20/09/2021 – COVID-19 Training Update for ROI Clubs
Today marks an important day in the easing of restrictions for our sport and clubs. Triathlon Ireland is pleased to release this new version of the Return to Training Protocol for Clubs & Members in ROI, which is a considerable step on the way out of the pandemic. We hope that this set of protocols will allow even more people return to the sport they love.
Triathlon Ireland has worked with Sport Ireland to establish these guidelines, which remove the restriction on group size for outdoor training sessions. Sport Ireland have asked that there is still an emphasis at club sessions on the basics of social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing where required.
An important aspect of this update is the requirement for clubs to establish the immunity status of members for indoor sessions up to and including the 21st of October 2021. Full details on what is required by clubs are contained in the updated Return to Training Protocol for Clubs and Members in ROI.
Key Points
Some key points for this newest announcement are;
Outdoor Club Sessions
- Club outdoor sessions can take place with no restrictions on group size.
- Where there is no restriction on group size, consideration should still be given to venue size to allow for sufficient space.
- Clubs should continue to exercise caution in relation to COVID-19 including social distancing and congregation pre and post session.
Indoor Club Sessions
- Indoor adult and junior sessions can take place with group sizing depending on immunity status.
- If all club members are immune (fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 within the previous six months) then the overall group size can be up to 100.
- If there is mixed immunity, then indoor sessions must be run in pods of six. There can be multiple pods depending on the size of the venue and coaches/leaders do not need to be included in the pod numbers.
What will happen in October?
At the moment the Government has indicated that from 22nd October onwards, final COVID-19 related restrictions will be lifted. Triathlon Ireland will contact clubs and members to confirm this closer to the time.
Covid-19 Event Guidelines for ROI
The Covid-19 Event Guidelines for ROI have also been updated to reflect the 20th September easing of restrictions.
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Last Updated: 21/09/2021
