COVID-19 and beyond

This page has been updated: 30/11/2020

COVID-19 Information

The latest information, resources and links will be posted here to assist in providing MSV members and stakeholders with the most relevant and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.

Information is changing quickly – for the most up-to-date information, including the latest government advice and updates, visit the DHHS website or the Victorian Government’s health alert page.

Victorian Roadmap for Sport and Rec – updated 23/11/2020

We’re here to help and support you through the impact of COVID-19. We encourage you to stay in touch with your club and coaches and with your friends and family, so together we can overcome the challenges that come our way.

The health and well-being of our members is our priority. Like MSA and other Branches we have created a page to provide updated information and resources to help connect members, clubs, coaches and volunteers in this unique time of change. 

Return to Play Plan

The MSV Management Committee are pleased to be able to share with MSV Clubs our Return to Play Plan. 

MSV Return To Play updated (Nov 2020)

Optional Facilities Agreement 
Optional Sign In Sheet 

Latest resources from the Victorian Government and from Community Sport and Recreation

• Restricted Activity Directions (Victoria) (No 2) 22 November 2020 Signed
• 201108 Third Steps (1)
• COVID – Updated Industry Restart Guidelines
• COVIDSafe Public Events Framework

 

RETURN TO SPORT

• SSAs as well as Associations and Clubs can use this Return to Sport checklist that sets out a range of essential business and operational actions recommended to undertake when considering your organisational return to sport.
• Sport and Recreation Victoria have outlined specific guidance for individual sports to assist community sport and recreation organisations to Return To Play.

Masters Swimming Australia and Branch Resources

• Masters Swimming Australia
  • MSA has a whole range of Dryland exercises and resources
• MSNSW 
• MST
  • Dry Training Circuit Exercises
  • Dry Training Weights
• MSQ
• MSWA – Masters Swimming Western Australia

 

Resources and information more specific to Victoria

• Victorian Government
• Department of Health and Human Services
  • Announcement of gradual easing of Victorian restrictions (11/05/2020)
• VICSPORT *
• Swimming Victoria
• Business Victoria – Business Support Fund
• Victorian Institute of Sport

 

Government Departments

• Australian Government Department of Health
• World Health Organisation (WHO)
• Australian Government – DFAT
• ATO
  • Employers
  • Employees
• The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps health officials support and protect you, your friends and family. The app is now available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
• ScamWatch – Current COVID-19 Scams
• COVID-19: Cyber security tips when working from home
• Swimming Australia together with  ASCTA, AIS, Sport Australia, and Federal and State Governments have released the National Guidelines for Restarting Club Environments with the full support of Masters Swimming Australia.

 

Sporting Bodies

• FINA
• Australian Institute of Sport
• Swimming Australia
• ASCTA *
• Play by the Rules *
• Sports Community *

Exercise Programs and Resources

• Fina 
  • Stay active at home
  • Home workout routines
• Funky Trunk Home Workout
• Play by the Rules – how to stay fit and active at home during coronavirus
• AIS – Top 10 Nutrition Tips To Support Immunity
• Third Age Fitness  – Pilates-style floor workout for older adults and seniors (with Dee Sheffrin – Doncaster member)
  • Core 1
  • Core 3
  • Core 4

 

Letter to the Victorian Government advocating for MSV members 

Masters Swimming Australia, Masters Swimming Victoria and the MSA Acting President have written a collaborative letter to the Victorian Premier and MPs advocating for adult swimming groups to resume training under the ‘Return to Play’ guidelines approved by Sport and Recreation Victoria. (20/10/2020)
The letter has been addressed and sent to the following:

• To the Hon. Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria
• The Hon. Martin Pakula MP, Minister for Sport
• The Hon. Ros Spence MP, Minister for Community Sport
• The Hon. Martin Foley MP, Minister for Health
• The Hon. James Merlino MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Mental Health