[SDSC Advisory] DORSCON Level Changes to Orange and Impact on SDSC’s Activities
7 February 2020 Dear NDSAs, Sports Teams, DORSCON Level Changes to Orange and Impact on SDSC’s Activities The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) would like to inform you that the Ministry of Health has announced that the ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition’ (DORSCON) is now DORSCON level Orange. With the latest developments, there will be changes made to the SDSC’s training programmes. Please note the action plan below. 1. Training Activities It will be COMPULSORY for precautionary measures (outlined below) to be ENFORCED by all officials and coaches, before training activities can continue. If precautionary measures are not in place, all training is to be SUSPENDED. Suspension of training can only be lifted after SDSC (or the relevant sports officer) receives notification that precautionary measures are in place. Precautionary Measures A. Temperature Taking Athlete/official/caregiver/coach must not have a temperature above 37.5 degrees. Any person with temperature above 37.5 degrees will not be permitted to continue training. B. Handwashing with Soap Athlete/official/caregiver/coach must wash their hands with soap before and after training. 2. Suspension of Training Activities All athletes deemed to be from the vulnerable groups, i.e. athletes with respiratory problems, boccia athletes, are to SUSPEND all training activities with immediate effect. 3. Purchase of Equipment Due to inventory limitations in SDSC, officials/coaches can purchase 1-2 thermometers for the sports groups they oversee and claim from SDSC. At SDSC, the safety of our participants, our partners and members of the public, is our top priority. Refer to SDSC’s DORSCON measures attached. Please continue to exercise precaution and stay safe. Please refer to go.gov.sg/mohupdates for latest updates. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant sports officer or call 6342 3501. Thank you very much. Yours sincerely, SDSC Download StatementPlease download the statement in full from here.
[SDSC Advisory] Postponement and Cancellation of Sports Events
7 February 2020 Dear Partner Organisations, Schools, Postponement and Cancellation of SDSC’s Sports Events The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) would like to inform all partner organisations and schools that in light of the latest developments of the coronavirus in Singapore, SDSC has made the difficult decision of postponing all sports events until further notice. At SDSC, the safety of our participants, our partners and members of the public, is our top priority. The events that are affected by the postponement are: Event/Activity Original Date of Event Status Singapore Para Cycling Championships 2020 Saturday, 15 February 2020 Postponed until further notice Haw Par National Junior & Youth Athletics Championships 2020 Friday, 13 March 2020 Postponed until further notice Haw Par National Youth Swimming Championships 2020 Friday, 27 March 2020 Postponed until further notice Learn-to-Shoot 2020 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March & 5, 12, 19 April 2020 Postponed until further notice World Para Swimming World Series Singapore 2020 Friday-Sunday, 1-3 May 2020 Cancelled We thank you for the kind support. Please stay tuned for updates. If payment has already been made, it will be processed and the amounts will be refunded in full. Please continue to exercise precaution and stay safe. Please refer to go.gov.sg/mohupdates for latest updates. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant sports officer or call 6342 3501. Thank you very much. Yours sincerely, SDSC Download StatementPlease download the statement in full from here.
