Earlier this week the South Australian Premier announced further COVID-19 restrictions, one of which will impact the sport and recreation sector.
 
As of the 21 August 2020 a COVID Marshal will be required to supervise a prescribed operation. In accordance with the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 7)(COVID-19) Direction 2020 a prescribed operation includes but not limited to:

• The onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverage (whether occurring in an indoor or outdoor area)
• Social and sporting clubs
• Operations at gymnasiums and fitness centres
• Swimming pools used by the public

If more than 200 persons are reasonably expected to be present at or participating in prescribed operations, a COVID Marshal supervising the prescribed operation must not have any other duties in respect of the prescribed operation.
 
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing will provide further details to you regarding the training required for COVID Marshals when the Government releases this information.
 
I encourage you to refer to the relevant Emergency Management Directions and the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the new COVID Marshals including what they will be required to do.
 
I would like to stress again, this is not the time to be complacent. Therefore, we must continue to:

• Stay home if you are unwell
• Keep 1.5 metre distance from others wherever and whenever possible.
• Adhere to the density requirement of 1 person per 2 square meters.
• Wash or sanitize hands and common surfaces regularly.

Please continue to check in to the Australian Sailing COVID-19 Information Hub for the most relevant updates for clubs regarding the pandemic.

For further assistance, please contact your Regional Manager Ian Leeson.