As we approach the end of the community football season and the weather warms up, it’s easy to forget about the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

However, AFL Masters NSW would like to remind all attendees at games that the following NSW Health recommendations are likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, and must be adhered to at games:

- Reduce travel where possible. No travelling to play outside of your region.
- A COVID Safe Marshall MUST be present at every game, and ensure hygiene and safety protocols are followed.
- COVID Safe Marshalls are encouraged to keep a list of the latest COVID-19 case locations in NSW on-hand, either digitally or in hard copy, and ask anyone who has been to a venue on the list to either get tested, self-isolate, or monitor for symptoms according to the advice from the NSW Government.
- Only registered players can participate in games. New players must register and sign requisite indemnity forms before playing.
- Follow established COVID safety and hygiene protocols. Arrive, play, go. Minimise spectators. Keep 1.5m distancing, or wear a mask were this is not possible. Adopt good hand hygiene practices. For more information, visit the NSW Government page on Community sporting competitions and full training activities

For more details, visit Latest Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

The demographic of Masters football are more at-risk compared to attendees in other formats of the game, so we must remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We thank everyone in the AFL Masters community for their patience and understanding in following these guidelines.