RETURN TO BASKETBALLGUIDELINES

LAST UPDATED 2 JULY, 2020

INTRODUCTIONThese guidelines are designed as a framework to assist in reactivating our sport as deemed suitable and safe in line with government regulations. The document draws on the industry COVID-19 Safety Plan for Indoor Sport approved by the Queensland State Government.

The guiding principles are:

Basketball Queensland will also work with other stakeholders such as venue owners (e.g. Local Councils and Schools) who may have their own requirements for use of their facilities.

Basketball Queensland encourages all members, including playersand their families, coaches, staff, and volunteers to download theCOVIDSafe app to assist with contact tracing.

At all times government regulations will supersede these guidelines where applicable.

• Keeping the basketball family safe and healthy• Alignment with State and Federal Government restrictions• Consistent with AIS guidance• Utilising the regulations and operating principles of basketball

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GUIDELINESEach venue/stadium should have an implementation plan that flows from these guidelines.

Within these definitions, ‘Group A’ refers to the team playing or having just played and ‘Group B’ refers to the team arriving or waiting for to play in the next game. All efforts should be made to minimise the contact and impact of Group A on Group B. Teams must immediately vacate a court on completion of a game and teams may only enter the stadium at the assigned time and the court when it has been vacated.

The guidelines should be interpreted as the maximum number of people and the minimum levels of separation required to establish a safe return to sport.

Administration Staff, Desk Staff, Court Supervisors & RefereesAll staff and volunteers involved in the running of games - who are either within a venue or interacting with participants - need to have sufficient access to sanitisers and instructions on how to keep safe. This may include the use of face masks, face shields or the installation of screens to protect staff.

ArrivalParticipants and officials cannot enter the court area earlier than the designated time of their game and only when it has been vacated, to help ensure social distancing is maintained in common areas.

Participants must enter via the designated ENTRY door & exit through the designated EXIT to reduce the risk of transmission from Group A to Group B. If an infrared thermometer is available, participants over the age of 18 should have their temperature checked on arrival. Stadiums should display clear instructions and signage to inform participants of the Health Risks of COVID-19 and rules of entry into the stadium.

Hand sanitiser should be provided at the entry of all stadiums. If a game is running late, teams from the next game must not enter the court area until it has been vacated.

BasketballsParticipants should bring their own basketballs to training. Excluding game balls or warm up balls provided by a venue, teams are limited to a maximum of two additional balls in the stadium at any time.

Any basketball brought into a stadium should be sanitised prior to use. This policy is subject to individual stadium restrictions, as some stadiums may not allow participants to bring their own ball into the stadium.

Biosafety Officer (BO)Will be appointed at each venue/basketball competition to ensure Government COVID-19 restrictions are complied with. The BO will ensure teams quickly vacate the court on completion of a game, ensure a team cannot enter the court until it is vacant and undertake a head count prior to a game and the game will not commence until this is completed.

In addition, they will need to ensure that people who enter the venue record their name, address and phone number along with the entry time and exit time to assist with tracing should this be required.

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GUIDELINESChild SafetyMembers must consider the relevant Child Protection requirements when planning activities.

Contact Risk MitigationParticipants are encouraged to shower at home with soap prior to and immediately following all activity. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the venue ready to participate. This mitigation will be supported with significant hand hygiene strategies at venues. The normal blood rules will apply.

CourtA Court for consideration in this document refers to a basketball playing court, the 2m run-off zone, the circulation space around the basketball playing court, and any seating specific to that playing court area.

Hand Hygiene During TrainingTo reduce the risk of infection during activity when there will be some incidental contact; hand sanitisers will be required on the score benches. Participants will be required to use hand sanitisers at every break in training.

Officials and StaffMembers must observe the maximum number of people allowed in each category for the relevant restriction level to reduce the number of people within a stadium at any one time. The first level of reactivation is designed to meet the stadium occupancy guidelines.

Breaks between Games and Training SessionsScheduling of games and training sessions must include an adequate time for cleaning and for one group to exit the building prior to the following group entering the building.

Cash HandlingMembers are encouraged to develop cash free procedures to reduce the chance of transmission between the user and employees. This may include credit card payments for team sheets of game fees, the concept of a single person making payment on behalf of a team, or invoicing of fees to clubs where appropriate.

Changerooms and Referees RoomsChangerooms and Referee Rooms can now reopen and require regular cleaning. It is recommended that all participants shower and dress for training and competition at home. The opening and use of communal showers is permitted, where appropriate cleaning measures are in place.

Non-Essential ServicesPublic water fountains must remain closed or roped off to the general public in accordance with the relevant reactivation level.

CanteensCanteens and food/drink service areas may operate as long as they comply with COVID Safe checklists for Restaurants and Cafes, pubs/clubs, RSL Clubs and Hotels.

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GUIDELINESSanitisationAssociation staff should sanitise scoring laptops or tablets, score benches, bench seating if fixed, scoreboard controllers and any other essential equipment that may have been used by Group A, prior to use by Group B, to reduce the risk of transmission from one group to another.

Hand sanitiser must be available on the score bench for referees & score table officials to use during games. Courts must be cleaned as directed with a minimum of warm water and disinfectant. Further information about how to clean and disinfect your venue is available at the Work Safe Australia website.

Social DistancingAreas where people may gather, or lines may occur should be marked clearly in accordance with the relevant government regulations to encourage participants to follow Social Distancing advice, e.g. 1.5m spacing.

Stadium Entry SignageBasketball Queensland will provide members with template signage to use at entries of stadiums. This will include government recommendations on the entry conditions during the pandemic including, but not limited to, references to personal health and at-risk members of the community.

Towels and Drink BottlesParticipants should be encouraged to bring to and use a personal towel and drink bottle during games to minimise bodily fluids on the court/ game equipment and reduce the amount of person-to-person transfer of bodily fluids.

Parents and GuardiansWhen permitted to attend Parents and/or guardians are required to maintain appropriate levels of social distancing in accordance with government regulations and are encouraged, where possible, to minimise attendance at games to assist in reducing the number of people within stadiums.

Uniform HireFor the safety of staff and volunteers, it is recommended that members refrain for providing hire uniforms during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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REACTIVATION STAGESThere are four reactivation levels specific to the return of individual activities. These levels are coded to reflect the maximum number of participants allowed, with RED-0 signifying the highest level of restriction as provided by Government Restrictions, the classification of the AIS and Basketball Australia.

We now know that there will be a three-stage process of easing restrictions. Basketball Queensland will list the current reactivation level for each type of activity on our website for members to reference as needed.

We recommend adhering to the guidelines and contacting Basketball Queensland if you have any queries or concerns.

We also ask that Basketball Queensland be informed of any issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting your club or association, including any new cases of infection.

The levels of reactivation will be applied to basketball activities in the following categories:

COMPETITION

Including domestic, recreational, schools and

Representative (Rep) competitions played, both

indoor and outdoor

TRAINING

Including training for domestic and Representative team, both

indoor and outdoor

DEVELOPMENT

Including Aussie Hoops, Junior Development Programs and

Camps

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STAGE BREAKDOWN

RED 1

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 3

This level will require members and teams to stop training and games and to avoid gatherings with people not from the same household. At this level, participants should not be sharing any equipment and all efforts should be made to sanitise equipment before, during and after use.

At this level, no basketball activities may resume.

This Stage will allow a controlled return to basketball training activities where the number of players per group is reduced to accommodate a maximum gathering of 20 people per court and a maximum of 50 people in a venue at any time. Members are reminded that participants must practice social distancing with each participant maintaining 1.5m separation with only contact being accidental.

Standard activity permitted to occur. Venue capacity will be limited to one person per four square metres. At all times participants, coaches, officials, trainers and spectators are to observe physical distancing requirements, with the exception of courts/playing areas where contact is required for training and competition purposes.

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VENUES GUIDELINES

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RED STAGE 1 STAGE 2 0 10 20

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Bench seating Venue closed Venue closed Remove where possible Canteens Venue closed Venue closed Closed Cash handling Venue closed Venue closed Avoid where possible Changerooms Venue closed Venue closed Closed Court cleaning Venue closed Venue closed Daily COVID-19 Health Signage on Entry

Venue closed Venue closed Mandatory

Designated ENTRY & EXIT point Venue closed Venue closed Mandatory General seating areas Venue closed Venue closed Remove where possible Hand sanitiser on Entry Venue closed Venue closed Mandatory Hand sanitiser on Score bench Venue closed Venue closed Recommended Infrared temperature testing Venue closed Venue closed Recommended Public water fountains Venue closed Venue closed Closed Retail/merch stores Venue closed Venue closed Closed Sanitise Score bench Venue closed Venue closed Not Applicable Sanitise Scoreboard control Venue closed Venue closed Not Applicable Social distancing in areas with lines

Venue closed Venue closed As per Gov regulations

Toilets Venue closed Venue closed Cleaned Daily, follow social

distancing rules Vending Machines Venue closed Venue closed Closed

STAGE 3

Unrestricted Unrestricted

Allowed OpenDaily

Mandatory

Mandatory In line with guidelines

Mandatory Mandatory

Not Required Closed

In-line with guidelinesMandatory between sessionsMandatory between sessions

As per Gov regula�ons

Cleaned Daily

Cleaned Daily

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TRAINING GUIDELINES

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Training is determined as planned or unplanned sessions performed by athletes whether with or without a coach. This policy is designed to limit the transmission of COVID-19 from athlete to athlete and to ensure the environment remains safe. Members are encouraged to establish effective procedures that will ensure adherence to these guidelines especially when training is scheduled to be conducted outside normal business hours. This will include the appointment of a Biosafety Officer (BO), possibly the assistant coach or team manager, to monitor venues during training days/times.Note: Greater restrictions are placed on unplanned or casual sessions as contact tracing is harder to manage. It is vital to containing potential outbreaks that accurate records are maintained for 56 days.

RED STAGE 1 STAGE 20 10 20

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STAGE 3

Numbers as required (contact and non-contact

allowed)

UnrestrictedPar�cipants name and phone number

must be recorded

Players to supply their own balls for training. All balls to be sanised at

venue prior to use Unrestricted

In-line with guidelines

Max 4 per team

Max 10 Min priorAs required Permi�ed Minimised

Should be avoided

Spectator numbers determined by the 1 person per 4 square metre rule based on the available space

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COMPETITION GUIDELINES

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General competition is classified as 5 on 5, Domestic and Rep Competitions of all age groups, both indoor and outdoor. General competition guidelines are relevant when the general participant attends a stadium for the purpose of playing in a single game. Members may need to consider which types of competitions or age groups are suitable during different reactivation levels. Teams may only enter the stadium at the scheduled time of their competition and must immediately leave the court and stadium when their competition has been completed. A head count must be made by the Biosafety Official (BO) prior to each game commencing.

RED STAGE 1 STAGE 2 0 10 20

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Indoor Competitions Banned Banned Banned Outdoor Competitions Banned Banned Banned Basketballs in stadiums Banned Banned Banned Break between games Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Coaches / Team Manager / Team Officials

See RED-0 Training Not Applicable Not Applicable

Court / Referee Supervisors/ BO Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Participant Arrival Time Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Participant Departure Time Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Referees Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Score Table / Stats Officials Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Shaking of hands / High Fives Not Applicable Not Applicable Banned

Spectators / Parents / Guardians Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Total Participants (exc. Court Super) 0 Not Applicable Not Applicable

STAGE 3

As per compe��on rules As per compe��on rules

Unrestricted Inline with guidelines

Max 4 per team

As per compe��on rulesMax 10 mins priorMax 10 mins a�er

As per compe��on rules

As per compe��on rules

Should be avoided

Spectator numbers determined by the 1 person per 4 square metre rule based on the available space

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Basketball Queensland provides the following position description for the role of Biosafety Officer (BO). Members are reminded that the nominated person may perform multiple duties on the same night, provided they can adequately monitor the compliance of the venue with the Return to Sport Guidelines.

COVID-19 Biosafety OfficerPosition Description

Basketball Queensland is committed to the safe return to sport of all participants following the COVID-19 pandemic. To monitor and manage the reactivation of the sport, Basketball Queensland has committed to the Queensland Government that all venues will have a nominated Biosafety Officer (BSO) wherever the venue is in use. All Biosafety Officers must complete online Basketball Australia COVID Course available using this LINK. The following Position Description outlines the duties of this role which could form part of an existing role:

APPENDIX 1BIOSAFETY OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION

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WHO• The BO may hold multiple duties at the same time provided, they

can prioritise the responsibilities of the BO role when required;• The BO must be clearly identifiable within a venue at any time,

by wearing a High Vis Vest.

PURPOSE• To monitor and report on a venue’s compliance to Basketball

Queensland’s Return to Sport Guidelines (RTS Guidelines);• To record the necessary tracing information to assist in

slowing the spread of COVID-19;• To minimise the risk of person to person transmission of

COVID-19 within a venue;• To provide necessary information to the Association or Club

in the event of a positive COVID-19 test from one of theparticipants;

DUTIESThe BO will:• Monitor no more than five (5) courts at a time;• Complete the venue checklist prior to the commencement of

training or games;••

Complete the venue checklist;Maintain a register of all entrants recording the date of entry,name, phone number, time in, time out and the Club or teamname. This can be done using this TEMPLATE or bycreating events in OwnUrGoal and then marking eachmember of the group as having attended. Records should beretained for 56 days.

• Ensure that equipment is sanitised in accordance with theRTS Guidelines;

• When required, ask patrons to separate, or leave the venueto comply with the RTS Guidelines;

• Return a signed checklist at the end of their shift;• Report any participant refusing to follow reasonable requests

to the Competitions Manager of the club or association

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APPENDIX 2COACH, PLAYER AND TEAM MANAGER AWARENESS GUIDELINES

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Basketball Queensland has established a simple message for Players and Coaches regarding preparing for their games and training.

The graphic highlights five key messages: 1. Prepare at home2. Shower before and after games at home3. Wash your hands4. Enter & Exit the stadium within 10 minutes of your

game/training5. Maintain Social Distancing where possible

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APPENDIX 3REFEREE AND GAME OFFICIAL GUIDELINES

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Basketball Queensland has established appropriate guidelines for referees and game officials including score table and statisticians in relations to their participation in the sport (see across):

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APPENDIX 4HOW TO GUIDE ON THE SANITISATION OF EQUIPMENT

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Basketball Queensland has produced a visual guide of how to sanitise equipment such as balls on entry to a stadium (see across):

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APPENDIX 5

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BIOSAFETY CHECKLISTBasketball Queensland has developed a Biosafety Checklist template for Members to use in ensuring compliance with the return to sport guidelines.

The checklist should be completed every day for every court and signed and returned to management. Checklists should be retained for a minimum of 56 days to assist in Contact Tracing if required.

The Biosafety Checklist can be downloaded using this LINK.

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