Game on! NSW to ease even MORE coronavirus restrictions with community sport allowed from July 1
- Community sport for adults will restart in New South Wales on July 1
- Crowds will not be allowed and 50 people limit applies to food venues
- Social distancing will need to be observed where possible
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Community sport for adults will restart in New South Wales on July 1.
The state government previously announced sport for under-18s would begin on that date and has today ruled adult sport can restart at the same time.
Crowds will not be allowed and only 50 people can be inside a clubhouse or stadium area serving food and drink at once.
Only 50 people can be inside a clubhouse or stadium area serving food and drink at once. Pictured: Manly Sea Eagles club house
Community sport for adults will restart in New South Wales on July 1, it was announced today. Pictured: Volleyball on Bondi Beach
Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said: 'Today's announcement is about a staged re-opening of the sports economy in a way that minimises the risk to the public.
'This makes a level playing field for sports stadiums, in line with the clubs and pubs re-opening to patrons.'
Mr Hazzard said social distancing will need to be observed where possible because 'the virus has not gone away'.
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The state government previously announced sport for under-18s would begin on that date and has today ruled adult sport can restart at the same time
Crowds are not allowed at games and social distancing must be in place where possible
Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said: 'Sport is the lifeblood of our community and it gives me great pleasure to say adult sports can return to their competitions at the same time as 18 years and under.
'We have reduced the spread of COVID-19 to the point where further restrictions can be lifted. It is only because communities have followed the strict social distancing guidelines that this announcement is possible.'
