NUMBER of PARTICIPANTS

• Density quotient of 1 person per 2 m2 
• No more than 100 people may gather on / around one outdoor court  
• BNC outdoor venue limit of 900 people
• Training: recommended no more than 20 people per court in addition to the coach =  2 groups of 10, each with a coach 
• Matches: minimum number of people required to play ie) 2 x team, coach, umpire, team manager, scorer.
• Players & coaches must minimise movement between groups
• Training / Match times will be staggered to ensure to ensure minimal contact between groups = 10 minutes between matches
• All participants must “get in, train/play, get out”

• Spectators must register via the QR code displayed at entry points and around the venue
• Spectators are permitted where venue capacity allows ie) density quotients above
• We would encourage only ONE spectator per player wherever possible please
• Spectators must adhere to gathering restrictions & personal hygiene measures
• Spectators must wear a mask when 1.5m physical distancing cannot be maintained outdoors
• Spectators must wear a mask at indoor venues.
• At our outdoor venue (Boroondara Netball Centre) are not required to register as it is an open park venue
• At indoor venues, spectators must register by scanning the QR Code 

SKILLS

• Full contact training & competition permitted for all ages

FACILITIES

• Abide by designated entry / exit points 
• Limited use of communal facilities > toilets, for participants ONLY. There is a public Council exe-loo in the park for anyone else
• When queuing at the kiosk or office, abide by social distancing rules and wear a mask
• Strict Personal Hygiene measures are to be adhered to by the user ie) handwashing etc.
• Surfaces must be sanitised after each session – toilet seat, taps, handles
• Club administrators & Umpires may use the Multi-Purpose room and must register by scanning the QR code on the door. 
• Masks must be worn when indoors
• Signage will indicate the maximum number of people allowed in any space at one time ie) change rooms

FOR INDOOR STADIUM: All participants must adhere to the relevant venue Covid-Safe Plan ie) BSC, Waverley, SNC

• All - except players - must register by scanning the QR Code on entering the stadium; players' attendance is recorded by the team Covid Safety officer.
• Players must enter & exit their court via the designated points as defined by the venue
• Players must not gather at the stadium entry & exit points
• Participants may have their temperature checked as they enter the stadium
• All spectators & non- players must wear a face mask at all times

INJURY

• Be mindful that participants may not be “netball fit” after a long period of no training
• Ensure a graded return to minimise the risk of injury
• Must wear gloves when administering first aid & dispose of them after

EQUIPMENT

• Each team to provide their own ball, bibs, first aid kit & sanitising products
• Balls are to be washed with disinfectant after each session - Refer:Sanitising your balls
• Limit the changing of bibs and wash after every session
• Avoid touching bibs & then your face or allowing the bibs to touch your face when swapping - they may be carrying the virus after people have coughed, sneezed or shouted.
• Minimise the use of shared equipment such as skipping ropes, weights, mats > all such equipment must be washed down after each session
• Goal posts / padding must be washed with disinfectant after each session 
• All frequently used surfaces must be wiped down after each session ie) door handles, benches, equipment boxes

HYGIENE

• Personal hygiene measures will be adhered to at all times
• Equipment will be treated as above
• Coaches will ensure that all players use hand sanitser before and after each session
• All participants to maintain a distance of 1.5m apart OR wear a mask when not playing 
• Coaches to consider vulnerable participants at increased risk of infection
• Each team will be required to nominate ONE person (Covid Safety Officer) who will be responsible for maintaining all Covid Safe protocols at every session

CONTACT TRACING

• The Covid Safety Officer must maintain an accurate record of participants at each session - training and matches 
• All non-participants must register using the QR Code at both indoor & outdoor facilities.
• Coaches should strongly advise all team members to download the COVIDSafe app