And we are back …

The FAI has today published an updated Safer Return to Training Protocol ahead of the return to training for players at Under-18 level and younger from next Monday, April 26. Please make sure all coaches, parents and players are aware of the updated protocols.

The full protocol can be downloaded here. Please make yourself familiar

Important

4 A - Parent Responsibility

• A parent or guardian is allowed to accompany any player under the age of 18 to training and may remain at the venue for the duration of the training session. However, please only attend if essential circumstances exist.
• Any parent or guardian attending a training session must strictly observe 2 metres social distancing at all times. Strictly no gatherings of groups while training is ongoing are permitted. Protocols must be followed throughout the duration of sessions.

5- Coach Responsibilities

• All coaches must be familiar with the Updated FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol.
• All coaches must ensure that all participants in training sessions are briefed on the Updated FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol.
• Coaches must arrive to the session in their training gear.
• All coaches must adhere to the Updated FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol throughout the full duration of the training session.
• Coaches must provide a register of attendees at all training sessions to the COVID-19 Compliance Officer for contact tracing purposes.
• Coaches must bring their own hand sanitizer.
• Coaches must

7 – Player Responsibilities

• All players & parents/guardians of underage players must be familiar with the Updated FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol.
• Clubs must ensure that all players & parents/guardians of underage players are briefed on the Updated Protocol before returning to training.
• Players and parents/guardians are advised to keep up to date with HSE Guidelines.
• All players must arrive to the training venue alone (if age appropriate) or can be dropped off by a member of the same household.
• Players must arrive in their training gear and with their own equipment including water (labelled with their name) and shin pads.
• Goalkeepers, or any player acting as a goalkeeper, must wear their own gloves
• Players must bring their own hand sanitiser.
• Personal items must be labelled with the player’s name and not shared.
• Players must bring all personal items home with them.