Petanque Wallingford
BOULODROME
Funded by Members Subscriptions in 2014
+++ THIS PAGE UPDATED 18 JULY 2020 +++
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The PW committee has decided to start playing again under certain conditions as set our below.
No free taster sessions for the time being.
Keep your distance and keep safe.

COVID-19 UPDATE 4th July 2020
RESTRICTED PLAY
Following recent Government and Petanque England guidance changes to play are outlined below.

• singles, doubles and triples are permitted - 2 games on the larger terrain and
1 game on smaller terrain maintaining 2.0 metre social distancing between players and games.

• As from 14th July Tuesday club sessions at 11.00am will be trialled as above. No booking will be necessary but numbers will be limited to no more than 18 in total.

• arrangements to play other than Tuesday mornings must be made through the Petanque Wallingford WhatsApp group or by contacting Adrian to control the times of play and the numbers playing.

• minimise use of the shelter and do not use rings, scoreboards etc from the cupboards to prevent cross contamination.

• the Sports Park and Rugby bar will be open on these times:
Sunday 12.30am - 4pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.30pm - 10pm.
The rugby bar toilet facilities only available during bar opening times.
There will still be limited day time access through the entrance gate. The Sports Trust plan to keep this under constant review.

• members are encouraged to arrive by bicycle or on foot.

Please read the following Petanque England guidance for more detailed information. Modifications to the Club guidance will be made as and when necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
STAY SAFE
Petanque Wallingford Committee

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PETANQUE ENGLAND GUIDANCE
4th July 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: PLAY SAFE GUIDELINES
- RETURN TO RESTRICTED PLAY
On 19th June 2020, the UK Government announced that the COVID-19 alert level should move from Level 4 (A COVID-19 epidemic is in general circulation; transmission is high or rising exponentially) to Level 3 (A COVID-19 epidemic is in general circulation).
The Government has further eased restrictions from Saturday 4th July and Monday 6th July and these have new implications for the playing of our sport. We are not making recommendations as to whether any individual should or should not return to playing, everyone must make their own decision based on their particular circumstances and with reference to the guidance available please see:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-canandcantdo/
coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#public-spaces--
outdooractivities--exercise

The most important starting point is that you should not leave your home to play pétanque if Government advice means you should stay at home because you or someone you live with has or has had symptoms of COVID-19.

The latest UK Government advice issued on 22nd and 23rd June leads us to revise our
guidance to our members.
Firstly, from Monday 6th July, those advised by the NHS to shield from coronavirus will be able to spend time outdoors in a group of up to 6 people including those outside of their household, while maintaining social distancing. Whilst we emphasise that every individual should make their own decision as to whether they should play, it will be possible for ‘shielded’ people to play our sport should they decide it is safe for them to do so. We recommend that those players who were formerly ‘shielded’ should inform fellow players of their status if they are not already aware.
Secondly, given our Government’s decision to ease certain restrictions from Saturday 4th July, we have revised our guidance accordingly.
Safety remains our number one priority, our advice to our members that choose to play from is to follow the good practice guidance set out below.

GENERAL
• From 4th July, sports clubs, social clubs and pubs will be permitted to open subject
to following ‘COVID Secure’ guidelines, allowing players to use facilities and buy
food and drink subject to venue restrictions. Players should follow any local
guidance issued by the operators of the premises;

• Contact your club or playing venue to ensure that pitches are available for use. It
may be necessary for clubs to arrange some sort of booking system to avoid
overcrowding as maintaining a 2m distance (or at least 1m or more where this is not
possible from 4th July) between persons from multiple households is imperative;

• Large gatherings at venues should still not happen. Smaller venues should only
allow gatherings that can be safely accommodated;

• Mindful that the majority of playing venues used by our players and clubs are
constrained in terms of space, we recommend that matches should continue to take
place with a vacant lane between them as a precautionary measure to maintain
social distancing;
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before leaving home
and on return (or use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible);

• Consumption together in groups of six of food and drink is possible outside at
venues if space permits for 2m (or at least 1m or more where this is not possible
from 4th July) social distancing to be observed. You must not pass each other food
or drink unless you live together. You must not use plates or utensils that someone
from another house has touched - either bring your own or ensure you have
thoroughly cleaned them before using;

• Spectators should only attend if they can watch safely, do not cause overcrowding
and fully respect 2m (or at least 1m or more where this is not possible from 4th July)
social distancing;

• Players may wish to consider wearing a face covering. The evidence suggests that
wearing a face covering does not protect you but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not developed symptoms.

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE VENUE
• Avoid using public transport if possible but if you do, wear a face covering;
• Avoid touching gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can;

• Only congregate after playing in groups of no more of six and maintain 2m (or at
least 1m or more where this is not possible from 4th July) social distancing.

Petanque England Board, 24th June 2020

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