Fleming wins Men's Open Singles at Eildon; Queensland urges clubs to back vaccination

Queensland Government urges sport clubs to promote COVID-19 vaccination

From Queensland Government

To our sport and recreation colleagues

There's so much to love about life in Queensland. We are imploring our sport and recreation clubs and organisations to help so that we can all keep doing the things we love by getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It's the best way to protect yourself and your community.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free – which is why so many Queenslanders have already made the choice to be vaccinated. Combined with COVID safe behaviours, vaccines give us the best chance of keeping our community safe and help us to continue living the Queensland lifestyle.

We know that high rates of vaccination in our community will reduce the likelihood of infection and give greater protection for people who can't be vaccinated.

It's fast and free to get your COVID-19 vaccine at a Queensland Health vaccination location, local clinic, GP or pharmacy.

Help us spread the word! We ask that these important messages please be shared with your local sporting community so that we can boost vaccination rates and return to the things we enjoy. If you have active communication channels, we have attached a resource kit that you may use to encourage your members to heed the advice of Queensland Health and get vaccinated.

It will become increasingly important to have easy access to your vaccination status. If you've had a COVID-19 vaccination, you will see these recorded on your immunisation history statement. Find the best way to get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations for your situation.

As we approach the festive silly season and the targets outlined in Queensland's Vaccine Plan, let's continue with COVID-safe behaviours to ensure those who haven't yet been vaccinated are protected. Remember to wash your hands often, practise physical distancing, wear masks where required, stay home if you are sick and get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.

We thank you for your time and ongoing support. If you have further queries about how you can assist with this initiative, please contact your state level organisation for more information.

Regards

Andrew Sly Assistant Director-General Sport and Recreation Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport

Bruce Fleming wins QLD AC Men's Open Singles at Eildon

QLD AC Men's Open Singles

The QLD AC Men's Open Singles recommenced at Eildon over the weekend after a COVID-related break caused its suspension in late July.

Eight players remained and, after two hard days of play, the winner was Bruce Fleming from Wynnum over Greg Bury from Windsor.

Eildon's remaining contenders were Keith Williamson and Wade Hart. Keith competed valiantly against some high-quality players, while Wade finished second in the Championship Y Block.

Well done to all, and to referees, organisers and volunteers.