Frequently asked questions for parents

In line with the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions, schools are able to conduct intra-school sport activities in Queensland.

The number of spectators and non-essential people must be minimised. If spectators plan to attend training or intra-school activities, they will need to seek prior approval from the school and follow all school operational requirements.

The number of spectators and non-essential people must be minimised. If parents plan to attend intra-school sport activities, they need to seek prior approval from their child’s school and follow all school operational requirements.

Decisions regarding participation in school sports are made in consultation between the school principal and the school community, taking the local context into consideration.

In line with the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions, contact sports and training is permitted.

All sport events must be conducted in accordance with the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB), AIS Framework and Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events (PDF, 1.5MB).

Schools operating a canteen at a school sport event should adhere to the checklist requirements outlined in the Queensland Government COVID Safe Checklist: dining and drinking (PDF, 355KB).

Parents are recommended to confirm canteen operations with their school.

The number of people at a venue is determined by the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB) or a venue's COVID Safe Industry Plan. All essential staff required to attend the event, including volunteers, are included in the overall gathering number.

In line with the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions, schools are able to conduct inter-school sport competitions for both indoor and outdoor sports, including contact sports, in Queensland.

Planning for these activities should include consideration of the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB), AIS Framework and Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events (PDF, 1.5MB).

As outlined in the Roadmap:

• resumption of activity including competition and physical contact is permitted on the field of play
• indoor sports facilities can open with 1 person per 4 square metres (off the field of play)
• outdoor sports facilities can open with physical distancing (off the field of play).

Sporting activities may also include modifications based on the sport-specific guidelines from AIS.

The number of spectators and non-essential people must be minimised. If spectators plan to attend inter-school sport activities, they need to seek prior approval from the host school and follow all school operational requirements.

In determining the viability of inter-school sport competitions in semester 2 2020, the following criteria have been considered:

Where possible, each student should bring their own jersey to use at events. Where communal jerseys/bibs are used, they must be stored in a labelled “clean” bag prior to use and returned to a “used” bag after use. All used jerseys/bibs must be laundered before they can be used by another student.

The number of people at a venue is determined by the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB) or a venue's COVID Safe Industry Plan. All essential staff required to attend the event, including volunteers, are included in the overall gathering number.

All sport events must be conducted in accordance with the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB). The AIS Framework provides activity details specific to each sport.

Yes, there will continue to be a gradual return of representative school sport in line with the Queensland Government's easing of restrictions.

Some district and regional school sport events recommenced in term 3 2020, with consideration of the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB), AIS Framework andIndustry Framework for COVID Safe Events (PDF, 1.5MB).

Selected Queensland School Sport state championships will take place in semester 2 2020, with consideration of the current COVID-19 restrictions.

Each representative school sport region will determine the sports and competitions offered for the remainder of 2020 in alignment with the needs of the local context. All sport events must be conducted with consideration of theRoadmap (PDF, 175KB), AIS Framework and Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events (PDF, 1.5MB).

No, only selected Queensland School Sport state championships will take place in semester 2 2020. A list of these events is available in the events calendar.

The schedule of state events is published in the events calendar.

All national school sport championships conducted by School Sport Australia were officially cancelled in a media statement posted on 23 March 2020. No Queensland school sport teams will participate in any interstate or national competitions in 2020.

Planning for all representative school sport events will include consideration of the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB), the AIS Framework and the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events (PDF, 1.5MB).

If parents and/or other spectators are permitted at an event, they will be required to provide their contact details prior to venue entry in the event that Queensland Government COVID contact tracing is required.

Where possible, each student should bring their own jersey for use at events. Where communal jerseys/bibs are used, they must be stored in a labelled "clean" bag prior to use and returned to a "used" bag after use. All used jerseys/bibs must be laundered before they can be used by another student.

The number of people at a venue is determined by the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB) or a venue’s COVID Safe Industry Plan. All essential staff required to attend the event, including volunteers, are included in the overall gathering number.

All sport events must be conducted in accordance with the Roadmap (PDF, 175KB). The AIS Framework provides activity details specific to each sport.