Physical Activity And Mental Health Survey – Grassroots Sports

Recent research has identified key factors that can have a significant impact on whether someone returns to sport after a long period of time and if they return to their previous level. Manage these factors and you can get back to playing tag, football, running, etc.. with a healthy mind and body.

Would you return to play once restrictions are lifted(when possible)?
Did you return to play (accordance to guidance) after lockdown 1.0?
Do you agree returning to play after the recent lockdown, adhering to guidance, improved your mental and physical wellbeing?
Would you be quicker to return to Play if it was in an open space as opposed to a closed venue?
Do you agree inability to play sport has worsened your physical or mental wellbeing.
What amount of comfort did you have returning to play after lockdown 1.0(adhering to local guidelines)?
During lockdown did you participate in any of the following online activities?
After lockdown 1.0 (when safe to do so) did you participate in any of the following?
The next big jump for social events are festivals. Would you consider joining a sporting festival if the right precautions were enforced and allowable.
In relation to the previous question, what size sporting gathering would you be comfortable with for the next easing of lockdown?

RESULTS

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Preparing to return with some fitness in mind 7 helpful tips HERE

Read our latest article about ACL injury HERE

Return to Non-Contact Rugby – ROADMAP INFOGRAPHIC (update 12/06/20)

A further update(RFU) now advises that up to 4 groups of 6 on a pitch can now do fitness and ball work as long as each group ensures a 2 meter gap between each player and follow hygiene advice by using hand sanitiser when doing ball work. It remains the case that no body contact can be included in training sessions.

IRFU – IRELAND ROADMAP ISSUED JUNE 11TH 2020(Below)

ROAD MAP ISSUED IN DETAIL by RFU

Read more relative stuff…

Draft Covid Operation For Clubs HERE

Seven Ways For a Successful Return To Sport HERE

Rugby In Isolation HERE

Read our latest article about ACL injury HERE

Return to Non-Contact Rugby – PITCH PLAN (update 08/06/20)

ROAD MAP FOR NON-CONTACT RUGBY ADHERING TO RFU / GOV GUIDELINES JUNE 5^TH UPDATE (INFOGRAPH HERE)

*Irish Government Are Allowing Up To Groups of 15, including trainer and coaches, may return to non-contact outdoor training activity(but not matches) while maintaining social distancing at all times.

ROAD MAP ISSUED IN DETAIL

Read more relative stuff…

Draft Covid Operation HERE

Seven Ways For a Successful Return To Sport HERE

Rugby In Isolation HERE

Read our latest article about ACL injury HERE

Return to Non-Contact Rugby – ROADMAP DETAILS (update 05/06/20)

ROAD MAP FOR NON-CONTACT RUGBY ADHERING TO RFU / GOV GUIDELINES JUNE 5^TH UPDATE (INFOGRAPH HERE)

(*IRFU are allowing up to groups of 15, including trainer and coaches, may return to non-contact outdoor training activity(but not matches) while maintaining social distancing at all times.)

While a great degree of uncertainly still exists, we are continuing to follow RFU and Government guidelines. We are focused on what is sensible and right for non-contact rugby like touch and tag.

Aligning with RFU’s road map is dependent on how Covid-19 pandemic develops and government advice. It is all possible, should socially distancing measures be strengthened at any time, that they reassess the situation and regress.

ROAD MAP (RFU’s Benchmark)

The road map consists of six stages. It may be necessary to remain in any one stage for a sustained period. With any luck we may be able to jump a stage adhering to RFU’s implementations.

Individual training with one other person
Individual training in small groups
Larger group training with limited face-to-face or close contact
Whole team training with increased face-to-face or close contact
Whole team training in preparation to play matches
Return to matches against other teams

We moved to stage A on May 13^th when it became permissible for rugby club pitches to be opened and for 2 individuals to meet, while remaining 2m apart, and engage in individual fitness-based training. Most recent government announcement on May 28^th made it possible, from June 1^st, to move to stage B. Here 6 individuals from different households may now meet up and engage in individual training, applying social distancing rules (2m minimum apart). Most importantly equipment can be shared 😉 but to a safe level emphasising the need for hygiene before, during and after practice.

It is possible that the RFU may remain at stage B for a while, with potential for a gradual enlargement of groups. (constant monitoring)

Regarding stage C, it is likely to see larger groups able to train together and may involve more interactive activity other than simply fitness and conditioning work.

A move to stage D is likely to be set off by a more significant relaxation of social distancing measures and when the risk element of typical non-contact rugby training involves close face-to-face contact.

Stage E allows for preparation for the restart to play and matches.

Stage F allows for a return to matches between players from different clubs. (Not fully but with possible variations)

NB – For the time being practice sessions may be subject to a Corona Virus self-declaration.

ROAD MAP ISSUED IN DETAIL

Read more relative stuff…

Draft Covid Operation HERE

Seven Ways For a Successful Return To Sport HERE

Rugby In Isolation HERE

Read our latest article about ACL injury HERE

Restart Non-Contact Games – Post Lockdown Response To Covid19 (update 03/06/20)

Read more relative stuff…

Draft Covid Operation HERE

Seven Ways For a Successful Return To Sport HERE

Rugby In Isolation HERE

Read our latest article about ACL injury HERE

Roadmap For Returning To Non-Contact Games – Post Lockdown Response To Covid19

For those anxious about updates on club sports, there will be guidelines on returning to non contact games like Tag Rugby and Touch Rugby published here. These will be introduced gradually based on government protocols. They will not in any way shape or form constitute a solution to NOT spreading the virus, more an attempt to #StaySafe #PlaySafe and adopt an environment to reduce the spread of Corona Virus. Each and every club must form their own opinion ultimately. What’s been published here is a joint effort of non contact rugby club officials including qualified health & safety personel.

The following is a SUMMARY of the roadmap to re-entering non contact club sports safely. Please refer to the non contact Club Official Guidelines (COG)

HEALTH & SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS NON CONTACT RUGBY

Appointment of Club Safety Officer
Appointment of Covid19 Compliance Officer
Safety Plan in place with #CovidOperation (education / health measures)

TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS NON CONTACT RUGBY

Beginning with a small group (gradual increase based on gov protocols) non contact in accordance with Club Official Guidelines(COG)
Reduced activities with a gradual increase to some sort of normality
Time Limits Restricted with a gradual increase to some sort of normality

PLAYING RECOMMENDATIONS NON CONTACT RUGBY

At the moment there are NO team playing sports of any shape or form in the non contact rugby arena,unless government suggests otherwise.
Closed doors events are up to the discretion of the club.
Open air events with or without an audience are yet to be decide

Latest update as of first week in June:

*RFU are allowing up to groups of 6.

(*Irish Government Are Allowing Up To Groups of 15, including trainer and coaches, may return to non-contact outdoor training activity(but not matches) while maintaining social distancing at all times.)

LATEST UPDATE HERE GO NOW 03/06/20