Phase 3 of the WA COVID Road to Recovery will be implemented on the 6th June. It is a large step in the right direction to the lifting of COVID Restrictions placed on gathering sizes. Gathering sizes for sporting events will be 100 people per divided space and a maximum of 300 people to a venue. This will allow us to largely get our races back to ‘COVID-normal.’ 

Our Phase 3 COVID Compliance will be administered in the following manner (subject to change):

1) The Race Village will be clearly designated with yellow and black bunting and will be limited to 100 people.

2) Entrance to the Race Village will be through one point only where a marshal will monitor the capacity number and observe physical conditions of attendees. The Marshal has the right and duty to deny any person to the Race Village showing symptoms of ill-health.

3) Upon entry to the Race Village, we ask that you use the hand sanitiser station.

4) If you are unwell, please do not attend and seek medical advice. Refunds are offered to competitors who are unwell (minus 10% processing and admin fees).

5) Maintain 1.5m physical distance at all times.

6) Competitor racing will be staggered by time and location to a maximum of 200 competitors on course leaving a balance of 100 people including event crew and spectators at any given time.

7) Competitors must adhere to a minimum 30 second gap at the stage start and maintain a minimum 1.5m from one another when queuing. No competitor ‘training’ (closely following another competitor) is permitted, unless a Member of the same family or guardian of a Whippet.

8) Where shuttle buses are in use, the same 100 people must use the same bus throughout the same day. Shuttle buses will be routinely cleaned. Wristbands will be applied to people to match with their bus. For example, a person with a green wristband cannot get on a yellow identified bus.

9) All competitor details are collected upon registration. Contact information will be supplied to the WA Health Department upon request of the Department.

10) WA Gravity Enduro Event Crew reserve the right to request anyone to leave the venue if ill-health is observed or non-compliance of COVIDSafe Guidelines.

Having now entered Phase 2 of the WA COVID Road to Recovery and with 0 new cases of COVID-19 in Western Australia for an extended period of time, it seems likely that Phase 3 will be entered earlier than predicted – perhaps around the 8th June 2020. Although this is echoed by the State Premier, this is still an approximated time. We may see a further relaxation of gathering sizes which is great for Mountain Biking events, as it will allow us to restart the series as hoped for. However, it won’t be business as usual.

There will be changes to the way the events operate in the foreseeable future primarily including a need to maintain physical distancing of 1.5m, ensure excellent hygiene and to not attend the event if you are feeling unwell. These measures will help to limit the spread of COVID-19 which may be in the Community.

The events will now have a water-free sanitising handwash station which must be used upon entry. The race village area will also be bunted in red/white tape and COVID signage will be in place. 

Depending on participation levels and the final gathering size of Phase 3, we will likely stagger the event into groups/categories to maintain the gathering size limit (similar to how we already operate The Pines and Dunsborough). We will aim to have all racing taking place on the Sunday. As we know many participants enter late on Tuesday when premium registrations close, we will publish the category start times as soon as possible on the following Wednesday.

Thanks to everyone for their patience and support and we can’t wait to see you soon and get back into it!

Please note the Linga Longa round 4 scheduled for the 26th April will unfortunately not proceed next weekend due to the current Government restrictions regarding COVID-19. We have finalised a new 2020 clendae which will be released next week. All existing venue entries are automatically transferred to the next venue time. If the next time is not suitable, please email us to receive a full refund. Please stay healthy and safe. Regards, Steve.

WA Gravity Enduro Series is planning to continue as best as possible. However, the next round Three at York has been postponed until the 12th July 2020. Round Four at Linga Longa on the 26th April is still scheduled and we will remain optimistic – although it is very unlikely to go ahead with the revised Federal Government restrictions as of 24th March 2020. All existing entries to York will be transferred to 12th July 2020. If you cannot attend the revised date, please email steve@wagravityenduro.org for a full refund. Stay safe, Steve.

WA Gravity Enduro Series is planning to continue at this stage, following Federal and State Government advice that events less than 500 people are still permitted, and on the condition that we still have Local Government support and essential Health Services (St John Personnel). The current situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is very volatile and may change at anytime. Please note when entering events, you are welcome to transfer to any 2020 Series Round or refund should the event be cancelled or postponed due to a significant change in this situation, or if attendance levels fall to a point which is not financially possible.

At this point, please note the following for all events going forward:

• race village size may be limited to 100 people at any single time. Maintain a 1.5m buffer from all people at all time wherever possible.
• categories will be split (as per normal) to reduce queue times and to limit the number of people in the area at any given time
• presentations may be postponed (depends on size of event) or limited to only the category winners and immediate family
• full race briefing will be done online with a short briefing before the category races
• A hand wash station will be made readily available. All on-site toilets (as hired through Coates Hire) have hand-wash basins inside.
• Race timing: Head Time Keeper will place your timing chip on counter for competitor to collect. Competitor must download their own timing chip, clean timing chip in front of Time Keeper and place in box.
• Anyone who is unwell at anytime MUST NOT attend. Any competitor who is unwell is permitted a refund or transfer to another round.
• There will be no food option or coffee van available for this event.
• Additional rule of entry: if you have a pre-existing health condition or develop flu-like symptoms at anytime, do not attend and we will transfer your entry to another round
• Additional rule of entry: No shaking hands, hugging or kissing each other upon arrival.
• Additional rule of entry: if you come in contact with anyone who has been out of Australia 14 days prior to the event, please do not attend.
• Additional rule of entry: no spitting and maintain excellent hygiene at all times. Always wash hands. Always cover a cough or sneeze into your arm.
• Additional rule of entry: maintain 1.5m buffer from all other people at all time wherever possible.
• Additional rule of entry: do not come in contact with any other person unless required to do so for safety (eg injury).

IT IS EVERYONE’s RESPONSIBILITY TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND FOLLOW ESSENTIAL HYGIENE. FAILURE TO DO SO IS EVICTION FROM EVENT, POSSIBLE BAN AND/OR POSSIBLE NOTIFICATION SENT TO LOCAL POLICE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT.