RETURN TO BASKETBALL | MEDIA RELEASE 25/02/22
Latest COVID Update
In line with the latest NSW Government announcement, as of Friday, 25 February 2022, Covid-19 restrictions are removed in all HBA venues. Please note, social distancing and mask wearing where socials distancing is not possible are highly encouraged. Patrons are asked to stay home if they are unwell and follow all NSW Government requirements if they test positive or classify as a close contact.
We remain mindful that Covid-19 has not disappeared and undertake to maintain the highest levels of hygiene with sanitiser and antiseptic wipes available throughout our venues.
Hills Basketball Association would like to take this opportunity to thank our members and supporters for their co-operation over the past 2 years. While there still may be some way to go on the Covid-19 journey, the fact that Hills Basketball has reached this point as a healthy, viable organisation is due in no small part to our patrons. Thank you and here’s hoping 2022 is as Covid free as it can be.
Any questions can be directed to steve@hillshornets.com.au
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General
- If you are unwell you MUST stay at home.
- A list of current Covid hotspots can be found here https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates If you have visited a hotspot you should follow NSW Health directions and MUST NOT enter Hills Basketball venues.
- Even if the new rules permit attendance (see specific rules above), only come to the stadium if you absolutely must.
- Anyone, including spectators, not pre-printed on an official roll call, roster or scoresheet must QR code on entry.
- Anyone entering Hills Basketball venues must practice social distancing where possible.
- All patrons are encouraged to arrive as late as possible and leave promptly after their activity.
- Patrons are requested not to sing, cheer or chant.
- Carpooling with people from different households is discouraged.
- No exit via front door.
Kiss and drop zone:
- Kiss and drop strictly for drop off. No pickups.
- Painted area ‘No stopping zone’ is now available as pedestrian pick up area.
- Where applicable, team staff (coach, manager, scorer) are asked to take responsibility for children until collected by parents.
- Parents and team staff to use common sense and discretion re. collection from waiting areas or walk to car.
If you are unwell you MUST stay at home. You should get a COVID-19 test and self-isolate until you receive a negative result AND you are feeling well again, whichever is the LATER.
The following link contains information from NSW Health regarding Covid-19 hotspots. If you have visited any of these locations, you should follow NSW Health directions and you MUST NOT enter Hills Basketball venues.
NSW Health are providing an ongoing current list of COVID-19 case locations. This page is being regularly updated with locations across NSW and we recommend it is checked if you are concerned about locations which may be at risk of COVID-19 infections.
Responding to COVID-19 in Basketball
Hills Basketball is not in a position to provide medical advice. The following is for guidance only as the advice of health authorities can vary depending on individual circumstances.
For immediate advice:
National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080 or NSW COVID-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
Or refer to Health Direct Coronavirus website and NSW Health Coronavirus Self Isolation Guidelines & Information
For someone feeling unwell
- Self-isolate
- Refer to the Coronavirus Health Direct Symptom Checker
- Get tested at a COVID-19 Testing clinic
- Call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080 (24-hour helpline)
- Call your Doctor or Visit the Emergency Department
If a player tests positive for COVID-19 please notify Hills Basketball Association on 02 9894-8944.
Close Contact
A close contact is someone who has been face to face for at least 15 minutes, or been in the same closed space for at least 2 hours, as someone who has tested positive for the COVID-19 when that person was infectious.
If you are a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 infection in Australia, you need to be isolated for 14 days after you last saw that person. Home isolation applies to all close contacts, even if you are well. It is important to monitor your health and report any symptoms as early as possible.
Refer to:
- Close Contacts Factsheet
- Recently Returned Travellers
- People suspected to have COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection
- People confirmed to have COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection
Casual Contact
A casual contact is defined as someone who has had face-to-face contact for less than 15 minutes cumulative over the course of a week, or been in the same closed space for less than 2 hours, with a person with a COVID-19 infection while they were infectious. This may include healthcare workers, other patients, or visitors who were in the same closed healthcare space as a case, but for shorter periods than those required for a close contact. Other closed settings might include schools or offices.
If you are a casual contact, you do not need to self-isolate unless you have symptoms (although the close contact does). You should monitor for symptoms for 14 days after your last casual contact with the person with COVID-19. Refer to Casual Contacts Factsheet.
Further Information
- National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 (24-hour helpline)
- Service NSW COVID-19 Helpline on 13 77 88
- National Health Direct Coronavirus website
- NSW Health Coronavirus website
- Coronavirus Symptom Checker
- Coronavirus Testing
- To speak to a Registered Nurse at NSW Healthline call 1800 022 222.
- Further information is also available at www.health.nsw.gov.au and www.health.gov.au.
