Event Instructions for Covid19 Alert Levels
Update 01 December: The New Covid Protection Framework Replaces the Alert Level systems 03 December. Click HERE for details of the new Traffic Light System
Many of the event management advice contained in these Alert level 2 instructions still apply and the page is being maintained in case any areas may return to a LOCKDOWN status
Update 21 October 2021: New Alert Level 2 Rules
ATTENTION. The New Zealand Government and associated authorities Covid19 Alert level guidelines change by the minute and without notice. KartSport New Zealand has done their best to interpret the various guidelines and apply them in a responsible manner but takes no responsibility for their ongoing compliance or accuracy, nor for any and all changes that may occur without notice.
Clubs holding authorised Covid19 Alert Level 2 permits may operate subject to the following government-dictated amendments for sports events during COVID-19 restrictions such as hygiene requirements, social distancing requirements and clarification around the number of people allowed at events.
No KartSport events are able to take place under Levels 3 & 4.
The following guidelines are in place for KartSport Purpose-built venues: "A purpose-built circuit or dedicated club grounds/venue."
KartSport events at affiliated tracks are purpose-built venues: Refer Government Covid19 Rules: "Events at Alert Level 2"
There are no restrictions on the number of people that can attend an event at a purpose-built venue so long as everyone can safely stay 1 metre apart. Attendees can be seated or standing.
Spectators can be at the event, so long as at all times, they are separated as in 1 above. There are no restrictions on the number of spectators that can attend a sporting event, for example at a stadium or arena — as long as everyone can safely stay 1 metre apart.
- Everyone must ‘scan in’ to events using the NZCOVID Tracer App
- Face coverings are mandatory when indoors (such as documentation)
- If an event has more than one defined place then people should not intermingle between the defined spaces.
- No more than 50 people (group) in a room when indoors, The social rule distancing of 2 meters must be maintained where possible and between any and all segregated groups
All competitors, crews, officials, volunteers and event organisers are required to make themselves familiar with the applicable club/event Covid19 Alert Level 2 Track Safety Plans prior to competing or attending events.
Please monitor your club and or series-promoters updates for local event amendments and cancellations
Please also follow all KartSport Covid19 policy and processes for event management and participation in the Health & Safety Links Click HERE.
Check back often for the latest information.
AMENDED Rules as per update 20 Oct 2021
This update provides clarity on the current level 2 requirements.
Only Clubs or Events with a KSNZ approved level 2 plan can hold events/practice under level 2
The procedures below are a summary from the updated Ministry of Health: Health Order requirements for Alert level 2
Gathering Limits
KartSport events at affiliated tracks are purpose-built venues: Refer Government Covid19 Rules: "Events at Alert Level 2"
There are no restrictions on the number of people that can attend an event at a purpose-built venue so long as everyone can safely stay 1 metre apart. Attendees can be seated or standing.
Spectators can be at the event, so long as at all times, they are separated as in 1 above. There are no restrictions on the number of spectators that can attend a sporting event, for example at a stadium or arena — as long as everyone can safely stay 1 metre apart.
Contact Tracing Reminders
There are three important components to contact tracing that applies to everyone at the event, including spectators.
- NZ Government QR code poster – This must be on display, at the entrance to the facility and placed about the facility.
- Online Registration – Via KSNZ Sporty facility. This should include race participants, Officials and Club officers/members running the event. Consider spectators entering via sporty.
- Manual sign in register- This is used to register any person who is at the event and has not entered online via sporty.
- A hard copy of the Online registrations must be on hand and placed with the Clubs level 2 safety plan.
- Contact tracing registers must be securely retained by the club for 60 days ( thereafter should be destroyed)
Club / Shop and Bar
Clubs have the responsibility to ensure the following are complied with if the Clubs shop and bar is to be opened.
- At all event facilities, if you are providing food and drinks everyone must be seated at a table to eat and drink. Tables should be spaced 1 metre apart to help with physical distancing
- Persons serving or selling food and drinks must wear a face covering.
- If your event has a licence to sell alcohol, attendees must be seated at a table to be served. This means attendees will not be able to go up to the bar to order, even if they are ordering food or a non-alcoholic drink.
- If your event is not licenced, attendees can buy food and drink from the counter area but they must be seated at a table to eat or drink.
- Shop Take Away’s - You must wear a face-covering when picking up your order and keep 2 metres away from people you do not know. i.e., queued at 2 metres spacing going in and out through a different exit, otherwise, a marshal shall ensure one in and 1 out of a single entrance.
Distancing
- There is no social distancing requirement associated with participants ( Drivers) while playing (driving/racing) community sport. Everyone at the event should maintain physical distancing of 1 meter and 2 meters from the person they don’t know.
- If you are having club events, consider limiting numbers to ensure 2m physical distancing can take place, take extra care on cleaning surfaces and when preparing food to minimise risks. Now is not the time to have a large club prizegiving or event. Think about keeping things simple.
Face Masks
At Alert Level 2 the risk of COVID-19 being present in the community is high. Covid-Delta is highly transmissible via airborne aerosol particles.
- Attendees are encouraged to wear a face-covering where possible — they can take it off to eat and drink.
- Event organisers and running an event (Race Officials / Club Officials/Members/Trade) are strongly encouraged to wear a face-covering at all times. Mask wearing may be made mandatory at any time and or at the discretion of the club and or promoter
Compliance
All persons have a duty to comply with COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and specifically section 10 , Health Orders issued by the Director-General ( Alert level requirements). Section 26 provides for a fine of up to $4000 or 6-month imprisonment for wilful/intentional failure to comply with a health order.
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