CHANGES FOR SPECTATORS
On Saturday 22 August, the Queensland Government announced new restrictions on outdoor gatherings in Brisbane, effective immediately, following the detection of new COVID-19 cases overnight in south east Queensland.
Effective immediately, we are asking all of our Club spectators to reconsider their need to attend a game and avoid attending games wherever possible.
Are games still going ahead?
Yes, current government advice is that community sports can continue where there is an approved COVID Safe plan in place. This means games at DPNA can continue for now. DPNA and our Club will act in accordance with the latest government advice.
Does this mean no spectators at all?
At this stage, we are requesting that no spectators attend games unless absolutely necessary. However, we acknowledge that in some circumstances this isn't possible, especially for parents and carers of junior players.
Under the current DPNA Covid Safe Plan, 1 spectator per player is allowed and this has not changed. We are simply asking that all spectators reconsider their need to attend and only be at a game if it is absolutely necessary. If you can avoid attending, please do at this time. You should consider your own personal circumstances when deciding if you should or should not attend. If you are unsure, speak with your Coach.
What's the best way for me to get updates?
We will continue to provide updates to you via email, our website and our social media pages - Facebook and Instagram. If you haven't already liked or followed our accounts, now is a good time to make sure you see our posts.
DPNA will also post updates to their Facebook and Instagram accounts and we would also recommend you follow these.
I have questions, who can I ask?
If you have any questions, please speak with your Coach in the first instance or email me on president@adnc.com.au. If we are unable to answer your question, we will seek further advice from DPNA on your behalf.
We appreciate your cooperation and perseverance.
9-Week Blast information
Further information can be found on our COVID Safety page under Player Information.
- Participants, officials and spectators are not to arrive any earlier than 40 mins prior to the commencement of their game time. This allows for spacing between competition rounds to allow participants and spectators to leave the facility prior to the arrival of next round participants.
- DPNA have strict entry and exit points, drop off and pick up zones, along with the movement of people throughout the courts.
If playing on courts 1-9 in the caged area:
ENTRY is via Allom Street
EXIT is via Green Terrace
If playing on courts 10 or above:
Players can ENTER and EXIT via Green Terrace by walking directly to your court.
Full maps showing all entry, exit and expected movements can be viewed here:
Whilst there will be signs at DPNA, please ensure you review these maps PRIOR to familiarise yourself and avoid any confusion on the day.
Parking
- Parking will be limited (Hockey is also commencing) - you may need to park further away than normal.
- There is no parking on Allom Street, Green Terrace or behind the bollards on Green Terrace as these are entry & exit points for members and spectators.
- Council have locked off the grass area car parks, so please allow plenty of time to find a park.
- For Sunday parking, DPNA recommend parking in the hockey car park or on Noble Street.
- There will be no walking through the caged area to get to the car park.
Attendance Registers
Attendance Sheets will need to be completed by every team, including spectators who attend DPNA to either play, umpire or spectate any particular game.
Your manager will have copies of these attendance sheets to fill out each week throughout the 9-Week Blast.
Social distancing of 1.5m must be maintained at all times by spectators and most importantly, if you are unwell - PLEASE STAY HOME!
Food & Drink
There will be no canteen, BBQ, coffee van, snow-cones or any other catering at Downey Park this season. Please ensure you bring your own filled water bottles as no food or drinks can be purchased from Downey.