As the committee appointed Club COVID-19 Coordinator for Calderglen Harriers I am liaising with Scottish Athletics on the impact of the Scottish Government's Phases has on athletics returning to training as we exit lockdown.
The focus of Phase 3 just now is returning to training for athletes under 18 years old.
The focus of Phase 3 just now is returning to training for athletes under 18 years old.
The rules for training group sizes changed as of Monday 13th July 2020.
Age 11 and under
1. Scottish Athletics recommend a maximum group of 8 athletes for athletes aged 11 and under
2. Children aged 11 years and younger are not required to physically distance, as set out in Scottish Government guidance. This extends to organised sports activity and the field of play.
3. Coaches and other adults must continue to physically distance as per Scottish Government guidance (2m for time being) at all times.
Age 12-17 years
1. Scottish Athletics recommend a maximum group of 10 athletes for athletes aged 12-17 years
2. For older children aged 12-17 a 'field of play bubble' can be created during organised sports activity that allows contact whilst the activity is taking place, in effect suspending physical distancing guidelines for the duration of the activity.
3. Normal physical distancing guidelines will however apply before and after the activity takes place
4. Coaches and other adults must continue to physically distance as per Scottish Government guidance (2m for time being) at all times.
Following on from this guidance update from Scottish Athletics we will need to look into the juniors returning and work out the details but we will get back to you asap. Please be patient.
Relevant Links to read
Phase 3 - https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/56510-2/
Phase 1 & 2 - https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/clubs/club-support/coronavirus/
I will keep the committee and members up to date of any further changes.
Richard
