15 May 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians

It is important to note that Schools have different protocols in place for the safe provision of sport; please be aware that many schools have changed their COVID protocols this weekend as per the directive from NSW Health on 6 May 2021. Again, if your daughter has any symptoms or if they have visited any identified locations where cases have been confirmed, please do not let them play and contact your daughter’s Co-curricular Coordinator to advise as soon as possible.

This weekend sees our Girls’ teams playing against various schools, each with different COVID-19 sports’ protocols. It is extremely important that you carefully check and follow the procedures for your venue.

Please use the following steps for finding the relevant Sports fixture protocols:

• Check the sports fixtures on the Barker website to find out where your child is playing https://www.barker.college/barker-college-sports-fixtures

• Please refer to https://www.barker.college/news-events/latest-news/latest-information- coronavirus-covid-19 for the school entry points.

• If your child has an away sports fixture, please check where they are playing and refer to https://www.barker.college/news-events/latest-news/latest-information-coronavirus-covid-19 for the protocols for each of the venues. A summary of the protocols for this weekend’s round of fixtures are listed below.

Blue Mountains Grammar School

• A maximum of two spectators per player are permitted at inside venues. • There will be a Service NSW QR code displayed at each venue and all visiting staff, coaches and spectators must register using this code. • Spectators are not permitted onsite unless they follow the registration process. • Blue Mountains Grammar School requests that teams arrive, play and then leave as soon as their game is finished. • Spectators are requested to ensure social distancing when watching games.

Chevalier College

• There are no restrictions regarding the number of spectators for a game held outside. • For games held indoors the number of spectators will be monitored to be compliant with indoor space ratios. • There will be a Service NSW QR code displayed at each venue and all visiting staff must register using this code. • Spectators are encouraged to remain 1.5 metres from people they do not live with or associate with regularly. • Players should arrive ready to play and leave as soon as their match concludes.

Central Coast Grammar School

• All visitors must register on the Service NSW QR code on arrival. • Two COVID-19 officers with high visibility vests will be on site to ensure social distancing.

Eastcourts Tennis Club

• No spectators will be allowed at Eastcourts Tennis Club. • Parents are welcome to watch games from the carpark.

Knox Grammar School

• One parent per player at indoor venues. • Two parents per player at outdoor venues. • Spectators will be required to register for entry using a Service NSW QR Code at the gate and be able to answer no to all the screening questions on display at the entry points. • Spectators are expected to observe physical distancing and hand and respiratory hygiene. • Face masks are mandatory at all indoor venues on any Knox Grammar campus. • Entry points will be limited (please see the venue maps at http://knoxgrammar.com/covid- 19-sports-hub). • Parents and Spectators are asked to leave promptly after their son’s game.

Oakhill College

• encourage each school to limit spectators to two spectators per player. • There will be a Service NSW QR code displayed at each venue and all visiting staff, coaches and spectators must register using this code. • The main entrance (Front Gate and pedestrian gate) on Old Northern Road are the main access points to Oakhill College. Pedestrians may enter via Foley Place entrance but must sign in as they enter. • Sanitiser will be provided at each venue. • Players should arrive ready to play and leave as soon as their match concludes. • Players must bring their own food and drink. • There will be a COVID Marshall on duty.

Oxley College

• No visiting spectators will be allowed at . • There will be a Service NSW QR code displayed at each venue and all visiting staff must register using this code. • Separate toilet facilities for players and coaches. • Changerooms will not be open. • Players should arrive ready to play and leave as soon as their match concludes. • There will be no after match functions. Players must bring their own food and drink. • There will be a COVID Marshall on duty.

Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre

• Matches are restricted to two spectators per player plus match officials only (coach, team manager, score table officials, medical staff and umpires). • Spectators and officials are required to QR Scan and hand sanitise on entry (masks are recommended). • External doors will be locked ten minutes after the match start time. • Change rooms will remain closed, bathrooms will be open.

Moore Park Synthetic Fields

• Spectators must remain outside the fence surrounding the field. This is public space and spectators are encouraged to maintain physical distancing. • There will be a Service NSW QR code displayed and all visiting staff must register using this code. • Teams are to leave the playing field as soon as practical after their match.

St Paul’s Grammar School

• All visitors must register on the Service NSW QR code on arrival. • Spectators are requested to ensure social distancing when watching games.

St Pius X College

• Family members only are welcome to spectate. • All visitors must register on the Service NSW QR code on arrival • No morning tea will be provided (students are to bring their own food). • No hand-to-hand passing of tennis balls between players. • Players sanitise hand prior to entering the court and upon leaving the court after each set. • Spectator and player seating to be spread out to allow for social distancing.

Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre

• All visitors must register on the Service NSW QR code on arrival. • Spectators are requested to ensure social distancing when watching games.

Upjohn Park Rydalmere – Cross Country

• All spectators, staff, coaches and parents must sign in with the Service NSW QR Code.

Willoughby Squash Club

• The number of spectators will be monitored to be compliant with indoor space ratios. • Please refer to the website for the NSW COVID-19 Safety Plan.

For any sports cancellations due to wet weather please refer to the Barker website https://www.barker.college/barker-college-sports-fixtures ensuring that you select Cancelled Draws.

The sports fixtures pages will be updated by 7.15am on a Saturday for any Saturday fixture cancellations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Adam Watson, Director of Sport – Operations [email protected]

Kind regards,

Cameron Anderson Head of Sport