RETURN TO PLAY - ACTIVITY CATEGORIES

Since COVID-19 has presented us with significant challenges, a strategic return model has been purpose built in order to help the hockey community in Wales meet these challenges.

Based on categories of hockey activity, the best case scenario will see us move through the categories one by one in phases. Other scenarios might see us move back into lockdown and back to improvised activities. We all hope this will not be the case, but the model and plans behind it must be flexible enough to allow for just such a  scenario.

The model has no start or end dates for any activity/phase, nor does it set any timeframes for them. The course of the virus and subsequent Government regulations at any given time will be the key factors determining when and what activities can and cannot be done.

During this pandemic, it is possible that we will have different cities, areas or clubs doing different hockey activities at the same time dependent on a whole series of conditions. 

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The activities/phases are:

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• Improvised hockey activities

• Non-contact hockey activities

• Adapted contact hockey activities

• New normal hockey activities

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These guidelines cover Non-contact hockey activities. 

At all times, national organisations, clubs and coaches will need to remain flexible. As a club, you might find that you move back and forth between the categories dependent on the course of the virus and subsequent Government regulations.     

It is now a requirement for your club committee to appoint a COVID-19 Officer and inform Hockey Wales who this person is before you return to train / play.

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The COVID-19 Officer will be the key implementer and central point of contact for all matters COVID-19 for the club. 
 
The Officer will fulfil the role of liaising with other clubs, associations, local and National Sporting Organisations and other relevant stakeholders in relation to your organisation’s response to COVID-19. 
 
They will oversee the implementation of the organisation’s return to play arrangements by addressing the areas identified in the Hockey Wales Return to Play Club guidance.