Following the Victorian Government’s morning updates on additional COVID cases, Baseball Victoria is continuing to await specific clarification about various aspects of community sport. At this stage, there are no changes to the general restrictions, and as of 10:00am on Wednesday 26 May 2021, baseball training and play can continue with no restriction on participant numbers for on-field activity subject to all participants (players, coaches and volunteers) not having to test, isolate, or quarantine as a result of any attendance at exposure sites or COVID symptoms.
The Victorian Government has named additional exposure sites this morning, and all baseball members must check this list to ensure they have not been to any exposure sites on the specified days and times. Baseball Victoria members must not attend training, games, or any baseball activity if they are required to test and self-isolate. All members must follow government directions:
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 1 exposure site during the times listed must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus (COVID-19) test, and quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure.
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 2 exposure site during times listed should urgently get a test and isolate until they receive a negative result.
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 3 exposure site during times listed should monitor for symptoms - If symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result.
If you have been to an exposure site, are a close contact of a confirmed case, or exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 – such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, chills or sweats, or change in sense of smell or taste – get a test immediately. Find out where to get tested HERE.
Baseball Victoria will keep the Victorian baseball community updated over the coming days if restrictions change and community sport is impacted.
As a reminder, the restrictions now in effect for Greater Metropolitan Melbourne are:
- Face masks – compulsory indoors at all times for anyone aged 12 years and older unless you have an exemption.
- Gatherings - no more than 5 visitors to a home per day and no more than 30 people at public gatherings.
- Schools/workplaces remain open and anyone from Greater Metropolitan Melbourne can travel to regional Victoria but the Melbourne restrictions will apply during your travels.
These measures will be in place until at least Friday 4 June 2021.
With an increase in cases, it is imperative that all COVIDSafe practices are followed at baseball activities, including wearing masks indoors, checking in with the Victorian Government’s QR code service, and washing hands frequently.
Please note that these restrictions apply to both regional teams and players visiting Greater Metropolitan Melbourne and metropolitan teams and players visiting regional Victoria. If a metropolitan team is visiting regional Victoria, all participants must wear masks indoors and adhere to COVIDSafe measures.
Coronavirus vaccines are available for many eligibility groups. Learn more about the vaccine and how to get protected HERE.
Click HERE to learn more about the QR code service, which all Baseball Victoria clubs and venues should be using.
Read the Victorian Government’s full release on the additional COVIDSafe measures HERE.
To view more COVID-19 resources from the Victorian Government, click HERE.
Please view mental health resources on our website HERE, including information from Beyond Blue, Headspace, Kids Helpline, Lifeline and R U OK?