TRACK stars on the South Coast are able to resume training after Athletics Australia released it 'return to athletics guidelines on Monday, to be used by its clubs and associations.
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The guidelines set out in conjunction with the AIS framework for rebooting Australian sport in a COVID-19 environment have been formulated with the help of Athletics Australia's member associations and with Sport Australia.
"In these very tough times it has been fantastic to see the resilience and the ingenuity of the athletics community," Athletics Australia CEO Darren Gocher said.
"I can't wait to see everyone out there competing again and with the release of these guidelines we are a step closer."
The guidelines aim to provide the athletics community with clarity about how best to create a safe training environment depending on the differing levels of restrictions imposed by state and federal governments.
At this time, the return to athletics guidelines do not provide for a resumption of athletics competitions and events.
Decision-making around the resumption of state and club competitions rests with the state sporting organisations.
Athletics Australia will continue to work with its state member associations, government bodies and health officials to develop similar national baseline standards for event and competition operations.
More details on the protocols for athletes to return to the track can be found here.
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
