With the recent changes and announcements from the Government I thought I would highlight what we are allowed to do with Canoe Polo in England at the moment. For the other Nations please check with your relevant committee/governing body.
INDOORS
It is still not possible to play games indoors in any of the current ‘Tiers’:
Organised indoor sport is not exempt from legal gathering limits.
In tier 1 areas: organised indoor team sport can only take place in groups of up to 6 people (or larger groups if all from the same household or support bubble). Provided that participants are in separate groups of up to 6 people which do not mix with other groups.
OUTDOORS
“Organised outdoor sport is exempt from legal gathering limits across all levels, but modifications to high-risk activities should be made in tier 3 areas.”
This means your club organised sessions can take place as long as you adhere to the Covid-19 Canoe Polo Guidelines, however there are still some extra regulations that need to be considered depending on the tier you are in. https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/uploads/documents/British-Canoeing-Return-to-Team-Activities-%E2%80%93-Canoe-Polo.pdf
TIER 3
- If you are in Tier 3 then you should not travel into a lower tier to
participate in any Canoe Polo activity. - You should not travel into Tier 3 from a lower tier to participate.
- We recommend that training sessions are kept to skill sessions
only with minimal game play. - If you do play a game then it should be non contact – no pushing.
- There should be no social interaction before or after the training
session.
TIER 1 and 2
- You should not travel into Tier 3 to take part in a session.
- Individuals from Tier 3 should not travel into Tier 1 or 2 to
participate. - Contact games are allowed if Covid-19 Canoe Polo Guidelines are
followed. - Social interaction before and after the session should be limited
and only take place in line with legal gathering limits and other
relevant restrictions. - For all levels please ensure you have secured access to the water
way you intend to use.
Christmas Period
As stated by the Government for the Christmas period 23rd – 27th December a ‘bubble’ is allowed to be formed with friends and family. The rules do not change for Canoe Polo, you are allowed to attend training sessions but must comply with the rules above.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-a-christmas-bubble-with-friends-and-family/making-a-christmas-bubble-with-friends-and-family
For further information you can also visit: https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/covid-19-update-paddling-guidance-in-england-from-2-december