Register of Changes:
7/4/21 - Updated EH guidance specifying no car sharing
19/3/21 - Added new England Hockey FAQs on latest guidelines including spectator guidance
8/3/21 - Details of EH guidance for safe return of Hockey on 29/3/21. Risk assessment updated.
8/1/21 - All hockey is currently cancelled
10/12/20 - New EH Local Restriction Tiers Diagram
6/12/20 - Clarification on Masks and spectators at Amery Hill (section 6)
2/12/20 - Clarification of maximum numbers allowed at Amery Hill (section 1)
30/11/20 - Updated with dates for hockey to start again.
3/11/20 - Updated to reflect EH and Government advice - no hockey until 4/12/20 (at the earliest)
29/10/20 - Added Amery Hill Risk Assessment document
21/10/20 - Added Amery Hill details to Sections 5 and 10
16/10/20 - New EH alert levels graphic added
2/9/20 - First posted on AHC Website
12/9/20 - Managing Covid Risk Transmission Risk Flow Chart added/linked in section 4
24/9/20 - New EH Match Day and Training Guidance graphic added
7/4/21 - Updated EH guidance specifying no car sharing
19/3/21 - Added new England Hockey FAQs on latest guidelines including spectator guidance
8/3/21 - Details of EH guidance for safe return of Hockey on 29/3/21. Risk assessment updated.
8/1/21 - All hockey is currently cancelled
10/12/20 - New EH Local Restriction Tiers Diagram
6/12/20 - Clarification on Masks and spectators at Amery Hill (section 6)
2/12/20 - Clarification of maximum numbers allowed at Amery Hill (section 1)
30/11/20 - Updated with dates for hockey to start again.
3/11/20 - Updated to reflect EH and Government advice - no hockey until 4/12/20 (at the earliest)
29/10/20 - Added Amery Hill Risk Assessment document
21/10/20 - Added Amery Hill details to Sections 5 and 10
16/10/20 - New EH alert levels graphic added
2/9/20 - First posted on AHC Website
12/9/20 - Managing Covid Risk Transmission Risk Flow Chart added/linked in section 4
24/9/20 - New EH Match Day and Training Guidance graphic added
Hockey to return on 29/3/2021
The latest guidance from England Hockey is that hockey is set to return on Monday 29th March under similar guidance to Stage 4 rules from 2020.
AHC plan to offer hockey as follows:
Starting Monday 29th, normal Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday training for Adults and Juniors.
Starting Saturday 3rd April, normal Junior training and intra-club friendlies.
Subject to Government approval, we plan to offer friendly competition with local clubs from Saturday 10th April.
AHC will be continuing to adhere to our established COVID protocols and limitations - as we were doing before the latest lockdown. Please ensure you have Teamo running on your phone to allow you to register your availability and check in to the pitches.
Note that England Hockey have provided the following guidance on spectators:
No spectators are allowed at grassroots hockey as part of Step 1 of the Government Roadmap. The only exception is for safeguarding purposes, which should be limited to one parent or carer per child (under 18) or per disabled participant. Any parents or guardians in attendance should not mix with others from outside their household or support bubble.
AHC plan to continue training until Wednesday 26th May.
Note: Car sharing is not permitted unless all occupants are in the same support bubble or household
Refer to EH: https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/media/news/hockeys-first-steps-back-for-summer-of-fun
1. Guidance for Members
Please read these guidelines carefully, they are for the safety of everyone. The rules for social distancing (2m) remain in place for participants before and after any session. All spectators etc must maintain social distancing at all times and follow government advice regarding travel arrangements
England Hockey is using a 5 step Roadmap to Return to Play. On August 7, Stage 4 was reached, allowing Local Match Play – Intra club / local matches can happen but restrictions stop leagues / main competitions resuming. This Step also allows for Contact Training in groups of up to 30 per half of a pitch.
NOTE: For ANY matches at Amery Hill, a MAXIMUM of 30 people are allowed inside the caged area. This means for matches, a maximum of 15 people (including coach and umpire) per team.
EH will notify clubs when Step 5 Full Competitive Match Play can resume
England Hockey is using a 5 step Roadmap to Return to Play. On August 7, Stage 4 was reached, allowing Local Match Play – Intra club / local matches can happen but restrictions stop leagues / main competitions resuming. This Step also allows for Contact Training in groups of up to 30 per half of a pitch.
NOTE: For ANY matches at Amery Hill, a MAXIMUM of 30 people are allowed inside the caged area. This means for matches, a maximum of 15 people (including coach and umpire) per team.
EH will notify clubs when Step 5 Full Competitive Match Play can resume
2. PLEASE WORK WITH US
Please work with us to ensure that the guidelines are being followed so that we can all be safe. We will be reviewing advice and will make necessary changes if we feel the guidance is not being followed.
We will continue to follow Government and EH guidance and will be prepared to curtail or expand our activities at short notice should there be any changes to the Covid-19 situation.
Sophie Wallace– Covid Officer
1 September 2020
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, ARE ASKED TO SELF-ISOLATE OR ARE LIVING IN A HOUSEHOLD WITH A POSSIBLE COVID-19 INFECTION, PLEASE STAY AT HOME AND CONTACT ALTON HOCKEY CLUB’S COVID-19 OFFICER SOPHIE WALLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT COVID@ALTONHOCKEYCLUB.CO.UK OR CALL 07889862730
We will continue to follow Government and EH guidance and will be prepared to curtail or expand our activities at short notice should there be any changes to the Covid-19 situation.
Sophie Wallace– Covid Officer
1 September 2020
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, ARE ASKED TO SELF-ISOLATE OR ARE LIVING IN A HOUSEHOLD WITH A POSSIBLE COVID-19 INFECTION, PLEASE STAY AT HOME AND CONTACT ALTON HOCKEY CLUB’S COVID-19 OFFICER SOPHIE WALLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT COVID@ALTONHOCKEYCLUB.CO.UK OR CALL 07889862730
3. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PLAY OR TRAIN (Stage Four)
1. Register / Update your membership details on Teamo, ensuring you include your email and phone number
2. Pay your 2020/21 Membership Fees
3. Complete the England Hockey Participation Agreement Form making sure you list “Alton HC” as your organisation (or as 1 of your affiliations if you have multiple clubs/organisations).
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY OR TRAIN UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE EH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FORM
2. Pay your 2020/21 Membership Fees
3. Complete the England Hockey Participation Agreement Form making sure you list “Alton HC” as your organisation (or as 1 of your affiliations if you have multiple clubs/organisations).
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY OR TRAIN UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE EH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FORM
4. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE EACH SESSION
1. Mark and keep updated your availability for Training and Matches on Teamo. This is really important in allowing us to record attendance and ensure compliance with EH advice.
2. Perform a Self-Assessment for symptoms of Covid-19. No one should leave home to participate in any form of hockey if they, or someone they live with, has any of the following:
- A high temperature (above 37.8 C)
- A new continuous cough
- Shortness of breath
- A sore throat
- Loss of or change in normal sense of taste or smell
- Feeling generally unwell
- Been in close contact with / living with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in the previous 2 weeks
3. Fill in the Play Safe form on Teamo (can be done up to 3 hrs before session).
4. Pack your protective equipment, including:
- Hand Sanitiser
- Gum Shield
- Shin Pads
- Glove
- Water Bottle
- Face Mask if you have your own.
NB: If you experience any Covid-19 symptoms or test positive for Covid-19 you must inform Alton Hockey Club’s Covid-19 officer Sophie Wallace immediately at covid@altonhockeyclub.co.uk or call on 07889862730. You must also contact NHS Track and Trace https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works. Alton Hockey Club will report any incidents of Covid-19 to England Hockey.
If there is a case of COVID-19 identified after a match or training session, we will follow our Managing Covid Transmission Risk Flow Chart
5. Spectator and Parent advice
For Eggars Fixtures:
Only those that have recorded their attendance in advance via Teamo or on arrival by scanning the QR code will be able to attend. This enables the Club to maintain sufficient and relevant records for Track and Trace purposes.
For ALL Amery Hill Fixtures:
Only those that have recorded their attendance in advance via Teamo or on arrival by scanning the QR code will be able to attend. This enables the Club to maintain sufficient and relevant records for Track and Trace purposes.
- U8 & U10 – minimum of one non-playing guardian/parent must supervise and remain on site at all times observing social distancing
- U12 to U16 – children can be dropped-off in the main car park. Please ensure your child knows how to get to the pitch and exit using the 1 way system.
- U18 (Sixth Formers) and older must read and adhere to these guidelines.
For ALL Amery Hill Fixtures:
- No spectators at all. You may stay in your car in the car park but are NOT permitted to be on-site in any other capacity other than as a player or official.
- All players must record their attendance in advance via Teamo or on arrival by scanning the QR code
6. On Arrival
- Bring your own hand sanitiser for your own use or use pitchside sanitiser provided.
- Bring your own playing equipment/kit for your own use. Label your kit.
- Bring your own water bottle. Label your water bottle. Do not share with others.
- Players must arrive for the session already changed, there are NO changing facilities available.
- Please note there is limited access to toilet facilities which will be open 30 minutes before matches and you must follow the designated routes. All children Under 10 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
- Dogs are not permitted on site during this time except in the car park area.
TRAVEL: Please follow the Government guidelines on Travel when making journeys to and from the Club.
- For training, do not arrive more than 10 minutes before the start of your session. If you are early, please remain in your car until your session is ready to start.
- For matches, sites will be open 30 minutes before pushback
- Follow all signs on site and adhere to the instructions and one way systems for each site. (See below)
- All drivers must park in the designated areas..
- Avoid congregating at entrances to the pitches and maintain your 2 metre (2 stick lengths) distance at all times.
- ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE ENTERING THE PLAYING AREA (Teamo Play Safe or QR code pitchside).
- NO PARENTS, GUARDIANS OR OTHER SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE PLAYING AREA and must use the designated spectator areas outside of the pitches.
- Spectator groups must be restricted to discrete six person gathering limits and spread out, in line with wider Government Guidelines.
For ALL Amery Hill Fixtures:
- No spectators at all. You may stay in your car in the car park but are NOT permitted to be on-site in any other capacity other than as a player or official.
- Masks MUST be work from car to pitch - following the one-way system
7. DURING THE SESSION/MATCH
- Try to avoid touching metal surfaces including fencing and gates. Gates must remain open at all times.
- Follow guidelines on hand hygiene carefully. Please bring your own sanitiser.
- No food should be consumed on site.
- Avoid shouting when in close proximity to others (players/officials or spectators).
8. EQUIPMENT (please prepare before you leave for the Club)
- Equipment must not be shared between players.
- Please bring your own playing equipment including stick, shin-pads, glove and gumshield.
- We recommend that you clean and wipe down your equipment including ball, sticks, shin pads etc before and after play.
- Please refrain from touching any club equipment except with your stick or feet. Club equipment will only be handled by the Coach.
- ALL LARGE GOALS must remain in situ. Smaller goals may be moved by the coach.
- Any kit or equipment left at the pitch will be removed safely and disposed of.
9. SESSION CLOSE
- Please vacate the playing area at the end of your session following the signs, regardless of whether there are players waiting.
- Collect all your own kit/equipment/rubbish and take it with you.
- Bins will be provided on site, but please take your rubbish with you.
- Please leave the premises promptly, maintaining social distancing.
10. Pitch Access
Eggars and Amery Hill have implemented one-way systems around the schools. Please adhere to them.
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