COVID 19 UPDATE | 1 MARCH 2022

Following the WA State Government’s announcement of new Level 2 Public HeaIth measures, Athletics West can provide the following COVID-19 Update for the 2022 WA Little Athletics State Championships powered by Go For 2&5.

The 2022 WA Little Athletics State Championship is set to be delivered this weekend at the WA Athletics Stadium, however, the following measure will be in place to meet the State Government’s Public Health Measures:

• There will be a single event entry and exit point, where all attendees must check-in via the SafeWA or ServicesWA app.
  • SEE EVENT MAP
• Other than the Child’s Parent or Guardian (max 2 adults), no spectators will be allowed at the event as outlined by the Government’s Level 2 Public Health Measures. No one else will be admitted to the WA Athletics Stadium unless they are:
  • A nominated Key Official or Team Manager. Centres will be asked to provide the names of Team Managers to Athletics West
  • An accredited coach with a participating athlete who has applied via the supplied online form. The form must be submitted prior to the start of the Championships.  
    • COACH LINK: https://forms.gle/4VvuW6Wk3q61wMEJ9
  • A parent who will not be arriving with the child, but is either, completing a parent roster duty OR submitted a request to enter the venue earlier or later than your child. 
    • PARENT LINK: https://forms.gle/qPwUCyMEE48W78Xc8
• Athletics West would like to encourage parents to not bring siblings unless unavoidable. If attending, siblings must enter with their Parent or Guardian, and follow all of the outlined Public Health Measures.
• Mask wearing is compulsory in all indoor areas for people in Year 3 or older. To this extent, please avoid corridors and bathrooms/changerooms unless you are utilising the facilities.
  • Masks will also be required when at the TIC tent and Merchandise Collection, even though they are outside.
• The 2sqm rule will be in effect throughout the WA Athletics Stadium. The Grandstand will be open, however, it will be capped at 50% capacity. This will be monitored by COVID-19 Marshals and we ask patrons to socially distance and apply common sense when accessing the Grandstand.
• Finally, stay home if you are feeling unwell.

In addition to the State Government’s Public Health Measures, Athletics West would encourage attendees to consider the following additional measures:

• Wear masks throughout your visit to the WA Athletics Stadium and ensure you have spare masks in case children (Year 3 and above) misplace their masks;
• Limit your time within the WA Athletics Stadium by heading over to the park at Perry Lakes, or oval at McGillivray if you have time between events;
• Utilise sanitizing stations regularly and encourage your children to do the same on throws sites.

Our priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our community and we will do everything we can to deliver this year’s Championships with that as our focus.

This information is current as of the 1 March 2022 at 3:00 pm, and is subject to change based on the latest health advice. We will continue to monitor and adapt our operations according to the advice of the State Government.

We recommend all stakeholders review the WA Government’s COVID-19 information page to further understand the current and future health guidelines set for the state. CLICK HERE.

The safety and wellbeing of our community continues to be our utmost priority in delivering the 2021-22 Season.