ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA - (SYDNEY CHAPTER)
COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN 2023
The purpose of this plan is to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among our members and the broader community.
The plan was originally shaped by the Australian Institute of Sport Framework for Rebooting Sports in a COVID-19 Environment and advice received from the NSW Department of Health, Athletics Australia and Blind Sports Australia.
It has been updated regularly in keeping with advice from Federal and NSW Health authorities,
In the best interests of all members, it is highly recommended that that all persons attending Achilles training or entering a community event as part of an Achilles team are fully vaccinated.
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator is Cindy Skacel
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0417 254 561.
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator will be the point of contact for all COVID-19 related matters.
The Achilles Committee will be responsible for compliance and education.
COVID TRANSMISSION
DO NOT ATTEND TRAINING IF:
ATTENDING TRAINING:
WHILE EXERCISING
Guides are encouraged to choose less busy routes and avoid other community members as much as possible.
HYGIENE CONTROL
TRANSPORT
If the car contains people from different households, all occupants must wear a mask.
REPORTING
Achilles will keep records of attendance and pairings/groups.
Additional, detailed advice will be issued from time to time and such advice will be seen as part of the COVID Safety Plan.
Version 6: 19 January 2023
COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN 2023
The purpose of this plan is to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among our members and the broader community.
The plan was originally shaped by the Australian Institute of Sport Framework for Rebooting Sports in a COVID-19 Environment and advice received from the NSW Department of Health, Athletics Australia and Blind Sports Australia.
It has been updated regularly in keeping with advice from Federal and NSW Health authorities,
In the best interests of all members, it is highly recommended that that all persons attending Achilles training or entering a community event as part of an Achilles team are fully vaccinated.
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator is Cindy Skacel
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0417 254 561.
The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator will be the point of contact for all COVID-19 related matters.
The Achilles Committee will be responsible for compliance and education.
COVID TRANSMISSION
- Current evidence suggests that the virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with each other, typically within 1 metre.
- A person can be infected when aerosols or droplets containing the virus are inhaled or come directly into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth.
- The virus can also spread in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor settings, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is because aerosols remain suspended in the air or travel farther than 1 metre (long-range).
- People may also become infected by touching surfaces that have been contaminated by the virus when touching their eyes, nose or mouth without cleaning their hands.
- Achilles members may be particularly vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions so attention to methods to reduce the risk is paramount.
DO NOT ATTEND TRAINING IF:
- you have any symptoms of COVID-19, i.e., sore throat, fever, cough.
- you feel unwell generally.
- you have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19
- you are awaiting results from a COVID 19 test
ATTENDING TRAINING:
- Members must use the RSVP booking system to indicate that they will be attending training.
- Guides will be pre-allocated for each training session.
WHILE EXERCISING
Guides are encouraged to choose less busy routes and avoid other community members as much as possible.
HYGIENE CONTROL
- Avoid sharing drink bottle on the run/walk.
- Training will be hug-free, handshake-free, high five-free, etc.
- Spitting and/or clearing of nasal passages is prohibited.
TRANSPORT
If the car contains people from different households, all occupants must wear a mask.
REPORTING
Achilles will keep records of attendance and pairings/groups.
Additional, detailed advice will be issued from time to time and such advice will be seen as part of the COVID Safety Plan.
Version 6: 19 January 2023
