Coronavirus Update April 24
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In line with Scottish Government and sportscotland guidance, we have set out updated guidance for walking football to commence on 26 April.
Please note, only Under-12s and 12-17 year-olds are permitted to engage in contact training currently, as per Scottish Government and sportscotland guidance.
Walking football at this time is NON-Contact and must be held outdoors.
Guidance for All
All activity must be arranged to take place in an appropriately risk assessed venue.
All activity must only be arranged by Scottish FA registered clubs (clubs registered with an appropriate Affiliated National Association).
At no stage should groups mix and appropriate one way systems should be in place at your facility.
Please ensure that hygiene measures are implemented at all times.
One parent/carer per child is permitted to supervise the activity, following all COVID protocols and the following guidance:
At this moment in time facility providers might not be able to accommodate, please therefore be respectful of all facility providers’ protocols.
Clubs must have a COVID Officer in place to ensure that all protocols are adhered to.
Clubs must ensure that all parents are in an area that has been marked out and is a minimum of 2 metres from the ‘field of play bubble’ areas.
A register of all those who are attending the event must be kept by the club.
Club must ensure that a health and safety check has been carried out ensuring there is adequate space to attend e.g. one way systems, hygiene stations.
All players and participants and carers are advised to undertake a COVID-19 eLearning course if they or their clients are to participate in sports training, and other events. Sportscotland E-Learning modules
18 years and above (Outdoor only activity)
The Scottish Government and sportscotland guidance regarding 18 years and above, who are permitted to participate in outdoor non-contact group activity.
Walking Football Scotland would urge everyone to adhere to the following guidance:
All activity for all age groups 18+ must continue to take place outdoors.
All activity must be non-contact, ensuring physical distancing is in place at all times before, during and after activity takes place.
18 years and above players and officials can travel out of their Local Authority area for their organised activity.
All group activity must consist of a maximum of 30 players and all activity should be supported by a qualified COVID Officer and First Aider.
All numbers refer to maximum ‘field of play bubbles’. This includes players, coaches and officials subject to appropriate ratios.
18+ - for example organised training areas:
15 within a 1/4 size pitch area
20 within a 1/3 size pitch area
30 within a 1/2 size pitch area
At present no Match Play activity is permitted.
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