Victorian Government Announcement – September 15, 2020

On September 15, the Victorian Government announced changes to restrictions in Regional Victoria from 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 16.

Regional Victoria Restrictions - Clarification

Following yesterday’s announcement from the Victorian Government, we have been advised by Sport & Recreation Victoria and VicSport that the government will provide no further clarity on the new restriction levels from the Department of Health & Human Services until the new Restricted Activity Directions are released, presumably prior to 11.59 tonight, the 16^th of September.

We understand the impact this will have on decision making by clubs/facilities in regional Victoria and understand the frustration that has come with the release of directives consistently close to the date that flagged changes will be implemented.

Golf Australia will continue to seek further clarification through multiple government departments today and if we receive updated information, we will communicate this as quickly as practicable.

Golf Australia has been lobbying the Victorian Government for the following to be included into the Victorian Return to Sport plan in relation to golf;

• Play in groups of 4
• Club Competitions to be allowed
• Practice areas to be able to operate under physical distancing restrictions
• MyGolf, Get Into Golf, and other coaching able to operate under physical distancing restrictions
• That clubs/facilities are able to offer hire equipment to participants

Once the new Restricted Activity Direction is released, Golf Australia will communicate this to club/facilities through this channel and through the link below.