Before During After
All Attendees
  • Should self-assess for Covid-19 symptoms. If you are symptomatic or living in a household with possible or actual Covid-19 infection you must not participate or attend. Stay home and follow the latest Government guidance.
  • Personal hygiene measures should be carried out by everyone and hand sanitisers bought and used at the training/match venue.
  • Must follow Government advice on face coverings.
  • Follow Government guidance for travel, including minimising use of public transport.
  • Spectator groups of no more than six. These six-person groups must be preserved - no mingling.
  • If the ball goes out of play, leave the players to retrieve the ball where possible.
  • Hands should be washed as quickly as possible and personal equipment should be wiped down with a disinfectant.
  • Everyone must continue to maintain social distancing when leaving the match/training.
  • Anyone who becomes infected after training/matches should report this to the NHS Test and Trace system
Players
  • Should arrive changed and ready to take part.
  • Bring your own drinks or refreshments, in named containers and place them in a spot away from everyone else.
  • Must follow Government advice on face coverings.
  • Follow Government guidance for travel, including minimising use of public transport.
  • If the ball goes out of play try to use your feet as much as possible to retrieve the ball.
  • Don’t spit and avoid shouting or raising their voices when facing each other, as detailed in The FA Covid-19 Code of Behaviour.
  • Avoid unnecessarily long set-ups at set plays and close contact goal celebrations.
Parents
  • Ensure you follow the guidelines for “All attendees” above.
  • Ensure your child follows the guidelines for “Players” above
  • Must follow Government advice on face coverings.
  • Ensure you follow the guidelines for “All attendees” above.
  • Ensure your child follows the guidelines for “Players” above.
  • Ensure you follow the guidelines for “All attendees” above.
  • Ensure your child follows the guidelines for “Players” above.
Coaches
  • Make sure the sessions are no longer than they needed to be.
  • Make sure there is social distancing in place before the session starts.
  • Keep an attendance register for all sessions. For home games share this page with opposition and ensure both coaches fill out our Covid Attendance Register.
  • Try to make sure kit and equipment is not shared. If equipment is shared, it must be cleaned before use by another person.
  • Have regular hygiene breaks.
  • Be aware of how injuries can be treated. See full guidance here.
  • Make sure there is social distancing in place after the session ends.
  • Match fee payments should be cashless where possible.