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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Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March. However, many restrictions remain in place. Find out 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 12 April 2021 + show all updates
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Updated to include changes to requirements to enter England (testing)
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Addition of declaration form for overseas travel from England
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Updated with additional information on international travel
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Updated information on isolation requirements for international travel.
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Revised to reflect recent changes to UK travel restrictions
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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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