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COVID-19 POLICY

SA HUNTERS BRANCHES: RETURN TO SHOOTING RANGES

• Details of organisation applying: South African Hunters and Game Conservation Asociat ion Plot 3, 7 Mountain Drive, Derdepoort, Pretoria

• Public Officer of SAHGCA responsible for overall monitoring and reporting to Government on mechanisms to be employed: André (AJ) van der Merwe Manager Branch and Shooting Matters

• Safety officer / COVID - 19 Compliance officer of SAHGCA responsible for monitoring and implementation of Level 3 safety standards: André (AJ) van der Merwe Manager Branch and Shooting Matters

• Proposed date for SAHGCA Branches to resume shooting activities: 8 July 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

2. PREAMBLE 3

3. RETURN TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITY 3

4. TRAVEL GUIDELINES 3

5. RISK OF TRANSMISSION 3

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES 3

7. TRAINING FOR HUNTERS AND SPORT SHOOTERS 4

8. SUMMARY 4

9. CONCLUSION 5

10. APPENDIX A 5

11. SAHGCA BRANCHES 6

12. COVID-19: HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTIFICATION FORM 2020 11

13. COVID-19: LEVEL 3: PROTOCOL AT SAHGCA BRANCHES 12

14. TOP 10 SHOOTING VENUES 14

15. COVID-19: QUESTIONNAIRE AND CONTROL LIST 15

16. COVID-19: NOTICE AND AGREEMENT 2020 16

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2. PREAMBLE The South African Hunters and Game Conservation Associa tion (SAHGCA) and the South African Shooting Sports Confederation (SASSCo ) are committed to adhere to the regulations aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection, in a strictly controlled and monitored manner to allow the resumption of economic and sporting activities in our organisation. Shooting sports are considered by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to be a low-risk sport (see Appendix A: WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings, Sport) because physical distancing is a natural part of the sport. Shooting sports are non-contact activities and all our shooting disciplines already have rules that keep participants apart at distances from 1.5 metre to 3 metres. 3. RETURN TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITY Each of SAHGCA’s 81 branches has at least one shooting range used for shooting activities by its members and inter alia training for competency certificates which are required for them to obtain and renew firearm licences. The branches offer different types of sport shooting activities and all of them employ maintenance staff, many of whom are currently unemployed due to the State of Disaster. 4. TRAVEL GUIDELINES Until emergency regulations allow cross-border travel, SAHGCA will not host any regional or national shooting competitions. Therefore, all branch-related travel arrangements will be local and private travel only. SAHGCA does not provide travel services to its members. 5. RISK OF TRANSMISSION All SAHGCA shooting activities consist of individual participation that maintains at least 1.5 to 2m distances between the competitors as dictated by the physical distancing requirements. During team events there are no contact between individuals. The score for the team is calculated using the scores of the individuals that participate. Individuals use their own equipment and there is no risk of transmission due to sharing of equipment. 6. HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES The addition of the health and safety measures imposed at the shooting range venues will mirror Government’s COVID-19 regulations. We are confident that the risk of transmission will be kept at the lowest levels possible. Measures to be undertaken: 1. All SA Hunters branches will be required to submit an application to re-open their

shooting venues and provide the details of the persons responsible for adherence to the health and safety measures;

2. All surfaces and equipment at the venues must be thoroughly and regularly sanitised

and cleaned; 3. Non-toxic hand sanitisers with at least a 70% alcohol content must be placed at the

entrance to the venue and at strategic places on the shooting ranges;

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4. Temperature screening must be done at the entrance to the venue for all participants and personnel;

5. Cloth face masks must be worn by all participants and shooting range personnel. Face

masks must be made available to anyone that may need it; 6. Safe disposal of all safety equipment; 7. No spectators will be permitted; 8. COVID-19 Questionnaire and Control List for all participants and personnel; 9. COVID-19 Notice and agreement to be displayed strategically around the venue and

shooting ranges; 10. Participation at the shooting range will be by appointment only. A booking system will

be put in place to track all participants and personnel, and to ensure that the restriction of 50 people in total at any time is adhered to

7. TRAINING FOR HUNTERS AND SPORT SHOOTERS The shooting sport requires specialised shooting ranges and equipment and must be practised in a safe environment that can only be carried out at officially approved shooting ranges. SAHGCA members are hunters and/or sport shooters. For hunting purposes the members need to practise frequently at shooting ranges. Although SAHGCA‘s sport shooters are non-professional shooters they are highly competitive and need to practise frequently. To assist with the prevention of COVID-19 infection, SAHGCA cancelled all regional and national sport shooting competitions for 2020. These events usually take place during the second half of the year. 8. SUMMARY 1) SAHGCA shooting ranges are extremely low risk in terms of transmission of infection 2) The structure of properly managed SAHGCA branches ensures proper control 3) Physical distancing will be easily implemented and controlled 4) All SAHGCA branches will be required to adhere to all the regulations 5) All SAHGCA branches will be monitored to ensure compliance 6) SAHGCA is committed to supporting the goals of reducing transmission of COVID-19

infection. 9. Conclusion This health and safety policy is a working document that will be updated regularly to align with national guidelines and to ensure compliance.

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APPENDIX A

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SAHGCA BRANCHES GAUTENG PROVINCE

Branch Town Chairperson Tel/cel E-mail GAUTENG-NOORD/NORTH

Streekkoördineerder: Isak Burger 082 454 7978 [email protected]

Baviaanspoort Pretoria Noord Hansie Lerm 082 652 2396 [email protected]

Brits Hansie Helberg

082 826 2038 [email protected]

Centurion Fanie van Wyngaard


Marico Bosveld Rustenburg Ferdie Neumeyer

082 651 6393

[email protected]

Pretoria Oos Pretoria Oos Dieter Labuscagne


GAUTENG-SUIDOOS / SOUTHEAST

Streekkoördineerder: Jakes van der Merwe


Eland Alberton Stephan Lindeque


Edenvale Richard Ford 082 415 3840 [email protected]

Impala Bredell Anita Stegmann


Oosrand Kempton Park Pieter Claassens


Springbok Brakpan Pieter de Beer


GAUTENG-SUIDWES / SOUTHWEST

Streekkoördineerder: Cassie Carstens


Tembo JHB North Rodney Butle 082 827 8650 [email protected]

Transvaal Randfontein Ria Zeelie 083 390 8465 [email protected]

Wesrand Andre Botha 083 463 3620 [email protected]

KWAZULU NATAL PROVINCE

KWAZULU-NATAL

Streekkoördineerder: Barry Loock 083 289 7811 [email protected]

Iphithi Durban Danie Janse van Rensburg


Mpungini Dundee Schalk Meintjes


Oribi Margate MD Bester 082 856 4970 [email protected]

Umfolozi Richardsbaai Pieter Britz 082 413 7881 [email protected]

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LIMPOPO PROVINCE LIMPOPO

Streekkoördineerder: Izak Haasbroek


Hardekool Mussina Izak Haasbroek


Mopani Phalaborwa Otto van der Star


Soetdoring Mokopane Danie Grobler 073 689 6249 [email protected]

Thabazimbi Gert Oosthuizen


Waterberg Ellisras Herman de Lange


MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

MPUMALANGA -NOORD/NORTH

Streekkoördineerder: Gert Opperman


Bosbok Steelpoort Leon Visser 082 808 9641 [email protected]

Loskop Marble Hall André Ruhling


Ngwenya Nelspruit Jan Sutherland


Olifants Middelburg Johnny Pretorius


Platorand Belfast Kobus Davel 083 625 6806 [email protected]

Rietbok Breyten Charles Robberts


Sebra Witbank Gert van der Merwe


MPUMALANGA -SUID/ SOUTH

Streekkoördineerder: Pierre Meyer 083 306 5686 [email protected]

Bethal Willie Oosthuizen


Duiker Balfour Gerhard Harmse


Edelvalk Standerton JC Schoeman


Heidelberg Zet Robberts 082 320 6631 [email protected]

Houtkapper Secunda Hendrik Byleveld


Majuba Volksrust Wessel Oosthuizen


Suikerbosrand Meyerton Pierre Meyer 083 306 5686 [email protected]

Wilgerivier Frankfort Danie Pieterse


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NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE

NOORD-KAAP/NORTHERN CAPE

Streekkoördineerder: Bertie Theron 082 825 0439 [email protected]

Doornberg Prieska Bertie Theron 082 825 0439

[email protected]

Gamagara Kathu Johan Roets 078 122 7987 [email protected]

Griekwaland Wes Kimberley Jors Humpel 082 787 9240 [email protected]

Karoo Victoria Wes Johan Jooste 071 333 3773 [email protected]

Kgalagadi Upington Bertus Burger 072 786 8649 [email protected]

Steenbok Lime Acres Schalk Victor 082 885 8277

[email protected]

NORTH WEST PROVINCE

KALAHARI BOSVELD

Streekkoördineerder: Jors Swanepoel


Genl De La Rey Lichtenburg Jors Swanepoel


Kameeldoring Mafikeng Rudolph van der Walt


Koedoe Zeerust Nico Janse van Rensburg


Makwepa Setlagole Ampie Strauss


STELLALAND

Streekkoördineerder: Flip Fouche 082 570 6322 [email protected]

Diamant Wolmaransstad Johannes Lubbe


Hartsrivier Delareyville Japie Schutte 083 462 7284 [email protected]

Schweizer Schweizer Reneke Flip Fouche


Sterland Vryburg Willem du Toit


Vaalharts Jan Kempdorp Cliff Oosthuizen


VAALRIVIER/VAAL RIVER

Streekkoördineerder: Andre Olivier 082 568 1508 [email protected]

Frontier Stilfontein Andre Wepener


Hartbees Potchefstroom Johan van der Walt


Vaaldriehoek Vereeniging Jan de Man 082 784 2350 [email protected]

Witrenoster Klerksdorp Duane Heymans


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EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

DRAKENSBERG -OOSKAAP/EASTERN CAPE

Streekkoordineerder: Org Hamman 082 867 6566 [email protected]

Lammergeier Aliwal Noord Pierre Bosch 071 497 1598 [email protected]

Renosterberg Middelburg - Kaap

Werner Potgieter


Stormberg Queenstown Andre Botha 083 491 1999 [email protected]

OOS-KAAP / EASTERN CAPE

Streekkoördineerder: Mornay Eyre 081 562 3258 [email protected]

Gamtoos Patensie Gustav Bell 082 462 0755 [email protected]

Grysbok Jeffreysbaai Andre Botha 084 567 8989 [email protected]

Kamdeboo Graaff-Reinet Johan Dorfling


Koukamma Kareedouw Nico Herselman


Kwagga Port Elizabeth Ockert Barnard


Tuinroete George Gerhan Archer


FREESTATE PROVINCE

VRYSTAAT / FREESTATE

Streekkoördineerder: Stompie Thuynsma


Bloemfontein Pieter du Preez


Bloukrans Vanderkloof Rikus Stander


Bothaville Christo Roux

082 926 4366

[email protected]

Cheetah Hertzogville Johan Janse van Rensburg


Olienhout Parys Jan Lubbe 082 421 1122 [email protected]

Riemland Bethlehem Kobus Maree 082 924 5565 [email protected]

Sandrivier-58 Welkom Michelle van Heerden


Valschrivier Kroonstad Jaap Erasmus


Vrystaat Sandveld Soutpan Ben van der Merwe


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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

WES-KAAP / WESTERN CAPE

Streekkoördineerder: Justus Harms 082 497 4230 [email protected]

Bergrivier Piketberg Andre Kennedy


Maskam Vanrhynsdorp Willem van Niekerk


Namakwa Springbok Carel Oberholzer


Overberg Caledon Danie de Waal


Swartland Malmesbury Wynand Lotter


Tafelberg Bellville Wessel Symington


Weskus Vredenburg Jacques Smit 082 517 9377 [email protected]

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SAHGCA BRANCH

COVID-19: HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTIFICATION FORM 2020

Name of SAHGCA Branch:

Province:

Address of facility:

Health and Safety Officer details:

Initials and surname:

SAHGCA member number:

Mobile number:

E-mail address:

Confirmation of compliance with Health and

Safety protocols:

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Signature of Health and Safety Officer

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COVID-19 lockdown: Level 3: Protocol at SA Hunters branches to resume shooting activities by members

– i.e to open shooting ranges

1. General:

It is important for SA Hunters Branches to realize that if they do decide to open shooting ranges

and resume organised shooting activities according to this protocol, they take ownership and

responsibility to apply the regulations consistently and stringently to contain the spread of COVID-

19. Where reference is made to “the Regulations” in this document it means the regulations published

by Government Notice No. 608 of 28 May 2020 and Notice No. 669 of 11 June 2020.

2. Designate a COVID-19 “Health and Safety Officer” who must manage and oversee:

2.1 the planning and execution of the event; and

2.2 adherence to the standards of hygiene and health protocols relating to COVID-19 at the

event

3. Procurement of the necessary equipment to fulfil requirements prior to the event:

3.1. Hand sanitisers with at least a 70% alcohol content in sufficient quantities, based on the

number of persons who access the training venue, at the entrance of, and in, the venue, to

be used by people accessing the venue;

3.2 Cloth face masks for those attendees that do not have face masks;

3.3 Non-contact infrared thermometers with auto-measurement – at least two thermometers with one

of those on standby;

3.4 COVID-19 Questionnaire and Control List

4. Sanitisation of the training venue

4.1 The shooting range venue must be sanitised before any resumption of training;

4.2 The facility must be subject to a thorough cleaning and disinfecting process prior to the arrival

of any support staff and participants;

4.3 The venue owner must ensure that specific areas and equipment that come into direct

frequent contact with individuals (for example, doorknobs, chairs, armrests, table tops, light

switches, handrails, toilet flush mechanisms, water taps, keyboards, mice, touch screen

monitors and tablets) are thoroughly cleaned even more frequently, where reasonably

practical after each contact.

5. Control measures

5.1 Completion of COVID-19 Questionnaire and Control List by all personnel and participants;

5.2 Attendance should be limited to a maximum of 50 people (including all personnel hosting

the shooting event);

5.4 Shooting points on the firing line to be at least 1.5m apart and social distancing on the firing line to

be maintained

5.3 All appropriate information material must be displayed at the shooting range – see Covid-19 notice

and agreement;

5.4 Limit personnel at the shooting range as far as reasonably practicable;

5.5 Masks as outlined in the Regulation must be worn by all personnel entering the facilities;

5.6 Only individual pre-packed meals with disposable drinking bottle are allowed at the facility;

5.7 No person is allowed to share a water bottle or glass;

5.8 All doors must remain open where feasible to reduce contact;

5.9 Physical distancing during shooting activities must be maintained at all times.

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6. Invitation to members to attend the shooting activities should contain the following information:

6.1 the location, date and time of the event;

6.2 Members have to make a booking to attend, taking into consideration the limitation of 50 persons in

total at the event;

6.3 People 60 years and older and with medical conditions are advised not to attend shooting activities;

6.4 Draw up a Programme and Time table for participation to be taking into consideration the number

of attendees and the capacity of the venue;

6.5 No spectators allowed;

6.6 Compile an attendance list of people who are booked for the event including personnel

7. Hosting of the shooting activities

7.1 Central assembly area to be outside before entering the shooting range facilities or any buildings:

7.1.1 every person present must at all times wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that

covers the nose and mouth or another appropriate item to cover the nose and mouth;

7.1.2 Steps taken to ensure that people queuing in the assembly area are able to maintain

a distance of 1.5 meters from each other;

7.2 Receive people when they arrive at the central assembly area at a table prepared with the

following:

7.2.1 Hand sanitizer – every person to sanitise on arrival and on departure

7.2.2 Every person to complete Covid-19 Questionnaire and Control List - if certain questions is

positively answered (yes) the person is refused entry to the premises.

7.2.1 Take the temperature of every person by dedicated person assisting the “Health and Safety

Officer” and note in control list;

7.3 If a person’s temperature is above 37.5° Celsius– let the person wait for a few minutes and

take the person’s temperature again, if still exceeding 37.5° Celsius refuse entry to the

training venue;

7.4 Social distancing during the shooting activities to be strictly adhered to;

7.5 Cloth masks or other appropriate cover over mouth and nose to be worn at all times;

7.6 On completion of the event, no gatherings are allowed and everyone must depart

Immediately.

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SAHGCA: TOP 10 SHOOTING VENUES

# SAHGCA Branch

Shooting range name Town Province

1 Vrystaat Sandveld

Meerkatgat Soutpan Freestate

2 Sandrivier-58

Excalibur Welkom Freestate

3 Riemland

Riemland Bethlehem Freestate

4 Wesrand

Durban Deep Krugersdorp Gauteng

5 Springbok

Bluegum Delmas Gauteng

6 Platorand

Uitvlugt Belfast Mpumalanga

7 Mopani

Phalaborwa Phalaborwa Limpopo

8 Edelvalk

Evert Genis Standerton Mpumalanga

9 Griekwaland Wes

Wildman Kimberley Northern Cape

10 Diamant

Lubbe Wolmaranstad Nort West

BRANCH NAME: _________________ SHOOTING RANGE NAME : ___________________________________________________ NAME OF HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER : _______________ ____________________ DATE : ________________________________________

COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE AND

CONTROL LIST FOR ALL PERSONNEL AND VISITORS

Have you been in contact with someone that travelled across provincial borders during the past 14 days?

Is your sense of smell affected?

Do you have any of the following symptoms? Cough, sore throat, fever or short of breath?**

Have you been in contact with a person that tested positive for Covid-19 during the past 14 days?

Did you work or visit an institution where Covid-19 patients are treated?

Do you reside or did you recently visit a retirement village?

Have you been hospitalised during the last 14 days?

Temp ⁰ C

Initials and surname Signature Contact number

ID number Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No

** If yes, refuse entry to the shooting range venue .

Agreement: I understand that while all reasonable measures have been implemented with regard to infection control, I do understand that there could be a risk in exposing myself and/or my minor to Covid-19 by visiting the shooting range in person. I will not hold SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association or the hosting branch or any of the staff or branch members liable in any way and/or responsible for any losses, or damage that I or any of my dependent family members may suffer as a result of visiting the shooting range and or possibly contracting Covid-19 while visiting the shooting range. I confirm that I sign this agreement freely and I was not coerced to do so in any way or under any duress.

COVID-19 Notice and agreement I understand that while all reasonable measures have been implemented with regard to infection control, I do understand that there could be a risk in exposing myself and/or my minor to Covid 19 by visiting the shooting range. I will not hold SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association or the hosting branch or any of the staff or branch members liable in any way and/or responsible for any losses, or damage, I or any of my dependent family members may suffer as a result while visiting the shooting range and or possibly contracting Covid-19 while visiting the shooting range. I confirm that I signed the agreement freely and I was not coerced to do so in any way or under any duress. To limit the transfer of COVID-19 and to enter this shooting range you agree to the following: 1) Temperature screening – if your temperature is more than 37.5 °Celsius you will not be allowed to enter this venue; 2) Honest completion of the Covid-19 Questionnaire and Control List; 3) You will be refused entry to the venue based on body temperature or certain positive answers to Questions on the Covid-19 Questionnaire and Control List; 4) You will wear a face mask or other appropriate cover over nose and mouth at all times; 5) You will practise social distancing of at least 1.5 metres at all times; 6) You will sanitise your hands frequently during training.

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