Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
From Monday 12th April, in line with Sport NI’s pathway out of restrictions for outdoor sports Stage 2, structured outdoor training for up to 15 people (including coaches) can resume on our pitches if organised by clubs/individuals affiliated to recognised sports governing bodies or representative organisations for sport and physical activity.
Safe Reopening of Pitches
Phased reopening of Grass & Synthetic Pitches
To ensure safety, players must observe the following rules:
In advance of play
- If you are ill or have symptoms, stay at home.
- Ensure that your group size is no greater than what is allowed, currently groups of 15 including coaches to include; age 12 & under – 3 groups of 15 on a pitch, age 13-18 – 2 groups of 15 on a pitch and Adults (18+) – group size of 15 on a pitch.
- Wash your hands and your training equipment before you leave home.
- Aim to arrive at the ground no more than 15 minutes prior to session.
- Travel to the ground on your own or with members of your own household only.
- Park your car in such a way as to facilitate physical distancing.
- Observe physical distancing rules at all times following your arrival at the ground.
During the session
- Essential participants only.
- No spectators permitted.
- Drop off/pick up only.
- Observe physical distancing at all times on the pitch.
- Do not exchange or share equipment, or drink with other players during your session.
FAQ on reopening
Can non-Clubs book the pitches?
Currently the regulations only allow for up to 15 people (including coaches) can take part in structured outdoor sports training, through clubs or individuals affiliated to recognised sports governing bodies or representative organisations for sport and physical activity.
Can matches or training games be played?
No, the pitch can only be used for small group training.
Sport NIs Pathway out of Restrictions for outdoor sport & governing bodies guidelines apply.