Return to Rugby Stage 3 Guidelines for Clubs and Schools
10 Jul 2020Scottish Rugby has released the Return to Rugby Stage 3 guidance for clubs and schools to follow the Scottish Government’s own Phase 3 announcement yesterday (9 July).
Scottish Rugby has released the Return to Rugby Stage 3 guidance for clubs and schools to follow the Scottish Government’s own Phase 3 announcement yesterday (9 July).
The Stage 3 guidance has been developed by the Scottish
Rugby Threat Management Group’s Return to Rugby sub-group and comes into effect
as of Monday 13 July. Detailed information can be found by clicking here..
A webinar is being held at 3pm today, Friday 10 July, (Register: tinyurl.com/ycu3m4h8) to provide an update to clubs and schools on all aspects of the Stage 3 guidance. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Rugby website afterwards.
Infographic (Adult) Return to Rugby Stage 3
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Infographic (Mini and Youth) Return to Rugby Stage 3
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From Monday 13 July, Children and Young People (up to under 18) will be able to participate in restricted Touch Rugby activities. Adults (18 and over) will be able to participate in small group (max 15 players from max 5 households) training activity using a ball. The difference in permitted activity between children/young people and adults is due to medical evidence young people are believed to be less likely to transmit the virus.
From Wednesday 15 July, Indoor Hospitality can reopen but will be subject to physical distance rules and guidance. Clubs who wish to reopen an indoor catering area must adhere to Scottish Government guidance which can be found at www.gov.scot/coronavirus. At this stage, all other indoor facilities (except toilets) must remain closed until further notice (inc. gyms and changing rooms).
Clubs are reminded that Covid-19 Safety Coordinators can be nominated at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VF2PWSD.
A safety coordinator Phase 3 update webinar will take place on Tuesday 14 July at 7:00pm – further details at tinyurl.com/ydgfatzr.
Helpful information on all aspects of Scottish Rugby’s Return to Rugby guidance can be viewed at scottishrugby.org/clubs-and-schools/return-to-rugby.
Return To Rugby Stage 3 Summary
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Touch Rugby (Mini and Youth) Stage 3
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Adult Activity guidance (Adult) Stage 3
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Player Guidance (Mini and Youth) Stage 3
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Player Guidance (Adult) Stage 3
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Coaching Guidance (Mini and Youth) Stage 3
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Coaching Guidance (Adult) Stage 3
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Training Bubbles Stage 3
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Opening Indoor Space for Catering Stage 3
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Covid-19 Hygiene Posters
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Safeguarding and Wellbeing Guidance Stage 3
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Safeguarding and Wellbeing Poster
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