** This information was updated on Thursday 1 April following new government advice **
England Lacrosse are pleased to announce the latest Return to play guidance setting out the roadmap for the return of grassroots lacrosse as national lockdown restrictions ease.
As part of the return to play roadmap, from Monday 29 March outdoor lacrosse is permitted under England Lacrosse Phase 4 Return to Play guidelines.
Phase 4 Return to Play does not mean a return to lacrosse ‘as normal’, and as highlighted in the summary infographic below, there are still a number of restrictions and game adaptations in place to ensure a safe return to lacrosse.
The guidelines will be reviewed at regular intervals in line with the national Government roadmap.
In brief, the playing conditions include;
no face-off/draw
a hygiene break taking place every 15 minutes
players to sanitise their equipment before and after participating
social distancing to be maintained during breaks and tactical discussions
no spectators being permitted
The full Phase 4 Return to Play guidance document is attached below and all organisations intending to return to play should make sure they have read the document and are fully prepared before undertaking any organised lacrosse activity.
We are delighted to be able to move to Phase 4 on the Return to Play roadmap, seeing the return of outdoor lacrosse, and we are sure that the lacrosse community will do all they can to once again ensure a safe return for our sport.
The full summary document attached outlines any protocols that need to be in place at venues before and after games/training sessions as well as some additional advice for clubs/teams.
The additional advice includes information around multi-team tournaments, club facilities, what parents should do if their child is playing lacrosse, and what coaches should do while coaching (during a match and training).
The summary document can be read in full below and all the latest Government and England Lacrosse guidance can be found HERE.