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Covid-19 Guidelines

 

VERSION 1.4

Updated 17 May 2022

 

Hockey ACT Covid-19 Guidelines – Full Document (PDF)

** For a copy of the Club Editable Document, please contact the Hockey ACT Office. **

 

VENUE MAPS:

Hockey ACT Return to Play Venue Map – Lyneham (Updated October 2021)

 Tuggeranong – Updated July 2020 (V3)

Hockey ACT Return to Play Venue Map – Willows, ANU – Updated July 2020 (V1)

 

OVERVIEW

The Board and Management of Hockey ACT (HACT) are committed to delivering a strong, enjoyable and successful Hockey season. This policy has been developed in conjunction with ACT Government Guidelines, Sport & Recreation ACT, Hockey Australia and The AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a Covid-19 Environment principles.

 

REVIEW OF THIS POLICY

This policy will continue to evolve as updated direction is provided by relevant authorities, HACT will mark the date of when the document was last updated and the version number in the footer of the document. Major changes to the guidelines will be communicated in the following manner:

  • Directly to Club and Association Presidents/Secretaries in the first instance.
  • A link to the COVID-19 Guidelines will be placed on the Hockey ACT Website.
  • Notification on social media sites with regular updates to ensure members are reading the most recent versions.

 In preparing the Hockey ACT COVID-19 Guidelines the protection of the health of individuals and communities has been the primary focus and will remain the focus of Hockey ACT while the risk of COVID-19 transmission remains.

 

CLUB REQUIREMENTS

Excluding Hockey ACT run competitions (e.g. Indoor, U11’s) clubs who use facilities other than the National Hockey Centre, Lyneham or Tuggeranong Hockey Park, Greenway must produce their own Covid-19 Guidelines or Return to Play Framework. Clubs may use these guidelines content as a minimum and add any additional required information for their club and facilities that are not operated by Hockey ACT.

 

HOCKEY ACT PROTOCOLS

To ensure that Hockey ACT is meeting all ACT Sport & Recreation requirements; the following guidelines are being implemented at all Hockey ACT venues.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

A key component of the COVID-19 Guidelines depends upon individuals taking responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, as well as putting the communities’ health and needs above their own hockey commitments. For the latest advice please refer to the ACT Government Covid-19 Website.

 

ATTENDING A HOCKEY ACT FACILITY

  • Do not attend any Hockey ACT facilities if you have Covid-19 symptoms however mild they are.
  • Household contacts of people who have Covid-19 must comply with risk mitigation requirements set out by ACT Health including:
    • Returning a negative Covid-19 test in the 24 hours prior to attending the facility
    • Wearing a face mask in all indoor areas, if aged 12 years and over
  • Do not attend if you have tested positive for COVID-19 until you are cleared for release by ACT Health and asymptomatic for at least 24 hours. You must follow all ACT Government advice.

Facility Guidelines:

  • Major walkways and thoroughfares must be kept clear at all times. Physical distancing of 1.5m must be adhered to where possible. 

 

GENERAL HYGIENE GUIDELINES

  • Use hand sanitiser when entering the pitch and as required during your training session and/or game. *Please be advised that this is the responsibility of the individual and will be a requirement that you bring your own hand sanitiser when attending Hockey ACT facilities.
  • Spitting is NOT permitted. Any person seen spitting or blowing their nose without a tissue or handkerchief will be issued a replaceable red card. Further suspensions may apply.
  • Personal items such as mouthguards are only to be placed in personal storage in mouths or storage containers. Please do not place them on facility surfaces or put them in socks.

 

COMPETITION/EVENT GUIDELINES

Face Masks:

  • Hockey ACT recommends masks are worn, unless when participants are undertaking vigorous exercise.

Parent, Guardian & Spectators Guidelines:

  • Spectators exercise appropriate physical distancing at all times whilst within Hockey ACT facilities.
  • No spectator is to enter the field of play.

Training/Match Guidelines

  • Teams awaiting entry to the team benches must wait until the dugout is completely vacated from the previous game’s teams and officials before entering the dugout.
  • Hockey ACT requests that no player or team officials enter tech bench areas for any reason.
  • Any personal or team equipment cleaning must be done away from the facility.
  • High fives, hugs, hand-shakes and other forms of congratulatory physical contact between individuals should be avoided.

 

PICK UP STIX

Pick Up Stix Kitchen & Bar will be operating in line with current ACT Government health guidelines. 

 

FACILITY SUPERVISORS & GROUND MANAGERS

Hockey ACT Facility Supervisors & Ground Managers will be monitoring venues, checking members are complying with the Covid Guidelines during game rounds. Please listen out for announcements and do as you are requested by the staff member on duty. Any person found not to be abiding by guidelines within a Hockey ACT facility, will first be issued a warning. If further grievances occur, the individual may be removed from the venue.

 

CLEANING REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES

A full venue clean will be carried out on a weekly basis at all Hockey ACT facilities, with extra cleaning to focus on the following areas:

  • High traffic areas
  • Handrails
  • Toilet facilities – including doors, benches, hand dryers, paper towel bins emptied
  • Rubbish bins will be placed outside of toilet facilities to encourage patrons to open doors with hand towels then dispose of on exit
  • Paper towel, and soap levels to be monitored regularly

In addition to the above, Hockey ACT will conduct regular hygiene checks to ensure all Hockey ACT venues and facilities meet the requirements set out by ACT Government and ACT Sport & Recreation directives.

 

REPORTING GUIDELINES

If an outbreak of COVID-19 does occur among the Hockey ACT Community, Hockey ACT and its affiliates must fully cooperate with the relevant local authorities. Should an outbreak occur, we must be ready to act quickly following instructions which may include restriction of activity, quarantine of teams and close contacts for a specified period.

If a member of your team, Club or Association tests positive for COVID-19, this should immediately be reported to a Club Committee member who will report it to Hockey ACT.

What if I discover I have COVID-19?

  • Follow all medical advice given to you by the health authorities.
  • Contact a representative from your team/club and notify them. Please make the club aware of any training sessions and/or games you have attended.
  • Do not attend a Hockey ACT facility until cleared to do so by health professionals.

What if a member notifies the club that they have tested positive for COVID-19?

  • Ask the member for what dates and sessions they have attended training and/or games and record their responses.
  • Notify any club members who may have come in to contact with the member.
  • Notify Hockey ACT ASAP of this information so the opposition and officials can be notified.
  • Don’t panic, follow advice and assist as requested.

Privacy Notice: With relation to outbreak reporting and incident management; the privacy of all parties is to be maintained, whilst following ACT Health directives. All matters must be treated confidentially, and with a high degree of sensitivity and respect to those involved.

RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS

Hockey ACT is aware of people’s enthusiasm for playing Hockey in the ACT. These are unique times, and we encourage individuals to adhere to guidelines and exercise caution. Hockey ACT will be following ACT Government advice as it continues throughout these times. To avoid confusion, Hockey ACT will be updating these guidelines and only including information that is relevant for the current situation.

We encourage all participants and guests to please adhere to the guidelines outlined above. Failure to do so will ultimately only see a delay or cancellation of the sport. We love your passion for the game and very much appreciate it, however, now is the time to be patient and move through the steps required to play.

Failure to adhere to any of the above guidelines by an individual, team or club may result in their removal from Hockey ACT venues, events and competitions.

If you have any questions about the above, please refer to the ACT Government and ACT Sport & Recreation resources in the first instance, and if required then contact Hockey ACT.

Key contact:

Rob Sheekey

Chief Executive Officer

Hockey ACT

rob.sheekey@hockeyact.org.au | 0417 489 488