Astro Turf Pitch
Formally organised sport is now permitted with social distancing in place before and after the match, and in any breaks in play;
- Everyone should self-assess for COVID-19 symptoms before every training session or match. If you are symptomatic or living in a household with possible or actual COVID-19 infection you must not participate or attend.
- Players and officials should sanitise hands before and after a game as well as scheduled breaks throughout a game or training session – please use the hand sanitiser provided.
- Ball handling should be kept to a minimum with most contact via a boot and the ball disinfected before and during the game.
- Youth football coaches are encouraged to limit persistent close proximity of participants during match play and training.
- Equipment should not be shared, and goalkeepers should ensure they disinfect their gloves regularly in breaks in training or matches and thoroughly afterwards. Where possible, coaches should only handle equipment in training.
- Players, coaches and officials should arrive changed and shower at home.
- Participants should follow best practice for travel including minimising use of public transport, and walking or cycling to the session where safe and possible. People from a household or support bubble can travel together in a vehicle.
- Clubs/Lead Booker should keep a record of attendees at a match or training session, including contact details, to support NHS Test and Trace.
Spectators
- Spectators should not be present unless there is a specific requirement for them to be in attendance.
- Where attendance of parent/guardian (non-participant) is required, or a carer for a disabled player, there should be off court and limited to one per player where possible, with social distancing strictly observed while watching sessions.
Compliance
It is critical that we all comply with these restrictions as otherwise it will threaten our ability to remain open.