COVID-19

The following Roadmap for our 2021-22 Season has been developed in conjunction with the NSW Government's Re-Opening Roadmap:

• At 70% Double Dose Vaccination in NSW (after 11th October 2021):

  • Community Sport cannot recommence, so we are unable to start our season

• After 80% Double Dose Vaccination in NSW (after 18th October 2021) & until 8th November 2021:

  • Season will begin for fully vaccinated members only (16+ must be fully vaccinated, under 16's exempt)

    • NASC is and always will be a fully-inclusive club, however the current restrictions require us to operate this way for the time being. We are looking forward to December when we can all be together again, and in a safe manner.

  • Every registered Senior member (16+ years old), as well as parents/caregivers of junior members, will have to complete a secondary online form prior to the season commencing, asking them their name and to confirm their vaccine status at at the 25th October

    • Link will be emailed out once registration is completed and to our existing members, and the link will be available at the end of our Membership form

    • Entry to the Clubhouse, and therefore entry into races, will not be permitted until the online Vaccination form is completed

    • Members & Parents/Caregivers will need to show their vaccine passport on their first swim of the season to a designated committee member/COVID Marshall

  • QR Check-in Mandatory, and will be checked by the COVID Marshall or handicappers prior to sign-on

    • If you cannot QR Check In we will have a paper check-in sheet for you to fill in

  • Masks required indoors when signing-on and collecting BBQ

  • Text to sign-on will not be permitted, you must arrive at the clubhouse prior to 9:15am

  • BBQ to be eaten outdoors only

  • Measures are subject to change depending on NSW Government Health Orders

• After the 8th November 2021 :

  • Fully Vaccinated Members & Spectators only will be permitted to attend NASC (16+ years old, under 16's can attend when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult)

    • Every registered Senior member (16+ years old), as well as parents/caregivers of junior members, will have to complete a secondary online form prior to the season commencing, asking them their name and to confirm their vaccine status

      • Link will be emailed out once registration is completed and to our existing members, and the link will be available at the end of our Membership form

      • Entry to the Clubhouse, and therefore entry into races, will not be permitted until the online Vaccination form is completed

      • Members & Parents/Caregivers will need to show their vaccine passport on their first swim of the season to a designated committee member/COVID Marshall

  • QR Check-in Mandatory, and will be checked by the COVID Marshall or handicappers prior to sign-on

    • If you cannot QR Check In we will have a paper check-in sheet for you to fill in

  • BBQ may be eaten indoors (subject to 1 person per 2m2 rule - 46 person capacity)

  • Masks remain mandatory inside the clubhouse when not eating/drinking

  • Text to sign-on will not be permitted, you must arrive at the clubhouse prior to 9:10am

  • Measures are subject to change depending on NSW Government Health Orders

• After NSW hits 95% Fully Vaccinated, or the 15th December 2021 (whichever comes first):

  • The majority of our COVID measures will ease, including:

    • The NSW Public Health Order requiring us to check Vaccination Status will be abolished

      • Online Vaccination form is therefore abolished as well

    • QR Check-in will no longer be required

    • Masks no longer required

    • No capacity limits on our Clubhouse

    • Shared suncreen will return

    • Text to sign-on returns - details to follow to members via email

• Measures are subject to change depending on NSW Government Health Orders

• Early 2022 Measures:

  • Until at least the 28th February the following measures will be in place in-line with NSW Public Health Orders:

    • • Masks must be worn whilst inside the Clubhouse, and this includes after swimming when collecting your sandwich. Members must not enter the Clubhouse without a mask

      • You must use the QR Code to check-in upon arrival to swimming

      • The Clubhouse will return to the 2m2 rule, 46 people maximum

  • NASC has also taken the following COVID Safety measures until further notice:

    • • Prior to swimming Members are encouraged to sign-on and move quickly through the Clubhouse. Please do not mingle and chat inside.

      • The BBQ will revert to take-away/eat outside only.

        • • Thursday Night will remain unimpacted currently due to the lower number of participation.

Update 12/02/2021 - Indoor Capacity Restriction Easing

• The NSW Government announced that all indoor venues can move to the 1 person per 2m2 rule as of Friday 12/02/2021

  • Due to this the capacity of our clubhouse moves to 46 people, and therefore we can welcome members and guests inside after swimming to enjoy their BBQ sandwich

  • Members & guests who come inside after swimming MUST check-in via the Service NSW QR Code

  • The raffle will be drawn while the BBQ is being served

  • BBQ & Raffle Ticket sales will still happen prior to swimming, both of these remain EFTPOS only for now

Update 10/01/2021 - Season Recommencement

• With the North Northern Beaches rejoining Greater Sydney on Sunday 10th January, and the stay at home orders being removed, we are clear to re-start our season on Thursday 14th/Saturday 16th January, with a few changes:

  • All swimmers & non-swimmers must check-in via our Service NSW QR Code, and this will be checked at sign-on. Please ensure you bring your phone & have the Service NSW App installed

  • The BBQ will revert to the take-away only model we used during November 2020, with sales happening prior to swimming.

    • If a raffle is being held that will be drawn immediately after swimming at the bottom of the eastern stairs

    • Members must enter the BBQ queue via the western stairs, and once food is collected exit via the eastern stairs.

  • We are exempt from the mandatory mask laws, however as we previously stated if members feel more comfortable wearing a mask then please do so. Any indoor time at sign-on will be very limited and social distancing will be in place and monitored.

  • For the time being we are strictly EFTPOS only; cash will not be accepted

Update 28/12/2020 - Northern Beaches Public Health Order

SUPERSEDED by Update 10/01/2021 - Season Recommencement

• In line with the current Public Health Order for the Northern Beaches we will be pausing our season, with a resumption not until at least Thursday 14th January/Saturday 16th January (depending on the restrictions update on the 9th January).

• During this time we encourage all our members to restrict their movement and comply with all NSW Government requirements.

• After the restrictions announcement, currently scheduled for the 9th January, we will decide on how our season proceeds.

Update 17/12/2020 - Northern Beaches COVID Outbreak

SUPERSEDED by Update 28/12/2020 - Northern Beaches Public Health Order

• The committee and I have discussed this and are obviously concerned. As we have a duty-of-care to all our members we are making the following changes to the coming weeks:

• Swimming on Saturday 19th December is cancelled due to the 3-day stay-at-home request. This therefore means the Christmas Party is cancelled

• The Christmas Raffle will now be drawn in January (date TBA), and I encourage everyone to continue to bring in donations until the draw

  • This could potentially be drawn at our long overdue Presentation Day, which will most likely be a short-sharp event after swimming. Details to come at a later date

  • Due to Boxing Day falling on a Saturday, there will now be a Social Swim only on this day. There will be no organised races or BBQ, but please feel free to turn up to the pool at 9am like usual and have a swim with any other members that are there. I want to emphasise; this is not a COVID outbreak related decision, this is purely due to Boxing Day being on a Saturday.

• Thursday Night Swim will commence as planned on 7th January at 6pm at this stage.

• After Boxing Day we should definitely be in a better position to know the effects of these new cases. We're hoping it will be business-as-usual however if we need to make any changes to our processes we will communicate accordingly.

Update 1/12/2020 - BBQ, Raffle, Announcements & Thursday Night Swim

SUPERSEDED by Update 28/12/2020 - Northern Beaches Public Health Order

• As of the 1st December the NSW Government has eased indoor density restrictions. As such, as of the 5th December the following will change at NASC:

  • The Clubhouse will move to a 1 person per 2m2, therefore capacity will double to 46 people

  • We will open the clubhouse for BBQ eating after swimming. We will ensure most windows will be open if weather allows, to increase air flow.

    • If you do not feel comfortable sitting inside you are more than welcome to continue to take-away and/or sit outside

  • Daily results will be read and announcements made inside the clubhouse whilst eating, as we have done in previous seasons

  • Raffles will continue to be drawn immediately after swimming outside the clubhouse, to allow those who cannot/do not want to come inside after swimming to take part

  • BBQ sales & Raffle Ticket purchases will continue to be prior to swimming

• Thursday Night Swim will commence on Thursday 7th January 2021 as scheduled, and BYO dinner may be brought and eaten inside the clubhouse. Thursday Night Swim will be run as per our COVID Safe plans

Update 22/10/2020 - BBQ

SUPERSEDED by Update 28/12/2020 - Northern Beaches Public Health Order

• As the NSW Government has further eased restrictions due to the low community spread of COVID-19 our Fundraising BBQ will be restarting as of Saturday 31/10/2020. It will follow a takeaway only model initially (updated as of 1st December). If you do not feel comfortable purchasing from our BBQ then you are more than welcome to leave immediately after swimming finishes.

  • BBQ items will need to be paid for prior to swimming commencing for the morning

    • Contactless payments (card) are highly encouraged - our COVID Safe plan restricts us from taking cash payments

    • If there is a raffle on the day you may also purchase raffle tickets at the same time, and the raffle will be drawn immediately after swimming but prior to the BBQ being served

  • Physically distant queueing will take place inside the clubhouse

    • Please follow the NSW Government directions on physical distancing

  • The BBQ servers will provide your bread & sauce

  • BBQ cooks and servers will be required to sanitise their hands prior and during cooking/serving and follow all hygiene protocols.

Update 10/12/2020 - Christmas Party

SUPERSEDED by Update 17/12/2020 - Northern Beaches COVID Outbreak

• The annual Christmas Party will go ahead on the 19th December

  • Everyone must hand sanitise on entry to the clubhouse for the party, and there will be a COVID marshal ensuring this happens.

  • We're encouraging everyone to think about the "shareability" of the plate of food you bring along - can someone take something off the plate without touching the rest of the food?

    • EG: A large bowl of chips is not suitable this year, however if you pre-portion the chips into small paper cups then they are.

  • Each person must have had their temperature checked for the morning, so for people who arrive late their temperature will be taken upon entry to the clubhouse after swimming

  • Each person will be given a paper plate, you must take some food and then move away from the table. If we reach capacity inside the clubhouse then people will be asked to move outside.

  • The table will be against the southern wall this year (as opposed to in the centre of the room in previous years)

  • The Christmas Raffle will be drawn inside during the party

Update 19/11/2020 - South Australia & Victoria

• The NSW Government has issued advise on the South Australian outbreak & the Victorian border closure

  • S.A. - As of 13 December 2020 this update is no longer relevant. If you or another member of your household has been in one of the listed Areas of Concern in South Australia in the last 14 days please do not come to swimming until you or your household member has completed the mandatory 14 days self-isolation & tested negative to COVID-19

  • VIC. - The NSW-Vic Border re-opened on 23rd November. If you travel from Victoria to NSW after the 23rd November then no isolation is necessary.