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England Netball has provided resources and training as well as facilitated discussions with the government to ensure the safety of everyone. In 2021 they produced a 6 stage road map detailing the return to netball. In addition, Netball South have updated their policy for the South Regional Leagues and the latest version is available at: https://www.netballsouth.co.uk/competitions/rules-and-regulations
At present we are on Stage 4 and we area waiting a further update from England Netball since the Government’s relaxation of Covid 19 procedures earlier this year.
England Netball have put into place several requirements for the sport in order to comply with government guidance.
There is a named COVID 19 Officer for the club. If you have any questions please direct them to Liz van Graan: kit@midsussexnetball.org.uk. It is Liz’s job to keep on top of the guidance from the government and England Netball and make sure we comply with all the requirements.
There is a risk assessment specifically for COVID 19 that details all the measures we are putting in place for the safety of our players, members and coaches.
A risk mitigation document has to be filled out and a very comprehensive document must be gone through.
Reducing the risk around Netball!
The following also provide useful information to reduce risks around Netball.
These graphics showing risk mitigation, rules modification and social distancing guidelines are handy summaries
Assessing your own personal risk
England Netball have provided a personal risk assessment to help you decide if you are at risk when returning to Netball. Please read this carefully before making the decision whether to return or not.
What to do before your Training session or Match!
Prior to each training session or match, please read the following symptom checker and decide if you are healthy and able to attend.
You will be asked to sign in on Pitchero to confirm that you are symptom free and will therefore be attending the session.
Please also make sure that you are familiar with the following government guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers
Additional information that you may find helpful:
England Netball have produced the following videos to explain Stage 4 netball and the risks involved in the return to netball.
An introduction to Stage 4 Netball
Understanding the risk of Netball
NHS Test and Trace services
We will be using the NHS Test and Trace service if needed, and you will be asked to agree to us using your information for this purpose only. This document from England Netball helps explain the process.