The Football Association (FA) has issued guidance on all grassroots and non-professional ‘informal’ football following Sunday’s announcement by the Government.
Last weekend, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that an unlimited amount of outdoor exercise and sport can be played in England, as long as it is with those from your household or one other person who isn’t from your household provided they maintain a two-metre distance.
On Wednesday, a 50-page document was published outlining specifics on what can and cannot be carried out in society for the foreseeable future.
The FA has now issued a statement on what is permitted and what still is not following the latest Government advice.
It says playing football individually or with another member of your household is allowed.
Individuals are also allowed to play with someone who isn’t from their household provided a two-metre distance is maintained.
Also, the FA has given the thumbs up for one-to-one adult coaching to start taking place.
However, coaching a child who is not from your household is not permitted as “in order to comply with The FA’s safeguarding policy, a child must have a parent/carer with them, which doesn’t comply with Government social distancing requirements.”
Additionally, two or more people from the same household playing with someone who isn’t from their household must not occur.
A spokesperson for the FA said: “All social distancing guidelines must be followed.
“Additionally, maintaining a grass or artificial football pitch is permitted, as long as social distancing and appropriate hygiene practices are adopted.
“If an individual is symptomatic, living in a household with a possible Covid-19 infection or if you are classified as extremely vulnerable on health grounds, the guidance is that you should remain at home.
“The FA will continue to work with the Government and Sport England in order to provide guidance to grassroots football as the Government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy moves to the next phase.”
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