Return to Sport – 26 February Update

Dear Lorraine,

We are pleased to see further easing of COVID-19 restrictions as announced today Friday February 26 by the Victorian Government and Department of Health.

The main change for basketball in Victoria is the restrictions regarding mask wearing.

MASKS
From 11.59pm Friday February 26 – The change is:

Masks are not required during games for Players, Referees & Coaches while on court.

Masks are recommended for all patrons aged 12 years or older, when social distancing cannot be maintained, unless medically exempt.  

Please see full details in our Return to Sport Guidelines (Version 11 / February 26).

Venue density limits still apply, patrons need to maintain social distancing where possible and continue to follow hygiene practices, eg signage must state the number of people permitted inside, wipes and disinfectant must be supplied for use by patrons, record keeping is required and venues with capacity of greater than 500 patrons must publish a COVIDSafe Plan online.

RETURN TO SPORT REACTIVATION STATUS – From Friday 26 FEBRUARY AT 11.59pm

ALL AGES: COVID-Safe

For an explanation on COVID-Safe, click here for our updated Return to Sport Guidelines.

In addition, this information is on our website and will be distributed via social media from 4pm today.

Best Regards,

Nick Honey
Basketball Victoria
CEO