Clarification on Facemask Requirements for ACT and NSW
There has been some confusion over the facemask requirements from the last memo that was sent out on Monday 29 June.
Below are the current requirements for facemasks in the ACT and NSW when at a sporting venue;
Facemask Requirements for the ACT
➢ Children 12 years and under do NOT need to wear facemasks
➢ There are some exemptions for people who have a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability that makes wearing a facemask unsuitable. For more information on who is exempt please visit here.
➢ Facemasks must be worn by participants, team officials, match officials, spectators, volunteers and venue managers within a futsal venue o Facemasks can be taken off when a player/match official is warming up and/or when participating on the field in a match o Team officials and substitutes must wear facemasks on the bench at all times
➢ Facemasks must be worn in all indoor areas this includes changerooms and when you are working in a canteen
➢ Capital Football strongly recommends that all players, team officials, match officials, spectators, volunteers and venue managers wear facemasks at a venue within the ACT
Facemask Requirements for NSW
➢ Children 12 years and under do NOT need to wear facemasks
➢ There are some exemptions for people who have a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability that makes wearing a facemask unsuitable. For more information on who is exempt please visit here
➢ Facemasks must be worn for all activities taking place in an indoor facility and outdoor community sports o Participants, team officials, match officials, spectators, volunteers and venue managers MUST wear a facemask upon arrival to the facility/activity (including training and games) 2 o Participants within the game and match officials are able to remove their masks when warming up and playing the game o Team officials, substitutes, spectators, venue managers and volunteers must wear a facemask at all times o Following the completion of the match, players and match officials need to put their facemasks back on
➢ Facemasks must be worn in changerooms and canteens
For up to date information please visit the ACT Government COVID-19 website and/or the NSW Office of Sport website.