Scottish Government Protective Levels

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Update on the impact of the Scottish Government Protective Levels on walking football across Scotland.

The restrictions themselves began at 6am on Monday November 2 and will be reviewed on a three weekly cycle thereafter. However, the Local Authority COVID Protection Levels are to be reviewed weekly so the situation in each local authority has the potential to change from week to week.

These restrictions are in place to keep us safe and to lessen the impact on the NHS.

All play must have Covid-19 Protocols and guidelines in place.

Adult football, unfortunately, is still not permitted within level 3 or 4 areas, out with the existing professional exemptions – although non-contact training is allowed.

NOTE FOR NON-CONTACT:

Non - Contact training for over 18 years in a Local Authority, where contact sports/football is not permitted.

Although, we are promoting people remaining physically active throughout this period. Please remember:

  • Coach led sessions are permitted as long as they stay physically distant.

  • A maximum of 18 players and a maximum of 4 coaches are permitted.

  • Please remember hygiene measures should be adhered to all times.

  • Please always adhere to local authority travel advice, and of course, any activity must be non-contact.

Please have a look at the attached simplified version of Walking Football Scotland framework for play, but please read the full documents and links below:

Covid-19 Protection levels by area:

Information on the Scottish Government link can be seen here:   https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/

Walking Football Scotland Framework for Play:

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Walking Football Scotland urges all participants to read over the links below.

These links will keep you up to date and safe and in doing so, we can return more quickly to the game we love to play.

Information on the Scottish Government link for Monday November 2, will show you the local authority levels and can be seen here:   https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/

During periods of restriction, it is critical that club officials involved in the organisation of football at all levels – professional or grassroots, children or adult – familiarise themselves with all relevant information on the Scottish FA Return To Football Hub

The Board of Trustees appreciate the patience and support of everyone within the WFS football family, and ask everyone to continue to adhere to the guidance.

Thank you and stay safe.