Dear Members and Families,

Welcome to 2021 Hockey. The Whyalla Hockey community continues to show its resilience with the commencement of a new year of hockey with a return to training and competition.

This is a timely reminder that even though we remain COVID free it is important to stay vigilent. By law, all sporting clubs and organisations are required to abide by the Emergency Management Directions ( view here ) and implement a COVID-Safe Plan. Spot checks are being carried out and fines of up to $5,000 can be issued. Please be aware of the following COVID processes:

COVID-Safe Plan -

• COVID-Safe Plans continue to be required.
• Plans must be available for inspection and should be published and communicated with your members.

Density and Social Distancing Requirement -

• 1 person per 2 square metres density still applies.
• 1.5 metre physical distancing rule still applies.

Food and Beverages -

• Communal food (buffets / salad bars), shared water or drinking receptacles are NOT permitted.
• Density and social distancing in eating areas applies.

General measures -

• If you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, don’t train or play and get tested.
• Wash / sanitise your hands regularly.
• Provide hand sanitisers for players and spectators.
• Wipe down frequently touched surfaces – including team benches between games.
• Manage your entrance and exits to avoid bottlenecking.
• Clean high use areas (toilets / bar areas / food service areas) regularly.
• Discourage shaking hands at the end of the game, instead tap equipment or elbows.
• Discourage sharing of food at half time.
• Bring your own water bottle.
• Download the COVIDSafe app.

We encourage you all to remain vigilant at all times. It would be devastating to see us take a backward step after all the hard work we have done in Whyalla & South Australia. Let’s not undo all that we have achieved.