We provide a covid safe environment for players and coaches. England Hockey have provided some guidance for parents/guardians and players.
At home
Sign the England Hockey Participation Agreement
Bring hand sanitiser
Change into your playing kit
Self-assess for Covid symptoms - if you have symptoms follow NHS & PHE guidance for treating symptoms.
Stay away from hockey until you have observed appropriate isolation
Outside of play
Follow the government travel advice
Check in with your organiser for Test and Trace purposes
Follow social distancing guidelines and stick to maximum legal gathering limits
Clean your hands during breaks
Follow the facility rules when accessing indoor spaces
During play
Respect your opposition and umpires
Take penalty corners and Free-hits around the D promptly
Touch the ball with your stick/GK equipment and not your hands
Use your own protective equipment or disinfect before use (e.g. facemasks)
Socially distance when play stops
Avoid shouting excessively or spitting
No handshakes with other players or close contact during goal celebrations
No team huddles for team talks or around penalty corners
Avoid running training exercises that involve overly repetitive close contact between players
After play
Clean your kit or leave for 72 hours
If you display any symptoms of Covid-19 after playing hockey, follow NHS and PHE guidance for treating symptoms and contact your hockey provider’s Covid-19 Officer.