RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES

• ACTBA return to play Guidelines and Policies will be heavily guided on the policy of the Phillip Ice Rink. 
• As a result, all players will have to abide by the policies of the Ice Rink
• There must be an area of 4 square metres per person and physical distancing (>1.5 metres)
• Aside from during the game on the ice, players should maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from each other, this includes, but isn’t limited to, pre-game, post-game and on the bench. 
• Players must be registered with the ACTBA for the season, via our online form to be allowed to play 
• IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY SICK, STAY AT HOME
• There will be NO spectators allowed at games. 
• If any of your close contacts (people you live with or see regularly) have cold or flu like symptoms, stay at home. 
• If you or any of your close contacts have been in a COVID hotspot/red zone within the past 14 days, stay away from Broomball until the 14 day timeline is up. 
• Get in, play, and get out; 
  • Due to the current circumstances you will be required to spend limited time at the Ice Rink, so come as prepared as you can to play, spend limited time before your game at the rink and do not stick around after your game, unless you are required to do so. 
  • Junior players under 16 years will be allowed one parent chaperone at the rink. 
• Team captains will be required to check and complete game sheets so that we know who is playing prior to games starting and check again after games to ensure information is still correct. 
• ACTBA will supply anti-bacterial wipes in order to wipe down the tech bench equipment. 
• The use of shared equipment should be limited. ACTBA will have equipment to borrow, if you do borrow any equipment such as sticks or protective gear you will need to wipe it down with the anti-bacterial wipes provided before you put it back in the equipment storage. If you borrow a jersey or any clothing you will be required to take it home and wash it before returning it. 
• Referees are to bring their own whistles and whistles are not to be shared. 
• ACTBA will endeavour to have a small number of spare whistles available in case of emergency, but if you use it, it is yours. 
• The duty team will need to provide 2 tech bench members, 1 to run the clock and 1 as a designated Ball Collector for balls that go out of play. ACTBA will supply anti-bacterial wipes and gloves for the Ball Collector. 
• After games players should not shake hands, ACTBA recommends stick taps between teammates and opponents. 
• Players and duty officials must comply with social distancing recommendations, ie 4 square meters per person, whilst changing and in the stands.

ACTBA-COVID-19-Safety-Plan_Return-To-Play is available to download at the bottom of this page. 

COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN

ACT Broomball Association

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Key Principles

3. Responsibilities under this Plan

4. Return to Sport Arrangements

4.1 AIS Framework Arrangements

4.2 Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia

5. Recovery

Appendix: Outline of Return to Sport Arrangements

Part 1 – Sport Operations

Part 2 – Facility Operations

1. Introduction

The purpose of this COVID-19 Safety Plan (Plan) is to provide an overarching plan for the implementation and management of procedures by the ACT Broomball Association to support its members and participants in the staged resumption of community sport and club activities.

The arrangements set out in this Plan are intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, visitors, families and the broader community. The Plan provides the framework to govern the general operation of the ACT Broomball Association, any facilities it controls, the playing/training behaviour of all members and participants and the monitoring and reporting of the health of attendees at ACT Broomball Association events facilities.

This Plan includes, but is not limited to, the conduct of:

1. staged training and competition activities (sport operations); and
2. facility management and supporting operations (facility operations).

At all times the Plan is subject to all regulations, guidelines and directions of government and public health authorities. 

2. Key Principles

This Plan is based on, and accepts, the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment (AIS Framework) and the National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities (National Principles). 

The Plan also accepts as key principles that:

• The health and safety of members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, visitors, families and the broader community is the number one priority;
• Members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, families and the broader community need to be engaged and briefed on ACT Broomball Association’s return to sport plans;
• Facilities are assessed and appropriate plans are developed to accommodate upgraded hygiene protocols, physical distancing and other measures to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19;
• Training cannot resume until the arrangements for sport operations and facility operations are finalised and approved, if necessary; and
• At every stage of the return to sport process the ACT Broomball Association must consider and apply all applicable State and Territory Government and local restrictions and regulations. The ACT Broomball Association needs to be prepared for any localised outbreak at our facilities, within our competitions or in the local community.

3. Responsibilities under this Plan 

The ACT Broomball Association retains the overall responsibility for the effective management and implementation of the return to sport activities and operations outlined in this Plan. 

The ACT Broomball Association is responsible for:

• Approving the Plan and overseeing the implementation of the arrangements in the Plan; and
• Revising the Plan as required, ensuring it reflects up to date information from government and public health officials.

The ACT Broomball Association has appointed the following person as the ACT Broomball Association COVID-19 Safety Coordinator to execute the delivery of the Plan and to act as a point of contact for information relating to this Plan:

The ACT Broomball Association expects all members, participants, coaches, officials, administrative staff and volunteers to:

• Comply with the health directions of government and public health authorities as issued from time to time;
• Understand and act in accordance with this Plan as amended from time to time;
• Comply with any testing and precautionary measures implemented by ACT Broomball Association; 
• Act with honesty and integrity in regard to the state of their personal health and any potential symptoms; and
• Monitor their health and take a cautious approach to self-isolation and reporting of potential symptoms.

4. Return to Sport Arrangements

As at the date of this Plan, participants are training/competing at Level C of the AIS Framework. The Plan outlines specific sport requirements that ACT Broomball Association will implement for Level B and Level C of the AIS Framework.

The ACT Broomball Association will transition to the training activity and facility use as outlined in Level B of the AIS Framework and the training/competition activities and facility use outlined in Level C of the AIS Framework when permitted under local restrictions and regulations.

1. AIS Framework Arrangements

The protocols for conducting sport operations and facility operations under Level B and Level C of the AIS Framework are set out in the Appendix.

2. Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia

The ACT Broomball Association will also comply with the Australian government’s Roadmap to a COVID Safe Australia, which places limits on the type of activity that can be conducted and the number of people who can gather at facilities, notwithstanding the activities permitted by the AIS Framework (see below).

5. Recovery

When public health officials determine that the outbreak has ended in the local community, the ACT Broomball Association will consult with relevant authorities to identify criteria for scaling back its COVID-19 prevention actions. The ACT Broomball Association will also consider which protocols can remain to optimise good public and participant health.

At this time the ACT Broomball Association will consult with key stakeholders to review the delivery of its return to sport arrangements and use feedback to improve organisational plans and systems.

APPENDIX: OUTLINE OF RETURN TO SPORT ARRANGEMENTS 

PART 1 – SPORT OPERATIONS

PART 2 – FACILITY OPERATIONS