Wednesday, 18th Aug 2021
Current restrictions in place 18th August 2021
Restrictions for clubs in the 26 counties:
Outdoor sport
- Outdoor training in pods of a maximum of 15 people is allowed
Indoor sport
- Indoor facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres and sports clubs can reopen for individual training.
- A parent/guardian can be present with a Juvenile player. Two members of the same household can train together.
- One-to-one training between a participant and instructor/coach can take place.
- In relation to one-to-one training for Juveniles, to comply with Child Safeguarding guidelines a parent/guardian must also be present if one to one training is taking place with a coach. In this case a maximum of 3 people are allowed to be present with social distancing measures in place.
The above can take place providing the following is implemented:
- Any demonstration of equipment or technique should ensure that a minimum of 2m social distancing is maintained.
- Individual equipment should not be shared.
- In the case of fixed equipment, cleaning of such equipment must be completed immediately after demonstration and before the individual participant uses.
- There should be no hands-on adjustments or physical contact during training sessions.
- Coaches and trainers are asked to refer to the HSE guidance on wearing of face coverings.
- The training must be supervised by a coach or a trainer accredited by GAA Handball.
Restrictions for clubs in the 6 counties
Outdoor sport:
- All outdoor sport, whether organised formally by your local sports club or informally by a group of friends, is permitted.
- The maximum number of participants, including coaches and support staff is limited to 500 people and the maximum number of spectators is limited to 500 people.
- Risk assessments, as set out in the regulations, must be completed where there will be between 31 and 500 participants and/or spectators in attendance.
Indoor sport:
- Indoor sport and leisure venues are permitted to open, subject to risk assessment conditions, as set out in the Public Health Regulations, hygiene measures, social distancing and other mitigations.
- Group exercise/ training and indoor club training in squads is permitted. A risk assessment, as set out in the regulations, must be completed where there will be over 15 people taking part.
- Indoor 'competitive sport' is not permitted unless participants are elite athletes.