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COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN STAGE 3 TOOWOOMBA SQUASH INC Association/Club Toowoomba Squash Inc. Club Facility Location 242 James Street, Toowoomba Queensland 4350 Club President Allan Schefe Contact Email [email protected] Contact Mobile Number 0407 692 167 Version 2.0 Date Endorsed 10 July 2020 Executive Committee is responsible for endorsement and amendments of this document

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COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN – STAGE 3

TOOWOOMBA SQUASH INC

Association/Club Toowoomba Squash Inc.

Club Facility Location 242 James Street, Toowoomba Queensland 4350

Club President Allan Schefe

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Mobile Number 0407 692 167

Version 2.0

Date Endorsed 10 July 2020

Executive Committee is responsible for endorsement and amendments of this document

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Key Principles ............................................................................................................................. 3

3. Responsibilities under this Plan ................................................................................................ 4

4. Return to Sport Arrangements ................................................................................................... 4

4.1 Indoor Sports Framework Arrangements 4

4.2 Toowoomba Squash Inc. - Protocols and Procedures 5

4.3 Toowoomba Squash Inc. – Communication Strategy 5

5. Recovery ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Appendix 1: Outline of Return to Sport Arrangements ................................................................... 6

Part 1 – Facility and Sport Operations 6

Part 2 – Return to Play Readiness Checklist 14

Appendix 2: Example of Playing Space for Squash ...................................................................... 15

Appendix 3: Contact Tracing Requirements and Examples ......................................................... 16

Appendix 4: Procedures / Collateral .............................................................................................. 18

Part 1 – Communication (Email / Facebook Posts) 18

Part 2 – Posters 18

Part 3 – Processes / Checklists 18

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1. Introduction

The purpose of this Club plan is to provide a plan for the implementation and management of procedures by

Toowoomba Squash Inc [Club] to support its members and participants in the staged resumption of community sport

and club activities.

The arrangements set out in this Plan are in accordance with Industry COVID-19 Safety Plan – Indoor Sports Group

and Queensland Governments Return to Play Guidelines and Return to Play Readiness Checklist, its intended to

prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers,

visitors, families and the broader community. The Plan provides the framework to govern the general operation of the

Club, any facilities it controls, the playing/training behaviour of all members and participants and the monitoring and

reporting of the health of attendees at Club facilities.

This Plan includes, but is not limited to, the conduct of:

a. staged training and competition activities (sport operations); and

b. facility management and supporting operations (facility operations).

At all times the Plan is subject to all regulations, guidelines and directions of government and public health authorities.

2. Key Principles

This Plan is based on, and accepts, Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions, its Return to Play Guide for

Queensland sport, recreation and fitness industries (State Principles) and specifically the COVID-19 Industry Safety

plan for Indoor Sports Group (PDF, 1,011 KB ) and Indoor Sports Group matrix (PDF, 221 KB ) to which Squash falls

under.

AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment (AIS Framework) and the National Principles for the

Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities (National Principles).

The Plan also accepts as key principles that:

• The health and safety of members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, visitors, families and

the broader community is the number one priority;

• Members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, families and the broader community need to

be engaged and briefed on Club’s return to sport plans;

• Facilities are assessed and appropriate plans are developed to accommodate upgraded hygiene protocols,

physical distancing and other measures to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19;

• Contact – full contact is permitted on the ‘field of play’ in line with pre-COVID contact activities. At all other times,

participants, coaches, supervisors, officials, trainers, and spectators are to observe physical distancing

requirements and undertake sound hygiene practices as detailed in this Plan

• Facility capacity – the total number of people to attend an activity, training and competition at indoor venues is to

be based on occupant density of one person per two square metres for venues of 200 square metres or less (up

to a total of 50 people) and one person per four square metres for venues of 200 square metres or more. Risks will

be managed through mandatory record keeping, through group segmentation and buffer zones as appropriate.

Individual organisations and facility managers will be responsible for implementing these requirements in line with

the relevant approved Industry COVID Safe Plan.

• Facility usage – all elements of community sport, recreation and fitness facilities are accessible in line with

relevant health guidelines and directives. This means facilities such as canteens, change rooms, bathrooms,

storage rooms, bars will reopen and operating hours can also be amended. Industry Plans will detail how

organisations will manage the use of ancillary facilities in relation to cleaning/sanitisation and flow of people within

venues. All facility components will be operated in accordance with the relevant approved Industry COVID Safe

Plan.

• Events – such as championships, markets, carnivals and gala days can recommence. Organisations must ensure

the relevant approvals are in place based on the number of people attending as seen in the Roadmap.

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3. Responsibilities under this Plan

Club retains the overall responsibility for the effective management and implementation of the return to squash

activities and operations outlined in this Plan.

The Committee of Toowoomba Squash Inc. (Club) is responsible for:

• Approving the Plan and overseeing the implementation of the arrangements in the Plan; and

• Revising the Plan as required, ensuring it reflects up to date information from government and public health

officials.

The Committee has appointed the following person as the Club COVID-19 Safety Coordinator to execute the delivery

of the Plan and to act as a point of contact for information relating to this Plan:

Name Michael Truskinger

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Number 0412 612 916

The Club expects all members, participants, coaches, officials, administrative staff and volunteers to:

• Comply with the health directions of government and public health authorities as issued from time to time;

• Understand and act in accordance with this Plan as amended from time to time;

• Comply with any testing and precautionary measures implemented by the Club;

• Act with honesty and integrity in regard to the state of their personal health and any potential symptoms; and

• Monitor their health and take a cautious approach to self-isolation and reporting of potential symptoms.

4. Return to Sport Arrangements

As at the date of this Plan, the club has scheduled for participants to return to full contact play from Saturday, 11 July

2020, as per Stage 3 Return to Play and easing of restrictions. The Plan outlines specific sport requirements that the

Club will implement including the six principles guiding the Stage 3 Return to Play in accordance with Industry COVID-

19 Industry Safety: Indoor Sports Group (PDF, 1,011 KB ) and Indoor Sports Group matrix (PDF, 221 KB )

4.1 Indoor Sports Framework Arrangements

The protocols for conducting sport operations and facility operations under Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Queensland

Roadmap to easing restrictions are set up in Appendix 1, Part 1 and Part 2 of the Industry COVID-19 Industry Safe

Plan, Indoor Sports Group (PDF, 1,011 KB ) and Indoor Sports Group matrix (PDF, 221 KB ) ..

The club has taken these industry protocols and overlaid squash specifics protocols, local policy and procedures and

created specific checklists/templates for the Club’s committee, administrators and volunteers that will be implemented

and specifically followed. Refer to Appendix.

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4.2 Toowoomba Squash Inc. - Protocols and Procedures

The Club will put the following education, training, procedures and checklist in place for members, participants,

coaches, administrators and volunteers to ensure compliance with government COVID regulations.

• Display the signed Statement of compliance documents at front counter and one on the front door window

• Complete and have available at facility Return to Play Readiness Checklist

• Copy of the COVID-19 Industry Safety plan for Indoor Sports Group (PDF, 1,011 KB ) and Indoor Sports

Group matrix (PDF, 221 KB ) available at facility

• Sign in register

• Volunteer checklist including facility open/close, cleaning process and protocols

4.3 Toowoomba Squash Inc. – Communication Strategy

The club will use a variety of communication platforms to distribute COVID-19 information to volunteers, club

members, casual users and potential new participants including:

• Face to face COVID-19 training for club volunteers

• Social Media (Facebook)

• Website

• Email

• Posters and notifications within the Toowoomba Squash Inc. facility

Refer to Communication Strategy Appendix for a guide on communication scripting, training package and promotional

material that will be used as an information platform for Stage 2 and Stage 3.

Please Note this will be modified in line with updates provided by Queensland Government, QSport (Industry Lead)

and State Sporting Organisation – Queensland Squash, as changes are made, and information updates

recommended.

5. Recovery

When public health officials determine that the outbreak has ended in the local community, Toowoomba Squash Inc.

will consult with relevant authorities to identify criteria for scaling back its COVID-19 prevention actions. The club will

also consider which protocols can remain to optimise good public and participant health.

At this time the Committee of Toowoomba Squash Inc will consult with key stakeholders to review the delivery of its

return to sport arrangements and use feedback to improve organisational plans and systems.

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Appendix 1: Outline of Return to Sport Arrangements

Part 1 – Facility and Sport Operations

Please Note that the club has updated and amended this section of the plan in accordance with Stage 3 effective as

at Friday, 3 July 2020 12:00. This reflects the Club’s facility and sport operations developed in accordance with

Industry COVID Safe Plan – Indoor Sports.

Area

STAGE THREE (3 July 2020)

The below has been modified from the COVID Safe Industry Plan to reflect Toowoomba Squash

Operations.

Approvals The club has obtained the following approvals to allow a return to play under Stage 3:

✓ Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Plan for Indoor Sports Group which is industry specific and

has been approved by State Government

✓ Venue owner approves re-opening of facility

✓ National/state sporting body approval of return to training and competition for community sport

✓ Organisation committee has approved return to training and competition for club

✓ Insurance arrangements confirmed to cover training

✓ Relevant approvals will be obtained for any events hosted at the facility in compliance with

Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events

Education and

Training Processes

Requirements continue from Stage 2. Note Stage 3 increase in participants may need more than one COVID Safe Officer to monitor sessions.

The club provided training to administrators, volunteers, coaches and education to all participants during Stage 2 and any additional training relating to Stage 3 will be provided in the following ways:

Volunteer training will include:

• Training on COVID-19 infection control for volunteers responsible for facility management and

conduct of training, competition, event operations or any other relevant activity (sanitising

surfaces and SWA requirements).

• Protocols around how to manage someone who presents at the facility and appears sick

• Key messaging in the form of posters and information factsheets

• Operational procedures in the form of facility checklists

General Education will include:

• Making all participants aware of appropriate hygiene measures and that they should not attend

if unwell.

• Government resources will be prominently displayed around facilities and at entry points,

including handwashing and personal infection control advice.

• Educational materials to outline protocols under Stage 3, including the obligations on and

expectations of such participants will be posted on website, social media and sent via email to

all members.

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Additional training may consist of the following requirements:

• Mandatory training provided by TAFE Queensland for all staff in industries requiring a COVID

Safe checklist. See the COVID Safe Businesses website for more information.

• Any training that has been approved or outlined by Queensland Health.

• Any training as outlined by a Peak Body or State Level Organisation specifically relevant to the

activity.

Information and advice will be sourced from the Return to Play guide provided on the Return to Play website. The club acknowledges that the guide will continue to be updated by the Department of Housing and Public Works (Sport and Recreation).

Corona Virus anxiety link: (Adults) – Ref Australian Psychological Society https://www.tenpin.org.au/wpcontent/uploads/2020/05/20APS-IS-COVID-19-Public-Older_adults-1.pdf

It is acknowledged that further industry specific training will be developed and provided by the Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance. COVID Safe 'checklists' for each type of business are also available here . Alternatively, Business owners that would like to better understand their WHS duties regarding COVID-19 can call 1300 005 018, their union or industry association.

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Facility Protocols

Playing Space Training & Competition Processes

Specifics of facility protocols, playing space and training/competition Stage 3:

• Total number of people to attend training and competition is to be based on occupant

density of; one person per four square metres for venues of 200 square metres or more.

• Physical distancing of 1.5 metres applies “off the field of play”

• Physical distancing does not apply “on the field of play”

Contact – full contact is permitted on the ‘court of play’ in line with pre-COVID contact activities.

At all other times, participants, coaches, supervisors, officials, trainers, and spectators are to

observe physical distancing requirements and undertake sound hygiene practices as detailed in

this Plan

• Double play is now permitted

• Training/Coaching – up to 6 people can be on the court at any one time (this will mostly

apply to junior training)

Facility capacity – the total number of people to attend an activity, training and competition at

indoor venues is to be based on occupant density of one person per four square metres for

venues of 200 square metres or more. Risks will be managed through mandatory record keeping,

through group segmentation and buffer zones as appropriate. Individual organisations and facility

managers will be responsible for implementing these requirements in line with the relevant

approved Industry COVID Safe Plan.

Toowoomba Squash Facility has a total of 622 square meters of off court space. Please note that

this does not include the hallway downs stairs linking the front and back zones or changerooms.

This would allow up to 155 people at the facility at any one time. The facility has been broken up

into Six Zones:

Zone Name Total square metres Total number of people

Front zone upstairs 152 m² 38 people

Front zone downstairs 100 m² 25 people

Back zone upstairs 152 m² 38 people

Back zone downstairs 100 m² 25 people

Club room 60 m² 15 people

Front counter / canteen 8 m² 2 people

Entry connecting hallway

upstairs zone

50 m² 12 people

Total 622 m² 155 people

The club has put the following protocols and processes in place:

• All participants and visitors upon entering the facility MUST sanitise hands

• Report directly to the front counter and enter details into the COVID-19 attendance register

(this MUST be completed by anyone entering the facility including volunteers, coaches, parents

and spectators)

• Club volunteer will provide a verbal brief on facility flow and training/playing protocols to ensure

participants understand their obligations

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• Playing – no more than four participants per court, and when off the court physical distancing

must be maintained.

• Coaching – no more than six participants are permitted on the court at any one time, this

includes the coach.

• Flow – the facility will be broken into two playing zones Front and Back with one set of stairs

for each zone, there is to be no cross over of stair usage, both zones have individual flow

access to toilets and change rooms.

• Communal areas: showers remain closed, change rooms and club room open in Stage 3.

• The facility will resume competition in mid-July. While online bookings are preferred, walk-ins

will be excepted and volunteers will ensure facility capacity is not exceeded.

The following competition resumption and operating times have been approved to commence from

Saturday, 11 July 2020:

Competition Resumption

16/07/2020 Thursday Day Comp new season

20/07/2020 Monday Flexi Squash

22/07/2020 Wednesday Comp finish season

23/07/2020 Thursday Night Comp finish season

Operating Hours (casual bookings / training)

Monday 4:00 – 8:00pm

Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00pm

Thursday 8:30 – 12:00pm

Thursday 4:00 – 8:30pm

Saturday 2:00 – 5:00pm

• Sanitising stations will be located:

o Inside facility entry/exit door

o Reception

o Downstairs in both the front and back zones

o Soap and water will be maintained in the toilets

• Equipment hire will recommence. Hire cost will now include a racquet grip, over wrap

• No sharing of personal equipment

• Personal hygiene encouraged (e.g. wash hands prior to, during and following play)

• The club will maintain the COVID attendance register records (kept for 56 days)

• The club will manage emergency situations in the following way:

o Following a suspected outbreak, all bookings will be cancelled, and participants notified via phone, notification of facility closure will be posted on website and social media.

o Should a person refuse to follow club protocols they will be refused entry and/or removed. Incident report will be logged with a club committee member via phone.

o Participants are required to confirm by ticking the attendance register that they have not had:

− COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days

− Identify persons of high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-existing health conditions)

− Travelled internationally in the previous 14 days

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Physical

distancing

At all times participants, coaches, officials, trainers and spectators are to observe physical distancing requirements as per Stage 3. Except for the playing area where contact is required for training and competition purposes.

The club has implemented the following physical distancing protocols:

• Maintaining base density requirement of 4 square metres per person and physical distancing

(>1.5 metres) off the court of play.

• Co-mingling for each playing space and zone is discouraged.

• Flow direction will be clearly marked on the floor and court rails with tape or with signage.

• Avoid participant interactions including handshakes and high fives within each playing space

and zone.

• Defined training/activity areas for each training group, maintaining base density requirement of

4 square metres per person and physical distancing (>1.5 metres) – this relates to coaching.

• Limit unnecessary social gatherings (particularly adults), the car park is identified as a hot spot

and will be monitored.

Personal health Requirements continue from Stage 2 in addition to the following.

• The opening and use of communal showers is permitted, where appropriate cleaning

measures are in place consistent with Work health and safety during COVID-19: Guide to keeping your workplace safe, clean and health.

• Please Note: the club’s showers will remain closed, use of changerooms are permitted.

Personal health protocols:

• Graded return to sport to avoid injury

• Advice to players, coaches, volunteers to not attend if unwell (including any signs/symptoms of

cold, flu, COVID-19 or other illness)

• Washing of hands prior to, during and after training and use of hand sanitiser where available

• Shower at home before and after training

• Cough into the elbow, no clearing nose, no spitting

• Launder own training uniform and wash personal equipment

• No sharing of personal equipment

• No physical greetings (i.e. hand shaking, high fives etc.)

• Avoid touching of eyes, nose or mouth

• Shared participant equipment – over grips to be used on hire racquets, balls will be washed or

wiped with antibacterial wipes or alcohol-based sanitiser prior to and after each use

Hygiene Requirements continue from Stage 2 in addition to the following.

• Hand and respiratory hygiene are to be encouraged

• Frequent environmental cleaning and disinfection must be maintained

The club has adopted safe hygiene protocols distributed by national/state sporting body including:

• Guidelines for sanitisation and cleaning, including requirements for sanitisation stations, poster

will be display in the facility

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• Hand sanitiser dispensers will be placed in prominent places around facilities (particularly entry

and exit points, communal areas or high use areas such as a registration desk, toilets or

canteen) and ensure dispensers are regularly refilled

• Clean and sanitise any shared equipment that is used prior to use (this includes any club balls)

• The clubs cleaning standards and procedures include regularly cleaned with disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions include:

- Surfaces will be frequently wiped down with appropriate disinfectant wipes or soap, particularly those frequently touched including:

- door handles

- light switches

- kitchen surfaces

- bathroom surface

- phones / cash register / computer

- remote controls

- control panels and

- any other high touch areas

• Stage 3 will see participants responsible for wiping down court door handles following use

• The club will ensure the provision of appropriate health and safety equipment, Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene cleaning solutions for all volunteers working

at the facility

• A checklist has been developed for volunteers to follow specific cleaning protocols prior to the

first session and between each subsequent session, refer to appendix

• We strongly encourage payments online or via pay wave technology. If cash is taken

volunteers are to observe good personal hygiene practices and wash their hands regularly

For more information on cleaning guidelines visit the Safe Work Australia website:

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/industryinformation/general-

industry-information/cleaning

Communications Requirements continue from Stage 2 in addition to the following.

Ensuring players, coaches, members, volunteers, families, staff and spectators are briefed on Stage 3 protocols regarding training and playing/competition processes including Terms and Conditions of entry.

The club has developed a communications plan to communicate with players, coaches, members,

volunteers, families and staff that includes:

• Provide clear and coordinated guidance to participants and stakeholders across a range of

communication channels on how a return to sport will be managed at each level of restriction

• Brief players, coaches, staff and volunteers on return to training and competition protocols

including hygiene protocols (email, website and Facebook post) and reinforcement of hand

washing and general hygiene etiquette

• Endorsement of government COVIDSafe app and encouragement to players, coaches, staff,

members, volunteers and families to download and use app

• Use posters to promote good personal hygiene practices in and around training sessions and

in facilities

• Share timely and accurate information including how you will respond to any localised outbreak

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• Identify trigger points for cancelling, postponing or modifying an activity and identify who has responsibility for making that decision

Events Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events

More events can be held from Stage 3 guided under a new addition to the COVID Safe Framework, the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events:

• Fewer than 500 people – no Queensland Health approval needed when following a COVID Safe Event Checklist.

• 500 to 10,000 people – need a COVID Safe Event Plan approved by local Public Health units.

• Over 10,000 people – need a COVID Safe Event Plan approved by the Queensland Chief Health Officer.

This Framework sets out key public health principles and event-specific public health strategies that will limit the transmission of COVID-19 at events and help event organisers operate safely and is applicable for all events. The Framework does not alter the existing approval arrangements that apply to events. As an event organiser, you are still required to obtain the relevant approvals/permits from the venue/land owner, local council and/or Queensland Police Service.

Fact sheets are available to help event organisers navigate the Framework:

• Having the appropriate Documentation and Approvals in place

• How to Determine Maximum Patronage

• Advice for Organisers of Category One Events

• Advice for Organisers of Category Two Events

• Advice for Organisers of Category Three Events

Not all events will need to be covered under an approved COVID Safe Plan. Event organisers should review the Framework for COVID Safe Events to determine what you need to do to host your event.

Toowoomba Squash Inc. Event Compliance

In addition to physical distancing, santisation, hygiene and contact tracing requirements.

For sporting organisations, events can be defined as those that fall outside of regular competition

structure/fixture (e.g. carnivals, championships etc.)

It should be noted that in line with our Industry COVID Safe Plan, Toowoomba Squash Inc. facility

capacity is capped at 155 people, any event hosted at the facility will fall under Category Three Event

and will require the completion of the COVID Safe Event Checklist.

This is to be completed by the event coordinator and provided to the club for their records.

It is noted that the club has the following events locked in the calendar as at 07/07/2020:

− 18-19 July 2020 - Junior training camp

− 10-13 September 2020 – State school championships

− 3-5 October 2020 - Masters

− 20 October 2020 - World Squash Day

Management of

unwell participants

Requirements continue from Stage 2. The club’s protocols to manage unwell participants include:

• Any person within the centre displaying any symptoms must leave the centre immediately

• Anyone who is unwell or develops a fever, a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath, will be

reminded that they must contact a doctor or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

• The volunteers will clean down any high touch surfaces or particular surfaces or equipment

which the person may have been in contact with

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• Liaise with public health authorities and facilitate the sharing of information about all

symptomatic participants at an activity run by your organisation, subject to privacy law

• The club will notify Squash Queensland and the Department Housing and Public Works (Sport

and Recreation) if required

• Contact participants (refer to attendance register) if an active attendee subsequently becomes

unwell and provide advice on what actions should be taken. If an outbreak does occur at the

facility, the register will need to be provided to relevant authorities (i.e. Department of Health) in

a timely fashion

• Minimum details to be collected include:

– Date of entry

– First name and surname

– Phone number

– Email address

– Time in

– Time out

• Communicate isolation and medical procedures for all players, members, volunteers and their

families at the onset of any symptoms including organisation facilities that can be used to

manage symptomatic participants.

• The club room has been identified as the space that can be used to isolate staff or participants

who become unwell at an activity

Club

responsibilities

The club will oversee:

• Provision and conduct of hygiene protocols as per this Plan

• Record of attendance register maintained for all training, competition, club activities and events

• Coordination of Stage 3 indoor competition, training and playing operations ensuring social

distancing is be adhered to off the court of play

• Operation of the club’s facilities in support of all Stage 3 competition, training and playing activities

in accordance with this Plan:

✓ Hire of equipment is permitted with racquet grip applied and removed after each use

✓ No use of communal showers

✓ Club room can be used in accordance with allowed capacity, additional cleaning protocols in

place as per volunteer checklist

✓ Spectators to be limited

✓ Volunteers to maintain count to ensure facility capacity is not exceeded

✓ Online booking system in place to manage participant numbers, walk-ins will be accepted

✓ Display of all physical distancing, hygiene posters, cleaning requirements

✓ Implementation of strict hygiene and sanitisation measures in particular: at all entry and exit

point; communal areas and shared facilities and shared participant equipment (balls)

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Part 2 – Return to Play Readiness Checklist

Requirements continue from Stage 2

• Updated checklist used by club to ensure readiness for Stage 3

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Appendix 2: Example of Playing Space for Squash

Extract of QSport MATRIX – Indoor Sport – Queensland Squash – Please Note: Confirmed Stage 3 based on facility capacity not limited to 100

Training space Stage 2 Competition

Stage 3 and managing communal spaces Total # participants

# of spectators and

essential persons –

How are they managed

marshalling spaces etc.

Hygiene

Measures How overlap eliminated

Minimum size: 6.4m x 9.75m = 62.4m2

Stage 2: 20 capacity

Max 4 ppl per zone (court) – normally only 2 ppl

Stage 3: Max 6 ppl per zone (court)

Stage 3: Minimal to be counted with total of 100.

Each playing space separated by solid walls

(either block or glass)

State 2 and Stage 3 = 2

people in each zone max 6

separated by walls

Spectators – minimal

spectators counted in the

limit of 20 in Stage 2 and

in the 100 in Stage 3

Players use

personal

equipment

Each court has separate entry point

and numbers do not present

problems keeping distance on entry

or exit.

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Appendix 3: Contact Tracing Requirements and Examples

Toowoomba Squash Inc. COVID Stage 3 – Participant Register

All persons entering the facility are to enter their details

Date: _______________________________ Operating Period: ________________ Competition Name: ________________________

Arrival time

Departure time

Full name Phone Email Address

Club Member

Yes/No

Role

Player, Coach Parent, Carer, Spectator etc.

In the previous 14 days, have you:

• Had any COVID-19 symptoms?

• Been in contact with any

confirmed/suspected COVID-19 case?

• Travelled internationally?

Note: Attendance information is collected in accordance with the Club Privacy Policy. Records to be kept for 56 days. Pg 1.

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Toowoomba Squash Inc. COVID Stage 2 – Incident Report Form

One page to be used per session / per zone then file

Date: _______________________________ Operating Period: ________________ Competition Name: ________________________

Time of Incident

Tmba Squash Rep

Full Name Role Incident Detail

Resolution and time of notification to Committee Member

Please Note: this document is intended to be printed back to back.

Pg 2

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Appendix 4: Procedures / Collateral

Part 1 – Communication (Email / Facebook Posts)

• Requirements continue from Stage 2 udpated communication will be sent using various platforms to all relevant parties to advise the new protocols and individual responsibilities for the roll out of Stage 3

• All collatoral including posters will be update to reflect Stage 3 information

General message examples to be shared

• New website and online booking system: http://toowoombasquash.com/ • New online booking instructional video: 2020-06-14 00-59-19.mp4

• Posters/image on hygiene

• Poster/image on social distancing

• Download the COVIDSafe app to help slow the spread of the virus and keep Australians safe

Image that can be used on social media.

Part 2 – Posters

Requirements continue from Stage 2.

• Updated and additional posters will be put us as required around the facility

Part 3 – Processes / Checklists

Requirements continue from Stage 2.

• An updated volunteer checklist has been developed to reflect the new protocoals and procdudre for Stage 3