AIS Return to Sport Principles - Categorising of Equestrian

EA continues to work with the federal government, Australian Institute of Sport and Sport Australia on a safe and staged return to training and competition.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the endorsement of the National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities by National Cabinet and the Australian Institute of Sport’s detailed strategy on “The Principles and the Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment”, we sought clarification on the categorising of Equestrian requirements in Levels A, B and C.

The specific Equestrian requirements that were proposed to the AIS included Full training only at Level B (NOT competition). We’ve since spoken to the Chief Medical Officer and we have been advised that this will be amended.

Therefore, the Equestrian requirements across the board will be:

Level A: Solo/pairs training only.

Level B: Full training.

Level C: Full training and competition.

All sport and recreation resumption decisions should be based on State and Territory COVID-19 public health advice. Further details and a copy of the framework can be found by visiting https://ais.gov.au/health-wellbeing/covid-19#ais_framework_for_rebooting....

EA welcomes the Government guidelines on a staged return to sport and will continue to ensure our members are supported during this transition process and that their health and minimising the spread of COVID-19 remains the highest priority.

For further information specific to Coaches and Officials, check out our FAQs:

FAQS FOR EA COACHES REGARDING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
FAQS FOR EA OFFICIALS REGARDING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON RE-ACCREDITATION

Article courtesy of Equestrian Australia