Dear Parents/Carers and Players,
We need to take our responsibility around social distancing MORE seriously and take special note of the following Four points:
  1. If you are feeling sick or have any symptoms of illness you are not to attend games or training
  2. Players and officials who have visited Victoria are not permitted to play, train or attend matches for 14 days after leaving Victoria, and should be encouraged to get tested for COVID-19
  3. Players, officials and spectators who have attended any of the reported case locations listed on the NSW Health website (https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates) are not permitted to play, train or attend matches for 14 days, and should be encouraged to get tested for COVID-19
  4. Spectators a maximum of 500 people per venue (includes all persons at the venue 1.5m rule applies to all persons (with exception to persons that live in the same household)  and with the increase in spectator numbers it is imperative that all persons in attendance must check in by scanning the QR code.

There are no other changes to how we play and conduct the matches, but please remember the following:
  • Wash and/or sanitise hands before and after attending all training and games.
  • Players are to arrive dressed and ready to train or play
  • Take all reasonable steps to not use change rooms  
  • Players, Officials and Parents/Carers must not socialise or assemble in groups before, during or after training and games
  • Players must comply with the 1.5m social distancing rule (except for players on the field playing the game), this means no huddles before each half and no photos prior to or after the game
  • Officials and Spectators must comply with the 1.5m social distancing rule at all times (unless from the same household)
  • Do not shake hands, high five or hug other Players, Officials, Team Officials, Parents or Carers
  • Have your name clearly written on your drink bottle and do not share it
  • Once training and games are finished depart the venue as soon as possible
  • All Participants, Officials, Parents, Carers and Spectators must cover their coughs and sneezes
  • Do not attend if you have flu like symptoms or are feeling unwell 
  • Get tested for COVID-19 if you develop flu like symptoms
 
The BDSFA Board Members thank you for your understanding and support.
 
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Responding to Covid-19 cases and suspected cases in football  (Guidance only - for clubs and associations)
 
Football NSW is not in a position to provide medical advice, the following is for guidance only as the advice of health authorities can vary depending on individual circumstances.
 
For immediate advice:
Individuals call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080
Clubs call Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
 
Refer to Health Direct Coronavirus website and NSW Health Coronavirus Self Isolation Guidelines & Information
 
For someone feeling unwell
 
If a club is advised that a player may have come into close contact with a case of Covid-19 or attended a Covid-19 hotspot
  • The player must self isolate immediately
  • The player must call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080
  • The player must get tested for Covid-19
  • The player must follow the advice of health authorities
 
If a club is advised that a player is being tested for Covid-19
  • The team does not need to self isolate
  • Team members do not need to get tested unless symptomatic
  • Team members must monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days
  • If a player feels unwell or becomes symptomatic, they must self isolate immediately and get tested
 
If a player tests positive and/or a club is advised of a confirmed case of Covid-19
  • Immediately follow the advice of health authorities
  • Notify Football NSW
  • Consult with Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88 (available 24 hours, 7 days)   
  • The person with Covid-19 will be advised by health authorities to immediately self isolate
  • NSW Health will undertake contact tracing to determine who has been in close contact or casual contact with the positive case. 
  • The advice given by NSW Health to the club and individuals may vary depending on the results of the contact tracing. 
  • Persons who have tested positive should only return to sport following NSW Health advice or with a medical clearance. 
Refer: NSW Health self isolation guidelines
  • Follow the advice of health authorities in relation to other team members and team officials
 
Close Contact is someone who:
  • has had more than 15 minutes of face-to-face contact over the course of a week (in any setting) with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • has shared a closed space with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 for more than 2 hours (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • Refer to the Close Contact Factsheet
 
Casual Contact is someone who has been in the same general area as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 while infectious. You are a casual contact if:
  • you have had less than 15 minutes face-to-face contact over the course of a week (in any setting) with a confirmed or probable case (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • you have shared a closed space with a confirmed or probable case for less than 2 hours (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • Refer to the Casual Contact Factsheet
 
Further Information
 
  • National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 (24 hour helpline)
  • Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
  • National Health Direct Coronavirus website
  • NSW Health Coronavirus website
  • Coronavirus Symptom Checker
  • Coronavirus Testing
  • To speak to a Registered Nurse at NSW Healthline call 1800 022 222.
  • Further information is also available at www.health.nsw.gov.au and www.health.gov.au.      Responding to Covid-19 cases and suspected cases in football  (Guidance only - for clubs and associations)
     
    Football NSW is not in a position to provide medical advice, the following is for guidance only as the advice of health authorities can vary depending on individual circumstances.
     
    For immediate advice:
    Individuals call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080
    Clubs call Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
     
    Refer to Health Direct Coronavirus website and NSW Health Coronavirus Self Isolation Guidelines & Information
     
    For someone feeling unwell
  • Self isolate
  • Refer to the Coronavirus Health Direct Symptom Checker
  • Get tested at a COVID-19 Testing clinic
  • Call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080 (24 hour helpline)
  • Call your Doctor or Visit the Emergency Department
  •  
    If a club is advised that a player may have come into close contact with a case of Covid-19 or attended a Covid-19 hotspot
  • The player must self isolate immediately
  • The player must call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080
  • The player must get tested for Covid-19
  • The player must follow the advice of health authorities
  •  
    If a club is advised that a player is being tested for Covid-19
  • The team does not need to self isolate
  • Team members do not need to get tested unless symptomatic
  • Team members must monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days
  • If a player feels unwell or becomes symptomatic, they must self isolate immediately and get tested
  •  
    If a player tests positive and/or a club is advised of a confirmed case of Covid-19
  • Immediately follow the advice of health authorities
  • Notify Football NSW
  • Consult with Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88 (available 24 hours, 7 days)   
  • The person with Covid-19 will be advised by health authorities to immediately self isolate
  • NSW Health will undertake contact tracing to determine who has been in close contact or casual contact with the positive case. 
  • The advice given by NSW Health to the club and individuals may vary depending on the results of the contact tracing. 
  • Persons who have tested positive should only return to sport following NSW Health advice or with a medical clearance. 
  • Refer: NSW Health self isolation guidelines
  • Follow the advice of health authorities in relation to other team members and team officials
  •  
    Close Contact is someone who:
  • has had more than 15 minutes of face-to-face contact over the course of a week (in any setting) with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • has shared a closed space with a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 for more than 2 hours (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • Refer to the Close Contact Factsheet
  •  
    Casual Contact is someone who has been in the same general area as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 while infectious. You are a casual contact if:
  • you have had less than 15 minutes face-to-face contact over the course of a week (in any setting) with a confirmed or probable case (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • you have shared a closed space with a confirmed or probable case for less than 2 hours (including in the 48 hours before their symptoms appeared)
  • Refer to the Casual Contact Factsheet
  •  
    Further Information
     
  • National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 (24 hour helpline)
  • Service NSW Covid-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
  • National Health Direct Coronavirus website
  • NSW Health Coronavirus website
  • Coronavirus Symptom Checker
  • Coronavirus Testing
  • To speak to a Registered Nurse at NSW Healthline call 1800 022 222.
  • Further information is also available at www.health.nsw.gov.au and www.health.gov.au.      
The priority of Football NSW the BDSFA and the Workers FC Committee, has been to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the community and to undertake its social responsibility to do everything it can to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
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FNSW has up to date guidelines for speactators, players and officials
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Workers FC strongly encourage all players, parents, caregivers, coaches and managers to read the guidelines. please clink on the below link:
https://footballnsw.com.au/covid-19-resources-files/
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