Notice to all members.

We have been advised to consider the following guidelines when we return to playing again and I would like us to consider some of these instructions.

please read through them and give me your feedback. I have put notes at the end of some of these that are in my opinion. Cheers Mark. 

1. Await Government clearance for sport gatherings to resume., Obviously

2. Anyone who has a temperature or other Covid-19 symptoms must not attend and if they do, must be sent home immediately. Common sence.

3. Consider the appointment of a club official to be responsible for all Health & Safety, to include compliance with these guidelines. possible

4. Limit players per session. May need to use a booking system and add more sessions. Leave adequate time between sessions to avoid mixing of participants. We need to look into this 

5. If possible, consider testing staff, players & refs - evidence of recent test to be provided. 

6. Consider testing temperatures with infrared forehead thermometer every session on entrance (cost is approx. £50) looking into getting one, and how to use it. 

7. Hand sanitisers to be available , again looking into purchasing .

8. Separate sessions by age, so over 70s are isolated , unlikely.

9. Avoid travelling to venue in groups in one car  

10. If there is an option at the venue, play outside , yes

11. Players to come already changed and go home to shower , Abide by this one please.

12. Balls to be disinfected prior to each session . Sanitized wipes to be available and used.

13. Apply social distancing during warm-ups as far as possible . We can do this.

14. Ensure game is played strictly as NON-CONTACT. We can do this. 

15. No handshakes or hugs. Obvious.

16. Anyone considered to be continuing to cough or splutter asked to leave. Please abide.

17. No social drinks etc after or before sessions . Until the pubs open.

18. Have players sign a new medical waiver form - no liability and accept terms. To be completed on first return, I'm looking for medical wording to put this together if anyone wants to help me with this please contact me , Cheers Mark. 

19. Consider wearing of protective scarf, bandana or mask , Opptional but good idea.

20. No sharing of drinks, whistles or pens or anything that could potentially infect others. Obviously.

21. Wear own kit and retain the bib throughout the session. Consider allocating personal bibs.  if you use a bib please take it home and return it washed please. 

22. All bibs to be washed after each session 

23. All goalkeepers to wear gloves - these must be washed after each session . same goes for the gloves  if your a goalie please bring your own , if useing the club gloves please take home and return them washed please. 

24. Dedicated first-aiders must wear protective gloves and masks when treating injuries. this is a dificult one as I personly wouldn't treat anyone unless life threatoning . there will be a first aid kit available for self  aiding. 

25. All sessions to be refereed by a non-playing referee. we will try our best to have a Ref. 

26. Consider using 3 touch rule to control close activity. This is a good idea , My oppinion. 

27. Reduce vociferous interactions during play (shouting as opposed to talking increases the risk of viral infection). Be mindfull of your safe bubble . 

28. Consider advance payment by card or contact payment system to eliminate cash handling

29. Adapt player groupings as far as possible to keep discreet groups and lower numbers e.g. 5-a-side as opposed to 7-a-side

30. As far as possible members to be asked to install Govt smart app when available. Not heard of this so , we could if it's useful. 

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TRAINING SESSIONS.

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As you may have noticed we now have a strong box located just outside the playing pitch at the school. this contains all the equipment needed to provide you with the items needed to enjoy a game or training session, it also holds a first aid kit. there is also a Defibrillator located in the school first aid room (first door on the left) as you enter the school by the swimming pool. 

there are members with keys now to gain access to the storage box on any training night or day. 

(I am looking into changing the lock to a combination lock to give more members access to the storage box). 

With the large club membership and the fantastic attendances, we are enjoying, can we appeal to you all to arrive at your session 10/15 minutes early so we can sort out all the preparations without impacting on the playing time.

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It's walking football let’s always do our best to do this, it's hard for some to adapt that can still run, do your best to stick to these simple rules. 

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Training is your time to practice your skills, exercise, work as a team, and enjoy your time here, it is not a time to be critical of anyone else in your team, If another player is struggling for any reason it is up to us all to support that person, and to encourage them.

Due to the age differences, we need to be mindful of the fact that we can't all play like we could when we were much younger so come on guys and girls, lets enjoy our time at the club and I hope you get from this what you intended when you started. 

And most of all be fair to one another and enjoy your time at your club.

YES, YOUR CLUB, PLAY FAIR, PLAY SAFELY, AND ENJOY. 

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AND WHILE WE ARE IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES DUE TO THE VIRUS PLEASE KEEP YOURSELVES SAFE AND MAKE SURE WE ALL GET BACK TO NORMAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 

Many thanks Mark Grazier.