Regional Victoria can return to the pitch this weekend, following the overnight update to community sport restrictions for regional areas and today’s release of Football Victoria’s Return To Play Conditions (RTP) for Regional VIC v6.2.
The key points to note include:
Metropolitan Melbourne
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No football activity is permitted in Greater Melbourne
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Metropolitan Melbourne residents cannot travel from Greater Melbourne to Regional Victoria to participate in football in any capacity (including playing, officiating or as a spectator).
Regional Victoria
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Outdoor football matches can return for players of all ages in Regional Victoria, subject to facility limits for outdoor venues.
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Futsal/indoor football can return across Regional Victoria, subject to facility limits for indoor venues.
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No spectators permitted - numbers strictly limited to the minimum number required to facilitate the activity, including coaches, required support staff and one parent/guardian per junior participant. Overall facility limit of 300 people and 100 per indoor space.
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Changerooms/toilets and canteens can open, subject to restrictions within the RTP conditions.
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A COVID Check-In Marshal is required at all entry points whenever the facility is operational.
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Geelong is considered regional, allowing football to return to Geelong this weekend.
Regional Clubs and Associations are requested to review the changes in the RTP in detail and to continue to liaise with their Council (or other land owner) in relation to venue and facility access. Clubs who have teams participating in competitions administered by a Regional Association should liaise directly with their Member Association.
Clubs and Associations are reminded that compliance with FV’s Return to Play Conditions is mandatory.
Our COVID-19 FAQs may assist with answers to common queries.
For any other enquiries, please contact clubsupport@footballvictoria.com.au.
We’re so pleased to have football back across Regional Victoria and look forward to a return for Metropolitan Melbourne as soon as possible.