NI Club Update: Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions from 24 May
Ulster Rugby and the IRFU welcome today’s announcement from the Northern Ireland Executive that confirms significant relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions, which will come into effect for NI clubs from Monday 24 May.
Changes for NI clubs from Monday 24 May:
- Indoor group exercise and training can resume:
- Includes soft play areas, leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools, equestrian centres, venues relating to motor sport and activity centres.
- Numbers limited to suit the venue.
- Social distancing where possible.
- Risk assessment to maximum capacity.
- All contact details must be taken and retained.
- Full Return to outdoor sport. Removal of:
- The limit of 15.
- The limit on squad training.
- The cap of 100 on competitive sporting events and replace with an overall limit of 500 on all outdoor sporting events*.
*Clubs are reminded COVID-19 Safety Plans must be updated to ensure management of spectators is in-line with wider social-distancing protocols, and that contact details must be taken and retained.
For the full update from the Northern Ireland Executive, visit: http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news/executive-confirms-relaxations-restrictions
Clubs and schools in ROI are not affected by this update. Ulster Rugby and the IRFU will continue to communicate the latest advice from the Government of Ireland, as and when it is released.
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