Blue Mountains Rugby

ORGANISATION DETAILS

Organisation name:

Blue Mountains District Rugby Football Club (BMDRFC)

Plan completed by:

David Thomas

Approved by:

Chris Moloney & David Opie

REQUIREMENTS

ACTIONS

Wellbeing of staff and visitors

Exclude staff, volunteers, parents/carers and participants who are unwell.

Game day and training protocals can be found on our website http://www.bluemountains.rugby.net.au/ and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueysRugby

Advice is to stay at home if unwell or if showing any signs of COVID or Flu like symptoms

Provide staff and volunteers with information and training on COVID-19,
including when to get tested, physical distancing and cleaning, and how
to manage a sick visitor.

All Players and coaches have been advised to report to the secretary (David Opie) should they develop Symptoms or contract COVID-19.

Game day and training protocals can be found on our website http://www.bluemountains.rugby.net.au/ and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueysRugby

Volunteers are encouraged to complete the COVID-19 Food Awareness Training Course. https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training

Make staff aware of their leave entitlements if they are sick or required to
self-isolate.

NA

Wellbeing of staff and visitors

Display conditions of entry (website, social media, venue entry)

All COVID related info can be found on our website and facebook pages is here:

http://www.bluemountains.rugby.net.au/

https://www.facebook.com/BlueysRugby

Relevent signage and posters will be displayed at the ground on game days

If hiring the facility, consult with the owners/operators to address these
requirements to understand what measures may already be in place.

The Blue Mountains City Council have been advise of all game day activities

Ensure COVID-19 Safety Plans are in place, where relevant, for:

• Swimming pools
• Gyms
• Restaurants and cafes

NA

REQUIREMENTS

ACTIONS

Physical distancing

Ensure the number of people in a facility does not exceed one person
per 4 square metres (including staff and spectators).

All internal spaces have been measured and occupancy signs are posted

Minimise co-mingling of participants from different games and timeslots
where possible.

There will be an allocated area for finishing teams to be able to congregate to allow for the next team to depart from the change rooms and enter the playing fields. The change rooms will be wiped and disinfected between each entering team

Ensure any spectators comply with 1.5 metres physical distance where
practical, such as through staggered seating. People who live in the
same household are not required to distance. Have strategies in place to
prevent spectators from different games and timeslots co-mingling.

Social distancing signage will be present. There will be ample room on the sidelines for spectators to spread out

Have strategies in place to manage gatherings that may occur
immediately outside the premises, such as with drop off and pick up
zones or staggered start/finish times.

Each game occurs in a separate time slot. There will be no cross over game time.

Reduce crowding wherever possible and promote physical distancing with
markers on the floor.

Signage and markers will be placed for canteen queues

Assess the safe capacity of communal facilities such as showers,
change rooms and lockers. Communicate this at their entrance and have
strategies in place to reduce crowding and promote physical distancing.

10 people maximum will be allowed in the change rooms at any one time. This limit will be displayed

Where practical, stagger the use of communal facilities. Strongly
encourage participants to shower/change at home where possible.
 

Players are encouraged to shower at home. Showers will be required to be cleaner by the participant/user post use.

Use telephone or video platforms for essential staff meetings
where practical.

Committee meetings are being help at COVID safe venues

Physical distancing

Review regular business deliveries and request contactless delivery and
invoicing where practical.

All deliveries occur at private residence or where possible outside training or game times

REQUIREMENTS

ACTIONS

Hygiene and cleaning

Adopt good hand hygiene practices.

Separate hand sanitizer will be made available to each playing group as well as in the change rooms and playing facilities

Ensure hand sanitiser is accessible at the venue entry and throughout the
facility or ground.

Per above

Ensure bathrooms are well stocked with hand soap and paper towels.

Bathrooms will be made available and will be monitored for distancing regulations.

Provide visual aids above hand wash basins to support effective
hand washing.

Hand washing signed will be posted on the bathroom walls and stalls (above Basins etc)

Encourage participants to bring their own water bottle, snacks/orange
slices and sweat towels. Avoid shared food and drinks.

The training and game day protocols outline own water bottle requirements

Ensure processes are in place to launder shared uniform items after use,
such as bibs or jerseys

All jumpers are laundered after games and no jumpers are to be used twice in the same day

Clean frequently used indoor hard surface areas, including children’s play
areas, at least daily; first with detergent and water, and then disinfect.
Clean frequently touched areas and surfaces, including in communal
facilities, several times per day.

The interior surfaces of both changing rooms and the kitchen will be cleaned hourly

Clean areas used for high intensity sports with detergent and disinfectant
after each use.

NA – grass fields

Reduce sharing of equipment where practical and ensure these are
cleaned with detergent and disinfectant between use.

Equipment is disinfected between group usage

Ensure there is accessible detergent/disinfectant and gloves for visitors to
use, should they wish.

Personal Protective Equipment will be made available, however it is encouraged to bring your own