Return to Play

SANFL is committed to supporting our Clubs and Leagues navigate the challenges presented by COVID, and we will work closely with SA Health and other authorities on developing resources and information to help you to continue to run football safely for the community.

The SANFL Return to Play website is designed to support Leagues and Clubs manage their football and venue operations, as well as
provide insight into management of positive cases at your club or venue.

With heightened risk of COVID in the community, SANFL and SA Health recommends all Leagues and Clubs regularly review their COVIDSafe procedures and practices.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, the ones you love and your football community from COVID-19.

All South Australians aged 5 and over can now book a COVID-19 vaccination.

We've included some links to Health resources to help you make your booking, as well as answer any questions you may have regarding the vaccine.

Please note that SANFL has a vaccination policy in place for its staff and some of its competitions/programs. Community Football, which includes all affiliated leagues and SANFL Juniors, does not come under the SANFL Vaccination Policy.

SANFL however strongly encourages all participants and volunteers in community football to get fully vaccinated.

Make sure you access reliable and accurate information from trusted sources.

SANFL has a range of resources and templates to support your COVIDSafe return to footy for season 2022.

Feel free to view, download and print any of these resources to support your club.

In this section you can find links to relevant training to educate your club volunteers.

We continue to encourage all coaches, match day managers and other interested parties to undertake the State Government's COVID Marshal Training or the Infection Control Training provided by the Federal Health Department.

As we move through our Return to Play Roadmap, previous stage protocols become redundant.