Covid-19 Route map - Phase Two
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Phase Two: Sport
Guidelines for Walking Football Activity
The Scottish Government published Scotland’s route map out of the Covid19 Pandemic in May.
We have now entered Phase Two and Walking Football Scotland following advice from the Scottish Government and the Scottish FA, set out here some basic guidelines on our return to activity. The Scottish FA has developed a set of practical guidelines for clubs and participants to follow so that football activity can happen in Scotland during lockdown, where the local environment allows.
In line with the Scottish Government Guidelines updated on 18 June, only informal football activity should take place as follows:
Playing football individually e.g. practice of individual skills or fitness activities.
Playing football with your family or other people living in your household.
Football activity with up to a maximum of 8 individuals from three households; physical distancing and hygiene guidelines must be followed at all times, while undertaking all forms of physical activity.
Coaching an adult player (over the age of 18) one to one; physical distancing and hygiene guidelines must be followed while undertaking all forms of physical activity.
Before Participating
Travel restrictions outlined by the Scottish Government should always be adhered to. Further information is available at; Travel & Meeting Others Outdoors.
At all times, participants should adhere to the Scottish Government’s physical distancing guidelines of staying at least 2m away from others.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before leaving home to go to the facility/venue (or use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible). Information on hand hygiene is available at: Health Protection Scotland: Hand hygiene techniques.
Be aware guidance can change and restrictions may be reintroduced - ensure you have checked the latest version of guidelines on the Scottish FA website’s Return to Football Hub.or the Walking Football Scotland website
Participation Limits
A maximum of 8 individuals from three households can take part in activity together. Scottish Government guidance on physical distancing and maximum numbers of households must be adhered to at all time.
Always stay at least two metres away from other participants including during participation, when taking breaks and before and after participation.
Do not make physical contact with other participants (such as shaking hands, hugs or high fives).
Do not congregate with others and adhere to physical distancing rules. No extra-curricular or social gatherings should take place.
Personal Equipment
Where possible take your own equipment with you and do not share equipment such as footballs, water bottles, cones, bibs etc.
Only take the minimum amount of equipment that you need to participate.
Clean and wipe down your equipment, including water bottles before and after use.
Bring a full water bottle, and do not share food or drink with others.
Ensure you take all personal belongings and equipment with you at the end of the activity and do not leave anything at the venue/facility.
Hand sanitiser should be at least 60% alcohol based and detergent wipes appropriate for the surface they are being used on.
Competitions
The focus during phase two is on continuing to encourage informal football activity as set out previously as well as ‘Planning and Preparing’ for phase three and any guidelines that will be updated by the Scottish Government. At this time due to physical distancing measures matches or competitive games are not permitted.
Facilities
Groups, clubs and participants should be aware that the easing of restrictions does not mean that all facilities/venues will open immediately. Owners and operators will require time to consider all the implications of opening facilities/venues and put plans in place to re-engage staff and to set up operations that ensure the safety of participants, staff and volunteers. This is a difficult time for everyone so please be patient.
