This guide has been established to support Clubs and Associations under the current Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions to return to playing cricket in a phased approach.
All Cricket Clubs and Associations have an obligation to strictly adhere to the following protocols at every training session and matches, with the focus to be ‘Get there Safely, Conduct Training and/or Play and Leave Safely’.
As of Monday 22nd June 2020, competitions for Non-contact sports (including cricket) will be able to resume for all age groups.
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
The following local government areas are currently under enforced ‘lockdown’ by the Victorian State Government until August 19th: Banyule, Bayside, Boroondara, Brumbank, Cardinia, Casey, Darebin, Frankston, Glen Eira, Dandenong, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Kingston, Knox, Manningham, Maribyrnong, Maroondah, Melbourne, Melton, Mitchell, Monash, Moonee Valley, Moreland, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Stonington, Port Phillip, Whitehorse, Whittlesea, Wyndham, Yarra & Yarra Ranges.
Training and matches must not commence for clubs, associations and players located in these areas during ‘lockdown’.
The impacts of COVID-19 are well-known and community sport is not immune from the impacts for multiple reasons. In addition to the potential personal financial impacts for players, officials and volunteers, the financial impacts on all clubs and associations will be real and potentially significant. Additionally, how clubs and associations navigate the complexities surrounding return to train and play protocols will be an additional factor clubs and associations will need to consider for 2020/21 (and potentially 2021/22). The following is a guide to assist clubs and associations manage the requirements:
WHO
WHAT
1 The Cricket Victoria COVID-19 return to train & play guidelines were developed following guidance from the Victorian Government’s Expert Advisory Panel, Sport Australia, the ICC, Cricket Australia, other Cricket States & Territories, Sport & Recreation Victoria and VicSport.
2 N.B.: Noting that the season will be starting later and due to more stringent COVID-19 requirements/restrictions placed on training indoors v outdoors many clubs will be scaling back their use of indoor centres
3 At the time of drafting this summary – Cricket Victoria are considering the potential of a CV preferred supplier arrangement for Victorian Cricket Clubs and Associations. More information on this will be shared when this is available.
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