Sport England Q&A around getting back on court.

Here are some of the common questions asked to Sport England about getting back on court.

Test and trace

What are the requirements for an organisation if somebody contracts coronavirus who's attended an event/session?

The opening up of the economy following the coronavirus outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace.

You should assist this service by keeping a temporary record of your participants for 21 days, in a way that is manageable for your organisation, and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed.

This could help contain clusters or outbreaks. An organisation isn't required to do anything until NHS Test and Trace contact you for further details.

Can indoor sports include close-contact sports?

For close-contact sports specifically, the government is advising that these are not resumed if social distancing and government guidance cannot be followed.

This is due to the increased risks of transmission of Covid-19, because of the proximity of participants and contact between them.

However, activities that follow government guidelines can go ahead.

Please contact the relevant national governing body, as they'll often provide specific guidance on how their sport can be played or adapted to enable social distancing and adherence to the government guidelines.

What are the changing room rules?

Where possible, players must arrive changed and shower at home. Use of changing and shower facilities must follow government advice on the use of indoor facilities when available.