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Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Thursday 24 March 2022

We all know that sport and recreation are a key part of our communities. With COVID-19 still circulating and the easing of restrictions enabling community sport to get back into full swing, it is more important than ever to remind members and participants about the need to protect themselves and each other by maintaining COVID-safe practices. To help clubs and associations do this, we have worked with the Ministry of Health and the Department of Customer Service to put together a toolkit of ..
Thu 24 Mar 2022

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 7 January 2022

Earlier this afternoon the NSW Government announced a range of precautionary measures to provide additional support for the health system and community ahead of an anticipated peak in COVID cases later this month. With regards to the precautionary measures being noted around major events, the Office of Sport has been in contact with NSW Health and the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Sport event organisers should assume their event will proceed unchanged unless they are contacted by NSW H...
Fri 07 Jan 2022

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 24 December 2021

Following the Premier’s announcements yesterday afternoon, please find below the latest COVID-19 updates and information. The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order (No 2) Amendment (No 3) Order 2021 has been published, outlining changes to the rules as per below. Updates to COVID-19 settings and rules Amendments relating specifically to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below
Fri 24 Dec 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Tuesday 14 December 2021

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order (No 2) 2021 has been published, outlining changes to the rules which will come into effect from Wednesday 15 December 2021. From 15 December 2021, reduced COVID-19 restrictions will be in place in NSW. More broadly rules have changed with regards to: Density limits Proof of vaccination QR check in Use of face-masks Amendments relating to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below.
Tue 14 Dec 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 5 November 2021

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 has been published this afternoon, outlining changes to the rules which will come into effect from Monday 8 November 2021. Amendment relating to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below. These amendments only apply to fully vaccinated adults, children under 16 years of age, and people with an approved medical contraindication certificate. Those who are not fully vaccinated must still abide by pre-roadmap restrictions ..
Fri 05 Nov 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Tuesday 2 November 2021

This morning the NSW Government has made an announcement about changes to restrictions for fully vaccinated people, commencing from Monday 8 November 2021, and changes to the roadmap for unvaccinated people. The Office of Sport will provide further information once the Public Health Order has been updated prior to the new restrictions commencing next week. We would encourage organisations to wait until the Public Health Order is released before adjusting plans for your activities and communic
Tue 02 Nov 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 20 October 2021

Overnight the NSW Government has released the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 3) 2021. This amendment relates to outdoor community sport and recreation activities. The amendment outlines the changes to the maximum gathering size for outdoor community sport gatherings. New COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport In line with the amendment, the Office has been advised a new COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport will be released.
Wed 20 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Saturday 16 October 2021

The amendment to the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 has been published this evening. The amendment will come into effect at the beginning of Monday 18 October 2021. Below is an update as it relates to the sport and active recreation sector.
Sat 16 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 15 October 2021

The NSW Government has made announcements this morning relating easing restrictions from Monday 18 October and the delay of travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW until 1 November 2021. We understand sport and recreation organisations are seeking information about the rules for community sport as NSW reaches the 80% double vaccination target and some restrictions ease from Monday. At this point in time, the Public Health Order has not yet been released. Once the Order is released, ...
Fri 15 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 8 October 2021

Following announcements over the past 48 hours regarding changes to restrictions from Monday 11 October 2021, the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment (No 1) Order 2021 has now been published. The Office of Sport will continue to liaise with NSW Health regarding the roadmap and changes to restrictions that govern the sport and recreation sector. Further advice will be provided to the sector should amendments to the PHO be made over the weekend.
Fri 08 Oct 2021

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