Scotland has now moved beyond Level 0 and following the latest relaxation in restrictions from the Scottish Government, CS recommends that club’s consider all the risks before further relaxing their own restrictions (please note that clubs are not obliged to relax any restrictions.)
The key changes for cricket activity now includes indoor cricket for adults (18+) youth (12 & Over) and juniors (Under 12) and should be read in conjunction with the latest sportscotland Return to Sport and Physical Activity Guidelines.
An e-learning module has been developed by sportscotland for Club COVID officers and COVID Monitors (see below).
These external resources from sportscotland, the Scottish Government and Health and Safety Executive will come in handy when planning to open your club back up.
1. The sharing of transport outside your own household should be avoided unless necessary.
2. Physical distancing should be encouraged before and after activity.
3. Coaches should deliver training using the normal player to coach ratio and should maintain physical distancing during a session. Bubbles using the same venue must remain apart.
4. Maximum bubble of between 30 and 500 per match dependant on local area level.
5. Changing rooms can be used where necessary, toilets can be open.
6. Spectators should register on a club QR code or tracking system
7. We recommend using your own equipment if possible.
8. No saliva or sweat should come into contact with the ball at any time.
9. Teams should provide their own lunches/teas and drinks
From risk assessment templates to net booking terms and conditions, use these documents to help your club adapt and get ready for the cricket season.
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with coronavirus.
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- wash your hands as soon as you get home
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
Social distancing practices are also enforced across the UK, with members of the public instructed to stay at least two metres from people outside of your household.