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Rugby Union South Australia
Return to Play Process for Community Rugby
ADDENDUM 1 – v1.0
26 May 2020
This is an addendum to the Rugby Union South Australia Return to Play Process for Community Rugby v1.1 (released
12 May 2020) which should be read in conjunction with this document.
Addendum 1 focuses on how we operationalise the move from Step 1 to Step 2 in the South Australian Roadmap for
Easing COVID-19 Restrictions, in line with the expectations of the Australian Institute of Sport, Sport Australia and the
Rugby Australia return to play guidelines.
Contents
South Australian Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions ............................................................................................ 3
Rugby Union South Australia Plan and Prepare Process for Community Rugby Return to Play ......................................... 4
Rugby Union South Australia Respond Protocols ................................................................................................................ 6
Appendix A – Rugby Pitch Layout Diagram for Step 2 ......................................................................................................... 8
Appendix B – COVID-19 Safety Coordinator Position Description ...................................................................................... 9
VERSION CONTROL
Version Date Released Summary of Changes
1.0 26 May 2020 First release to Clubs following announcements by SA Government and Office of
Recreation, Sport and Racing (still awaiting confirmation on some details).
1.1 27 May 2020 Update of State Road Map Graphic
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South Australian Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
Published 20 May 2020
3Rugby Union South Australia Plan and Prepare Process for Community Rugby Return to Play
STEP 3 = From 25 June 2020*
STEP 1 (CURRENT): From 11 May 2020 STEP 2 = From 1 June 2020
*subject to public health assessment at the time
Governance • Nominate a COVID-19 Safety Coordinator (see Appendix B for Position Description)
• Complete the COVID Compliance Plan (online) and have printed and available to be produced if asked by any authorised person (e.g. SA Police)
• Encourage all members to subscribe to and use the Governments CovidSafe App
• Stay up-to-date on official public information, and direction provided by Rugby Union SA
Logistics Small Groups – maximum 10 players / area Medium Groups – maximum 20 players / area No restrictions on numbers
Physical distancing required Physical distancing required o Return to Competition
~ Get in, Train, Get out ~ ~ Get in, Train, Get out ~ o Hygiene practices maintained
• Recommend 1-hour training sessions (50min training, 10min Everything the same as Step 1, except o To be further updated as advice and
change over and equipment clean) • Each Rugby Pitch to be divided in to 2 distinct areas = 3,290m2 recommendations received
• Each Rugby Pitch to be divided in to 3 distinct areas = 2,100 m2 per area (Refer Appendix A)
per area • Maximum 80 people at a venue at any one time
• 1 x sanitising station per area inc:
o Bleach Solution (equipment)
o Alcohol Solution (hands)
o Soapy Water Solution (soiled items
• All equipment to be washed/wiped down (sanitised) before
and after sessions
• No equipment to be shared between areas
• Attendance record must be kept and filed (easily referred to
for Contact Tracing)
• Participants will receive attendance letter and are to:
o Be registered (minimum “Training Only” insurance)
o Arrive ready to commence training (appropriately dressed,
strapping done at home etc)
o Bring own water bottle to session
o Leave personal effects at sanitising station for area
Rugby Recommended: Recommended: Full training possible
Training • Measure base fitness (e.g. Bronco, Yo-Yo) • Re-do base fitness assessment (e.g. Bronco, Yo-Yo)
• Rugby and position specific skills guidance such as individual • Smart Rugby principles transferred to players and applied in
Specifics body shape, catch / pass, kicking can be undertaken in line with coaching techniques E.g. Mayday, AABC, sensible selections
government distancing advice. • Unit specific programming (i.e. effectively preparing players in
• Modified non-contact conditioning games their specific positions)
• Gradual build up in contact training (volume and intensity,
Permitted controlled to uncontrolled environments)
• Maximum 10 plays + 1 Coach per area. • Maintain 1.5m distance from each other (where possible)
• Use of equipment including balls, tackle bags, individual
equipment (e.g. tackle ring, tyre flip etc) Permitted:
• Drills/Skills aiming at passing, kicking, fitness, individual body • Maximum 20 players + 1 Coach per area.
shape and game structure (e.g. attack and/or defence patterns • Person to person contact (e.g. rucks, mauls, scrums, lineouts,
• Accidental contact (maintain 1.5m apart SFAIRP) tackling, wrestling etc)
• Tackle bags can be used • Use of contact equipment (e.g. hit shields, scrum machines etc)
4Not Permitted
• Deliberate/planned person to person contact (e.g. rucks,
mauls, scrums, lineouts, tackling, wrestling etc)
• Use of contact equipment (e.g. people holding hit shields)
• No "team runs" (i.e. need to maintain maximum 10 people in a
group)
Personal • Wear freshly laundered training attire – Recommend old Everything the same as Step 1, except: Same as for Step 2
Health clothing (disinfectant used on equipment may transfer and • Limit unnecessary social gatherings.
have effect on some clothing) • Skinfold testing possible.
• Wash hands prior to and after attending training
• Use hand sanitiser before, during and after training (where
available)
• Avoid physical greetings (i.e. hand shaking, high fives etc)
• Avoid coughing, clearing nose, spitting etc
• DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE FEELING UNWELL! (includes any
signs/symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19 or any other illness)
• No socializing or group meals
• No skinfold testing
Parents & • For Junior Training, recommend at most 1 x parent or caregiver Everything the same as Step 1, except: To be further updated as advice and
Spectators attend (no non-participating siblings etc) • Full manual therapy services can be conducted. recommendations received
• No other spectators should be present • Non-essential athletes and other personnel should continue to
• Any non-participating personnel should be a minimum of 1.5m avoid treatment areas.
from any training area and maintain minimum 1.5m between • Enhanced hygiene measures and social distancing should be
each person maintained.
Club Rooms Open for: • Clubrooms can be open to serve beverages (incl. alcohol) To be further updated as advice and
• Toilets and/or food to seated guests indoors recommendations received
• Medical / First Aid (only if required) • Maximum 20 guests inside Clubrooms, plus minimum staff
required to operate (e.g. 1 bar server, food preparation etc),
Closed for all other amenities, including: providing floor-area meets minimum 4m2 per person.
• Change rooms / showers • Return to full use of training facilities, however:
• Bar (or other drink service) o Higher levels of sanitisation / cleaning required after each
• Canteen (or other food service) use of the Club Rooms
• Games (e.g. pool tables, darts, video games etc) o Hand hygiene (hand sanitisers) on entry and exit to
• Common areas (tables, chairs etc) Clubrooms, as well as at high-contact areas (e.g. point of
sale, entry/exit to bathrooms etc)
o Preferably shower at home
o If any massage beds being used, hygiene practises to include
no bed linen except single use towels, cleaning treatment
beds and key surfaces after each athlete and hand hygiene.
o Social distancing practices to be observed
5Rugby Union South Australia Respond Protocols
Each Club is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of its members. Your Covid-19 Safety Coordinator will be instrumental in communicating with internal
and external stakeholders if a member reports an actual or suspected case of Covid-19.
Clubs who effectively responding to suspected or actual cases of Covid-19 will include:
1. Restrictions on attending the Club for anyone who has:
a. COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days
b. Flu-like symptoms or who is a high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-existing health conditions)
c. Travelled internationally in the previous 14 days
d. Travelled from interstate in the previous 14 days (some exemptions apply)
Or a person who shares a household with someone who fits a description of 1.a.-d. above.
Refer to the “What Should You Do…” graphic on the next for further guidance.
2. Advise any person with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to immediately commence self-isolation and contact medical experts (GP, or in life-threatening situations
000).
3. Maintain regular communication with any person with a suspected or actual case of COVID-19, so up-to-date information can be sought and disseminated quickly
and effectively.
4. Efficiently and effectively communicate with your Club Members (particularly those recorded as having been in Close Contact) regarding a suspected or actual case
of COVID-19 so your members can be aware and alert.
5. Provide attendance records which indicate when a COVID-19 individual (suspected or actual) attended the Club, and the people the individual had contact with.
6. Openly support any communication the Club receive with regards to an actual or suspected case of COVID-19, which may include from (but not limited to) Rugby
Union SA, SA Police, and other individuals authorised under the Emergency Management Act 2004.
7. Club is responsible for disinfecting Club equipment and facilities that a COVID-19 individual (suspected or actual) came in to contact with.
8. Any impact to a Competition/Season will be considered and communicated to all Clubs by the Competition Manager.
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Appendix A – Rugby Pitch Layout Diagram for Step 2
8Appendix B – COVID-19 Safety Coordinator Position Description
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator will be your key resources and central point of contact for all matters COVID-19 for your Club.
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator will be responsible for liaising with other Clubs, Rugby Union SA and other relevant stakeholders in relation to your Club’s response to
COVID-19.
To assist organisations in appointing the right and most appropriately skilled person for this role, below is a list of the responsibilities for your COVID-19 Safety Coordinator.
1. Complete the Covid Compliance Plan (online) considering the actions set out in the documents provided by Rugby Union South Australia and implementing (or
arranging to implement) relevant considerations in your Club and documenting justifications for not undertaking particular actions.
2. Oversee the development and implementation of the Club’s return to sport arrangements by documenting those arrangements in a COVID-19 Safety Plan.
3. The COVID-19 Safety Plan (Covid Compliance Plan) should address
a. Points of COVID-19 transmission risk
b. Transmission controls
c. Hygiene and behaviour requirements
d. Physical and fitness preparations before a restart
e. Education and communication to relevant personnel
4. Periodically review the effectiveness of the COVID-19 Safety Plan for your Club and amend, update or improve as necessary
5. Advise the Committee of your Club on the effectiveness of the COVID019 Safety Plan arrangements and seek assistance where required
6. Assist your Club (operationally) to safely ramp up activity through the three phases of the Australian Government’s Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia and as
permitted by the South Australian Government
7. Act as the contact point for your Club’s members and participants – particularly around questions relating to return to sport and the actions your Club has taken to
be COVIDSafe – and other relevant stakeholders (including government, local council, public health and other authorities, other Clubs, and Rugby Union SA)
8. Be responsible for ensuring any member in the Club who is tested positive for COVID-19 is recorded in Rugby Xplorer, and club Responds effectively to the positive
result.
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