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Updated advice for community sport and recreation activities

The Chief Health Officer has released updated advice relating to community sport and outdoor education and recreation activities, to commence from Saturday, 26 September 2020. We would like to echo the Chief Health Officer's message of thanks for your support in implementing the additional community sport recommendations over the past six weeks.
Thu 24 Sep 2020

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program

The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program allocates $4 million over four years to assist sporting clubs across NSW in the purchase and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). An AED is a life saving device which delivers a controlled shock to an individual experiencing cardiac arrest, increasing their chances of survival. The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program provides NSW sports clubs and councils the opportunity to acquire an AED package for their club or
Thu 03 Sep 2020

Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids Grant

We are excited to announce that our Active Kids Grant applications are open from tomorrow, 1 September. The Active Kids Grants have been established with the aim of providing every child with the active childhood they deserve, by supplying them with the equipment they need to participate in sporting activities.
Tue 01 Sep 2020

Local Sport Grant Program

The Local Sport Grant Program (LSGP) aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW. Through this program we are working towards our goals to achieve: Participation: Everyone in NSW participating in Sport and active recreation throughout their life Places and Spaces: Everyone in NSW having access to places and spaces for sport and active recreation Sector Sustainability: The sector continues to grow sport and active recreation across NSW.
Mon 31 Aug 2020

Letter from the Chief Health Officer to the sport and recreation sector

Today, the Office of Sport received a letter from the Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant. The letter documents additional public health recommendations relating to the delivery of community sport and recreation activities. The letter seeks that the following recommendations are implemented by Wednesday 19 August 2020, and are anticipated to remain in place for the next six weeks. Updated 19/08/2020 Updated 26/08/2020 (final)
Mon 17 Aug 2020

Latest COVID-19 case locations in NSW

Confirmed COVID-19 cases are associated with the following locations and have been classified by NSW Health for action. - Increased testing and surveillance - Self-isolate and get tested immediately - Monitor for symptoms This information will be updated if further locations are identified. Locations are removed when 14 days have passed since the last known date that a confirmed case was associated with the location.
Tue 11 Aug 2020

Health advice update on masks

The NSW Government is strongly encouraging greater use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice from the NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant specifically recommends: - the use of face masks in indoor settings where physical distancing is hard to maintain, such as on public transport or in supermarkets - the use of face masks (where practical) in indoor settings with a higher risk of transmission ...
Sun 02 Aug 2020

NEW Photo Competition from GeoSnapShot and Sports Community!

GeoSnapShot and Sports Community are looking for your most memorable sports photo from your club! This could be anything! From players on the field, a child at the canteen, your team and coach huddled, anything that you think makes a memorable photo representing the essence of your club! 1st Prize: x1 Apple iPad GeoSnapShot Photo Platform FREE (6 months) Submissions are NOW OPEN and are closing on Monday 3rd August.
Mon 27 Jul 2020

Important information regarding community sport COVID-19 Safety Plans

We have received correspondence from Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, advising that NSW Health will be updating the COVID-19 Safety Plan templates as a result of the rising case numbers in NSW. The letter documents the key changes that will need to be implemented by community sport organisations as a matter of priority. Updated COVID-19 Safety Plan templates will be available from this evening at the link below.
Thu 16 Jul 2020

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Thursday 9 July 2020

New Public Health Orders - Update In addition, the NSW government has also implemented the Public Health (COVID-19 Border Control) Order 2020, which relates to “affected persons”, persons who in the last 14 days have been in Victoria. The Order commenced at the beginning of 8 July 2020.
Thu 09 Jul 2020

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - UPDATE 13/06/2020

- The number of people allowed to gather outdoors increased from 10 to 20 - The number of people permitted in classes and group bookings in indoor recreation facilities from 10 to 20 - Update to Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) (No 3) Amendment Order 2020 [35] Recreation facilities(indoor) other than public indoor swimming pools
Sat 13 Jun 2020

NSW Office of Sport - Sports Shorts Enews

The NSW Government has announced that all community sporting competitions, full training and contact activities can resume from 1 July as part of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. The 1 July return gives sports and local government the opportunity to prepare for the recommencement of activities. The NSW Government has also announced that from 13 June 2020 gymnasiums, yoga and dance studios, pools and indoor recreation facilities can re-open under the following restrictions
Fri 12 Jun 2020

Outdoor Gatherings Increase to 20 from Saturday 13 June

The NSW Government has announced a further easing of restrictions from Saturday 13 June, with food courts allowed to reopen, the number of people allowed to visit homes increased from 5 to 20, and the number of people allowed to gather outdoors increased from 10 to 20. This announcement will enable sport and recreation organisations to expand to groups of 20 for outdoor, non-contact training activities, maintaining physical distancing.
Fri 12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - UPDATE 10/06/2020

Ready, Set, Go - Gyms and Kids Sport Returns The NSW Government has announced indoor recreation facilities including gymnasiums, leisure centres, community halls, health and dance studios, and indoor pools can reopen from Saturday 13 June. Ready, Set, Go - Adult Sport Recommences July 1 Junior and senior community sporting competitions, training and contact activities can resume from Wednesday 1 July.
Wed 10 Jun 2020

Sport and Recreation Sector Update: Adult Sport returns from 1 July and Indoor Recreation Facility Reopening Information

The NSW Government has announced that community sporting competitions, full training & contact activities can recommence from 1 July. This announcement means that both junior & senior competitions can recommence at the same time – a great benefit for community sport & recreation organisation across NSW. Following last week’s announcement relating to the reopening of indoor recreation facilities from 13 June, NSW Health has clarified that indoor recreation facility operators will be required to
Wed 10 Jun 2020

Sport NSW - A Return to Sport for All from 1 July 2020

The Acting Minister for Sport, Dr Geoff Lee, announced this morning on Ben Fordham’s 2GB radio program, that “adult (over 18 years old) community sport can recommence at the same time as 18 years and under from the start of next month, as the NSW Government lifts more COVID-19 restrictions.”
Wed 10 Jun 2020

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