As you are all aware there is a gradual loosening of restrictions in NSW occurring: notably from this Friday groups of 10 outdoors will able to gather subject to maintaining social distancing.
We expect this is a first step and restrictions will further relax as time goes on.
At ONSW we are taking the following steps:
- Monitoring the situation for possible timing to reopen,
- For the moment we have stopped postponing or cancelling events beyond June 7. Clubs may still propose new events, or postpone or cancel existing events. We would encourage clubs to plan for success, meaning for events that are still scheduled in Eventor to plan such that they can proceed.(course setting, gaining access etc)
- We have a Working Group considering practical considerations for how to run events and training sessions in a COVID-19 world. It is aiming to issue updated guidance this week.
- Our office staff are at work and in good spirits. They are now working on special projects. All of these have interaction with clubs and members. Many of the initiatives on coaching, learning and grants should be very beneficial for clubs.
- The AGM will be held at 8.00 pm on Saturday 6th June by Zoom. It is essential that clubs and members register their interest to attend with Robert Spry including email address as we need to send Zoom invitations. We are seeking new Board members at this meeting so please nominate.
While much of this is a holding statement, it is our expectation that local events will shortly become viable in NSW and we are putting steps in place that will allow us to do this as soon as possible. We hope you are all keeping well and look forward to the restart.
The ONSW board also encourages orienteers to download the COVIDsafe app. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a press conference on April 29: "I stress again, if we want to get back to sport, then we need to download the app. It's not a mandatory requirement, but it's common sense, and Australians want to see that happen."
