RETURN TO PLAY

Further to the statement issued on Friday 11th Sept regarding Return to Play, please see below:

• Roadmap for staged return of matches at all levels over the coming weeks – please note some dates are subject to change
• In-house training matches can resume for u6 – u11 age group teams can resume from 21st September
• Inter-club matches for u6 – u11 age group teams can resume from 28th September
• Protocols for in-house training matches and inter-club matches
• Amendment of training areas and groups for u6 – 11 players
• Amendment of exclusive use for clubs on a training facility
• Further guidance on the use of indoor facilities

• At this stage U12 -U16, Youth, Senior, and other football formats continue under phase 2 protocols

Club next steps:

• Have AT LEAST one Club COVID-19 Compliance Officer appointed
• Club Management meeting to discuss FAW Safer Return to Play Phase 3 protocols
• Club COVID-19 Compliance Officers to share FAW Safer Return to Training phase 3 protocols with
• Players
• Parents
• Coaches
• Facility provider (if applicable)
• Complete a NEW COVID-19 risk assessment - this does not need to be shared with FAW for approval
• If clubs are returning to play matches at U6 – U11 age groups, a NEW club checklist should be completed for phase 3

Clubs should meet regularly to review implementation, risk assessment, and latest guidelines

All clubs should hold regular debriefing sessions with coaches, club management, and Club COVID-19 Compliance Officers and Operational Leads

GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND HERE
http://contentfaw.aws-skybrid.co.uk/files/7916/0027/0089/FAW_Safer_Return_to_Play_Phase_3_Protocol_v1_-_Tier_2_and_below.pdf