitation processes in place
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector- https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-
guidance-accommodation-and-food-services guidance-accommodation-and-food-services
How often should surfaces be cleaned? How often should surfaces be cleaned?
Use of club This should be done regularly (at least twice a day) for This should be done regularly (at least twice a day) for
cutlery, high-touch surfaces, between users, and immediately after high-touch surfaces, between users, and immediately after
crockery etc spills. Surfaces and fittings should also be cleaned spills. Surfaces and fittings should also be cleaned
immediately when visibly soiled. See Cleaning and immediately when visibly soiled. See Cleaning and
disinfecting to reduce coronavirus (COVID-19) disinfecting to reduce coronavirus (COVID-19)
transmission - tips for business and construction sites. transmission - tips for business and construction sites.
Personal items used in the workplace, such as glasses Personal items used in the workplace, such as glasses
and phones, should be cleansed and disinfected frequently and phones, should be cleansed and disinfected frequently
(e.g. by using isopropyl alcohol wipes). (e.g. by using isopropyl alcohol wipes).Workplace amenities, including kitchens, lunchrooms, Workplace amenities, including kitchens, lunchrooms,
communal areas, change rooms, toilets, drink fountains communal areas, change rooms, toilets, drink fountains
and vending machines, should also be regularly cleaned. and vending machines, should also be regularly cleaned.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector- https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-
guidance-accommodation-and-food-services guidance-accommodation-and-food-services
Are smoking areas allowed? Are smoking areas allowed?
Yes. However, no food or drink is permitted in these areas. Yes. However, no food or drink is permitted in these areas.
These areas count towards density quotients/patron caps. These areas count towards density quotients/patron caps.
You must also take into account the requirements of the You must also take into account the requirements of the
Tobacco Act, which are set out on the BetterHealth Tobacco Act, which are set out on the BetterHealth
website and COVIDSafe measures such as social website and COVIDSafe measures such as social
distancing must are adhered to in these areas. distancing must are adhered to in these areas.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector- https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-
guidance-accommodation-and-food-services guidance-accommodation-and-food-services
No communal food/drinks shall be supplied by clubs. No communal food/drinks shall be supplied by clubs.
Players and officials shall either bring their own personal Players and officials shall either bring their own personal
drinks/food or purchase at any available canteen/kiosk drinks/food or purchase at any available canteen/kiosk
subject to the rules of the club. subject to the rules of the club.
Any food brought to the match should be in a sealed or Any food brought to the match should be in a sealed or
pre-packaged container. pre-packaged container.
Bringing
Canteens, kiosks or at-venue dining facilities may be Canteens, kiosks or at-venue dining facilities may be
meals from opened in line with ‘industry restart hospitality guidelines’ opened in line with ‘industry restart hospitality guidelines’
home including the ‘four and two square metre rule’ and density including the ‘four and two square metre rule’ and density
poster signage. Check with your council for assistance if poster signage. Check with your council for assistance if
required. required.
Home Clubs to provide tea and coffee facilities as their Home Clubs to provide tea and coffee facilities as their
facilities and restrictions permit (see Shared facilities – facilities and restrictions permit (see Shared facilities –
tea/coffee stations below). Individual players to provide tea/coffee stations below). Individual players to provide
their own food/water. their own food/water.Cash can still be accepted as payment, but it is strongly Cash can still be accepted as payment, but it is strongly
recommended that all clubs use contactless payments. recommended that all clubs use contactless payments.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector- https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-
guidance-accommodation-and-food-services guidance-accommodation-and-food-services
Shared/Communal tea and coffee stations are not to be Shared/Communal tea and coffee stations are not to be
Shared used until further notice. Clubs can provide tea or coffee used until further notice. Clubs can provide tea or coffee
facilities – (i.e. served by volunteers/staff and not for general member (i.e. served by volunteers/staff and not for general member
tea/coffee use). Members can bring their own subject to the rules of use). Members can bring their own subject to the rules of
the club. the club.
stations
Clubs should display all signage as per DHHS guidelines. Clubs should display all signage as per DHHS guidelines.
Copies of a selection of posters are available for download Copies of a selection of posters are available for download
Signage from the following link: from the following link:
requirements https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/promotional-material- https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/promotional-material-
coronavirus-covid-19 coronavirus-covid-19
Indoor/Outdoor AGMs can occur which is an opportunity to Indoor/Outdoor AGMs can occur which is an opportunity to
conduct an AGM in person (subject to physical distancing conduct an AGM in person (subject to physical distancing
of 1.5m) and hospitality guidelines. of 1.5m) and hospitality guidelines.
AGMs
Online meetings can also occur which your RBM can Online meetings can also occur which your RBM can
assist you to set up. assist you to set up.
Yes. Yes.
Should the HAND SANITISER (ALCOHOL-BASED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITISER (ALCOHOL-BASED ANTIBACTERIAL
WITH MINIMUM 70% ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)) WITH MINIMUM 70% ALCOHOL (ETHANOL))
club provide
sanitiser? • Alcohol-based hand sanitisers - min. 70% alcohol • Alcohol-based hand sanitisers - min. 70% alcohol
(ethanol) content must be readily available at (ethanol) content must be readily available at
facilities for all training/games. facilities for all training/games.• Soap/Handwash must be readily available in all • Soap/Handwash must be readily available in all
bathrooms/toilets. bathrooms/toilets.
• Clubs must ensure that frequently touched • Clubs must ensure that frequently touched
surfaces and objects (e.g. tables, countertops, light surfaces and objects (e.g. tables, countertops, light
switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) are switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) are
cleaned regularly when in use. cleaned regularly when in use.
Ensure signs that can’t be secured, and club-based Ensure signs that can’t be secured, and club-based
sanitiser are safely stored. If the club stores large sanitiser are safely stored. If the club stores large
quantities of sanitiser check with the manufacturer for quantities of sanitiser check with the manufacturer for
storage instructions as the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 storage instructions as the Dangerous Goods Act 1985
(Vic) has required protocols for the storage and handling of (Vic) has required protocols for the storage and handling of
flammable and combustible liquids with respect to hand flammable and combustible liquids with respect to hand
sanitiser. To reduce the likelihood of excess storage at the sanitiser. To reduce the likelihood of excess storage at the
club consider each team storing some sanitiser for match club consider each team storing some sanitiser for match
day offsite. day offsite.
Anyone who is unwell should not be at a Anyone who is unwell should not be at a
club/workplace. If anyone develops symptoms at the club/workplace. If anyone develops symptoms at the
club/work such as fever, cough, sore throat or shortness club/work such as fever, cough, sore throat or shortness
of breath, you should ask them to seek medical advice. of breath, you should ask them to seek medical advice.
It is important to remember that if a person becomes It is important to remember that if a person becomes
What to do if sick with these symptoms at work they may be suffering sick with these symptoms at work they may be suffering
someone from a cold, the flu or other respiratory illness and not from a cold, the flu or other respiratory illness and not
contracts COVID-19. COVID-19.
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For the full list of steps to take, visit: For the full list of steps to take, visit:
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19- https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-
information-workplaces/industry- information-workplaces/industry-
information/office/covid-19-your-workplace information/office/covid-19-your-workplaceYou can also read
