Limited Competition from June 7th - Covid-19 Level 5 Update - May 18th 2021
Return to Competition from June 7th
Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Level 5 Update
May 18th 2021
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Athletics Ireland Release May 18th 2021
Return to Outdoor Competition for Athletics from the 7th June 2021
Information and Guidance on the return of Competition from June 7th for outdoor, individual sports.
Key Points
From June 7th the broader resumption of outdoor competition is planned
Such activity will take place under strict protocols and without spectators. In the initial stages all Sports should focus on the minimum number of participants required to stage a meaningful event safely
To assist NGBs in planning during the initial return the attached Guiding Principles have been developed
The initial return starting number of approximately 100 is recommended. This number of 100 includes participants, officials, management and essential support personnel
These numbers will be reviewed further as the broader re-opening of sport continues across the Summer months
Sport Ireland Release
Return to Outdoor Competition for Individual /Non-Team Focused Sports
Background
Under the current Public Health Regulations certain professional, high performance and equestrian focused competition is permitted to take place
From June 7th the broader resumption of outdoor competition is planned
Such activity will take place under strict protocol and without spectators. The numbers involved in the return to competition for team sports should be reasonably consistent, with many of these sports routinely having a fixed number of competitors, officials and support staff.
The capacities in individual and non team focused sports will reflect the nature of the particular sport, the size and scale of proposed venues and the standard operating procedures of NGBs.
NGBs remain best placed to determine the final capacities and develop the required structures for safe competition.
In the initial stages Sports should focus on the minimum number of participants required to stage a meaningful event safely.
Additional thought will also be required by NGBs if organising events that take place (fully or partially) on public grounds or roads.
To assist NGBs in planning during the initial return astarting number of approximately 100 is recommended. This number would include participants, officials, management and essential support personnel.
These numbers can be reviewed further as the broader re-opening of sport continues across the summer months.
In certain cases it may be possible for NGBs to facilitate larger numbers of participants through the use of waves or pods.
When planning events NGBs should also seek to engage with other relevant stakeholders such as the Health & Rescue Services, Gardaí and the Local Authorities
If events cannot be organised within these recommended structures then they should not take place in the initial stages.
Guiding Principles
The following guiding principles should be considered as part of the development of any competition protocol.
Pre-booking of activity by all competitors is essential.
Health screening of all participats leading up to and on the day of the event should be completed. This includes officials & support personnel
Participants, officials and support personnel should not attend if unwell
Participants arrive ready to participate and leave immediately. (i.e. No changing room or shower use)
Additional signage, hand sanitization stations and deep cleaning measures should be implemented
Broadly, participants should aim to maintain social distancing (2m) on the ‘field of play’. The ability to implement this will be dependent on the ature of each individual sport
Educational information should be made available to participants, officials and support personnel in advance of the activity
Additional Points to Note
It is important to note that Sporting Organisations wishing to deliver outdoor competition should incorporate the guidance outlined in this document into their existing Competition, Covid 19 Return to Work and Return to Sport Policies and Procedures. This Guidance is not sufficient in isolation
The ongoing allowance of competition will be dictated by the Public Health Situation
This guidance applies to the outdoor sporting competitionof National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs)
The guidance may also be used in organisingsporting activity by the Network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs)
The activitymust be sanctioned / supervised by the NGB/LSP or it’s affiliated / partner organisations
NGBs / LSPs will have responsibility for approving the activities to be undertaken. Sport Ireland is available to provide guidance to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs/LSPs where required.
Related Artiles
Limited Competition from Next Month - Covid-19 Level 5 Update - May 7th 2021
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - April 23rd 2021
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - April 8th 2021
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - March 31st 2021
Athletics Ireland FAQs - July 8th 2020
Return to Activity Guidelines (Previously Issued):
Road Race Event Organiser Guidelines
Road Race Volunteer, Staff and Marshalls Guidelines
Road Race Participant Guidelines
