Ipswich Knights Soccer Club

 Over the last week the Queensland Government COVID-19 easing of restrictions have altered which has brought forward Stage 2, allowing clubs to resume training with some strict restrictions in place.  Behind the scenes all clubs have been working on their venues so that they are compliant and ready to be able to follow the guidelines and approved plans.  On Friday there was further relaxation which now allows for 20 participants in 3 clear sections of a field. 

GUIDELINES AND IMPORTANT LINKS CAN BE FOUND BELOW:

All members must read attached “Return to Training Information for members”

Football Brisbane - Coaching Resources

Football Queensland - Return to Training Hub

Football Queensland - Return to Training Guidelines

EASING OF RESTRICTIONS STAGES FOR RETURN TO FOOTBALL

Queensland Government Easing of Restrictions Road Map indicated 2 more stages which can be altered at any time and we will continue to take direction from them and our governing bodies.

Stage 2 – effective for our club 8th June 2020

•             Non-contact activity permitted in groups of 20 per approved area

FQPL Teams – Tuesday 9th June

NPL Teams – Tuesday 9th June

U12 – Senior Teams – Wednesday 10th June

U8-U11 Academy Teams – Tuesday 16th June

U6-U11 MiniRoos Teams – Saturday 20th June

Training during this period is strict times and days as per outlined by the club, please refer to your team coach/manager.

Stage 3 – 10th July 2020

•             Contact activity permitted in groups of up to 100

BEFORE ATTENDING TRAINING CHECKLIST

You must not attend training if in the past 14 days you:

•             Have been unwell or had any flu-like symptoms

•             Have been in contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19

•             Have had any respiratory symptoms (even if mild)

•             Are at a high risk from a health perspective, including the elderly and those with pre-existing medical heath conditions.

•             Those with even mild symptoms are strongly encouraged to get tested and seek medical advice.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

•             Parents/players must not gather in groups not participating in activity

•             Players must arrive ready to train

•             Players and families must leave the grounds immediately after cessation of training

•             Players/Parents must adhere to the entry and exit points of the fields

•             Teams must stay strictly to their designated training area during Stage 2

•             Players must bring their own water bottle

•             Parents and Players must sign in and out with their coach

We also encourage all persons to download the CovidSafe App which also assists the Government should there be a diagnosed case within the Football community.

All teams coach and managers will be provided their individual Team Training Area and time slot.  We do wish to remind everyone these are subject to change with the evolving requirements set out by our Governing bodies and are only for Stage 2 at this time.

We currently await the exact structure of the 2020 season and will communicate this as soon as possible.

Regards

Ipswich Knights FC

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Dear Members

Over the last few weeks, we along with all clubs have been in contact with Football Brisbane and Football Queensland for information and updates about the 2020 season.

Currently the advice from FB and FQ is that they are committed to achieving a 2020 Home and Away season, but in what format this will be is still being determined in consultation with all associated clubs.

Unfortunately we, at this time are unable to give any definitive answers. The continued evolving situation with COVID-19 provides unstable times within all sectors including football.

What this means to our Club:

*  Continued suspension of all training and games.

*  Cancellation of all functions and events held at our grounds.

Obviously, both of these have significant impact on our club which we are working through.

At this time, de-registrations and refunds can not be granted due to FB and FQ’a commitment to complete a 2020 season. Should this change we will revise our position on this.

We appreciate that everyone is living in an uncertain time but the clubs season expenses started in December of last year when teams commenced training.

At this stage, the Football suspension date is still at 14th April, with the view to recommence from 1st of May. Our facilities at Bundamba and Ebbw Vale will receive a sanitising clean prior to any return and use.

We ask for your patience while we continue to take direction from our Governing Bodies and the Australian Government and be assured we will update you as soon as possible by email, Facebook and our Website.

Below is links to FB and FQ and their direct updates on the current affects to clubs and players.

https://www.footballbrisbane.com.au/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://footballqueensland.com.au/coronavirus-covid-19/

However, with regards to up to date information, please refer the relevant Government agencies.

Regards
Ipswich Knights FC

COVID-19

FFA and Football Queensland have announced this afternoon that all Football activity is to be suspended effective 12am Wednesday 18th March until 14th April 2020 as per the attached FFA release. This includes all competition games and training.

Upon receiving this advice from our governing bodies, Ipswich Knights FC supports and will enact these decisions.

How this affects our club:

All training and games are to cease immediately to allow accurate assessment and action of the current Health Alert affecting all communities.

No team training is to occur during this period of suspension for the safety of all players, club volunteers and their families which in turn also assists with minimising the spread of this virus.

In addition to this suspension of football activity, we are making arrangements to undergo deep sanitising cleans of both Ebbw Vale and Bundamba facilities.

We will be in contact with our team coach and managers to provide updates and further advice on additional controls being undertaken from the club.

Please be assured that we will provide club updates on social media and by email to our members and will continue to be guided by the Australian Government and FFA.

Once again for information, we urge you to visit www.health.gov.au for up to date information regarding the health alert. Please consult your health professional for any personal questions you may have for you or your families own health concerns.

https://www.ffa.com.au/news/suspension-grassroots-football-activity

Ipswich Knights FC

Dear members

As you may be aware, Football Brisbane postponed all fixtures across Brisbane this weekend as a precautionary measure given the current COVID-19 health alert.

As a club, the committee will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and will provide updates as soon as they become available.

With regards to fixture commencement or reschedule we will advise in due course.

As at this afternoon, all fields are closed for training on Monday 16th March for treatment of fire ants. This may continue to Tuesday also once we receive notification from Bio Security.

At this stage training will continue as normal from Wednesday. However should you choose not to participate due to this threat, we understand your reasons for doing so. Please advise your team manager if you are not attending as normal.

We do ask that everyone take normal health and hygiene precautions and urge you to use the the following link for updates from Department of Health.

Anyone feeling unwell or showing any symptoms that they may be about to be unwell – cough, fever, sneezing, etc, should not participate and self-quarantine.

Clearances will be required to return to normal training and playing of fixtures.

COVID-19                  

Should you or one of your family members be diagnosed with the virus, then we ask you to please advise the Club immediately so that we can assess the situation and also obtain the appropriate response. Please ring 3282 1496 to speak to a committee member directly.

For future updates, please continue to monitor our Facebook group, website and emails for club information.

Our club will be taking direction from the Australian Government and FFA for appropriate action.

Thank you
Ipswich Knights FC

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert?fbclid=IwAR1_5vJDgPuxZVT05O9vuUICDNdDaMgZEcZdDWvGUm-fqqHh8j19R01t3QI

Please visit one of our Club Representatives to assist with player, coach or volunteer registration for 2020.

Ipswich Knights are delighted to announce an extended three year partnership with VETO SPORTS as our apparel and equipment supply partner until the end of season 2022.

Our club has enjoyed a long standing relationship with Veto Sports, and we are very excited to continue working together as we embrace our newest chapter.