Reopening of Recreational Facilities 19/5

Pursuant to the amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I)  announced by the Government on 3 May 2022, our Sports and Recreational Facilities (except sauna & steam rooms) will be opened conditionally on 5 May 2022 until further notice.

We shall enforce the following special measures, stepping up cleansing and sanitizing works, limiting the numbers of users at different venues such as changing rooms facilities to reduce the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

All venue users are required to comply with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) and the following hygienic control measures for each venue when entering our club house, including but not limited to:.

General

• Members and guests should be required to scan the "Leave Home Safe" QR code or register their names, contact number and the date and time of the visit as far as feasible before the person is allowed to enter the premises. Furthermore, all persons are required to present vaccination record for the purpose of the Vaccine Pass, scan membership cards / fill health declaration form and have temperature checking before entering our club house (Including each SCAA facilities entrance & Catering Outlets) unless they are exempted
• Members and guests experiencing symptoms of fever or cough is encouraged to seek medical advice at once; and refrain from using the facilities and/or attending the classes.
• Members and guests within quarantine period are not allowed to enter our Association.
• Members and guests should refrain from using the facilities and/or attending classes within 14 days after returning from foreign countries.
• All persons are required to wear face masks within the club house unless otherwise specified.
• Sanitizing dispensers are located in different locations/ venues.
• Recreational facilities are opened at at least 1.5m apart or alternate courts / lanes / tables / cubicles or with partitions between.
• Limit of attendance will be applied to all facilities including changing rooms and shower rooms. Some facilities will be temporarily closed in response to virus.
• Only one accompanying parent for each training course student is allowed. Parents are not allowed to wait at the training venue areas.
• Members and guests are advised to keep safe social distance, wear masks and take responsible manner.

*Billiards

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering and using the facilities.
• At least 1.5m apart safe social distance is required when using the facilities.
• Each table will be limited to 4 players.
• Tables and cues will be cleaned and disinfected before/after each use.

*Bowling

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering and using the facilities.
• At least 1.5m apart safe social distance is required when using the facilities.
• Food & alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Each lane will be limited to 4 players.
• Each membership card is entitled to hire one lane.
• Non playing members should refrain from accessing.
• Bowling lanes will be cleaned and disinfected before/after each use.

*Catering Outlets

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Max 8 pax per table.
• Provide and use hand sanitizer.
• Members and accompanying guests MUST wear facial masks when not eating.
• Tables will be positioned at least 1.5M apart.

*Golf Driving Range

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering and the facilities.
• Members are exempted when using the facilities. 
• Each entrance pass is entitled to hire one bay.
• Food & alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Non playing members should refrain from accessing.
• Each bay will be limited to 1 member.

*Gym & Fitness Centre

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering.
• Members are excempted to wear masks when using the facilities.
• Alternate cardio machines and designated machines will be assigned at the absolute discretion of the Gym & Fitness Centre.
• Gym facilities and equipment must be cleaned and disinfected by users after using.
• Gym facilities and equipment will be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
• Each 8 persons training sub group should be at least 1.5m apart.
• Sauna and steam rooms remain closed.

*Indoor Shooting Range

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering and using the facilities.
• With at least 1.5m apart or partition installed between users when using the facilities.
• Each lane will be limited to 1 member.

*Fencing/Table Tennis/Dance Room/Beach Ball Court/Tennis Court/Outdoor Football Pitch/Jogging Track

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering.
• Members are excempted to wear masks when using the facilities except Dance Room.
• With at least 1.5m apart or partition installed between users when using the facilities.
• Each 8 persons training sub group should be at least 1.5m apart except during team sports.

*Sports Hall

• Members must have temperature, leavehomesafe and vaccine pass checking upon entry.
• Members must wear masks when entering.
• Members are excempted to wear masks when using the facilities.
• Each 8 persons training sub group should be at least 1.5m apart except when having team sports.

*Swimming Pool

• Members must wear masks when entering and using the facilities. (Except water drinking, swimming and /or taking shower)
• The 50m pool will adopt the use of 25m lanes during specific sessions.
• Keep safe social distance.
• Lingering is not allowed at pool deck.
• Each session is limited to 85% capacity. 

*Please contact respective sections for hygienic measures details.
#Every person who enters or remains on SCAA premises is required under the law to have been vaccinated in the manner specified in the direction, unless he/she is an exempted person. For details, please visit the COVID-19 Thematic website