A MUST READ for all those planning a visit to The Common this summer.
Please read this document before coming to the ground, whether as player or spectator, so you know how our Covid-19 controls measures will affect you.
Please make every effort to comply with these guidelines, respecting all other visitors and remembering that we are implementing new procedures so some processes may take longer than normal. All players will be required to agree to following these guidelines as a condition of play.
Above all, please stay at least 2 meters (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with (or anyone not in your support bubble).
Swardeston Trustees have carried out a risk assessment of the The Common and you can read that here.
Players
ECB playing guidelines
The ECB have provided guidelines for safe practice of cricket, these rules must be adhered to by all players. Below is a summarised version of playing conditions. Please make sure you have read and understand the content.
- Players should not attend or participate in any cricketing activity if they show any symptoms of Covid 19
- No sweat or saliva is to be applied to the ball at any time
- Players should sanitise hands during all breaks in play and every 6 overs
- Social distancing should be adhered to during wicket celebrations and drinks breaks
- Players are to remain socially distanced at all times – wicket keepers and slip should be no closer than 1m from each other.
- Batters are to run in distinct marked running lines between the wicket to ensure they are not within 2m of each other or and bowler.
- Players are to use their own equipment throughout preventing cross contamination
- Players bats are to be cleaned when leaving the field of play
- Umpires are not permitted to touch the ball at anytime
- Umpires should be responsible for the stumps nearest to them, players should not touch the stumps
- Scorers should sanitize hands at regular intervals and minimise the sharing of pens/score-book whilst maintaining social distance at all times.
- The total number of players and officials is limited to 30 per match.
Cricket at The Common, Swardeston
In order for competitive cricket to safely resume at The Common, there are guidelines that Swardeston Trustees have outlined for all players to adhere to.
(Information for spectators is in a separate communication).
- Players will be required to bring their own teas and drinks, no teas/drinks will be provided by the club..
- Players will be requested to bring their own hand sanitiser with them to matches. Sanistisation stations will be available at the ground too.
- If required players can bring their own chairs, as there will be none available for use at The Common.
- Players should arrive ready to play, changing facilities will not be available.
- While batting, players will have their own cordoned off area beside the clubhouse closest to the changing rooms to use during games. When fielding kit should be stored in cars.
- Home dressing room will be a designated room for people feeling ill and provide access to players’ toilets. One player at a time please.
- Away dressing room designated privacy room for players preparing to bat and changing after batting. One player at a time please.
- Social distancing should be followed by everyone whilst at The Common, including parking, playing, breaks in play and after the match.
- In the event of rain, players may need to shelter in cars, there will be no inside shelter available.
- All U16 players should have a parent/guardian that remains at the ground throughout their attendance.
Other information for The Common
- Catering van will be available from 3.30pm on the Village Hall car park.
- Swardeston Social Club bar will open from 4pm and close at 10pm (last orders at 9.45pm). Cash and contactless payment available. Visitors encouraged to bring own chair and picnic rugs to sit on outfield outside clubhouse one game has finished.
Test and Trace
ECB guidelines stipulate that the club should cooperate with the government’s ‘Test and Trace’ system. Therefore all players attending a match will be required to record their attendance on a register with their team captain.
By signing the register an attending player is agreeing that the club can pass contact details onto the government Test and Trace, up to 21 days after their attendance, should a playing member develop symptoms or test positive for coronavirus.
Swardeston Trustees would strongly recommend that all players familiarise themselves with the government test and trace system and the potential requirement for self isolation.
It is the responsibility of each player to comply with SCC guidelines above. All current social distancing rules should be followed by players throughout.
Spectators
- Spectators wishing to attend cricket matches at the club are not included within the restricted number of 30 participants per cricket match. Therefore attendance at The Common will not be restricted, however government guidelines currently dictate the spectators should congregate in numbers no greater than 6, and maintaining 2m social distance whenever possible. The Trustees would be grateful if spectators would adhere to this guidelines.
- Spectator parking – a 2m distance between parked cars will be expected.
- No seating will be available at The Common, therefore spectators should please bring their own if required.
- Spectators should not touch the ball at any stage, even if returning it from the boundary edge.
- 2m Social distance from players and other spectators should be respected and complied with at all times.
- Toilets available in the village hall. These will be signposted.
Other information for The Common
- Catering van will be available from 3.30pm on the Village Hall car park.
- Swardeston Social Club bar will open from 4pm and close at 10pm (last orders at 9.45pm). Cash and contactless payment available. Visitors encouraged to bring own chair and picnic rugs to sit on outfield outside clubhouse one game has finished.
Test and Trace
ECB guidelines stipulate that Swardeston Social Club bar should cooperate with the government’s ‘Test and Trace’ system. Therefore all spectators purchasing refreshments from the bar will be required to record their attendance on a register with the Social Club.
By signing the register an attending spectator is agreeing that the club can pass contact details onto the government Test and Trace, up to 21 days after their attendance, should a player or spectator develop symptoms or test positive for coronavirus.
