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2020
SA HOCKEY OPERATIONAL GUIDE
RETURN TO PLAY
SA HOCKEY - 21 North Street, Illovo
6/25/2020
1 Introduction
The South African Sporting Sector like many sectors of the economy has been under lockdown
since the 26th of March 2020. With COVID-19 being declared a Pandemic by the World Health
Organisation. South Africa joined the global world when the country entered a government
imposed full lockdown as a National Disaster was declared. This full lockdown sort to flatten
the curve and to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The initial lockdown at Level 5 ran
for five straight weeks and was then replaced by a Risk Adjusted Strategy.
South Africa’s Risk Adjusted Strategy has been embarked on to manage a phased societal
return to economic activity and reintegration of daily life, including exercise in communities
and sport training. As the country moves from one Alert Level to the other of this strategy, SA
Hockey remains committed to playing a part in flattening the curve in the months to come
and will continue all efforts to educate & highlight the need to stop transmissions in our
country by following all regulated legislation and health & safety guidelines.
Prior to the lockdown SA Hockey had already taken up the health messaging to its members
and replaced the traditional pre-match & post- match handshake with stick tapping. This new
tradition will be maintained as and when competitive matches are permissible.
Given the current Level 3 regulations SA Hockey has a responsibility to get hockey players
back to sport training in a phased manner as per Government Gazette 43434. This return to
play has to balance the participants health & safety and mitigating risks through strategies of
physical distancing, wearing of masks, frequent hand washing/sanitizing and promoting
personal hygiene whilst considering vulnerable groups.
Exercise has been proven to contribute positively to improve the immune system, overall
physical health and mental health. Whilst players have had an opportunity to maintain levels
of activity by exercising at home it is important to note that the rigorous requirements of a
return to full training should be managed gradually and preferably with advice from medical
professionals in order not to overload too early.
This operational guideline seeks to address the conditions under which hockey as a contact
sport can begin again with the prerequisite Government approval and taking the above into
consideration.
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In this context, the outdoor hockey field of play is rectangular in shape, is 91.40 meters long
and is 55.00 meters wide. The size of the hockey field is optimum for technical skills training
with physical distancing, which requires a 1.5m minimum distance between each player.
Due to hockey being a contact sport and to mitigate risk only non-contact technical training
within a small group will be permitted at this stage of the Risk Adjusted Strategy and as per
the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework.
At all stages, it is important for the reader to note that players should be consulted on the
timetable for resuming play, the gradual phased intensity of training and for the conditions
under which play should resume. As with all activities, there is always going to be a
reasonable level of risk (e.g. crossing the road on foot or driving in a car), and as such, different
people adhere to different risk profiles. Conversely, exercise has a positive impact on health
and should be encouraged where possible. However, good health practices remain a priority
and, as such, players over 60 or with underlying conditions (high blood pressure, respiratory
problems, obesity, diabetes, reduced immune system) should consider very carefully when/if
they should return to train and seek medical advice, as should people living in the same
household with them.
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A recent journal as issued by the South African Sports Medicine Association (SAJSM Vol.32
No. 1 2020) “Implications of COVID-19 for resumption of sport in South Africa: A South African
Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement”, makes a compelling analysis of the
return to play for sports organization. They highlight key considerations that need to be
incorporated into any post COVID-19 return to play strategy, namely;
▪ Education
▪ Preparing the environment
▪ Risk Stratifying the sport
▪ Risk Stratifying the participants
▪ Practical implementation of mitigating measures of the sport
It is recommended that this guide, is read together with the SASMA
position statement on the Implications of COVID-19 for resumption of sport
in South Africa:
The strategy embarked on must be in tandem with Government Protocols,
the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, the WHO and the FIH
2 Details of SA Hockey
National Office – Wanderers Club Office Park, 21 North Street, Illovo
3 Details of Public Officer and Covid-19 Compliance
Officer
In terms of the Government Gazette, Vol. 660 of 11 June 2020, No. 43433, the following
appointments are made:
Public Officer (PO) COVID-19 Compliance Officer (CO)
Mrs Marissa Langeni Mr Gary Dolley
CEO Project Manager
+27 (0)11 2681608 +27 (0)41 3673801
0837418599 0836816498
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marissahock@icon.co.za gdolley@mweb.co.za
21 North Street, Illovo, 2196 21 North Street, Illovo, 2196
COVID-19 EMERGENCY HOTLINES
National Government
Website: www.sacoronavirus.co.za
Emergency Hotline: 0800 029 999
WhatsApp Support Line: 0600 123456
South African Hockey Association
Website: www.sahockey.co.za
Emergency Hotline & WhatsApp Support +27 (0)837418599
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4 Risk Assessment
SA Hockey is the custodian of hockey in South Africa and has undertaken a Risk Assessment
of Return to Play and stakeholder readiness. Various international best practice return-to-
play guidelines were evaluated including the International Hockey Federation Safety
Guidelines. This submission reflects the most practical, conservative, and compliant scenario
assessed with the best outcomes for compliancy with Government Gazette 43434. The Risk
Assessment management may also be further enhanced by the use of health digital platforms.
4.1 Hockey in the context of COVID-19
Hockey as a contact team sport has been prohibited under Level 5 and Level 4. The criteria
below have been derived from the National Risk Adjusted Strategy rating1 and may be subject
to change. Compliance with any adjusted strategy will be disseminated to Provinces, Affiliates
Clubs and participants, but at date of publishing are correct. Per the National Risk Adjusted
Strategy, the following criteria apply during various Levels of the lockdown.
Alert Level 5 Drastic measures to contain the spread of the virus and save lives
1. No hockey activity
2. Individual skills training at home
Alert Level 4 Extreme precaution to limit transmission & outbreaks and allow
some activity
1. No hockey activity
2. Individual skills training at home
Alert Level 3 Restrictions on activities, including at workplaces and socially to
address high risk of transmission.
1. Training phase group with a maximum of 8 players per quarter Astro Turf – Outdoors
2. Training phase group with a maximum of 8 players per indoor court – Indoor
3. No physical contact training
Alert Level 2 Physical distancing, restriction on leisure, prevent resurgence of
the virus.
1 https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/
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1. Training phase group with a maximum of 8 players per quarter Astro Turf
2. Training phase group with a maximum of 8 players per indoor court – Indoor
3. No physical contact training
Alert Level 1 Normal activities can resume, with precautions and health
guidelines followed at all times.
1. Modified & Adjusted small hockey games – local leagues
2. Return to regionalized HP training groups
4.2 Phased Return to Play
Assuming the current Level 3 remains, under the current regulations as determined by
Government Gazette 43434 the following will apply. However, adjustments will be made
should the National Adjusted Risk Levels change and related regulation pronouncements be
made.
Proposed Activities ( Phase 1 – Alert Level 3)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
From 1 July 2020 From 01 August 2020 From 01 September 2020
Clubs No club hockey permitted To be determined by To be determined by
government regulation government regulation
Professional & HP Players Authorised players only Authorised players only Authorised players only
(with adjusted training) (with adjusted training) (with adjusted training)
Coaches * Only authorised National Only authorised National Authorised coaches only
and Provincial HP coaches and Provincial HP coaches
Leagues None None To be determined by
(authorised leagues only) government regulations
National Championships & None None To be determined by
Tournaments government regulations
Recreational & Mass None None To be determined by
Participation Programs government regulations
Social play None None To be determined by
government regulations
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Phase 1: Athlete Criteria
From 1 July 2020 • SA Hockey Association National High-Performance players
o Registered and paid up with SAHA
o Confirmed as HP Squad Members and approved by SAHA
• National Teams
o SA Indoor Men and Women – In preparation for:
Africa Indoor Cup of Nations 25-28 September 2020
Indoor World Cup 03-07 February 2021
o SA National U21 Junior Men and Women Squads – In preparation for:
Africa Junior Cup of Nations 22 -28 March 2021 (final date TBC)
Junior World Cup 06-16 December 2021
o SA National Men and Womens Squad – In preparation for:
Pre-Olympics Test Match Series February 2021 (final date TBC by participating nations)
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games 23 July -03 August 2021
o SA Masters Squads Men and Women – u45, u50 and u55. In preparation for
World Masters World Cup events for u45, u50 and u55 in September 2021
• Provincial Teams
o U21, Senior and Masters Interprovincial HP Squads – In preparation for National
Championships:
U21 National Inter Provincial Tournament 14-20 September 2020 Final date TBC
depending on Lockdown Alert Levels
Senior National Inter Provincial Tournament 05-11 October 2020 Final date TBC
depending on Lockdown Alert Levels
Masters National Inter Provincial Tournament 05-08 November 2020
Coaching Criteria
• Appointed National and Provincial Team Coaches
o National specialist trainers included
o Provincial specialist trainers included
Facility Criteria
• Approved Low Risk Facility
• Certificate of Operation from SA Hockey
Phase 2: - as above and as permitted by government regulations
From 01 August 2020
Phase 4: -as above and as permitted by government regulations
From 01 September 2020
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As a minimum requirement, all of the issues below must be met and each facility (club) must:
• Ensure all coaches and team staff are in good standing with Club, Province, and SA
Hockey;
• Ensure all players are registered and are paid-up members (All Affiliation Fees);
• Ensure that all members abide by the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and the
Standard Operational Procedure as contained in this guide.
• Ensure that a Certificate of Operation has been issued for the facility
• A summary of permitted participants and facilities per Phase, is provided by SA Hockey
and the Province.
5.1 General Control Measures
Applicable to all phases
• All appropriate information material relating to COVID-19 must be displayed in a
prominent place within the club/training venue.
• Masks as required by the health protocols and legislation must be worn by all
personnel on entering and exiting the club/training venue.
• A dedicated isolation area for use by any individual who exhibits symptoms of COVID-
19 while in the club/training venue must be identified.
• The club/training venue and SA Hockey will keep a register, archived for 6 months,
with full contact details of professional athletes and coaches.
5.2 Standard Operation Procedure
5.2.1 Phase 1: Return to Training – National High Performance and
Provincial High Performance Squads.
from 1 July 2020
8|Page1. INFORMATION OF THE TRAINING VENUE
Description of the venue (outdoor or indoor – if indoor venue the size specification must
be given), number of entrances, bathrooms,
2. INFORMATION OF PRESIDENT OR CHAIRPERSON OF CLUB or TRAINING VENUE
MANAGER - information and contact details
3. INFORMATION OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - information and contact details
4. COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION - must be completed and information
provided
5. Appointment of Covid-19 Compliance Officer
o A Compliance Officer to be appointed by the Training Venue or Club and names
submitted to their Provincial Association
o Name of Compliance officer and contact details to be clearly displayed at the
training venue or club
o The Compliance Offer to ensure that the training venue or club staff are trained
about COVID-19 and are familiar with the framework and guidelines as set out
by SA Hockey and any relevant authorities such as their local Health & Safety
officers and the local Sports & Recreation Officers
6. SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Compliance with the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational
Guidelines must be adhered to at all times
7. Use of Training Venue or Club
o Venues will used for designated training groups as determined by SA Hockey
and the relevant Provincial Association
o Where possible, training groups and coaches per astro quarter will remain the
same throughout to ensure less risk and ease of contact tracing if required.
9|Page8. Wearing Masks
o Masks to be worn by all venue or club staff– masks will be worn at all times
o Masks or face shields to be worn by all coaching staff at all times.
o Masks to be worn at all time by all visitors/contractors
o Masks or face shields to be worn on arrival and departure by all players and to
be removed only on entry of the field of play
9. Venue Bookings
o Training session bookings to allow sufficient time to ensure no contact
between groups arriving and groups living
o Bookings to include a register of all persons that will be arriving at the venue
10. Protocol on Arrival at Venue (applicable to all venue or club users/visitors):
o Designated Compliance Officer to do temperature screening
o Players and Coaching staff to arrive in their training gear as change rooms will
be closed
o Players and Coaching staff to sanitize hands
o Bags to be left in designated bag drop area. This area should cater for physical
distancing of each person’s belongings
o Player Mask or face shields to be removed on entry of the field of play
o Players and coaching staff to bring and use their own water bottles. These
must be prefilled prior to arrival at the training venue or club
11. Protocol on Departure:
o Collect belongings while maintaining physical distance
o Masks or face shield to be worn
o Sanitize hands
o Leave the training venue or club immediately
o Masks or face shields to be kept on until you reach your vehicle.
12. Bathrooms:
o Change rooms will be closed. Please change at home.
o Only 1 person at a time will be allowed in the bathroom
o Proper handwashing will be emphasized for anyone using the restroom,
including posters of correct handwashing technique.
10 | P a g e13. Cleaning and Sanitation Guidelines:
Follow cleaning guidelines as per the venues hockey Astroturf installer taking to consideration
the FIH guidelines http://www.fih.ch/news/covid-19-fih-issues-guidance-to-ensure-playing-
fields-are-ready-when-restrictions-end/
o Frequently used items such as light switches, door handles, counter tops and
taps will be sanitized after each training session
o A thorough clean of all areas to be done daily.
o All cleaning schedules will be recorded and documented.
o COVID-19 Awareness posters will be placed in clearly visible areas as
determined by the venue Compliance Officer.
14. Player equipment:
o All players to bring their own hockey sticks, shin pads, face masks and/or goal
keeping equipment
o All equipment to be sanitized – hockey balls, beacons etc
o All equipment – hockey balls, beacons etc to only be handled by coaches
15. Player Responsibility:
o All Players to familiarise themselves with all policies related to training during
COVID-19 these to include the Training venue or Club Policy and the SA Hockey
Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Each player is required before they return to training to sign a COVID-19 indemnity
form.
o A player is required to stay at home if not feeling well or exhibiting any COVID-19
symptoms
o Players to observe high levels of personal hygiene, keep 1.5m physical
distancing from others, wear their mask as determined
o Each player is responsible for their own water bottle and equipment
o Each player to abide by the principle of “Arrive-Train-Depart”
16. Coaching Staff Responsibility:
11 | P a g eo All coaches to familiarise themselves with all policies related to training during the
COVID-19 these to include the Training venue or Club Policy and the SA Hockey
Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Each Coach is required before they return to training to sign a COVID-19 indemnity
form.
o A Coach is required to stay at home if not feeling well or exhibiting any COVID-19
symptoms
o Coaches to observe high levels of personal hygiene, keep 1.5m physical distancing
from others, wear their mask as determined
o Coaches to handle all hockey balls, beacons etc used for a training session and to
ensure that these are appropriately sanitized.
o Coaches to ensure that all training activities and technical skills training are done
with physical distancing of a minimum of 1.5m per player.
o Coaches to ensure that all training sessions abide by the principle of “Arrive-Train-
Depart”
o Coaches to familiarize themselves with SASMA Journal - SAJSM Vol. 32 No. 1 2020
17. Recommended Low Risk Technical Skills Training with Physical Distancing
o Static skill training (passing and receiving of all kinds)
o Mobile drills with a limited number of people on the field per astro quarter,
ending in a shot at goal (undefended, except with a goalkeeper).
o Individual skill training with a coach and player in a 1-on-1 session.
o Skill circuits and stations with players training as individuals.
o Goalkeeper training.
o Penalty corner training, with individual components separated (push and stop
in one circle, flickers in another).
o Modified small-sided games with no contact (no elimination skills or tackling).
o General conditioning training without equipment.
18. Training Venue or Club Staff Responsibility:
o All staff to abide by the Health & Safety Policy of the training venue or club
o All staff to abide by the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational
Guideline
o All staff members will be thoroughly educated on all new policies by the health
and safety officer.
12 | P a g eo A signed COVID-19 indemnity form is required from each staff member before
they return to work
o All staff will be screened (temperature and wellness check) every day.
5.2.2 Phase 2: Expanded elite athletes and coaching
Date to be determined by updated regulations of Government
Standard Operating Procedure as above
5.2.3 Phase 3: Return to competition
Date to be determined by updated regulations of Government
• International/ National/ Provincial/ Regional/ District Tournaments may resume.
The respective provincial/district association should set out its requirements in line with
Government guidance in force at the time and may use these guidelines. This will also
require:
1. Competition –
1.1. A clear delineation of responsibility for the organisation of the event, the
Club Management’s role, the role of the event officials (Tournament
Director, Umpires etc.) and the role of the host.
1.2. The provincial/district association should appoint a COVID-19
Compliance Officer and/or a COVID-19 Medical Doctor to support the
event who may be on call or available at specific times.
1.3. Similarly, the provincial association should undertake a comprehensive
Risk Management Assessment with all stakeholders and agree and
implement mitigation strategies including how many people at any one
13 | P a g etime can be in the facility, access and exit, cleaning etc. This Risk
Management Assessment must be provided to SA Hockey for approval
at the time the competition is being planned. Indemnity requirements
should be met.
1.4. All participants (players, team management, team officials, event
organisers) must be informed of the Risks and Mitigation measures, as
well as their Roles & Responsibilities in them.
This may include each participant completing a screening questionnaire
by a required date before the event begins to be assessed by the COVID-
19 medical professional. It may also require each participant signing a
form to confirm that they understand the process in full and take full
responsibility for their participation.
1.5. Should any player have recently recovered from COVID-19, they are
required to present a medical certificate confirming they are medically
fit to play or participate.
1.6. Compliance with the “FIH Recommendation for Top Level, Spectated
Events” as per the FIH Safety Guidelines
14 | P a g e6 Protocols for Managing Positive Cases
The following applies equally to training and matches (tournaments and events).
6.1 Before the Event/Training
Should a person be entering the club display symptoms of COVID-19 (dry cough, fever,
malaise, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches, loss of smell or other flu-like
symptoms) DURING SCREENING ON ENTRY to the venue/event, the COVID-19 Compliance
Officer must:
• Send them home and advise them to go to their nearest health provider for testing.
• Inform the local Department of Health immediately providing details as required.
6.2 During the Event/Training
Response to someone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 at the venue for training or an
event:
• Identify a room or area where someone who is feeling unwell or may have symptoms can
be safely isolated. Where an individual isolation room is not available, a 2 m distance
should be kept between the suspected COVID-19 case and other people, all of whom
should be wearing masks/face coverings.
• Provide the individual with a mask if necessary, organise for them to contact their own
health provider or Department of Health for further management and investigations as
per the NICD PUI – “Person Under Investigation” protocols.
• As participants (players, officials, spectators, staff) depart, the COVID-19 Compliance
Officer should inform them that someone at the venue during the training/event is a PUI
COVID-19 case and advise them:
o To monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days and take their temperature twice
a day.
o Advise them that the Department of Health may inform them of the result once
the test result is available.
o To keep a record of people with whom they may be in contact with.
15 | P a g eIn the event of a person testing positive for COVID-19 while an event is in PROGRESS or while
using a venue for training purposes:
• The venue must immediately shut down for deep cleaning
• The organisers must find a new venue to be found to stage the event if the assessment
undertaken with the Department of Health indicates that the event should not be
cancelled
• Players having potentially come into contact with the infected person to be notified and
asked to make contact with their medical professional and the Department of Health
providing any details required.
• The COVID-19 Compliance Officer should inform the Department of Health and prepare
information required for contact tracing
6.3 After the Event/Training
Response to someone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 AFTER the event:
• The COVID-19 Compliance Officer must retain the names and contact details of all
participants for at least six months. This will help the Department of Health trace people
who may have been exposed to COVID-19 if one or more participants become ill shortly
after the event and test positive.
• If a person tests positive, the Department of Health will contact the COVID-19 Compliance
Officer to advise which members were present for a defined period prior to the individual
testing positive.
• If any person develops even a mild cough or low-grade fever (temp of 37.3°C or more),
shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches or other flu-like symptoms from 2 – 14
days after contact with a person suspected of having COVID-19 they should stay at home,
self-isolate and make contact with their medical professional and the Department of
Health providing any details required. This means avoiding close contact (1m or nearer)
with other people, including family members. Close contact is defined as a person having
face-to-face contact (≤1m) or having been in a closed space with a suspected or confirmed
COVID-19 case for at least 15 minutes. Asymptomatic close contacts should not routinely
be tested but should just monitor themselves for 2 - 14 days after contact.
Response to someone being confirmed positive for COVID-19 AFTER the event:
16 | P a g e• The individual should inform the COVID-19 Compliance Officer that they have tested
positive so that they can follow the necessary protocols and close down the facility for
deep cleaning.
• The COVID-19 Compliance Officer should liaise with the Department of Health about
contact tracing.
• The COVID-19 Compliance Officer should inform SA Hockey so that assistance can be
offered where necessary.
• Coaches must suspend all lessons and seek medical advice.
• The COVID-19 Compliance Officer must close the club for a deep clean before allowing
play to resume again.
6.4 After Recovering from COVID-19
If a person wishes to return to play after testing positive for COVID-19, they may only return
to play if:
• They have undergone a medical examination and been medically cleared, after at least 14
days of isolation.
• They wear the minimum of a mask at all times for the remaining period of 21 days from
the date of initial testing.
• They adhere to social distancing, hygiene, and cough etiquette and the COVID-19
Compliance Officer will closely monitor them for symptoms on return to play.
7 Proposed Draft National Calendar
7.1 National and International Calendar
These proposed draft dates for major national and international events are provided only in
draft and are subject to change and/or cancellation as more information becomes available
pertaining to the Lockdown Alert Levels, the Risk Adjusted Strategy and the approvals of the
SA Hockey Council.
17 | P a g e• U21 National Interprovincial Tournament 14-20 September 2020
• Africa Indoor Cup of Nations 25-28 September 2020
• Senior National Inter Provincial Tournament 05 -11 October 2020
• SA Masters National Inter Provincial Tournament 05-08 November 2020
• Indoor World Cup 03-07 February 2021
• Africa Junior Cup of Nations 22-28 March 2021
• Summer Series International Test 01-28 February 2021
• Tokyo Olympic Games 23 July – 03 August 2021
• Masters World Cups September 2021
• Junior World Cup 06-16 December 2021
All Dates to be confirmed by SA Hockey pending the Lockdown Levels as per the Risk
Adjusted Strategy and relevant government Regulations.
8 Resources
The following resources have been prepared and are attached to expedite the accreditation
of facilities and/ or athletes. These completed templates must be submitted to the SA Hockey
Office in order for a Certificate of Operation to be issued.
8.1 Forms & Templates 8.2 Athlete/Coach Templates
• Facility Daily Checklist • Athlete/Coach Checklist
• Venue Risk Assessment Matrix • Travel Guide Declaration Form
• Indemnity Form • Indemnity Form
• COVID Compliance Officer Appointment • Screening Questionnaire
Form • Authorised Athlete/ Coach List
• Screening Questionnaire
• Attendance & Tracing Register
• Screening Protocol/ Awareness Posters
• Authorised Athlete/ Coach List
18 | P a g e9 Conclusion
SA Hockey, has worked diligently with multiple sporting codes, the Department of Sport, Art
and Culture (DSAC), and stakeholders, including documentation provided by the International
Hockey Federation, to prepare a comprehensive analysis and return-to-play, plans for the
resumption of hockey. We recognise the positive contributions to physical and mental
wellness that sporting, and exercise provide but also remain cautiously aware of health
protocols in South Africa.
This plan incorporates the latest available information as at June 2020, the departmental
guidelines and provides a definitive roadmap to the resumption of hockey in South Africa.
The information in this document does not purport explicitly or implicitly to substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is provided for
general information and guidance only. This document will be presented to
Government for approval.
The understanding and best practice around COVID-19 precautions is changing
continuously. Therefore, SA Hockey makes no representation and assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Furthermore, any
person involved in hockey, and decisions around whether to play or not, should seek
advice from relevant medical professionals and/or public health officials and/or
Government representatives if they have specific questions about resuming hockey.
Participation in sport remains a voluntary activity and takes place in clubs or training
venues over which SA Hockey has no direct day to day control. At no point will SA
Hockey be held liable for any outcomes related to a person’s decision to return to
play.
19 | P a g e10 References
1. WHO guideline for sports organizers
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331764/WHO-2019-nCoV-
Mass_Gatherings_Sports-2020.1-eng.pdf
2. FIH Safety Guidelines http://www.fih.ch/news/safety-first-as-fih-helps-hockey-
across-the-world-make-a-cautious-return-to-action/
3. Start to plan for when your hockey fields reopen
http://www.fih.ch/news/covid-19-fih-issues-guidance-to-ensure-playing-fields-
are-ready-when-restrictions-end/
4. Regulations and Guidelines – Coronavirus Covid-19
https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/guidelines
5. Covid-19 Risk Adjusted Strategy https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-
adjusted-strategy
6. Implications of Covid-19 for resumption of sport in South Africa: A South
African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement SAJSM
VOL.32 NO. 1 2020
https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sajsm/article/view/8454
20 | P a g eTravel Guide Declaration Form
This form to be used, in the case of High Performance training and submitted in advance of
attendance, to Provincial/National Office.
This is for all athletes, officials, coaches and support staff returning to training
Full Names: ______________________________________
Contact Number: ______________________________________
Contact Email: ______________________________________
Club and Province: ______________________________________
Residential Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Next of kin/contact of person:
(living at the same house) ______________________________________
(Name & Number) _______________________________________
Have you visited or returned from Overseas in the last 30 days?
Y/N
Have you been in contact with anyone who has visited or returned from
overseas in the last 30 days?
Y/N
If YES above, please indicate the country/s visited, return date and flight number:
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Have you visited another Province (outside your province of residence),
in the last 30 days?
Y/N
Please indicate the province visited, date and flight number:
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
By signing this form, I hereby declare that the Information
I have provided is accurate and complete
Date: ______________________ Signature:________________________
21 | P a g eRISK ASSESSMENT FORM: All SA Hockey Provinces are required to ensure that all training venues or clubs fill in and return this document, thus enabling each club and training venue to be assessed. Some clubs and training venues will pose a lower risk than others and the return to operations will not be the same for each club or venue, due to their own unique circumstances. Please note the meaning assigned to the following words: Vulnerable group: Refers to any person who is at increased risk due to concurrent medical conditions (asthma, chronic lung conditions, hypertension, autoimmune disease, organ transplants, cancer, immunocompromised, obesity (BMI over 40) and liver or kidney disease conditions), persons over the age of 60 years, persons who live in extreme poverty. Cross contamination: staff members who may come directly from another place of work to the venue and will not have an opportunity to wash (shower/bath and change clothes) prior to doing so. NAME OF PROVINCE: TRAINING VENUE OR CLUB NAME: PROVINCE: DISTRICT: ADDRESS OF FACILITY: If INDOOR VENUE- SIZE OF VENUE & AMOUNT OF VENTILATION: IS THE VENUE A DEDICATED FACILITY FOR YES / NO HOCKEY USE IN THIS PERIOD OF RELIEVED? LOCKDOWN? IS THE VENUE USED BY ANYONE ELSE OTHER YES / NO THAN YOUR CLUB DURING LOCKDOWN (Level 1- ? 4)? IF YES, PLEASE LIST WHO SHARES THE VENUE: STAFF DETAILS: NUMBER OF STAFF ABOVE AGE 50: NUMBER OF STAFF AGE 30-50: NUMBER OF STAFF AGE
NUMBER OF STAFF WHO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT: NUMBER OF STAFF WHO CROSS BORDERS: NUMBER OF STAFF WHO FALL INTO THE VULNERABLE GROUP: NUMBER OF STAFF WHO ARE AT RISK OF CROSS CONTAMINATION: MEMBERS DETAILS: NUMBER OF MEMBERS ABOVE AGE 50: NUMBER OF MEMBERS AGE 30-50: NUMBER OF MEMBERS AGE
communication and for compliance purposes.
2. The Compliance Officer and Venue representative agrees to abide by and
implement the protocols and rules found in National Guidelines as issued by
government from time to time as well as the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework
and Operational Guideline
3. The Venue representative declares all information submitted is accurate and a true
reflection at the time of signing.
4. The Compliance Officer and Venue representative agrees to abide by all staff
education requirements that may be communicated and relevant compliance
processes.
. .
(Signature) (Signature)
. .
FULL NAME OF VENUE REPRESENTATIVE FULL NAME OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
. .
ID NO OF REPRESENTATIVE ID NO OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
10.1.1 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
ASSESSESSED BY:
RISK SCORE:
RISK CATEGORY:
CERTIFICATE ISSUED:
DATE OF ISSUE:
24 | P a g eANY OTHER RELEVANT NOTES:
25 | P a g eHOCKEY CLUB/VENUE RISK MATRIX – one form to be submitted for outdoor
and another for indoor
General Guiding High Medium Low Explanatory
Criteria Notes
1. Hockey – 11 Players and 10 Players and 8 Players and Clubs/training
Outdoor more per less per less per venues can
quarter astro quarter astro quarter astro motivate how they
will mitigate risk of
transmission in
6 Players and 4 Players and
their motivation
7 Players and less per less per for assessment
Hockey - more per quarter quarter
Indoor quarter
2. Venue Club/venue Club/venue Club/venue
Accessibility shares the shares the is the only
venue with no venue with user of the
ability to control access control venue
other user with other
access users
3. Travel risk of 60%+ use 30-60% useCOVID-19 SYMPTOM SCREENING QUESTIONAIRE
Name and
Member No.
surname
Date of Birth Occupation
Province/Affiliate Club
SIGNS (EXAMINATION) YES NO EXPOSURE WITHIN THE PAST 14
YES NO
Does the member have fever /chills DAYS
(measured temperature with a Have you had contact with a
thermometer) confirmed COVID-19 positive
person?
Are the member’s eyes red? Have you had contact with a
probable COVID- 19 positive person?
Do you have a cough? Have you travelled to identified
hotspot areas with local transmission
Do you have shortness of breath? of SARS-CoV-2;
(NB Affected countries/cities/districts
will change with time, consult the
Do you have sore throat? NICD website for current updates)
Have you travelled to high risk
Do have a recent loss of taste? areas?
Did you sleep in a hotel or
Do have a recent loss of smell? lodge/guesthouse?
Were you ever been admitted in the
Are you nauseas? hospital or visited doctor’s rooms
since lockdown started?
Have you visited or currently live in
Are you vomiting?
high COVID-19 prevalence area?
Are you having diarrhea?
COMMENTS
Are you experiencing other flu like -----------------------------------------------------------------------
symptoms (weakness or tiredness)? -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Do you experience body pain/body -----------------------------------------------------------------------
aches? -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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27 | P a g eName of Person completing
Signature Date
questionnaire
Name of Compliance Officer Signature of Compliance Officer Date
28 | P a g eLETTERHEAD OF PROVINCE, CLUB OR ASSOCIATED MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS
ISSUED IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT,
2002
I, …………………………………………………………………………… (name and
surname),
the elected President/Chairperson of (indicate)
…………………………..………………………………………
(Affiliate/Club/School/University),
hereby appoints, ……………………………………………...…………. (name and
surname),
with ID number …………………………………………… as COVID-19 Compliance
Officer
for…………………………………………………… (name of training venue/Province)
This appointment is effective from the date of acceptance of the appointment until date
it is withdrawn in writing.
You are required to ensure that:
• The COVID-19 Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines are complied
with as set out by SA Hockey
• The COVID-19 health and protocols at the training venue are complied with.
• The workplace plan for the training venue is complied with.
• Your name and designation as the Compliance Officer for the training venue is
displayed in a visible area in the training venue.
29 | P a g eYou are required to submit a written report on the level of compliance with the:
• The COVID-19 SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
• The COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols at the training venue.
• The venue user compliance levels and any identified risks
Your report must include the measures taken to rectify the non-compliances if any
were identified.
…………………………… …………………………………..
Signature Date
30 | P a g eACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
I, …………………………………………………………………………… (name and
surname),
with ID number ……………………………………………
acknowledge and accept my appointment as COVID-19 Compliance officer of
………………………….…………………………………………(Affiliate/Club/School/Uni
versity),
for…………………………………………………… (name of training venue / Province).
I am committed to ensure that:
• The COVID-19 Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines are complied
with as set out by SA Hockey
• The COVID-19 health and protocols at the training venue are complied with.
• The workplace plan for the training venue is complied with.
…………………………… …………………………………..
Signature Date
31 | P a g eDECLARATION BY OFFICIALS, ATHLETES OR SUPPORT STAFF BEFORE
RESUMING TRAINING
I, ………………………………………………………………………… (full names and
surname),
a member of ………………………….………………………………….… Province,
Training venue/Club,
from
……………………………………………………………………………………….………….
(residential address), and with the following contact details:
…………………………………………………………… (cell phone number)
……………………………………………………………. (e-mail address)
Declare that,
• to the best of my knowledge, I am currently free from the COVID-19 virus,
• I have not had any symptoms of COVID-19 such as high temperature or fever, a new
continuous cough or new unexplained shortness of breath in the 14 days immediately
prior to the resumption of training,
• I have not been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed or suspected case in the 14
days immediately prior to the resumption of training, or
To comply with the Regulations and the Directions pertaining to contact tracing, I
herewith provide the contact details of a person or persons living in the same
residence (as indicated above) as me.
…………………………………………………………………… (full name and
relationship),
32 | P a g e…………………………………………………………………… (contact details) and
……………………………………………………………………. (full names and
relationships)
……………………………………………………………………. (contact details)
…………………………… …………………………………..
Signature Date
33 | P a g eSTANDARED OPERATING PROCEDURE - TRAINING VENUE OR CLUB
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR ……………………………………………….
(Please indicate the name of the training venue or club)
19. INFORMATION OF THE TRAINING VENUE
Description of the venue (outdoor or indoor – if indoor venue the size specification must
be given), number of entrances, bathrooms,
20. INFORMATION OF PRESIDENT OR CHAIRPERSON OF CLUB or TRAINING VENUE
MANAGER - information and contact details
21. INFORMATION OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - information and contact details
22. COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION – done by whom and when
23. Appointment of Covid-19 Compliance Officer
o A Compliance Officer to be appointed by the Training Venue or Club
and names submitted to their Provincial Association
o Name of Compliance officer and contact details to be clearly
displayed at the training venue or club
o The Compliance Offer to ensure that the training venue or club staff
are trained about COVID-19 and are familiar with the framework and
guidelines as set out by SA Hockey and any relevant authorities such
as their local Health & Safety officers and the local Sports & Recreation
Officers
24. SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Compliance with the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and
Operational Guidelines must be adhered to at all times
25. Use of Training Venue or Club
o Venues will used for designated training groups as determined by SA
Hockey and the relevant Provincial Association
34 | P a g eo Where possible, training groups and coaches per astro quarter will
remain the same throughout to ensure less risk and ease of contact
tracing if required.
26. Wearing Masks
o Masks to be worn by all venue or club staff– masks will be worn at all
times
o Masks or face shields to be worn by all coaching staff at all times.
o Masks to be worn at all time by all visitors/contractors
o Masks or face shields to be worn on arrival and departure by all players
and to be removed only on entry of the field of play
27. Venue Bookings
o Training session bookings to allow sufficient time to ensure no contact
between groups arriving and groups living
o Bookings to include a register of all persons that will be arriving at the
venue
28. Protocol on Arrival at Venue (applicable to all venue or club users/visitors):
o Designated Compliance Officer to do temperature screening
o Players and Coaching staff to arrive in their training gear as change
rooms will be closed
o Players and Coaching staff to sanitize hands
o Bags to be left in designated bag drop area. This area should cater for
physical distancing of each person’s belongings
o Player Mask or face shields to be removed on entry of the field of play
o Players and coaching staff to bring and use their own water bottles.
These must be prefilled prior to arrival at the training venue or club
29. Protocol on Departure:
o Collect belongings while maintaining physical distance
o Masks or face shield to be worn
o Sanitize hands
o Leave the training venue or club immediately
o Masks or face shields to be kept on until you reach your vehicle.
30. Bathrooms:
o Change rooms will be closed. Please change at home.
o Only 1 person at a time will be allowed in the bathroom
o Proper handwashing will be emphasized for anyone using the
restroom, including posters of correct handwashing technique.
31. Cleaning and Sanitation Guidelines:
Follow cleaning guidelines as per the venues hockey Astroturf installer taking to
consideration the FIH guidelines http://www.fih.ch/news/covid-19-fih-issues-guidance-to-
ensure-playing-fields-are-ready-when-restrictions-end/
35 | P a g eo Frequently used items such as light switches, door handles, counter
tops and taps will be sanitized after each training session
o A thorough clean of all areas to be done daily.
o All cleaning schedules will be recorded and documented.
o COVID-19 Awareness posters will be placed in clearly visible areas as
determined by the venue Compliance Officer.
32. Player equipment:
o All players to bring their own hockey sticks, shin pads, face masks
and/or goal keeping equipment
o All equipment to be sanitized – hockey balls, beacons etc
o All equipment – hockey balls, beacons etc to only be handled by
coaches
33. Player Responsibility:
o All Players to familiarise themselves with all policies related to training
during the COVID-19 these to include the Training venue or Club Policy
and the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Each player is required before they return to training to sign a COVID-19
indemnity form.
o A player is required to stay at home if not feeling well or exhibiting any
COVID-19 symptoms
o Players to observe high levels of personal hygiene, keep 1.5m physical
distancing from others, wear their mask as determined
o Each player is responsible for their own water bottle and equipment
o Each player to abide by the principle of “Arrive-Train-Depart”
34. Coaching Staff Responsibility:
o All coaches to familiarise themselves with all policies related to training
during the COVID-19 these to include the Training venue or Club Policy
and the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and Operational Guidelines
o Each Coach is required before they return to training to sign a COVID-19
indemnity form.
o A Coach is required to stay at home if not feeling well or exhibiting any
COVID-19 symptoms
o Coaches to observe high levels of personal hygiene, keep 1.5m physical
distancing from others, wear their mask as determined
o Coaches to handle all hockey balls, beacons etc used for a training
session and to ensure that these are appropriately sanitized.
o Coaches to ensure that all training activities and technical skills training
are done with physical distancing of a minimum of 1.5m per player.
36 | P a g eo Coaches to ensure that all training sessions abide by the principle of
“Arrive-Train-Depart”
35. Low Risk Technical Skills Training with Physical Distancing
o Static skill training (passing and receiving of all kinds)
o Mobile drills with a limited number of people on the field per astro
quarter, ending in a shot at goal (undefended, except with a
goalkeeper).
o Individual skill training with a coach and player in a 1-on-1 session.
o Skill circuits and stations with players training as individuals.
o Goalkeeper training.
o Penalty corner training, with individual components separated (push
and stop in one circle, flickers in another).
o Modified small-sided games with no contact (no elimination skills or
tackling).
o General conditioning training without equipment.
36. Training Venue or Club Staff Responsibility:
o All staff to abide by the Health & Safety Policy of the training venue or
club
o All staff to abide by the SA Hockey Return to Play Framework and
Operational Guideline
o All staff members will be thoroughly educated on all new policies by the
health and safety officer.
o A signed COVID-19 indemnity form is required from each staff member
before they return to work
o All staff will be screened (temperature and wellness check) every day.
SIGNATURES
On behalf of …………………………… Club:
___________________________________________________________________________
NAME: Signature: Date:
COVID-19 Compliance Officer:
___________________________________________________________________________
NAME: Signature: Date
37 | P a g eSample Posters for use –
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40 | P a g e
Venue Requirements as per Government Gazette 43434 Confirmed
to ensure venue readiness at Alert Level 3 Yes/No
Access Control – Temperature Screening prior to entry, all visitors
entering the venue to wear masks
Pre-opening disinfection and cleaning of venue – including playing
surface and all venue touch points
Supply of sufficient hand sanitizer for all personnel and players at
the venue
Access to water and soap for washing of hands for all personnel
and players at the venue
Cleaning of all surfaces before and after each training session
booked at the venue
Masks to be provided for all personnel working at the venue
Provision of a designated isolation area for any visitors at the
venue exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 while in training
Appointment of a venue Compliance Officer
Adherence to social distancing for all visitors
Daily Register of all visitors to venue per training session
List of Provincial Venues that will comply with the above Estimated Date
requirements when venue will be
ready
41 | P a g eCompliance Officer Responsibilities as per Government Confirmed
Gazette 43434 to ensure readiness at Alert Level 3
Provincial COVID-19 Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation
Provincial COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
Ensure implementation of SA Hockey Return to Train Guidelines
Access Control – Temperature Screening prior to entry, all visitors
entering the venue to wear masks
Pre-opening disinfection and cleaning of venue – including playing
surface and all venue touch points
Supply of sufficient hand sanitizer for all personnel and players at the
venue
Access to water and soap for washing of hands for all personnel and
players at the venue
Cleaning of all surfaces before and after each training session booked
at the venue
Masks to be provided for all personnel working at the venue
Provision of a designated isolation area for any visitors at the venue
exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 while in training
Appointment of club/venue Compliance Officers
Adherence to social distancing for all visitors
Daily Register of all visitors to venue per training session
List of nominated Provincial Compliance Officer/s and Club or Designate
Venue designated compliance Officers Provincial or Club
Officer (incl
name of club)
42 | P a g eCompliance Officer Responsibilities as per Government Confirmed
Gazette 43434 to ensure readiness at Alert Level 3
Provincial COVID-19 Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation
Provincial COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
Ensure implementation of SA Hockey Return to Train Guidelines
Access Control – Temperature Screening prior to entry, all visitors
entering the venue to wear masks
Pre-opening disinfection and cleaning of venue – including playing
surface and all venue touch points
Supply of sufficient hand sanitizer for all personnel and players at the
venue
Access to water and soap for washing of hands for all personnel and
players at the venue
Cleaning of all surfaces before and after each training session booked
at the venue
Masks to be provided for all personnel working at the venue
Provision of a designated isolation area for any visitors at the venue
exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 while in training
Appointment of club/venue Compliance Officers
Adherence to social distancing for all visitors
Daily Register of all visitors to venue per training session
List of nominated Provincial Compliance Officer/s and Club or Designate
Venue designated compliance Officers Provincial or Club
Officer (incl
name of club)
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