{"id":258497,"date":"2020-05-25T15:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T05:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=258497"},"modified":"2020-05-25T15:36:41","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T05:36:41","slug":"toolkit-to-help-sport-clubs-get-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2020\/05\/25\/toolkit-to-help-sport-clubs-get-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Toolkit To Help Sport Clubs Get Back"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Senator Richard Colbeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 25, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

A “toolkit” has been launched which aims to help community sporting clubs and associations develop a path to competition as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.<\/p>\n

The guide, provided by Sport Australia, focuses on giving grassroots organisations a roadmap for\u00a0the safe\u00a0return\u00a0to\u00a0sport at all levels.<\/p>\n

Federal Sport Minister Richard Colbeck said the “Return to Sport Toolkit”\u00a0was a comprehensive checklist which complemented the “National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities”\u00a0endorsed by the National Cabinet on May 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cSporting clubs and organisations across Australia will play an enormous part in getting the nation back on track as we recover from the impact of COVID-19,\u201d Minister Colbeck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sport Australia toolkit provides the resources and guidance local clubs need to ensure a streamlined process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe safe return of competition relies on a responsible rollout where everybody follows advice and takes precautions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Toolkit\u00a0encourages clubs\u00a0and associations\u00a0at every level\u00a0to document their own\u00a0COVID-19 Safety Plan\u00a0and appoint a\u00a0COVID Safety Co-ordinator\u00a0to\u00a0implement and oversee\u00a0it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Checklists provide practical and progressive steps such as relevant government and national sporting organisation approvals, facility management, training behaviours, hygiene protocols and appropriate communication with members.<\/p>\n

Individual States and Territories are responsible for sport and recreation resumption decisions, both at the professional and community level and will determine progression through the phases, taking account of local epidemiology, risk mitigation strategies and public health capability.<\/p>\n

External links:<\/strong><\/p>\n