The Safe Return to Sport and Physical Activity
As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased following new Government Guidelines we’re collating the latest advice and best practice for facility operators, clubs and coaches to support them in the safe return to sport.
Follow the signposting links below for guidance. For further information for the sector, including funding advice and training, please visit our sector support page.
If you’re in Lincolnshire and would like to contact us for specific support or advice please email workforce@activelincolnshire.com
Lincolnshire – Return to Play
Active Lincolnshire are working closely with Sport England to ensure we are best placed to support the sector moving forward. We have made a significant amount of staff time available to support clubs in the county to continue to offer a fantastic service to the people of Lincolnshire.
Key areas of work within Lincolnshire’s Return to Play are:
- Disseminate club support investment
- Offer advice and support to all clubs and associations on Sport England return to play guidelines
- Free local, regional and national webinars
- Review of ‘new normal’ delivery plans and/or risk assessments
- Club remobilisation promotion
For more information or to discuss your club’s requirements please contact Alex Mulligan on 07903 266 223 or email alex.mulligan@activelincolnshire.com
Webinar
Lincolnshire Club’s Conversation
Wednesday 23 September, 6.30pm, FREE
This free webinar takes place on Wednesday 23rd September at 6:30pm and provides an opportunity for coaches, club personnel and other workforce to come together to talk about returning to play; providing a platform to share thoughts and concerns and an opportunity to share best practice to help everyone feel comfortable and excited to return to community and club settings. We will be joined by Sophie Hartley from UK Coaching who will be talking about the national landscape of coaching in the new normal.
Booking is required please click here to register
Government Guidance
Guidance for providers of outdoor facilities on the phased return of sport and recreation in England
Guidance for personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation in England
Guidance for people who work in grassroots sport and gym and leisure facilities
Return to Recreational Team Sport framework
Sport England – Return to Play Guidance
The published resources will help plan for a safe return and support the sector to keep staff, volunteers, members and participants informed of their responsibilities around social distancing and hygiene, and will work alongside both existing and forthcoming government guidance. Visit Page
Hygiene Guidance from Sport England
Sport England have gathered together the latest government advice on how we can help stop the spread of coronavirus, including measures such as social distancing and best practice for cleaning equipment. The page includes free hygiene messaging and resources such as stickers and posters which can be downloaded for printing. Visit Page
Club Matters
Resources to support sports clubs and organisation return to play. Visit Page
UK Coaching
Advice for coaches Visit Page
UK Active’s Fit Together Campaign Toolkit and Assets
UK Active’s Fit Together Campaign supports the reopening of fitness and leisure facilities by providing operators with the practical resources for a safe and successful return. Visit Page
UK Active’s Operational Guidance
Access a range of documents giving advice on the safe reopening of facilities, including ‘ A framework to the re-opening of gym, leisure centre and wider fitness industry during social distancing. Visit Page
Mental Health Support
Mind, supported by Sport England have created a mental health guide to support the return of sport & physical activity. Download the document here.
Inclusive Guidelines
Reopening Activity: An inclusive Response
Activity Alliance has published Reopening Activity: An inclusive response, in consultation with partners across sport, leisure and disability equality. The report provides guidance to providers to help them make their facilities as inclusive as possible going forward.
Activity Alliance have also published a new engagement Factsheet – Supporting disabled people from low income households to be active – view the factsheet
Guidance for leisure operators to support the return of blind and partially sighted people
In preparation for the reopening of leisure and sport facilities, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), British Blind Sport (BBS), Metro Blind Sport and Visionary have been working together to provide practical guidance to support the return of blind and partially sighted people to physical activity. Visit Page
Advice and Guidance from Sport National Governing Bodies
A number of National Governing Bodies have advice aimed at sport specific clubs and coaches regarding the issues faced in the current Covid-19 pandemic, and phased return of sport. A number have online resources and training to support clubs during this time. We’ve listed some below, but for more information from other NGBs visit our A – Z of Sports pages, and follow the links through to the appropriate sports Governing Body page.
England and Wales Cricket Board
Lincolnshire FA Corona virus advice for Grassroots Football Clubs