

The following tournament guidelines are mandatory operating practises that all APL representatives around the country have agreed to implement. APL tournaments operating under these conditions will be known as “COVID Aware” and are designed to enhance the safety of the poker playing environment for players, tournament directors and venue staff.
“COVID Aware” Guidelines
- All tournament directors must undertake COVID Safe Training offered by the various state governments
- All tournaments will be conducted in venues following the 1 person per square metre guideline (SEE ROOM SIZE TABLE BELOW)
- All tables will operate with a maximum of 6 players instead of the usual 8-10 players
- Tables to be located around the room with as much distance between them as the space allows for
- Safe hygiene practices and expectations will be on display at the registration table (please see below example).
- All players will be asked at registration if they have experienced any cold like symptoms in the previous 7 days. If the player responds in the affirmative they will be asked to leave the venue
- If the player is displaying any visible signs of illness such as coughing, sneezing or runny nose they will be asked to leave the tournament and the venue. A refund will not be offered if the event has already commenced
- Hand Sanitizer will be made available at registration and players asked to use it prior to participating in the tournament and once they exit the event
- Disposable gloves will be made available at registration for those who wish to wear them
- Players will be asked if they have downloaded the COVID Safe Government App at registration
- All TD’s must remind players of their hygiene obligations before the event and before breaks
- All chips and cards are to be sprayed with an anti-bacterial solution before and after each event
- Playing cards will be rotated out and cleaned after each tournament so a fresh, clean deck is available at the commencement of each event
- All players and the tournament director will be required to sanitize their hands prior to the commencement of the final table
- The APL Code of Conduct has been updated to reflect these measures and ensure no player has the right to discriminate against another player for their right to wear a face mask at events
ROOM SIZE |
# Patrons (Max) |
# Poker Tables |
Other |
50m2 |
12 |
2 |
|
100m2 |
25 |
4 |
1 reserve |
150m2 |
37 |
6 |
1 reserve |
200m2 |
50 |
9 |
5 tables of 6 and 4 tables of 5 |
300m2 |
75 |
13 |
10 tables of 6 and 3 tables of 5 |
By implementing these guidelines APL is endeavouring to create a safer way for players to enjoy a social game of poker at their local venue. We certainly welcome the opportunity to discuss these measures with you and iterate where required to ensure the necessary precautions are being undertaken.
Brayden Haynes
Full House Group CEO