On-Going COVID Response
August 25, 2021 - 2 years ago
Updated 25.08.21
Hi Gong Urban Recc’ers! Lindsay just touching base. It’s been a long few months. With Wollongong still being included as part of Greater Sydney, our initial 7 day lockdown has now been extended until the end of September.
This means a few things for you:
- Your schedules will be updated to reflect the lockdown extension with a hopeful restart date of beginning of October.
- As soon as we know additional information, you will be informed. We confirm that all games will be honored/rescheduled….we will not take away games you have paid for.
- Next season start dates have been adjusted to allow our current seasons to finish.
More info on State and Federal Public Health Orders can be found here.
In the meantime, we are organizing a few things for you to get involved in over the course of September! We’d love for you to stay connected with our community!
- LOCKED-UP TRIVIA = We’ve organized an epic night of fun facts and challenges hosted by our Sydney League Manager – BananaRaja! You can play in teams or as individuals, with lucky dip prizes delivered to your door during the night and heaps of laughs! Learn more & join the fun here!
- STEP-TEMBER = Urban Rec is putting in a team for Step-temper to raise money for cerebral palsy! More info will be released on Monday, 30 August.
Special Consideration… → do you live in Shellharbour?
There may be a chance that Shellharbour is released from lockdown earlier than Wollongong if it is still classified as regional. We are working on some options within Shellharbour...stay tuned!
As always, we will be monitoring the situation closely, and as soon as we have info on changes, this blog will be updated.
Stay connected! x
~ Lindsay
Updated 28.07.21
With the extension of the current lockdown until 28 August, our leagues continue to be on pause.
Your schedules have been updated to reflect a hopeful restart date for the week of 30 August. As soon as we know additional information, you will be informed. We confirm that all games will be honored/rescheduled….we will not take away games you have paid for.
Next season start dates have been adjusted to allow our current seasons to finish.
Updated 14.07.21
With the extension of the current lockdown until 30 July, it’s definitely not ideal for us, but we are staying positive and planning for an amazing Comeback Season!
We are currently projecting our restart date for the week of 01 August. We are keeping our ears to the ground to pick up any new info regarding further restrictions to community sport once the lockdown is lifted. As soon as we know and have a plan, you’ll be informed. All games will be honored/rescheduled.
In the meantime, are you BORED and still wanna play a game!? → all without leaving the house?! → we’ve got your back → proudly introducing FIREBALL FIFA!
- E-leagues are back = Fifa, Play Station, Xbox
- Play online against other Urban Rec members.
- Full league structure, Fun Points, prizing...the full league experience!
- Gaming vouchers, Fireball and Urban Rec merch to be won.
- And → it’s free to join!
Updated 07.07.21
With the extension of the current lockdown, all Urban Rec leagues will continue to be on pause, with a restart date planned for the week of 19 July. Please refer to NSW Health website for the most up to date info on locations and restrictions.
Your games have been rescheduled, and you will see the updated schedule when you log into your Urban Rec Member Profile Dashboard.
Please keep your eyes on your email for an email from us next week regarding important restart info.
Updated 26.06.21
Based on the NSW Health and NSW Government restrictions, all Urban Rec leagues are on pause for the next 2 weeks, with a hopeful restart date for the week of 12 July. Please refer to NSW Health website for the most up to date info on locations and restrictions.
Your games will be rescheduled, so you do not miss out on any games. You will see the updated schedule reflected in your Member Dashboard.
We will be in touch next week once we have more information about restarting social sport again.
Updated 23.06.21 @2:10pm
The NSW Government has now included Wollongong in its classification of Greater Sydney. Please refer to NSW Health website for the most up to date info on locations and restrictions.
21.06.21
Hi Everyone!
While we are in Wollongong, we recognize there are a lot of people who commute to Sydney for work or leisure, and due to the small spike in COVID cases seen in the recent days in Sydney, we wanted to take a moment to explain our stance and response.
First off, please recognize that we are constantly monitoring the situation, and we are taking all of our directives from the State and Federal Governments and health agencies. This is a fluid issue that we are reacting and responding to with the best of our ability based on available information.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
- We will continue to be diligent with our COVID Clean Policy at all of our leagues.
- During this period of uncertainy, we will not be issuing any Default Fees, as we respect each member’s choice as to whether or not they choose to take part in their game(s). That said, we do kindly ask that if you or your team is not planning to play in your game, you give us as much notice as possible to we can try to coordinate a friendly game for your opposition.
- If the situation chances, we will react accordingly and will inform you ASAP.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
- Be diligent with your personal hygiene.
- If you are feeling unwell, do not show up.
- If you have been to any of the locations listed by NSW Health, act accordingly.
- Notify us ASAP if you are not coming to your game.
Thank you for your understanding!
~ Lindsay
Urban Rec Wollongong – General Manager
Urban Rec Australia – Sports Admin Director