Update 3rd November 2020
Following the latest announcement from the Government all adult and children’s grassroots football is to be suspended in England during the national Covid-19 lockdown.
Restrictions will run from Thursday, 5 November until Wednesday, 2 December.
No men’s teams in leagues below National Leagues North or South will be able to train or play and women’s competitions below the second-tier Championship are also suspended.
The restrictions also apply to all youth and indoor teams, but lower-league sides can play in the FA Cup.
Further information can be found on the FA Website
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Update 3rd August 2020
All parents and managers should remember that at all times we must all follow the latest Government guidance around Covid 19. If any advice or rules provided conflict with Government guidance, then please defer to the advice from the Government.
Guidance for parents (supplementary to Government guidance).
- You must self assess and assess the health of your child for Covid-19 symptoms before every training session or match. If the player and/or any family member displays any symptoms of Covid-19 then please do not attend that session and follow the latest Government guidance.
- Personal hygiene measures should be carried out by everyone including children and hand sanitizers brought and used at the training/match venue
- The sharing of kit and equipment should be avoided at all times where possible. This includes training bibs, any items of clothing including goalkeeping gloves and any training props such as slalom poles etc.
- Ensure your child has an identified drink e.g. name on bottle and at no times should your child share a drink with another person
- Follow Government guidance for travel i.e. no car sharing outside of your immediate family/bubble, face masks on any public transport etc.
- Ensure timely arrival at the venue as requested by the team Manager / Coach so that waiting times are minimised before and after training / matches. This should take into account arriving on time to carry out warm ups / cool downs.
- Ensure your child is in the appropriate clothing and ready to train / play on arrival and assume no changing facilities are available
- Endeavour to maintain social distance whilst at the venue by remaining 2 metres apart from anyone not in your family / bubble
Download the latest risk assessment here
COVID-19 Risk AssessmentPrevious Updates
- As of June 2020 training can resume at the discretion of each team manager. Please ensure you have read and signed the risk assessment before your child can participate in training.
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment is available to download
- As of March 2020 all training and fixtures will be suspended until further notice.
Update 3rd November 2020
Following the latest announcement from the Government all adult and children’s grassroots football is to be suspended in England during the national Covid-19 lockdown.
Restrictions will run from Thursday, 5 November until Wednesday, 2 December.
No men’s teams in leagues below National Leagues North or South will be able to train or play and women’s competitions below the second-tier Championship are also suspended.
The restrictions also apply to all youth and indoor teams, but lower-league sides can play in the FA Cup.
Further information can be found on the FA Website
Update 3rd August 2020
All parents and managers should remember that at all times we must all follow the latest Government guidance around Covid 19. If any advice or rules provided conflict with Government guidance, then please defer to the advice from the Government.
Guidance for parents (supplementary to Government guidance).
- You must self assess and assess the health of your child for Covid-19 symptoms before every training session or match. If the player and/or any family member displays any symptoms of Covid-19 then please do not attend that session and follow the latest Government guidance.
- Personal hygiene measures should be carried out by everyone including children and hand sanitizers brought and used at the training/match venue
- The sharing of kit and equipment should be avoided at all times where possible. This includes training bibs, any items of clothing including goalkeeping gloves and any training props such as slalom poles etc.
- Ensure your child has an identified drink e.g. name on bottle and at no times should your child share a drink with another person
- Follow Government guidance for travel i.e. no car sharing outside of your immediate family/bubble, face masks on any public transport etc.
- Ensure timely arrival at the venue as requested by the team Manager / Coach so that waiting times are minimised before and after training / matches. This should take into account arriving on time to carry out warm ups / cool downs.
- Ensure your child is in the appropriate clothing and ready to train / play on arrival and assume no changing facilities are available
- Endeavour to maintain social distance whilst at the venue by remaining 2 metres apart from anyone not in your family / bubble
Download the latest risk assessment here
COVID-19 Risk AssessmentPrevious Updates
- As of June 2020 training can resume at the discretion of each team manager. Please ensure you have read and signed the risk assessment before your child can participate in training.
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment is available to download
- As of March 2020 all training and fixtures will be suspended until further notice.