Return to Play – Latest update 24.07.2020

In preparation for the next review and the COVID-19 Update – Latest Government potential opening for indoor facilities in Wales, Advice Squash Wales have prepared guidance that will assist with a phased return to play. The guidance Squash Wales welcomes the Welsh will help squash clubs and venues to implement Government update of 14th July on the move necessary safety measures and protocols required of easing restrictions out of lockdown, in order to begin a phased return to play. however, Squash Wales wish to reiterate what this means for squash clubs, facilities and

players across the country. Full guidance will be released soon. Whilst we appreciate that this continues to be In the meantime, we are reviewing the extensive a frustrating time for squash clubs, facilities Government guidance in relation to indoor and players across Wales, the updated facilities to understand the implications this has guidance confirmed that indoor gyms and for squash and what measures clubs and venues sports facilities (which includes any squash must implement. club/facility) will remain closed. An update will

be provided at the next review, however, any dates for their re-opening (with physical distancing & enhanced hygiene measures) The full guidance will include: remains unconfirmed. • Creating a club/venue COVID-19 secure

plan This means that all squash clubs and facilities • Guidance for conducting a COVID-19 risk must remain closed until further notice – this assessment includes anyone wishing to engage in solo • Poster kit practice or members of the same household • Ways to play playing on a squash court. This restriction • Where to find additional support and includes multi-sport clubs where some outdoor resources sports have returned. The squash courts must

stay closed. Be Active Fund - Launched Tuesday 07th July

2020 – the Be Active Wales Fund to support grassroots, sport and physical activity in Wales. The Squash Wales Return to play

£4 million lifeline fund launched to save a Roadmap will give members an overview of rebuild community sport. The grant funding has the phased return to play over the coming been made possible thanks to Welsh months. We will publish additional detailed Government and re purposed money from the guidance as appropriate in the coming national lottery, which continues to be one of Welsh sports biggest supporters. Further weeks. information can be found at https://www.sport.wales/beactivewalesfund/

Courtwatch Support

• Please support Caldicot Squash • Be Active Fund. £4million Sport Club in keeping open their facility Wales funding available: at by filling in a survey - access the https://www.sport.wales/beactivew link below: alesfund/ https://monlifeleisuredevelopment. • : co.uk/ www.wsa.wales (contact [email protected] for club login details) Player • The Welsh Government written statement outlining the • Senior elite athletes training is changes to regulations is here: ongoing at SWNC under strict https://gov.wales/written- COVID guidelines. statement-review-health- • Squash Wales continue to update protection-coronavirus-restrictions- coaches corner. This section of the wales-regulations-2020 website is updated weekly with new • Club Solutions website information to help guide and Continues to offer practical advice support all our members through for clubs and is a great tool to this lockdown period. support and guide clubs through https://www.squash.wales/coachin the pandemic. g/coaches-corner/ http://www.clubsolutions.wales/

General

• WSA weekly Covid-19 update: https://mailchi.mp/f995efcfb987/wsa-weekly- newsletter-20072020?e=0495b5ddde • Squash Wales Covid-19

update: https://www.squash.wales/covid-19/ Upcoming Virtual sessions Closing Date Time Activity Presenter Details date Wed Virtual Squash Fitness Fitness session taken by PSA Physio and ex World 29th July 4.30pm session (U11/13) Derek Ryan top 10 Thur Virtual Squash Fitness Fitness session taken by PSA Physio and ex World 30th July 4.30pm session (U15+) Derek Ryan top 10 Wed Virtual Squash Fitness Fitness session taken by PSA Physio and ex World 12th Aug 4.30pm session (U11/13) Derek Ryan top 10 Wed Virtual Squash Fitness Fitness session taken by PSA Physio and ex World 12th Aug 7.15pm session (Ladies) Derek Ryan top 10 Thur Virtual Squash Fitness Fitness session taken by PSA Physio and ex World 13th Aug 4.30pm session (U15 +) Derek Ryan top 10 Chris Peach In conjunction with Referee Middle Aug TBC Referee -workshop TBC (England webinar looking at decisions and explanations with Squash) World Class referees Roy Gingell +John Massarella Chris Peach In conjunction with England Squash Referee Middle TBC Referee - workshop TBC (England webinar looking at decisions and explanations with Sept Squash) World Class referees Roy Gingell +John Massarella

Squash Wales are here to support our members during these difficult times.

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