BNA COVID SAFETY COMMITTEE
RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS FOR FIXTURE DAYS
Spectators
Restricted to 5 adults per team
To ensure base density requirements of 4 square metres per person on the sidelines of games is met, spectators will be restricted to 5 adults only per team. This is IN ADDITION to team players and team officials - coach, manager, timekeeper, scorer.
Social Distancing
Everyone must maintain base density requirements of 4 square metres per person in any area and physical distancing of 1.5m at all times.
On court players and umpires are exempt along with first aid when treating injuries.
Court Flow
Please follow directions on grounds
- Each court has entry and exit points to be used
- Court 8 is thoroughfare only to allow access to courts 10, 13 and 14)
- No access through courts 5 and 6 to lower courts
- Pictures can be found on the following COVID Information Page
Team Warm ups and Meeting points
Teams have 15 mins before game time to warm up on the same court they are playing on. Any longer warm up will need to be conducted on grassed areas adjacent to bottom courts.
Courts 7, 8, and 11 are closed and not available for warm-ups.
Each club may have a plan regarding team meeting points before heading to courts. Please refer to your team coach/manager for instructions.
NB: Teams cannot arrive at their court any earlier than 15 minutes to schedule game start time.
Contact Tracing Information
Players | Signing of game scoreboard sufficient to record attendance |
Umpires | Normal sign in register at Games Desk is sufficient to record umpire attendance |
Scorers | Signing of game scoreboard sufficient to record attendance or use QR code |
Coach/Manager | Insert name and sign under player's names on scorecard (if not automatically listed) or QR code |
Spectators | Use BNA QR code or manual attendance register located at designated entry points |
Contact tracing information (attendance records) must be kept for all players, officials and spectators.
If you are required to be here for more than one round, we recommend use of QR code to facilitate one log in and one log out procedure. (e.g., club officials, coaches with more than 1 team, etc.,)
Scorecard collection and return
Scorecards will be available 15 minutes before games
Courts 1-6 on table outside canteen area
Courts 7-14 on table located on Court 8
Hand Sanitising
Hand sanitiser dispensers will be placed in prominent places around facilities at entry and exit points, in toilets and at clubhouse entry.
Managers should still encourage good hand practices for players (at least on arrival to court and at the end of the game).
Court Sanitising
At the end of each round, teams will be required to complete simple sanitising tasks before leaving the court. Each scorecard will contain a checklist listing what is required and will include cleaning of post pads, benches and hand railings. Once completed the checklist must be signed and returned with the scorecard. All cleaning materials will be contained in a bucket courtside. Coaches are to ensure this has been done.
Please immediately contact your Club COVID officer on the day should you need assistance on this.
Courts closed on Fixture Days
Courts 7, 8, and 11 will be closed for fixtures.
Court 8 will be used for scorecards, sanitization stations and foot traffic thoroughfare. Courts 7 and 11 do not allow for sufficient suitable spectator areas during games. No warm ups or congregating on these courts are permitted.
Canteen and Water fountains
The canteen will be closed for the first couple of weeks and water fountain will also remain out of use.
Players, umpires and spectators must bring their own food and water.