From the SANFL to the APFL
IMPORTANT INFO FOR CLUBS AND SPECTATORS DURING FINALS
The information below is from the SANFL and has been created to provide additional support and clarification to Clubs & Leagues
in the planning and delivery of finals. Please read and understand them, and comply with any direction provided.
PRE & POST‐MATCH ACTIVITIES/PRESENTATIONS
Can we have team banners?
SA Health stipulates that only players and officials have access to the oval, therefore banners and guards of honour
aren’t permitted.
OVAL & CHANGEROOM ACCESS
- SA Health stipulates that only players and officials have access to the oval, therefore kick and catch is not permitted.
- SA Health stipulates that only players and officials have access to the oval, therefore only players and officials
involved in the presentation are permitted on‐ground after the match.
- As per minor rounds, access to changerooms is limited to essential personnel only (players, coaches and
support staff). No access for non‐essential personnel such as anyone who is considered a spectator (ie:
board/committee members, sponsors)
- As per SA Health guidelines for Sporting Changerooms, only water is to be consumed in changerooms with no food
permitted. You cannot have a drink in the changeroom post‐game?
What restrictions are there on post‐match presentations?
Post‐match presentations can occur and should comply with COVIDSafe practices ensuring individuals are physically
distanced, as well as limit non‐essential touching (ie: hand shaking). No spectators are permitted on the oval.
It is important to note that:
- Density of 1 person per 2sqm applies in all indoor/outdoor areas
- Individuals should remain 1.5m from those not in their household or social group (unless undertaking an
approved activity such as playing/umpiring)
The following applies in spectator viewing areas surrounding the oval:
- Alcohol must be consumed while seated
- Non‐alcoholic beverages can be consumed while standing
- Hand held food (such as chips, pies, BBQ) can be consumed while standing
The following applies inside licenced venue/sporting club, including on balconies overlooking
the oval:
- All beverages (both alcoholic and non‐alcoholic) and food must be consumed while seated
- Beverages (both alcoholic and non‐alcoholic) and food can be consumed while seated at a bar provided no
food preparation occurs on or adjacent to the bar
A summary of current restrictions are detailed with the
emergency directions at
https://www.covid‐19.sa.gov.au/emergency‐declarations.
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