England Netball | COVID-19 Officer’s Responsibilities Before Netball Activity

What should I do?

✓	Task	Template	Requirement or Recommendation	Version	Update Status
THE BASICS & RISK ASSESSMENT
	Ensure your EN Membership is in place and contact details are up to date	Engage Log In	Recommendation
	Ensure Members know who the COVID-19 officer(s) is/are		Recommendation
	Read and understand the managing COVID-19 within netball guidance	Managing COVID-19 within netball guidance	Recommendation	Last Updated Jan 22
	Ensure understanding of COVID-19 rule modifications	Introduction to Stage 4 Netball Video Rule Modifications One Pager	Recommendation	Last Updated 18.8.20
	Complete COVID-19 Risk Assessment	Risk Assessment Template for Training Risk Assessment Template if Organising Competition Risk Assessment Checklist for Training, Sessions and Competition Enhanced-Tournament-COVID-19- Risk-Assessment-Template Enhanced Risk Assessment Checklist for Tournaments Risk Assessment Reflection Tool	Recommendation	Last Updated 3.3.22 3.3.22 19.1.22 19.1.22 19.1.22
	Complete COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Plan	Risk Mitigation Plan Template for Sessions or Training Risk Mitigation Plan Template if Organising Competition Enhanced Risk Mitigation Plan Template for Tournaments	Recommendation	Last Updated 3.3.22 19.1.22
	Communicate key information from Risk Mitigation plan prior to activity	Work with your Netball Organisation on this	Recommendation
VENUES
	Select suitable venue, if indoor, work with venues to increase ventilation levels	Facilities Advocacy Pack	Recommendation	Reviewed Jan 22
	Determine with venue operator any additional requirements		Recommendation
	Identify flow of members within venue and identify any signage/directional arrows that are needed	Signage to support social distancing	Recommendation	Last Updated 24.3.21
COMMUNICATION
	Communicate with members around key COVID-19 risk mitigations to ensure the smooth and safe arrival & departure	Player Education Infographics	Recommendation	Last Updated 23.3.21
	Communicate with participants what to expect at a session		Recommendation
	In session reminders of key risk mitigations e.g. social distancing	Social Distancing Infographic	Recommendation	Last Updated 23.3.21
SYMPTOM CHECKING AND PERSONAL RISK
	Do not travel to netball activity if you or anyone in your household has symptoms	NHS Covid-19 Information Government Guidance for Travel/Passengers	Recommendation
	Personal risk ‘opt in’ form circulated to all	Personal Risk Assessment Opt In Guidance	Recommendation	Last Updated 19.1.22

Top Tips:

General

- Pressure should not be placed on players to participate or compete if they are uncomfortable with the risks associated with netball activity.
- If there is an area you feel you’d like to know more about such as risk management, social distancing or COVID-19 specific cleaning procedures you can access free supplementary training from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) here.

Personal Liability

- England Netball’s member insurance policy has a reasonable precautions condition and includes public liability for appointed officers of Registered Organisations, including COVID-19 Officers.
- If all reasonable practicable steps are taken to mitigate the risk of infection through netball, then COVID-19 officers shouldn’t worry about being blamed if there was an outbreak. Reasonable steps include strict adherence to all the guidance documents and training material provided by England Netball.
- If you haven’t already, please ensure you are registered as the COVID-19 Officer on ENgage. This will enable us to send you all future communications related to the accelerated return of netball.

Facilities

- Some netball venues are open, some are planning to open and sadly others are closed until further notice. You may therefore be required to move venue to restart netball activity. Your Netball Development Officer will be able to share further information on which venues are open in your local area.
- Check out our Facilities Advocacy Pack for further support if you are experiencing issues accessing suitable venues.