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Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last Friday of the likely easing of social restrictions within the next week, SANFL is currently reviewing the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a post COVID-19 environment and preparing a return to play framework for both State League and Community Football in South Australia, including training. 

As part of this comprehensive return to play road map, this week we will be making a submission outlining protocols for the resumption of training to SA Health, as required by the Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing. These protocols also must meet requirements of the Federal Government National Guidelines for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation activities. 

As a result of low levels of COVID-19 transmissions, outdoor community sport in South Australia is currently at ‘Level B’ under the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport, allowing non-contact group training of no more than 10 people (including coaches/staff) once specific protocols are approved by State Government. Progression into ‘Level C’ of safe activities would enable resumption of full training and competition, subject to compliance with all government directions, regulations and restrictions. 

Appreciating the number of participants associated with every football team – and the number of teams at each club – it is important to return to play in a structured manner which ensures the health and safety of participants and the broader football community. 

Approved return to play procedures are the only way to ensure football has the opportunity to return to normality with a continuous season. 

We therefore ask for your continued patience and understanding as we work through these protocols and continue to play our part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of not only our participants, but the broader community. 

As previously communicated, we are hopeful of providing a detailed announcement about both SANFL Community Football and State League’s return to play by mid-May. Until such time that specific protocols are approved by State Government, formal club training and organised group activities cannot commence. 

We also request that your football community download the COVID-SAFE App to ensure we are able to quickly trace and manage any outbreaks in the community. The App also will be critical in a return to play framework. 

Links to both of the above mentioned documents are available here:

AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a Post COVID-19 Environment

National Guidelines for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation activities

Take care and stay safe. 
Kind Regards, 
Tom Hurley
Head of Community Football
SANFL

The SFC would like to provide its valued players, members and supporters the following update regarding Community Football in 2020. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Club Secretary – Josh Pegler via email at secretary@strathfootyclub.com.au

As always, we will continue to provide you any additional updates when they become available.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020

SANFL update: SANFLW, SANFL Juniors, AFL Auskick &
Community Football

SANFL today announced the postponement of the 2020 Statewide Super Women’s League until May 31 and strongly recommended that all Community Football competitions across South Australia also be postponed until that date.

In addition, SANFL has postponed National Pharmacies SANFL Juniors and NAB AFL Auskick until May 31.

The 2020 SANFL U16 Torrens University Cup, which commenced two weeks ago, has been cancelled.

Today’s decision is consistent with the earlier postponement of the men’s Statewide Super League and state talent programs as a measure to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.

SANFL CEO Jake Parkinson said the health and well-being of fans, players, umpires, officials and communities has been the number one priority throughout this decision-making process.

He said SANFL Club CEOs were supportive of the League’s decision to postpone the Women’s League competition, due to play Round 5 this weekend.

In line with a national decision on Community Football by the AFL, SANFL is strongly recommending that all affiliated leagues in SA cease any play until May 31, including training.

SANFL will continue to review these decisions based on the changing circumstances and advice from government and relevant health authorities.

“The recommendation to all affiliated leagues was collectively agreed upon due to the nature of shared public facilities across community football clubs and the health and safety of football’s volunteer network,” Mr Parkinson said.

SANFL is continuing to work with all affiliated Community Football leagues to provide ongoing support during this extremely challenging time.

ENDS

The Strathalbyn Football Club advises that ALL football training has been suspended until further notice.

This recommendation has been implemented by your club on advice from the GSFL.

Please note that this implementation is not exclusive to SFC and is a blanket precautionary community health measure. Other GSFL clubs have made or are making the same announcement today. There is no known or suspected instance of COVID-19 within the SFC Community at this time.

We expect a series of formal announcements to be released by the GSFL and SANFL over the next 24-48 hours regarding Community Football.

We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

Brenton Smith – President