Following the Victorian Government’s announcements this afternoon, Baseball Victoria confirms the cancellation of all baseball activity statewide to comply with the seven-day snap circuit breaker lockdown, which begins at 8:00pm tonight, Thursday 5 August. These lockdown measures are currently in place until 11:59pm on Thursday 12 August 2021.
For the health and safety of our entire community, Baseball Victoria strongly recommends no training proceeds this evening given the impending lockdown starts at 8:00pm.
Due to these new restrictions, Baseball Victoria confirms the cancellation of the Under 18 State Winter Championships, scheduled for 7-8 August 2021 in Werribee.
The Baseball Victoria Aces Academy session for this evening has been cancelled. The Academy will shift to online sessions for the duration of lockdown.
Baseball Victoria will provide further details as they are made available from the Victorian Government throughout this evolving COVID situation.
From 8:00pm tonight, the restrictions in Victoria will be:
- Only five reasons to leave home:
- shopping for necessary goods and services (within 5km radius of home unless not available within)
- two hours of exercise (within 5km radius of home unless not available within)
- caregiving/compassionate/medical reasons
- authorised work or permitted education
- getting the coronavirus vaccine
- No public or private gatherings
- No community sport
- Masks must be worn both indoors and outdoors unless an exemption applies
“We know it is tough to go back into lockdown, and we hope all our baseballers stay safe and healthy during this time,” Baseball Victoria CEO Kristie Middleton said. “We will get through these challenging times together just as we’ve done in the past. Baseball Victoria remains in regular communication with clubs and stakeholders to provide updates on the remainder of the winter season and our Return to Play COVIDSafe Plan.”
An updated version of the Baseball Victoria Return to Play COVIDSafe Plan will be available HERE.
Full details on the Victorian Government announcement are available HERE.
It remains very important that Victorians monitor for symptoms, get tested, and get vaccinated when eligible.
To stop the spread, everyone should check this list of exposure sites and follow these instructions:
- 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.
The Victorian vaccination program is now open to all Victorians over the age of 40 as well as select priority groups. Getting vaccinated helps protect you from getting sick with COVID-19. The vaccines being used in Australia are safe, free, and very effective at preventing serious illness and loss of life from COVID-19.
Click HERE to read more about vaccine information and how to sign up for your vaccine appointment.
While Victoria works to get more people vaccinated, you can stay safe by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face mask, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, and keeping at least 1.5 metres from others. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you must get tested and stay home.
Click HERE to view our frequently asked questions.
We encourage our members to stay connected and prioritise their mental health. Please view mental health resources on our website HERE, including information from Beyond Blue, Headspace, Kids Helpline, Lifeline and R U OK?
To view more COVID-19 resources from the Victorian Government, click HERE.