Covid 19 Update (Applies to

 England, Keep updated for

 Wales)

Dear Members,

Here is an update from the Government on COVID 19 measures to follow for sports activities from the 18th July:

It outlines the following advice on management activities and containment of Covid 19. These include Priority actions for safety during Coronavirus (COVID-19). How to protect yourself, staff, and others during covid 19

What we are doing to keep you safe

Health and safety risk assessment carried out by a member of staff including risks from COVID-19

adequate ventilation - Adequate ventilation will be provided in the beacon lecture room with windows open.

communication on how we're using and updating safety measures.

Check-ins available

NHS test and trace

The government advised continuing to display an NHS QR code for participants wishing to check-in using the app, to support NHS Test and Trace. We do not have to ask participants to check in or turn them away if they refuse.

we are taking names and contact details for those who ask to check in but do not have the app.

• Minimise unnecessary contact by using online booking and pre-payment, and encouraging contactless payments wherever possible.

What are your responsibilities and how to participate safely?

Follow your sports provider’s safety measures

1. People are encouraged to stay away or will be asked to leave if they have covid 19 symptoms
2. Check for COVID-19 symptoms and health conditions

Before attending any sporting activities, all participants, staff, and spectators should self-assess for symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These are:

• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

you should not take part if you have been told to self-isolate or have any of the symptoms no matter how mild and should not attend if anyone you live with has symptoms.

Hygiene 

You should continue to follow good hygiene practices, to reduce the risk of transmission in sports environments. avoid any unnecessary contact like shaking hands etc

We encourage you to clean more often- hand cleaning facilities will be made available and encouraged to use 

continue to follow good hygiene practices, to reduce the risk of transmission in sports environments.

avoid sharing equipment where it is possible and practical

where equipment needs to be shared, it should be cleaned between users.

Where possible, you should take your own drink, in a labeled or highly distinguishable container.

Face covering

Face coverings are no longer required by law, but the government expects and recommends that people should continue to wear them in crowded and enclosed settings, to protect themselves and others.

you don’t have to wear one during sport. People should not generally wear a face covering while taking part in any strenuous activity or sport unless advised to do so by a doctor.

• It is considered good practice and recommended to use face coverings (when not participating in sport or physical activity), ensure this is communicated to your staff and participants.

remember that some people are not able to wear face coverings, and the reasons for this may not be visible to others. Please be mindful and respectful of such circumstances. Be aware that face coverings may make it harder to communicate with people who rely on lip reading, facial expressions, and clear sound.

contact combat sport

• Contact combat sport activities can resume full contact training and competitions for adults and children both indoors and outdoors.

Those in supporting roles (e.g. holding pads) should wear face coverings, where possible and practical.

informed decision making

it is your right to what degree you wish to participate to stay safe

 if do not wish to participate in contact you can still observe and practice on your own for example:

• Non-contact training: training individually, no activity with others, including with equipment (such as pad work).
• Equipment training: training with others, using handheld and wearable equipment (such as pad work).
• Contact training: contact training includes some direct physical contact between participants.
• Full contact / competition.

Any one with a NHS COVID Pass may prefer to partner up with someone who has one of these passes

safety measure and mitigation of specific risks

It is considered best practice to stay with the same partner and not switch between partners

if possible use someone who is in your social bubble or a member of the same household.

you should not take part if you have been told to self-isolate have any of the symptoms no matter how mild and should not attend if anyone they live with

You can also read the full version of the guidance on the website:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-and-sport-providers

Pre-participation safety measures

COVID-19 test before participating may be considered in some instances, where this is practical and possible. 

It is considered best practice to stay with the same partner and not switch between partners

if possible use someone who is in your social bubble or a member of the same household.

you should not take part if you have been told to self-isolate or have any of the symptoms no matter how mild and should not attend if anyone you live with has symptoms.