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Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Monday 9 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions have been introduced for several local government areas across NSW over the past few days. To assist with your communications, a summary has been provided below. - Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook local government areas - Armidale Regional local government area - Tamworth Regional local government area - Penrith suburbs additional restrictions
Mon 09 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Saturday 7 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for the Armidale Regional local government area, from 5pm today until 12.01am Sunday 15 August. Stay at home rules apply if you were in the Armidale Regional local government area on or after 29 July 2021. If you have left the area, you must follow the stay at home rules until 12.01am Sunday 15 August 2021.
Sat 07 Aug 2021

2021 Inline Hockey Australia National Championships Cancelled

The National Executive committee once again has had to make the very difficult and heartbreaking decision regarding the viability of the 2021 Inline Hockey National Championships due to be held in Logan, Queensland in September this year and have seen no option but to cancel the Nationals.
Fri 06 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Thursday 5 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook and Cessnock from 5pm today until 12.01am Friday 13 August. The rules in place for these areas are the same that are already in place across Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast. Further information will be published to NSW Government and Office of Sport COVID-19 websites later today.
Thu 05 Aug 2021

Petition - Nowra Velo Club - Multi Sport Cycling Facility, Berry Sport and Rec

Please support former NSW Speed Skater, Richard Vitiello with a petition for the Nowra Velo Club, who are seeking funding to enable a prefabricated modular wheelchair compatible amenities building as part of the evolving Multi-sport Criterium Track Facility at the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. SkateNSW has formally provided an expression on interest in the project, as the facility could be greatly utilised for Speed Skating training and competition, from local to international level.
Wed 04 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 28 July 2021

Given low vaccination rates, the current stay at home orders will remain in place for another four weeks (until Saturday, 28 August at 12.01am) across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour. This extra time will allow NSW residents to significantly increase the uptake of vaccines in areas most affected by the current outbreak and across the state. Overnight, the stay at home restrictions for Orange, Cabonne and Blayney were lifted.
Wed 28 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 21 July 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for the Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council, and Cabonne Shire Council areas from 12.01am Wednesday July 21 until 12.01am Wednesday July 28. Stay-at-home orders will apply to all people who live in the Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council, and Cabonne Shire Council areas, or have been there on or after Saturday July 17.
Wed 21 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 14 July 2021

Given the ongoing number of infectious cases in the community, the NSW Government has announced the current lockdown will be extended for at least another two weeks until 11:59pm on Friday, 30 July. Restrictions in regional NSW remain unchanged. We understand this is a difficult time for the sport and active recreation sector and appreciate your ongoing support in communicating this information with your stakeholders. Below are links to several announcements from the NSW Government ...
Wed 14 Jul 2021

COVID-19 Financial support and surveillance testing requirements for workers

The NSW Government and Commonwealth Government has announced a combined financial package to support households and businesses in New South Wales during the current COVID-19 lockdown. Under a new combined support package, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment will be further expanded and increased. The Commonwealth and NSW will also enter into a new 50/50 cost sharing arrangement for a new business support payment to be implemented and administered by NSW. More information will be made available on
Wed 14 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Sunday 11 July 2021

The NSW Government is seeking assistance in sharing information about the current Greater Sydney restriction with Aboriginal and CALD communities. In particular, it is important to highlight the key message about not having visitors to your home while the stay at home order is in place. Resources have been translated into 58 languages to support communities in sharing this key message.
Mon 12 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 9 July 2021

Given the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions will be tightened across Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour. From 5pm today (Friday 9 July), the following additional restrictions will be in place: Outdoor public gatherings (including exercise) will be limited to two people (excluding members of the same household); People must stay in their Local Government Area ..
Fri 09 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 7 July 2021

The NSW Government has announced the extension of restrictions across NSW until 11:59pm Friday 16 July 2021. The Office of Sport COVID-19 webpage provides practical advice relating to community sport and recreation activities. We will continue to update this site as future decisions are made. Organisations are encouraged to stay up to date with COVID-19 information on the NSW Government’s COVID-19 website.
Wed 07 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Tuesday 29 June 2021

Office of Sport has now published updated advice for community sport activities across NSW. We trust this information will assist your organisations and stakeholders in making informed decisions. The NSW Government COVID-19 website will continue to provide the most up to date and accurate information relating to the pandemic.
Tue 29 Jun 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - 5:15pm Sunday 27 June 2021

The NSW Government has now published the Public Health (COVID-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Order 2021. This Order replaces the previous PHO, outlining restrictions across all of NSW. Stay at Home Restrictions – Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour
Sun 27 Jun 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - 3:50pm Saturday 26 June 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders will be extended across all of Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong from 6pm today (26 June) until 11.59pm Friday, 9 July. Everyone in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason. In all other parts of NSW the following restrictions will apply...
Sat 26 Jun 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 25 June 2021 (update)

The NSW Government has released an updated Public Health Order this evening, commencing from 12:01am, Saturday 26 June 2021. Rules and restrictions apply to people who live or usually work or study in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, and Randwick local government areas (affected areas) to protect the community from COVID-19. The Public Health Order outlines the conditions under which community sport and recreation activities may take place in the affected areas and more broadly across
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 25 June 2021

The NSW Government has announced an extension of restrictions across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Wollongong, Blue Mountains and Shellharbour. In addition, stay-at-home orders are being introduced for at least one week for those who live in, or whose usual place of work is in, Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and City of Sydney Councils.
Fri 25 Jun 2021

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