Hockey Ireland Covid-19 Guidelines
The following changes have been made to the Hockey Ireland Covid-19 guidelines given the latest announcement on Covid-19 restrictions made by the Irish (ROI) Government. These changes are applicable from 26th April 2021.
Please see the following link for more information: gov.ie – Level 5 (www.gov.ie)
Updated Guidelines:
| ▪ | Underage (U18) non-contact outdoor training in pods of 15 (including a coach) may resume. |
| ▪ | All clubs must ensure that a branch registered Covid-19 Officer (CVO) attends all training sessions and undertakes the duties of the CVO only. Please see CVO job description document: |
| ▪ | It is advised that clubs should update their Covid-19 risk assessment of club procedures and facilities before returning to training/playing. All returning members should be reminded of the club’s Covid-19 protocols. |
| ▪ | The ‘Return to Training’ guidelines continue to apply. |
The Northern Ireland (NI) Executive have issued the following guidance for NI from the 23rd of April 2021.
Please see the following link for more information: http://www.sportni.net/
The following relates to non-elite level outdoor sport:
| ▪ | Outdoor sport organised by a club, individual or individuals affiliated will be extended to include squad training. |
| ▪ | Competitive outdoor sport can be organised by a club, individual or individuals affiliated, with numbers (including participants, officials, management and essential support personnel) not exceeding 100 and no spectators permitted. |
| ▪ | The ‘Return to Training’ guidelines should continue to apply. |
Please go to: https://hockey.ie/covid-19/ for more information.
