COVID-19 Update: 2020 Nationals Postponed

An emergency meeting of the GA board executive was held last night to discuss the ongoing escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak and the ever-changing advice and restrictions being placed on group gatherings and travel on a daily basis.

The health and welfare of our members is our number one priority and as such feel it necessary to take the difficult step of postponing the Gridiron Australia National Championships which were to be held on the Central Coast of NSW in May/ June.

Whilst the event is still over two months away, and our hope is that the current situation will be significantly improved we felt it was necessary to provide some clarity for state teams and players as they continue their preparations and to ensure they can take the steps they need to assist in the prevention of the spread of the virus without compromising their Nationals campaigns and allow players to take care of themselves and their families.

Gridiron Australia will be working with its member states, tournament organisers and venues to secure an alternative date later in the year once we have a revised understanding of the situation from the government and health authorities.

We want to thank the member states and players throughout the country for understanding why we have had to make this difficult decision and would encourage everyone to follow the health guidelines which can be found at www.health.gov.au so that we can all assist in the containment of this outbreak.

Regards

Kevin Wilson Director of Football Operations

Gridiron Australia