Following the easing of restrictions LAVic on Friday afternoon provided updated to protocols for the return to training.
Metro Melbourne restrictions
• Competition is not permitted.
• Training is permitted (outdoors only).
• Training is permitted with a maximum athlete group size of 10.
• All participants in training activities must be from the same Club/Centre. Training with another group, Centre or club during the restricted period is not permitted.
• The total number of members of the public at the facility at any time (excluding infants under one year of age) cannot exceed 100.
• Athletes, parents & volunteers are not permitted to travel more than 25 kilometres from their ordinary place of residence to attend training. Athletes, parents & volunteers whose ordinary place of residence is in Regional Victoria are not permitted to travel into Metro Melbourne for Little Athletics activities.
• Any shared equipment is to be cleaned between users.
• Access to indoor spaces (clubrooms, change rooms) is not permitted, except for access to toilets.
• No more than the minimum number of people required to conduct the training are permitted to be in attendance. This includes coaches, volunteers and supervising parents. General spectators are not permitted
In line with the above, the following will be in place at for training at Knox Little Athletics from Monday 14 June.
- Knox LAC sanctioned training will resume from 4.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14 June
- All attendees must sign in via the supplied QR code – this includes athletes, coaches and parents if they enter the venue. Manual sign in will be available.
- Covid Safety Officers will be in place to ensure training protocols are being met.
- All persons 12 and over entering the venue must wear a mask (unless you have a lawful reason to not wear one).
- Note: It is still a current requirement that masks must be worn in outdoor areas at all times.
- Athletes are not required to wear a mask while undertaking training activities. Once training has finished athletes must put their mask on.
- Training will be limited to groups of 10 athletes. Groups must be separated while training.
- Only Knox LAC registered athletes are permitted. Registered athletes from other little aths centres/clubs are not permitted to train with Knox at this time.
- General public will not be permitted to enter the venue during Knox LAC training sessions.
- There is no access to indoor areas (other than use of toilets). The pavilion and underneath the grandstand remain closed and can not be used for training.
If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact the centre.
