Baseball Victoria COVID-19 FAQ
Baseball Activity
Do I need to be vaccinated to participate in baseball?
No.
Can we use the changerooms, dugouts, and batting cages?
Yes.
Can my parents, partner, siblings, or young kids come to training?
Yes.
Do I need to wear a face mask?
Masks are not required for community sport, although wearing a mask is recommended if you can’t physically distance, if you have any symptoms, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Click HERE for more information from the Victorian government on wearing a face mask.
Can we play Baseball5?
Yes - watch this video to learn more about Baseball5.
Can I share bats?
Please do not share bats if at all possible - any shared equipment must be sanitised between use.
Can I have a committee meeting or event at the clubhouse?
Yes.
Cleaning
Does groundskeeping equipment need to be sanitized?
Yes, if the equipment is being touched by a person, it must be cleaned before and after use.
Do I need to wear rubber gloves?
No, but they are useful for cleaning purposes.
Do I need to bring my own hand sanitiser?
Click HERE for details from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services on hand sanitiser and other ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus.
Clubs
Do we have to put markers on the ground showing 1.5 meters distance?
We strongly recommend this but it's not required.
What kind of hand sanitiser do we need to use?
All hand sanitiser needs to be over 60% alcohol. Click HERE for more information from the Victorian government on hand sanitiser and other ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus.
Do clubs need first aid?
Yes, clubs should have access to facilities and all necessary first aid equipment.
Registration
Where do I go to register?
Click HERE to complete return to play registration register for the 2022/23 VSBL season.
I am trying to sign up but I can’t get past the login page.
Your password may not have all the requirements. It must include at least: 8 letters, 1 capital letter, 1 number and a special character eg. #! When you have satisfied the password criteria, the login box will turn a solid colour and you can proceed.
I signed up but I haven’t received a verification email.
Check your junk inbox for the email.
I am a new member and I got an email from GameDay, is that the verification link?
Yes, follow the link to finish the sign up process.
I have forgotten my password.
On the login page under the email address is the word forgot? Click there, enter your email address and hit send reset link. An email with a password reset link will be sent to you. Check your junk inbox in case it goes there.
I am resetting my password but it won’t work.
Your new password may not have all the requirements. It must include at least: 8 letters, 1 capital letter, 1 number and a special character eg. #!
I have changed my email, what do I do?
Contact your club administrator or Baseball Victoria and the email can be changed. You will have to reset your password so it matches the new email.
I have registered for the wrong club.
Contact your club administrator or Baseball Victoria for assistance.
What if some of my details are wrong and it won’t let me can’t change them?
Contact your club administrator or Baseball Victoria and the details will be changed for you.
Can I register more than 1 person on a registration form?
Yes. Complete the first person’s registration. When you get to the summary page, select register another person. This will take you back to the basic information page where you can select another person or add new participant.
Our family plays for different clubs, can we register on the same form?
No, members need to register on the form that belongs to their home club. Links to club registration forms can be found HERE.
I play in different teams for two clubs. How do I register with both?
Complete your home club registration form. Now complete the other club’s registration form. Select paid BA & BV fees at another club from the product list. This is a $0 fee.
COVID-19
Illness
What do I do if I don’t feel well?
If you are unwell you should stay home and avoid contact with others. You should follow directions from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Click HERE for a full outline of accessing assistance and getting tested for COVID-19 when you are unwell.
What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
You need to follow the guidelines set out by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Click HERE for further information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19.
What do I do if someone in my household tests positive?
You will need to follow the guidelines from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Department. Click HERE for details on self-isolation quarantine requirements.
Preventing the Spread
Where can I get tested?
If you 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.
Can I come to training if I'm feeling sick?
No, you must stay home if you are showing any symptoms.
Can I come to training if I have been tested?
If you are awaiting test results or have been directed to quarantine by the Victorian Department of Health, you may not come to training.
Where can I get vaccinated?
The Victorian vaccination program includes many state-run clinics, GPs, and pharmacists. 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.
What happens if a coach/umpire/club member is an older at-risk person?
As outlined in our COVIDSafe plan, Baseball Victoria has established guidelines for safe baseball activity. At-risk members are encouraged to wear a mask, socially distance, and sanitise regularly. They are welcome to stay home and stay safe if they feel more comfortable.
Officials
As a coach, do I need to wear a mask or take additional hygiene measures?
Masks are not required for community sport, although wearing a mask is recommended if you can’t physically distance, if you have any symptoms, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Click HERE for more information from the Victorian government on wearing a face mask.
My coaching accreditation is expiring, what do I do?
Baseball Australia has adopted the USA Baseball Coaches Certification Program as its recognised qualification at the participation level of the sport.
The three-tiered USA Baseball model provides coaches across Victoria and the rest of Australia with a high-quality resource to develop their knowledge under a new partnership.
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The USA Baseball pathway consists of three certification levels – A, B and C – and requires the completion of a series of courses, resources and programs.
Click HERE for more details.