COVID-19 SAFEGUARDING RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE |
LIST OF TEAMS' RISK ASSESSMENT STATUS |
The FA strongly recommend a phased return to competitive football activity as follows:
Until 31 July
When ready, you can begin competitive training, with the overall group size (inclusive of coaches) being limited to 30 people.
From August
Outdoor competitive football matches to begin, for example pre-season fixtures, festivals and small sided football competitions.
From September
Grassroots leagues, men’s National League System, Women’s Football Pyramid tiers 3 to 6, and FA Competitions can commence.
Clubs, players, coaches, match officials, league officials, volunteers, parents/carers, spectators and football facility providers should read The FA’s full guidelines, available above, in addition to the latest Government guidance on COVID-19.
A return to competitive football should only happen once clubs and facility providers have completed the necessary risk assessments and comprehensive plans are in place.
Until 31 July
When ready, you can begin competitive training, with the overall group size (inclusive of coaches) being limited to 30 people.
From August
Outdoor competitive football matches to begin, for example pre-season fixtures, festivals and small sided football competitions.
From September
Grassroots leagues, men’s National League System, Women’s Football Pyramid tiers 3 to 6, and FA Competitions can commence.
Clubs, players, coaches, match officials, league officials, volunteers, parents/carers, spectators and football facility providers should read The FA’s full guidelines, available above, in addition to the latest Government guidance on COVID-19.
A return to competitive football should only happen once clubs and facility providers have completed the necessary risk assessments and comprehensive plans are in place.