Hi Folks,
Nearly there! As you are all aware we are getting closer to playing our fabulous game. Please read the following statement from England Squash, this will allow an understanding of what is, and what is not permitted.
Current status
With the UK moving to Step 3 of the COVID-19 Response – Spring ‘21 Roadmap on Monday 17 May, Sport England have confirmed that squash clubs and venues can reintroduce full court squash for adults and juniors from this date.
Our guidance has now been updated to interpret what it means for squash. Please note, further updates may be required once the full Government guidance has been released.
Back to Squash timeline
To help you plan your return, we’ve created a timeline to illustrate what squash’s phased return to the full game could look like in line with the Government’s four step roadmap out of lockdown. We’re working closely with Sport England and our partners
to roll out guidance at each step whether you’re a club, venue, coach or player.
Step 3 Back to Squash guidance
The UK Government has announced that we will move to Step 3 of the COVID Spring Recovery plan on Monday 17 May and Sport England have confirmed that squash clubs and venues can reintroduce full court squash for adults and juniors.
Following the updated rules for indoor gyms and leisure facilities, squash clubs and venues are able to offer the following permitted activity: Players can get on court with multiple households and play full court squash e.g. best of five with tie-breaks,
and singles and doubles (squash bubbles and modified versions not required).
The maximum number of players on court allowed are 4 adults or children.
Coach-led sessions can take place in any number (within the maximum venue capacity limit) but the maximum number of players on court allowed is 4 adults or 6 children. Coaches are allowed on court and are not included in the total number of players
on court. Coaches can provide Out-of-School Setting activities to all children (6 max per court), with no restrictions on the total number in attendance.
Spectators are allowed to return, but must observe maximum of six people or two households as well as social distancing rules and wear face coverings.
Indoor bar/restaurant/cafe areas are allowed to open, and must follow the current UK Government guidance.
We've released version 7 of the Back to Squash guidance which reflects Government and Sport England guidelines. You should treat this as a new set of guidelines, familiarising yourself with all sections as there are changes throughout.
We look forward to seeing you back on court soon!
Keep well.
ESM Committee
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