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RETURN TO TOUCH FOOTBALL
Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is excited to announce Touch Football community competitions in Queensland are permitted to resume from Stage 3, from 12noon, Friday 3 July.
Following the announcement by the Queensland State Government yesterday regarding the fast-tracking of
Stage 3 ‘Roadmap to Easing Queensland’s Restrictions’, the resumption of competition and physical contact is permitted on the field of play (including training) when following a COVID Safety Plan.
All Touch Football activities must adhere to strict physical distancing measures of one person per four square metres off the field of play and follow appropriate hygiene practices.
On a positive note, more events will also be allowed under Stage 3, including:
fewer than 500 people – no approval needed when following a COVID Safe Event Checklist (at this stage we assume this includes local competitions)
500 to 10,000 people – need a COVID Safe Event Plan approved by local public health units
The Department of Sport and Recreation is currently working with industry peak bodies and Queensland Health to update our Industry COVID Safe Plan to reflect changes in Stage 3. Once this becomes available, QTF will provide further clarity to its members.
This is positive news and significant steps forward for the sports industry and we look forward to the easing of restrictions. Please remain vigilant and continue to observe and practice State Government directives.
Updated 1 July 2020.
Touch Football Australia in conjunction with Queensland Touch Football (QTF) has developed a ‘Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines’ to provide the touch community with a clear direction that supports affiliates and participants for the safe return of touch football in Queensland.
QTF has also prepared ‘Return to Play Guidelines’ to provide Affiliates and Regions with further clarification, guidance and templates specific to the Queensland Government’s roadmap to easing restrictions.
Please stay up-to-date with the latest information which will be available here. Further resources are located at the bottom of this page.
Updated 5 June 2020.
Touch Football Australia in conjunction with Queensland Touch Football (QTF) has developed a “Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines’ to provide the touch community with a clear direction that supports affiliates and participants for the safe return of touch football in Queensland.
Please stay up-to-date with the latest information which will be available here.
The following recommendations are also encouraged prior to the recommencement of training.
Everyone is encouraged to complete the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – What It Is, How to Prevent Spread course, available now for free in The Nest.
Sport Australia recommends every sporting Affiliate/Club appoints a COVID-19 Safety Coordinator.
STAGE 2 – June 1
The Queensland Government’s Return to Play Guide outlines that Stage 2 of the restrictions permits non-contact organised activity for up to 20 people per venue with a COVID Safe Plan. In addition to these restrictions, the Queensland State Government has approved a Sport-specific Industry COVID Safe Plan which allows flexibility on the number of people per playing space/zone which can be viewed here – Approved COVID Industry Plan.
On a touch football field, there are provisions for a maximum of two separate playing spaces/zones per field that can accommodate a total of 20 people per playing space, where Affiliates are compliant with the requirements of the approved COVID Safe Industry Plan and relevant health directions. Click here to read more.
Affiliates must ensure they are up to date with the required government protocols and guidelines prior to commencing training including the “TFA Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines”.
Associations – Affiliates & Clubs
Affiliates may resume training upon the following conditions.
Obtained written Council/Landowner approval to return to activity.
Created and implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can adhere to strict hygiene and social distancing protocols.
Completed the ‘Return to Play Readiness Checklist’.
Attendance Register completed for each training session for all participants attending training.
*An example of a COVID-19 Safety Plan can be viewed in the Approved COVID Industry Plan.
Individuals/Teams
Groups must have approval from the Association (Affiliate/Club) to use the facility.
Remain at home if you feel unwell or are in a vulnerable health category.
Comply will ALL directions from the Association (Affiliate/Club).
Parents and supporters are discouraged where possible.
STAGE 3- July 10
The Queensland Government’s Return to Play Guide outlines that Stage 3 of the restrictions permits the recommencement of standard activity including contact sport in a COVID Safe environment including items listed above in Stage 2. Further State-specific information will be provided upon the advice from the Queensland Government.
Please view the “TFA Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines” and the below “Return to Play Resource Hub” to begin preparation.
Updated 5 June 2020.
Touch Football Australia in conjunction with Queensland Touch Football (QTF) has developed a “Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines’ to provide the touch community with a clear direction that supports affiliates and participants for the safe return of touch football in Queensland.
Please stay up-to-date with the latest information which will be available here.
The following recommendations are also encouraged prior to the recommencement of training.
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Everyone is encouraged to complete the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – What It Is, How to Prevent Spread course, available now for free in The Nest.
-
Sport Australia recommends every sporting Affiliate/Club appoints a COVID-19 Safety Coordinator.
-
STAGE 2 – June 1
The Queensland Government’s Return to Play Guide outlines that Stage 2 of the restrictions permits non-contact organised activity for up to 20 people per venue with a COVID Safe Plan. In addition to these restrictions, the Queensland State Government has approved a Sport-specific Industry COVID Safe Plan which allows flexibility on the number of people per playing space/zone which can be viewed here – Approved COVID Industry Plan. -
On a touch football field, there are provisions for a maximum of two separate playing spaces/zones per field that can accommodate a total of 20 people per playing space, where Affiliates are compliant with the requirements of the approved COVID Safe Industry Plan and relevant health directions. Click here to read more.
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Affiliates must ensure they are up to date with the required government protocols and guidelines prior to commencing training including the “TFA Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines”.
-
Associations – Affiliates & Clubs
Affiliates may resume training upon the following conditions. -
Obtained written Council/Landowner approval to return to activity.
-
Created and implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can adhere to strict hygiene and social distancing protocols.
-
Completed the ‘Return to Play Readiness Checklist’.
-
Attendance Register completed for each training session for all participants attending training.
-
*An example of a COVID-19 Safety Plan can be viewed in the Approved COVID Industry Plan.
-
Individuals/Teams
-
Groups must have approval from the Association (Affiliate/Club) to use the facility.
-
Remain at home if you feel unwell or are in a vulnerable health category.
-
Comply will ALL directions from the Association (Affiliate/Club).
-
Parents and supporters are discouraged where possible.
-
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STAGE 3- July 10
The Queensland Government’s Return to Play Guide outlines that Stage 3 of the restrictions permits the recommencement of standard activity including contact sport in a COVID Safe environment including items listed above in Stage 2. Further State-specific information will be provided upon the advice from the Queensland Government. -
Please view the “TFA Return to Play Protocols and Guidelines” and the below “Return to Play Resource Hub” to begin preparation.
TFA RETURN TO PLAY RESOURCE HUB
QTF F & QS
QTF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
