COVID information

The club is obliged to follow a strict set of requirements for football to recommence this year, which could be revoked at any time if the guidelines are not followed, or the government deems the risks too great.

All participants are requested to follow these rules diligently to ensure the season is able to recommence and continue. Initially this will require adherence to the HPW COVID19 Training Plan.

UPDATES ON RETURN TO PLAY 4/7/2020

DETAILS FROM CDSFA OF THE RETURN TO PLAY – JULY 1st
FOOTBALL NSW RETURN TO PLAY INSTRUCTIONS
CDSFA – Competition Matters – June 2020
From CDSFA – Responding to Covid-19 cases and suspected cases in football

NOTE: On July 1st, full football is allowed with social distancing still in force off the field in the park, even in the technical zone at the game.

TRAINING LOGISTICS
Training is currently restricted to Beaman Park because the work to replace Ewen Parks lights is underway. The COVID TRAINING RESTRICTIONS AND TIMES AT BEAMAN are an attempt to fulfil our commitment to the CDSFA and Council. These restrictions are being eased over the next few weeks as Ewen Park comes back online.

POST TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
1. RECORD ATTENDANCE
Coaches should have been sent a team personalised attendance sheet for their team from Age Co-ordinators which is to be used to record attendees and times. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF OUR RETURN TO TRAINING. If you do not have the personalised sheet, you can use this Generic Training attendance sheet

2. SEND DETAILS TO THE CLUB
– We have produced a short google form that the coach/manager of each team MUST respond to for each training session (even if the training did not go ahead).
It is a short form, with a few questions, with the ability to upload a photo of your attendance record (from Step One) Attendance record upload
– If you cannot upload, there is the option to email the form, please see details in the Attendance record upload link.
We will check each week and follow up with any age coordinator for which there is no response.

KEY DATES

4th July – Season commences (14 week season planned)

REGISTRATION
We hope the majority of our registered players will be happy to play this season under the revised conditions. If this is not possible, please see details on how to de-register at Play Football (please ensure your Manager or Age Coordinator is aware of your decision).

The following forms can be used to request a refund. Covid refund form – Senior OR Covid refund form – Junior

RESOURCES
HPW have committed to CDSFA and the local council that the HPW COVID19 Training Plan will be followed until Stage 1 restrictions are lifted (until further notice).

This was discussed at a forum on June 4 with over 100 HPW volunteers. See the COVID Coach & Manager powerpoint presentation – 4 June

The discussion was recorded, so please listen to the Volunteers forum if you would like to hear Rosalie, Terry and Steve answer questions about the new restrictions.

This comprehensive COVID Coaching Manual to assist with coaching in a socially distant way is available on the CDSFA website.

There are many Resources available at CDSFA. These include:
– Coaching manual
– How to cope with injury during COVID
– Federal, State and Football body requirements to safely continue the football season

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Football NSW announcement June 2

Details on CDSFA’s U8 – U18 (NOT WIL) return to football CDSFA Communique June 3.