COVID-19 Latest Updates (June 2020)

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Infographic – Safe Return To Sport And Physical Activity & Exercise For Phase Two

Sport Singapore’s Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise & Activity For Phase Two (“Safe Transition”) has important measures to look after your health and wellbeing. For any queries, please read our frequently asked questions (updated as of 24 June). You are welcome to share your opinion with us at SPORT_QSM@sport.gov.sg

1. This advisory provides members of the public and sport and physical exercise & activity organisers and operators with information on the resumption of sport and physical exercise under Phase Two (“Safe Transition”), as well as the safe management measures to be implemented.
2. As announced by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, Phase Two will commence on 19 June 2020. Measures mandated in this advisory have to be in effect before the sport and physical exercise & activity are permitted to resume.

GENERAL POSTURE FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE & ACTIVITY

1. Sport and recreational facilities may open. Facilities can only admit a maximum number of persons according to its Gross Floor Area based on 10 Sqm per person. [1] No facility, regardless of size, shall admit more than 50 persons without specific approval by Sport Singapore.
   
2. Physical distancing of 2 metres (2 arms-length) between individuals should be maintained in general while exercising and playing sport. A physical distancing of 3 metres (3 arms-length) between individuals should be observed for indoors high intensity or high movement exercise classes.
3. Group activities are limited to no more than 5 participants. If there is more than one group sharing a space, the groups must not interact and must maintain a distance of 3 metres apart from one another at all times. For organised programmes and classes, an additional service provider (such as an instructor or a coach) from a permitted enterprise may guide the group.
   
4. Contact sports are permitted, notwithstanding point 3b above, with modification to avoid extensive body contact.
5. Mask should be worn as a default.Masks can be taken off when performing strenuous activities, although it is still recommended as good practice even under such circumstances.
   
6. Sharing of common equipment should be avoided.Personal equipment should not be shared. If this cannot be done, then equipment should be wiped down / sanitised frequently. This includes gym equipment such as weights, and sport equipment such as basketballs.
   
7. Owners or Operators of facilities are responsible for ensuring safe management measures are implemented, and that their patrons/users comply.
8. The above conditions are elaborated in paras 5-7, and additional conditions for specific settings are set out in Table 1

RE-OPENING OF SPORT & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

1. Facility Capacity. The maximum number of persons allowed at each facility shall be limited according to its Gross Floor Area based on 10 Sqm per person or 50 persons, whichever is lower. This applies to all outdoors, indoors and sheltered facilities that are larger than 50 Sqm.  This capacity limit is to minimise the risk of large clusters forming.  For facilities smaller than 50 Sqm, facility operators have to ensure that the physical distancing measures are observed. [2]    
2. Safe Management Measures.  In consultation with industry stakeholders, Sport Singapore is providing operational guidance on the following safe management measures, which facility operators will have to put in place prior to the opening of their sport and recreational facilities to minimise the risk and consequence of infection.  Operators of facilities are to ensure compliance by all users.   
3. Appoint Safe Management Officer.Facility operators are to designate a senior staff as Safe Management Officer (SMO) to ensure compliance with the measures. The SMO will be responsible for formulating the implementation plans, conducting inspections and checks, as well as maintaining records for subsequent audits by the authorities.
   1. Support Contact Tracing & Implement Temperature Screening. All sport and recreational facilities must implement SafeEntry for participants and visitors. Facility operators must conduct temperature screening[3] and checks on visible symptoms[4] for visitors, and turn away those with fever and/or who appear unwell.Employees and visitors are encouraged to download and activate the TraceTogether app.
   2. Reduce Physical Interaction and Ensure Safe Distancing.Facility operators will have to organise human traffic flow and space management to ensure that the mixing of groups is minimised to transient contact. Equipment should be arranged to allow users to exercise at a safe distance with each other.
   3. Crowd Management. Facility operators will have to devise systems to ensure there is no overcrowding at or around their premises, such as through the use of booking systems. Facility operators will have to manage rest areas and changing room operations to prevent crowding and loitering.
   4. Wear Masks & Ensure Hygiene. Facility operators will have to ensure that all visitors don masks when they enter the facility. Hand sanitisers should be placed in close proximity of the facility entrance and high-touch surfaces like door handles.Visitors should be encouraged to sanitise their hands before entering the facility.
   5. Enhance Cleaning Protocols.Facility operators will have to frequently disinfect common spaces and interactive components (e.g. smart kiosks, turnstiles).Equipment will have to be thoroughly wiped down and cleaned after each use.Personal equipment should not be shared.
   6. Ventilation.Indoor spaces should be kept well-ventilated.For non-air conditioned spaces, windows should be kept open and additional fans should be put in place.

4. Sport Singapore Facilities.  ActiveSG stadiums, studios, gyms, indoor sport halls, and swimming complexes (only competition and training pools will be available) will be opened from 19 June 2020. The Rink@JCube will be opened from 3 July 2020. More details will be available on www.therink.sg soon.

There will be facility-specific safe management measures in place at our ActiveSG facilities, and members of public are advised to follow these strictly for their wellbeing. 

Bookings for ActiveSG facilities via the ActiveSG app and myactivesg.com will be available from 18 June 2020, 7am.  More details on how to book ActiveSG facilities can be found on myactivesg.com.