Key Requirements for Players & Officials

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1. Off the Field

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For all adult and 12-17 year olds, it is important to demonstrate social distancing and avoid any form of group activity.

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This will require for example;

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• No shared travel unless members of the same household

• No group team talks

• Warm-up in small groups (maximum 5 players)

• The batting side on the sideline must adhere to social distancing between players

• At the end of the match maintain social distancing at all times, for example, avoid elbow taps or handshakes

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2. On the Field

 

• Pitch positions should maintain 2m physical distance where possible. 

• Avoid any group activity; for example, discussions or celebrations.

• For children and young people Scottish Government guidance states that social distancing is not needed during cricket activity, though 12-17 year olds must adhere to social distancing before and after activity.

 

 

General Guidance

 

      Prior to Playing Local Club Fixtures

 

• All participants (players, coaches, officials and volunteers) should check for symptoms of COVID-19, in line with current Scottish Government guidelines

• If you are symptomatic and/or living in a household with a possible COVID-19 infection you should remain at home and follow Scottish Government guidance. 

• Personal hygiene measures should be carried out at home before and after cricket activity

• Players and officials should bring their own drink in a labelled bottle and bring their own food if required

• Players should use their own cricket equipment

• Players and officials should bring their own hand sanitiser where possible and maintain strict and frequent hand hygiene measures at all times. 

• Players and officials should follow Scottish Government guidance on best practice for travel, including minimising the use of public transport and avoiding car-sharing

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       Arriving at the Ground

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• Players and officials must travel to the ground on their own or with a member of their own household

• Players  should turn up at the venue with appropriate playing kit on

• Players and officials should not arrive more than 15 minutes before the match start time

• Players and officials should ensure they are aware of the home venue procedures on the use of the clubhouse and toilets 

• Players should warm up in small groups appropriately distanced apart from each other

• Warm-up practise balls should be disinfected before and after use

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       During the Match

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• Players and officials should remain socially distanced throughout the match where possible

• Players and officials should regularly break for hand and cricket ball sanitisation

• Players must refrain from any group activity including celebrations, team talk or mixing with the opposition at the end of the innings

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       After the Match

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• Players and officials must refrain from any group activity including celebrations, team talk or mixing with the opposition at the end of the match

• Players and officials should leave the ground as soon as possible after the match

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