Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of elite sport
Guidance for elite athletes and coaches on the phased return of elite sport.
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National restrictions apply in England from 6 January.
Find out about the new restrictions and what you can and cannot do.
This page covers:
If you are a member of the public or a sport provider, see:
– Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for the public and sport providers
– Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for safe provision including team sport, contact combat sport and organised sport events
– Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - providers of sports facilities
Last updated 21 December 2020 + show all updates
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Added Tier 4 (Stay at Home) information to Elite sport Stage Five - return to competition: safe return of spectators.
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Days to self-isolate changed in Phase 4 guidance from 14 to 10 days.
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Update to Elite sport Stage Five - return to competition: safe return of spectators, covering new local restriction tiers information.
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National restrictions update to intro
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Added 'national restrictions' callout box to guidance.
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Updated return to recreational team sport framework.
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Additions to Elite sport - return to cross border competition guidance, including FAQs (Annex B).
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Return to recreational team sport framework updated with 24 September guidance changes.
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Updated guidance covering personal trainers and coaching.
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Sports added to the team sports guidance list.
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Updated with 9 September changes to social contact.
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Spectator guidance added and updated.
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Added Elite sport - return to competition: safe return of spectators
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Added guidance on organising outdoor sport and physical activity events.
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Added the Return to recreational team sport framework and added a link to guidance for providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities.
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Added Elite sport - return to cross border competition guidance.
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Updated to include new guidance from 4 July 2020.
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Updated guidance for the public, personal trainers, coaches and provider of an outdoor sport facilities.
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Added Elite Sport - Return to Domestic Competition Guidance.
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Added Elite sport return to training guidance: Step Two.
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