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Competitive match play is now allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Covid-19 modifications for competitive matches and training matches<\/p>\n

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Players should clean their hands with hand sanitiser before kick-off.<\/li>\n
Pre-match handshakes should not take place.<\/li>\n
Social distancing should be observed during team talks.<\/li>\n
Social distancing should be observed during warm-ups and cool downs.<\/li>\n
Coaches and substitutes must observe social distancing whilst standing on the sidelines.<\/li>\n
Social distancing must also be observed during the process of making a substitution.<\/li>\n
Referees and coaches should encourage players to get on with the game and not take too long when taking free kicks. For example, the setting up of a defensive wall should not be prolonged unnecessarily.<\/li>\n
Corners should be taken as quickly as possible in order to limit prolonged close marking.<\/li>\n
Goal posts should be wiped down before matches, after matches and at half time.<\/li>\n
Goal celebrations should be avoided.<\/li>\n
Social distancing should be practised when talking to referees and linesmen.<\/li>\n
Small-sided games should be modified to provide more regular hygiene breaks.<\/li>\n
At the venues such as Avanti House, players should be discouraged from touching the boards or\u00a0tackling against them. Referees will consider stopping play when this happens.<\/li>\n
Coaches should do their best to keep down the instances of players being in close proximity\u00a0during match play and training.<\/li>\n
All participants must remain socially distanced during breaks in play such as half-time.<\/li>\n
Each coach and player should have a separate area on the ground, for example, where they\u00a0keep their drink and other items. Drinks or other refreshment containers should not be\u00a0shared in any circumstances.<\/li>\n
Players and officials should also observe social distancing during sin bin instances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Our Tea-bar facility at Kenton Recreation may be available on the day of training or a match.\u00a0 We are operating a strict one-in-one-out policy, screens are in place when purchasing and queueing to use this facility should be socially distanced.<\/p>\n
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Face masks must be worn inside<\/li>\n
Payments \u00a0– Please use the contactless payment terminals<\/li>\n
Toilets – We are operating a “1 in-1 out”, system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
See link below to Harrow Youth Leagues & FA\u2019s Covid FAQs about training and matches:<\/p>\n
FA & Harrow Youth League FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n
Track and Trace<\/strong><\/h2>\n
St Joseph’s Youth ’88 FC support the Track and Trace efforts and will enforce the following:<\/p>\n
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Managers MUST collect the names of all players attending each training session and match.<\/li>\n
Failure to do so may result in future training or matches being cancelled.<\/li>\n
QR codes available for the NHS Covid19 App<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Participant\u2019s information will be held for a minimum of 21 days in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and in line with GDPR principles.<\/p>\n
Review Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Spot checks will be regularly carried out by St Joseph’s Youth ’88FC Covid-19 Officers (Child Welfare Officers) to ensure that all managers and coaches are adhering to the guidance.\u00a0 If a manager or coach is not adhering to the guidelines, the training session will be stopped immediately.<\/p>\n
This link has been issued to all parents, informing them of the guidance.\u00a0 Consent gained by parents reading this page and allowing their child\/children to attend training sessions and matches.<\/p>\n
These guidelines will be constantly reviewed, any changes will be communicated to all managers, coaches and participants parents as well as St Joseph’s committee members.<\/p>\n
Should managers or coaches have any questions, these should be raised with the Chairman, Secretary and\/or Child Welfare Officers.<\/p>\n
Safeguarding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
All St Joseph’s Youth managers and coaches hold a valid and current CRC (Criminal Record Check), and have undertaken the necessary safeguarding training.\u00a0 There will be at least one First Aider at every training session.\u00a0 Parent helpers or other volunteers are not permitted to assist until they have undergone the necessary CRC check and safeguarding training.<\/p>\n
Parents will be aware that the period of isolation may have resulted in their child\/children becoming anxious or unsure as to whether to resume football.\u00a0 Parents should only support their child\/children\u2019s return to football when they feel confident to do so.\u00a0 If parents have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Child Welfare Officers on the following numbers or email address:<\/p>\n
welfare@stjosephsfc.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Nathan Dinham – 07808 158284<\/p>\n
Outcome of the Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/h2>\n
St Joseph’s Youth ’88 FC have assessed the risks and put measures in place in order to reduce the risk of Covid-19 so far as is reasonably practical.<\/p>\n
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DISCLAIMER<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This guidance is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or replace any Government or PHE advice; nor does it provide any specific commentary or advice on health-related issues. While efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information at the time of publication, the reader is reminded to check the Government website to obtain the most up-to-date information regarding social distancing and any other Government measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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