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01/04/2020
UPDATE ON EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA HP PROGRAM
We hope you are keeping well, safe and healthy.
Due to the recent announcements surrounding the Tokyo Games we felt it important to update you all on the current circumstances and changes that continue to be ever evolving.
With the announcement of the postponement of the Tokyo Games 2020 to similar dates in 2021, the FEI, National Federations, Athletes, Officials and Organising Committees will need to implement adaptations to various plans in response to the revised dates for both Games, which was announced on Monday.
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01/04/2020
FEI CREATES NEW POLICY FOR CALCULATING WORLD RANKINGS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
As part of its measures aimed at minimising the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the FEI Calendar, the FEI has put in place a new policy for calculating the world rankings from 1 April until the Calendar returns to normal. The new policy was initially discussed with the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) specifically for the Longines Jumping Rankings, but will now be used for each of the disciplines where a rolling 12-month period is used for the calculations.
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01/04/2020
THE SCALE OF COVID-19 IMPACTS ON WA COMMUNITY SPORT
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of people around the globe, the disruption to community sport in Western Australia has been far-reaching and is likely to greatly impact the physical, mental and social wellbeing of our community.
A recent survey of SportWest members confirms that over 850,000 people directly involved in community sports in WA have had their lives dramatically impacted by Covid-19.
"There are now over 40,000 community sports matches not proceeding, which translates to more than 700,000 participants inactive and around 100,000 administrators and volunteers sitting idle. West Australians have lost – at least in the short term – the much-valued community connections that sport regularly provides", said SportWest CEO Rob Thompson.
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31/03/2020
MESSAGE FROM SPORT & RECREATION MINISTER MICK MURRAY
As you may have heard, Premier Mark McGowan yesterday announced a $159 million COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide urgent financial relief for eligible not-for-profit sports, arts and community organisations.
An initial $59 million will be available for crisis and emergency relief support for eligible not‑for-profit and community organisations to assist with costs related to increased demand for food, clothing, shelter and other critical needs.
This funding will also provide urgent financial relief for not-for-profit sports, arts and community organisations experiencing hardship as a result of cancelled events. It will compensate for cancellation costs, lost revenue and incurred or committed operational costs associated with the cancelled event.
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26/03/2020
FEI TO CREATE TASK FORCES TO DEAL WITH IMPACT OF COVID-19
The FEI is to create a series of discipline-specific task forces to evaluate the impact on the FEI Calendar of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in multiple Event cancellations and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games until 2021.
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25/03/2020
AOC WELCOMES POSTPONED TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has welcomed the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Japanese Government and the Tokyo Olympic Games Organising Committee (TOCOG) to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games until next year.
The AOC recognises that the Games’ organisers have an enormous task ahead of them to move the Tokyo Olympics to next year but have no doubt that Japan will put on a great Olympic Games.
AOC CEO Matt Carroll says it’s a challenging moment in history during tragic times globally, but athletes and sports now have absolute clarity that enables them to focus on a Games in 2021.
“The IOC has received fresh advice from the World Health Organisation. The pandemic is accelerating, and this decision recognises that.
“As President Bach has noted, “Human lives take precedence over everything, including the staging of the Games.”
“The Games have never been postponed previously. But I have no doubt that when the world moves past these very difficult times, the Tokyo Olympic Games will provide an opportunity for the world to reconnect in a spirit of unity and hope. Japan is up to the task and they will do a great job.
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24/03/2020
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Equestrian WA sincerely apologizes for the closure of the State Equestrian Centre for ALL riding including the 'Park and Ride', access through the bridle trail and ALL arena bookings.
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we like everyone in Australia are required to make massive changes in our business and lives. We would have liked to allow riding to continue at the SEC, unfortunately due to the safety consideration for you and your horse, we are not able to.
Reductions to staff hours will also mean that we will no longer be able to maintain the riding areas, e.g. mowing, removing fallen timber and perform our daily safety inspections. In general, this would mean that we can no longer provide the duty of care required to allow riding to continue. This was a tough decision made as we understand the immense pleasure that so many get from riding at the SEC. We are also certain that you acknowledge that you and your horse's safety is essential in these uncertain times.
We wish all of you and your family good health. Take care, and we'll see you all soon!
N.B. Should you wish to access the other trails that do not require access from the SEC grounds, we suggest parking at Bells Rapids. For more information about trails around the centre, visit https://trailswa.com.au/trails/brigadoon-trails
20/03/2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND EQUESTRIAN WA OFFICE
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, and as part of our efforts to protect the health of our staff, the Equestrian WA office will be shut, and all team will be working from home until further notice.
Please note that unless a staff member is on leave, all e-mails will be responded during regular business hours as the office will be operating remotely. Also, note that one staff member will also work from the office on their rostered days to answer any incoming phone calls.
We will review the situation and working arrangements as circumstances change. At this time, we aren’t aware of any staff or immediate family members who have been infected with COVID-19.
Our IT systems are robust, and we are confident that connectivity will be maintained.
We will ensure that this arrangement will not disrupt our business operation.
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