Sport Specific COVID Plans

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All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: - Training sessions and group size - Social Distance - Facilities and capacity - Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. - Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID - Test and trace - Personal Risks - Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

The Sport Specific Covid-19 Plans can be found within this document. Click on the Sport (or scroll to the relevant sport) to view the adaptations specified with in the NGB’s Return to Play.

Government Roadmap Reference

Step Summary Date Outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball No earlier than 1b courts, will be allowed to reopen, and people can take 29 March 2021 part in formally organised outdoor sports. Indoor leisure facilities, such as gyms and swimming pools, No earlier than 2 will reopen - but only for use by people on their own or 12 April 2021 with their household. No earlier than 3 Indoor adult group sports and exercise classes will reopen. 17 May 2021 It is hoped all legal limits on social contact can be No earlier than 4 removed. 21 June 2021

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American Football - Contact

Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In Line with the National Governing Body for American Football (BAFA) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

ON-FIELD ACTIVITY – STAGE 5

The NGB Recommends that teams spend two weeks at each stage on the return to contact play:

Stage 5a: 12/04/2021 - 25/04/2021 Stage 5b: 26/04/2021 - 09/05/2021 Stage 5c: 10/05/2021 - 23/05/2021 Stage 5d: 24/05/2021 - 06/05/2021

Please note that completing Stage 5d requirements does not mean teams are then permitted to return to full contact practice. This will not be permitted by BAFA until Stage 6 which is currently planned from 24 May onwards. Teams should continue to work to Stage 5d guidelines until then.

Equipment:

• All team equipment such as tackle bags, blocking shields and other hand-held training aids are now permitted with appropriate hygiene protocols and any other necessary mitigations in place, such as the use of face coverings when holding hand- held tackle bags and blocking shields in place.

• Clubs should carry out the following to make sure all equipment is regularly sanitised:

• If flag football is included as part of any practice activity, each player should have their own set of flags which they will keep for the duration of the practice or game. Flags and belts should be sanitised at regular intervals during activity, and at the conclusion of practices or games by either the individual, coach, team manager or Club Covid-19 Officer or Covid-19 Team Lead. During games, players should sub-out if equipment sanitisation is required.

Other considerations:

• Close contact face-to-face exposure between participants must be limited to fleeting duration only throughout activities – a max of no more than 3 seconds during drills is recommended.

• Normal physical distancing and legal gathering limits apply before (including warmups) and after any activity takes place or when taking breaks.

• Please ensure you are familiar with and follow the NGB guidelines at all times: BAFA-COVID-19-RTP-STAGE-5-MODIFIED-CONTACT-FOOTBALL-29-March-2021- final.pdf (britishamericanfootball.org)

American Football - Non Contact

Stage 4 Capacity / Grouping:

- Follow EHS guidelines – Maximum 30 per facility.

Equipment:

• Clubs should carry out the following to make sure all equipment is regularly sanitised:

Other considerations:

• Close contact face-to-face exposure between participants must be limited to fleeting duration only throughout activities – a max of no more than 3 seconds during drills is recommended.

• Normal physical distancing and legal gathering limits apply before (including warmups) and after any activity takes place or when taking breaks.

• Please ensure you are familiar with and follow the NGB guidelines at all times:

BAFA-COVID-19-RTP-STAGE-4-NON-CONTACT-FOOTBALL-29-March-2021.pdf (britishamericanfootball.org)

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Athletics Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Athletics (UK Athletics and England Athletics) it’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Edge Hill Participants should seek out and adhere to Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton Harriers and Athletics Club Covid plan and risk assessments.

Other considerations:

• In all cases normal coaching practice with risk assessment and high-quality practice should be adhered to as well as implementing any requirements around social distancing and hygiene.

• Participants will be required to compete the UKA COVID 19 tracking form if they receive a positive diagnosis. - https://www.uka.org.uk/governance/health- safety/covid-19-form/

• All athletes should make themselves familiar with the Guidance for athletes and runners: return to activity; https://england-athletics-prod-assets- bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/05/EA-return-to-activity-guidance-athletes- runners-21.10.20.pdf

For further information please see England Athletics ‘Operations guidance for Athletics and running training’; EA-Operations-Guide-for-Training-v3.pdf (england-athletics-prod-assets- bucket.s3.amazonaws.com)

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Badminton Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/03/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

Student Sport Badminton is not permitted until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May

Singles and doubles (TBC) permitted under rule of 6 or two households; clubs/No Strings Badminton/organised sessions/coached sessions/recreational activity – all permitted

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for badminton (Badminton England) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to during training / game play: https://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/return-to-play/

Capacity / Grouping: Awaiting Further NGB Update

• Maximum of 6 per group/court (therefore each sports hall has a maximum capacity 24).

• Players cannot switch groups / courts during a session. Players must stay within their allocated group during a session. A session only ends when all the players leave the hall and the next groups enter.

• Maximum 4 players on a court at one time. Any players not required on the court should stand 2 meters from the back of the court.

Equipment: • Shuttles are the only item of equipment permitted to be shared, however shuttles should only be shared between the maximum 6 players on one court.

• Players should avoid touching shuttles from another court. Players should avoid using their hands to pick up shuttles from other courts; where possible use your own racket to return them.

• Shuttles should not be reused on the same day for a different group/ session.

• Shuttles can be sanitised at the end of the session with spray for the next week.

• Avoid using/touching other equipment such as nets, posts, court mops where possible.

• Players must wipe down all equipment (inc. rackets) before and after use.

Game Play: • Player can play singles and doubles using all areas of the court – within the respective court markings.

• Players should not change ends.

For full game play details please see the NGB’s Return to Play.

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Baseball Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 01/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Baseball (British Baseball Federation) Its’ return to play has set out additional measures which the club needs to adhere to: https://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/uploads/_documents/Files/Return%20to%20Play%202 021/Return%20to%20Play%20Plan%20for%20Baseball%20and%20Softball%2030Mar21%20 v12.pdf

Capacity / Grouping: • Maximum group of 30 for the facility.

Equipment: • Players must avoid sharing equipment and use their own helmet, glove, mitt, batting gloves, bat, etc. where possible.

• Helmets to only ever be shared with one other person in extended household (reflected in batting line up) and with an extra cap or head covering worn underneath.

• Sharing bats is discouraged. If shared, they must be disinfected between uses, and batting gloves worn.

• Ball Handling: Each team must use two game balls for use during defensive innings.

• Each team must disinfect balls after warm-up and prior to each inning.

• After play session ensure all shared equipment (e.g. bases, team bats and balls) is collected and disinfected.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • If a player fails to reach base while batting, they must pick up their own bat (by the handle) upon leaving the field.

• If a player gets on base while batting, the on-deck batter must remove the bat (by the barrel).

• For full game play details please see the NGB’s Return to Play.

• Baseball & Fastpitch Softball: must be positioned a minimum of one metre (1m) behind the Batter and only approach to receive a pitched ball.

Other considerations • Players must use hand sanitiser prior to warming up with equipment or the game itself.

• A nominated defensive team player on the side-lines (or an offensive player if short) responsible for sanitising balls before returning them into play.

• Balls used in tagged plays should be taken out of play and disinfected immediately by the defensive team before being returned to play.

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Basketball Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

Basketball training is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball (Basketball England) Its’ return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to during training / game play:

Capacity / Grouping: • A maximum of 4 distinct groups of up to 6 people within a group.

• The groups must remain the same for the entire session.

• There must be not any mixing of groups during the session (e.g. match play 3 v 3 is acceptable, 6 v 6 is not).

• Where possible these groups should remain the same each week.

• The maximum capacity for the facility is 30.

In addition: • All participants must have their temperature taken and recorded prior to entering the training facility.

• Club must ensure they document participants temperature and responses to Basketball England screening questions (screening documents are to be temporarily kept within the club for 21 days after the session).

• Only essential coaching staff to run the session should be present, no observers etc.

• It is recommended that coaches and support staff wear face coverings.

Equipment: • No use of bibs unless brought directly by the players.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity:

• Contact training to be limited to 20-minute intervals with clear breaks to clean down equipment.

For full game play details please see the NGB’s Return to Play.

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Cheerleading Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the recommendation Government guidelines and taking into consideration CheerSport England’s RTP teams are currently required to follow Edge Hill sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ during training and taking note of the following guidelines.

Cheerleading training is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

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Cricket Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

Indoor Cricket is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

Equipment:

Use own equipment throughout where possible and clean your bat when leaving field of play

Outdoor training:

Outdoor matches

Before: • Club houses and changing rooms should not be used, except by people with disabilities, although toilet facilities can be accessed. • Participants should arrive in kit and ready to warm-up.

During Activity:

• Sharing of equipment must be avoided where possible, particularly that used around the head and face, such as helmets. Where equipment is shared, equipment must be cleaned before use by another person. More information is available here. • • No sweat or saliva is to be applied to the ball at anytime. Any infringement should result in immediate disinfection of the ball. • Hand sanitiser to be used at all breaks in activity (and every 6 overs during match play) and prior to consuming any food or drinks.

For training and matches the participants will comply with all Skelmersdale CC’s Covid Plans.

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Football Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 01/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for football (FA) Its’ return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • For an outdoor setting • no more than 30 in a group including coaches.

Equipment: • Sharing of equipment must be avoided where possible. If shared, it must be cleaned before use by another person. • Where there are breaks in the game, or training, if throw-ins or handling has occurred the ball should be disinfected.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Outdoor competitive match play is now permitted in all tiers. However, in all settings before and after matches all participants should practise social distancing. • Set plays – free kicks: referees and coaches should encourage players to get on with the game and not unnecessarily prolong set play set-up, such as defensive walls; • Goal celebrations should be avoided; • Small-sided football should be modified to provide more regular hygiene breaks in activity. Players should be discouraged from touching boards at any time, with tackling against boards discouraged. Referees should consider stopping play when this happens. Any indoor play must adhere to the relevant tier guidance for indoor sport.

Other considerations: • Water bottles or other refreshment containers should in no circumstances be shared. Participants are advised to bring their own drinks or refreshments, in a named container.

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Futsal Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 01/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Futsal (FA) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Session to take place outdoors from 12th April, follow Football guidance. Indoor Futsal is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021. Capacity / Grouping: • A maximum of 4 distinct groups of up to 6 people within a group.

• The groups must remain the same for the entire session.

• There must be not any mixing of groups during the session (e.g. match play 3 v 3 is acceptable, 6 v 6 is not).

• Where possible these groups should remain the same each week.

• The maximum capacity for the facility is 30.

Equipment: • Sharing of equipment must be avoided where possible. If shared, it must be cleaned before use by another person.

• Where there are breaks in the game, or training, if throw-ins or handling has occurred the ball should be disinfected.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Normal game play can take place.

Other considerations: • Water bottles or other refreshment containers should in no circumstances be shared. Participants are advised to bring their own drinks or refreshments, in a named container.

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Handball Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 01/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Handball (British Handball Association or England Handball) Its’ return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Handball sessions to take place outdoors from 12th April. Indoor Handball is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

Capacity / Grouping: • Specific areas of the facility and team player bubbles will be designated for each contract training drill minimizing risk to participants.

In addition: •

Equipment: • Equipment must not be shared between groups unless sanitised. • A minimum of three sanitised balls will be made available for each match. • If a ball hits a player in the face it should be sanitised immediately. • A hygiene break will be enforced every 15 minutes to allow for hand sanitisation, bench and match-ball cleaning. • Resin can be used but rations should not exceed one tub per 5 players.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Minimise the amount of time in close contact i.e. players should split quickly after a tackle and keep face-to-face time to a minimum.

Other considerations • Players avoid shouting in close proximity to each other. • Players have sanitised prior to the activity and are wearing freshly-washed kit. • All non-playing staff are required to wear face masks. Players not on the court or participating in the game should also wear face masks. • Minimise the amount of time in close contact i.e. players should split quickly after a tackle and keep face-to-face time to a minimum.

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Hockey Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 01/04/21 (no guidance updated)

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Hockey (England Hockey) Its’ return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Expecting to operate at Stage 4 & 5 of RTP action plan.

Capacity / Grouping: • A maximum of 30 people is allowed in one group as long as social distancing can be maintained outside of training. • The number of 30 people on a pitch at any one time relates to a single group. Multiple groups can be on the same pitch if the groups are clearly separate and not mixing. Coaches can move between groups as long as they are socially distanced, and the group size remains 30 or under.

In addition: • Venues will ensure that all accessible provision within the site and the facility are available.

Equipment: • Balls should be left for 72 hours or should be disinfected before and after use.

• Use your own protective equipment or disinfect before use (e.g. facemasks).

• The sharing of equipment must be avoided where possible. Where equipment is shared, equipment must be cleaned before use by another person.

• Touch the ball with your stick/GK equipment and not your hands.

• Participants should take their kit home to wash it themselves, rather than have one person handling a large quantity of soiled materials.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Socially distance when play stops.

Other considerations:

• The nature of hockey means that the ball is very infrequently handled. Where the ball goes out of play it should be retrieved by players using their stick or feet.

• Avoid running training exercises that involve overly repetitive close contact between players.

• In all settings before and after the session, during team talks and, in any breaks, all participants should practise social distancing.

• Avoid shouting excessively.

• Participants will be encouraged to refrain from spitting or rinsing out their mouths on or around the playing area. Chewing gum should be banned.

• Where kit absolutely has to be shared or kept together (e.g. last-minute stand in players, shortage of kit, or an essential club function), each person handling it must wash or sanitise their hands immediately after and appropriate cleaning arrangements for the kit must be made.

• In all settings before and after the session, during team talks and, in any breaks, all participants should practise social distancing.

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Netball Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

Netball Sessions to take place outdoors from 12th April. Indoor Netball is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Netball (England Netball) Its’ return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • There is a maximum capacity for the facility of 30 people not including coaches and officials.

In addition:

• A maximum of one hour of close contact activity is permitted – warm up must be factored into this for a match (or done socially distanced)

Equipment:

Netballs:

• Where possible encourage players to bring their own ball to training sessions. – Balls must be sanitised every 15 minutes. • During matches, multiple balls may be required so that it can be replaced at regular intervals during the match (recommend quarter and half time). • Two x bags or containers for netballs may be required to ensure ‘dirty’ and ‘clean’ netballs are clearly identifiable

Bibs: • Bibs must not be shared in the normal way during netball activity. • Multiple sets of bibs are an ideal solution if available. • You may want to distribute bibs for a whole session to be used inside out, position can be marked with sticky labels. – Alternatively large sticky labels can be used on their own. • Wipe down patch bibs are also now available but must be sanitised if transferred between players.

Netball posts should be sanitised before and after activity.

TRIALS & SELECTIONS GUIDANCE:

• All trial activity must be implemented in line with the information within this guidance document, including COVID-19 rule modifications. • Group size within trial activity should not exceed 30 players; large scale trials are not permitted at this stage. • An awareness of an individual’s pre-trial activity must be known and understood when planning trial activity. • Athletes should have a period of training and loading before any trials or selections. • It is recommended that athletes should be in small groups for trial activity. • Fitness testing should not be included in trials. • Coaches and selectors should remain socially distanced from the activity at all times. • The trial/selection administration process should be completed electronically where possible. Paperwork should not be passed between selectors and coaches during the trial activity. Social distancing

During activity social distancing should be maintained wherever possible. The following guidelines should be followed;

• Nail checks should take place at a distance of 2m or more. • There should be no huddles – players should remain socially distanced for any pre match team talk. • Any post match paperwork should be shared digitally (this could be emails or photographs).

Match set up:

• Match Officials and Scorers will now be required to be at least 2m from activity where possible, with 2m distance between chairs. • Those sitting on team benches will be 2m or 1m+ apart with risk mitigation in place where 2m is not possible. • If there is insufficient run off (below 1.5m to the side of the court) the team bench should be positioned behind the goal line, on the opposite side to the line the umpire will run along/round.

For further set up details see England netball Covid-19 guidance to restart netball activity.

Other considerations:

• In games/practices within training sessions or matches, sharing of whistles is not permitted.

Match Play:

For full modification to match play guidelines please refer to page 23 of ‘England Netball Covid-19 guidance to restart netball activity.’

Please ensure you are always familiar with and follow the NGB guidelines including guidelines for matches:

EN-Restart-Guidance-March.pdf (d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net)

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Pool & Snooker Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In addition, participants will also need to adhere to guidelines set by the establishment you train at (22 Club).

PLEASE NOTE 22 CLUBS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO GOVERMENT RESTRICTIONS THEREFORE TEAM EDGE HILL TRAINING IS CURRENT CANCELLED.

Capacity / Grouping: • 4 per table

In addition:

Equipment: • Equipment is not to be shared

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Other considerations • Awaiting confirmation of Policy from 22 Club.

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Rounders Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 25/03/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Rounders (Rounders England) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to: https://www.roundersengland.co.uk/content/uploads/2021/03/Return-To-Play-Rounders- Framework-Guidance-updated-24.03.2021.pdf

Capacity / Grouping: • Rounders England guidance is recommending that there is no change to players in a team; A team shall consist of any number of players to a maximum of 15 and a minimum of 6, of whom no more than 9 may be on the pitch at any one time.

• Players / Coaches / Umpires / Substitutes must not exceed the recommended gathering of 30 people at any one time.

Equipment: • Competitors must avoid sharing equipment if possible.

• Although it is recommended that players do not share bats. If bats must be shared, they should be disinfected between each use and numbered so that the same two people use them.

• Each team must bring / be provided with two game balls for use.

• All personal and team equipment must be sanitised before, during and after play and warm up.

• Balls must be disinfected before and after each innings.

• At this stage, indoor Rounders is not permitted until 17th May.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • A single match can be either a match consisting of two innings and the team with the greater number of rounders shall win the game OR one/two innings of a set number of good balls.

• Social distancing should always be maintained.

• Apart from irregular fleeting passing there is no reason why the recommended 1m+ social distancing cannot be maintained throughout a game of Rounders.

• The batting line up will keep 2 metres socially distant from each other whilst awaiting their turn to bat.

• Batters out will wait in a separate area keeping 2 metres socially distant.

• Substitutes will wait in a separate area, off the playing field, keeping 2 metres socially distant.

Other considerations • Hand sanitiser must be used before, during (after each innings) and after play and warm up.

• The 2m Social distancing rule is only to be breached in the circumstances required on the field of play.

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Rugby League Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Rugby league (RFL) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • There is a maximum number of people that can be on a Rugby League pitch at any one time. The current limit is 30 inclusive of any coaching staff. NB. Clubs are not allowed to split the pitch in half and run two sessions of 30, at the same time.

Equipment: • Pitch surroundings such as post protectors and corner posts must be washed before, during half time and after.

• Goal kickers who use a kicking cone shall bring their own. It is their responsibility to collect this from the bench area. In an occurrence where the kicker changes and they do not have their own, then the original kicking cone should be well cleaned before it is shared.

• The ball shall be cleaned at every stoppage where this is possible, with minimum disruption to the match.

• In the event a ball leaves the field of play then it should be collected and returned to the nearest bucket to be cleaned before it can be returned to the field of play.

• Match Balls will be provided by the Home Club. It is recommended that 4 balls are to be used in rotation during the Match. All balls must be sanitised before use.

Other: • Changing rooms cannot be used as part of step one in the roadmap out of lockdown and must remain shut

The RFL have issued 5 weeks of Return to Contact Coaching Cards to support Clubs with reintroducing players to training and the safe introduction of contact training. A link to these can be found on the RFL website.; https://secure.rugby-league.com/ign_docs/Return to Contact Training Cards.pdf (rugby-league.com)

The latest RFL guidelines can be found here; www.Rugby-League.com/community_game Players and teams should ensure they are familiar with the current NGB guidelines before holding training or attending matches.

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Rugby Union Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

Permitted at Stage 1b, no earlier than 29 March 2021:

Contact Training (excluding Scrum and Maul). Contact should be built incrementally and RFU guidance will include that training sessions should not exceed 20 minutes of contact at this stage. Game Play - Ready 4 Rugby, Tag & O2 Touch permitted.

After four weeks of contact training to enable players to build fitness levels and condition themselves physically, matches with adapted laws (no scrums or mauls) will be permitted, no earlier than 10 April 2021.

At Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021

Full contact training including Scrum and Maul

2 Weeks after Step 3

Full Contact Matches

Awaiting Further NGB Update

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Rugby Union (RFU) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • Minimum half standard size rugby pitch per 20 player group. (maximum of 30 players per whole facility).

• Can have more groups in the other half but must have 2m gap between areas.

• Coach to Player Ratio: 15:1

In addition: • Head guards and shoulder pads must not be shared during sessions. Any protective clothing such as head guards and shoulder pads must comply with World Rugby guidance.

Equipment: • Any equipment such as tackle pads, shields, bags should be cleaned and sanitised after each individual player use.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • No scrum, maul, opposed lineout (initially), or upright tackling.

• Maximum duration of 20 mins adapted contact activities including team play activities (Touch / Ready4Rugby)

• Avoid face to face exposure of more than 3 secs and more than 15 mins of exposure at less than 1m with another player.

• Examples of adapted contact Rugby: • Incrementally introduction of ruck with reduced numbers to build confidence and refine technique, intensity to be built over a period of time.

• Tackling: ▪ Waist or below; 1v1; tackle bas etc. sanitised after each player use. ▪ No upright tackles, no holding up the player in the tackle.

• Ruck: ▪ Incrementally introduction of ruck with reduced numbers to build confidence and refine technique, intensity to be built over a period of time.

• Lineout: ▪ unopposed; limit lifter and jumper face to face (less than 3 secs).

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Swimming Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 07/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

Club training is not permitted for adults (18 years +) until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for swimming (Swim England) return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • Max number of swimmers is 6 per lane and can't change group during session, ideally should remain in same group each week.

In addition: • The coach can coach multiple groups per session; Define areas to walk for coach.

• Coach positioned perpendicular to swimmers (swim length coach positioned along length); Defined areas for coach to walk.

Equipment: • No sharing of equipment.

• Any personal equipment should be cleaned before / after - during can be dunked into pool.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Social distancing maintained no physical contact.

• Swimmers complete their activity mid pool (start/stop points are mid pool positions).

• Swimming will lead to a breath being blown out above water. Being mindful of how your face is positioned when exhaling should be considered. Not when passing another swimmer. When doing freestyle, if swimmers need to pass each other, breathe to the opposite side.

• When considering session planning, coaches should consider: • Time that athletes have spent out of the water. • No competitive racing opportunities are available imminently. • How excessive heart rate will impact on the explosiveness of exhaling.

Other considerations: • The avoidance of the skills, drills and tactical practices listed below is recommended: • Race pace practice. • Excessive heart rate intensity. • Hypoxic training. • For the initial return to training Swim England recommend focussing on low to medium level aerobic training (not more than 50bbm or 5-6/10 effort) to avoid the need to use explosive breathing and to allow a controlled re-acclimatisation to training. • Before considering any form of racing Swim England strongly recommends a consistent and progressive period of training no less than six but more appropriately eight weeks before moving onto competitive/race pace activities. A swimmer's perceived ability and fitness to race should be determined and directed by the Coach.

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Table Tennis Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 09/03/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Table Tennis England return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Due to the continued restrictions of indoor grassroots sports both Team Edge Hill and Campus Sport Table Tennis sessions will not resume until further notice.

Capacity / Grouping: • Individuals to train in bubbles of 2-6 people across 1-3 tables with no more than two people on each table at any time. It is important that a record of the players in each bubble are kept to help inform any track and trace procedures. • Players in a bubble of six can play with any other player in that bubble, but not from players outside of their bubble in that session. • Players cannot change bubbles within the same session – they must stay within their allocated bubble but can play in a different group at the next session (as long as this is not on the same day).

In addition:

Equipment: • Players use their own bats and equipment • Balls should be washed regularly to minimise risk (this has been adjusted from the previous advice about using different balls for each player) • Tables should be cleaned and wiped dry using 2-3 sprays of a diluted soapy water solution. • Avoid using alcohol-based products, astringent cleaners such as floor cleaners or wipes that may contain other substances that can leave a residue and alter the matt finish on tables.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • No breathing on the ball or bat to clean • No hand wiping on the table

Other considerations: • Hand hygiene (hand sanitisers, with a minimum of 60% alcohol level) on entry and exit to venues, as well as pre, post and during training. Emphasis should however be on each individual taking responsibility for their own hygiene and encouraged at all times to bring their own hand sanitisers. • Washing of hands regularly and before the start of any activity

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Tennis Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

Outdoor Tennis:

Permitted at Stage 1b, no earlier than 29 March 2021:

Recommended max 12 adults per court Max group size of 30 people. No group socialising before/after.

Indoor Tennis

Indoor Tennis is not permitted until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Tennis (LTA) return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Awaiting Further NGB Update

Capacity / Grouping: • Both singles play and doubles play is permitted with people from outside of your household, if you remain 2 metres apart as far as possible – meaning that four people from different households can play doubles.

• No more than 12 players on one full-size tennis court and surrounding areas at any one time, in order to ensure social distancing can always be maintained.

Equipment: • Equipment such as rackets should not be shared, but where this happens ensure thorough cleaning before and after use.

• If using shared balls then extra care must be taken to ensure you do not touch your face during play, and you should clean your hands before play and immediately after finishing (use alcohol gel if required).

• Players should avoid using their hands to pick up tennis balls from other courts where possible - use your racquet/foot to return them as those players may have decided to use their own marked tennis balls.

• Avoid using other equipment such as courtside benches, net handles or court sweepers where possible.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity: • Do not make physical contact with other players (such as shaking hands or high five).

• Avoid chasing the ball down to another court if other players are using it.

• For doubles, consider agreeing in advance which player will take the shot if a ball travels to the centre of the court.

• Players are advised to limit their interactions with anyone outside of the group they are attending the venue with (e.g. players on another court or in a different coaching group).

Other considerations: • Allow others to leave before you enter the court - if you need to wait then do so away from the courts and clear of the gates. Ensure you leave the court before the end of your allotted time so that it is empty for the next players. Avoid congregating on or around the court after playing to allow access for others.

• Hand hygiene is imperative – use hand sanitiser at intervals if you have to touch communal surfaces or after touching any court gates, fences, benches, etc, and avoid doing so where possible.

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Trampoline Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on: • Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

Trampoline is not permitted until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

Awaiting Further NGB Update

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Trampoline (British Gymnastics) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

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Volleyball Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 25/03/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on:

• Training sessions and group size • Social Distance • Facilities and capacity • Using equipment and safety aspects measures in place. • Roles / responsibilities of the club regards COVID • Test and trace • Personal Risks • Self-assessments

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Volleyball (Volleyball England) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to: https://media.volleyballengland.org/docs/Return%20to%20play%20outdoor%20volleyball% 20-%20sport%20specific%20action%20plan.pdf

Due to the continued restrictions of indoor sport, both Team Edge Hill and Camus Sport Volleyball sessions will take place outdoors to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 until further notice. The guidance below applied to outdoor Volleyball only.

Capacity / Grouping: • Maximum of 16 per court, 30 at session.

Equipment: • Volleyballs cleaned before activity. • Recommended – balls are wiped between each set. Where practicable, this should be completed by a player that has been touching the ball throughout and after wiping the balls the player should sanitise their hands.

Game Play/ Medium risk activity:

• No exercises or drills can be completed which involve physical contact between one or more participants (including coaches).

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Water Polo Sports Specific Club COVID Plan

Last updated: 08/04/2021

All of Edge Hill’s Sports clubs are required to follow and adhere to Edge Hill Sport’s ‘Return to Student Sport - Covid-19 Plan Club and Participants Guidelines’ This covers details on:

This can be found on the Edge Hill Sport website https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/files/2021/04/EHS-COVID-Presentation-Apr- 21.pdf.

In line with the National Governing Body and the latest Government guidelines the Sports Specific Club COVID plan is subject to change and training is subject to cancellation.

Water Polo is not permitted until Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021.

Awaiting Further NGB Update

In line with the National Governing Body (NGB) for Water Polo (Swim England) It’s return to play has set out additional measure which the club needs to adhere to:

Capacity / Grouping: • In Tier 2: • A maximum of 4 distinct groups of up to 6 people within a group.

• Coaches are exempt; however, they must remain socially distanced from players where possible during play/ activity.

• The groups must remain the same for the entire session.

• There must be not any mixing of groups during the session (e.g. match play 3 v 3 is acceptable, 6 v 6 is not).

• Where possible these groups should remain the same each week.

• There is a maximum capacity for the facility of 30 people.

• If swimming fitness is undertaken must follow Swimming Return To Play.

In addition: • Must always be social distanced or follow swim guidelines.

Equipment: In Tier 2 • Equipment must not be shared

Game Play/ Medium risk activity:

No Game play in Tier 2 & 3

Other considerations: • Hats not required but can be used for safety purposes and should not be shared between players and be cleaned after each session.

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