Basketball Victoria is pleased to confirm the return of indoor basketball for participants of all ages across Victoria following the Premier’s announcement on Sunday 22 November and the subsequent Restricted Activity Directions from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). 

Announced as part of the Victorian Government’s move to Last Step Restrictions, further information on how this affects sport and leisure is also available via the Sport and Recreation Victoria website.  

Basketball Victoria has made the following updates in line with our Return to Sport Guidelines based on DHHS Restricted Activity Directions, effective as of Sunday 22 November at 11.59pm. 

In principle, basketball can return under the Orange-50 category of Basketball Victoria’s Return to Sport Guidelines, subject to the following: 

• Venues with an Occupancy Permit of less than 600 people are subject to a maximum capacity of 150 people per venue, 50 people per court (as perOrange-50 RTS) or 1 person per 4m2 whichever is the lesser; 
• Venues with an Occupancy Permit of more than 600 people are subject to a maximum capacity of 25% of the occupancy, 50 people per court (as per Orange-50 RTS) or 1 person per 4m2 whichever is the lesser. 
• Under Orange-50 guidelines, parents and guardians are limited to 1 person per participant - under 18.
• Approved face coverings should be worn by all patrons over the age of 12 years, on arrival and departure from the stadium and at any time when not participating. Referees, coaches or other people in non-exertive roles must wear a face mask unless a lawful exemption applies. 
• Players and officials may choose to wear a mask during competition, provided that the masks are made of a non-abrasive, soft material such as paper or cloth and attached to the ears with elastic. Those choosing to wear a mask whilst playing basketball or officiating should seek medical advice prior to doing so to ensure they understand any personal risks associated with wearing a face mask during physical exercise. They should limit their court time and if experiencing shortness of breath or dizziness you should immediately take a break until they return to normal and consider removing the mask. 
• Where the maximum capacity for the facility is 500 or more, a COVIDsafe Plan for the facility must be published on the facility’s Internet site. Basketball Victoria recommends all venues have a COVIDsafe Plan in place. 

Note: 

• Employees and venue staff are excluded from Venue & Group Cap; 

• Referees, coaches and other Team Officials are excluded from the Venue & Group Cap; 

• Parents/Guardians are included in the Venue Cap, but excluded from the Group Cap.