Sport England guidance on Return to Play
Return to play
Coronavirus (Covid-19) forced the temporary closure of all sporting facilities and placed strict limits on the ways people could keep or get active.
Over the last few weeks, the government has approved the restarting of outdoor sports, within social distancing guidelines, as well as outdoor gyms and playgrounds.
From Saturday 11 July, outdoor pools can reopen, while from Saturday 25 July, indoor facilities such as gyms, leisure centres and pools will also be allowed to reopen, provided operators follow government guidelines.
Team sports can also restart when each sport's national governing body has published a government-approved action plan and related guidance on playing safely. This has happened first with cricket, for example, which can resume from Saturday 11 July in line with the England and Wales Cricket Board's plans and guidance for the game's safe return.
Indoor facilities will need to prepare for reopening, so as the sport and physical activity sector gets ready for the continuing ‘return to play’, we’ve collated advice, guidance and resources below to help you.
With advice likely to evolve as restrictions change, we'll monitor and update our guidance to ensure it's in line with the what the government is advising and we'll continue to listen to providers when they tell us what resources will help most.
There's a lot for sport and physical activity providers to consider as lockdown restrictions evolve. We've got guidance on a range of topics to help you plan for the return to play.