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* 1. Name & Address

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* 2. I have read the Cardiff Met Athletics Club General Operations Plan
Part 1: Outdoor Cardiff Met Athletics Club Return to Training, v4 and agree/understand the expectations/protocol within the document.

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* 3. For attendance at training, I agree (YES) I am not feeling any known COVID-19 symptoms or have not been in close proximity of anyone who is showing symptoms or has had a positive test.  As per the Public Health Guidelines, athletes, coaches and support staff should not leave home if they or someone they live with experiences any of the following symptoms:
A high temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss of, or change to, sense of smell or taste.

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* 4. I agree (Yes) to follow the following protocol: Before Training

·         Each club member will be emailed the Cardiff Met Athletics Club General Operations Plan Part 1: Outdoor: Cardiff Met Athletics Club Return to Training, v4. On booking on to a session they will be agreeing to their responsibilities and understand the measures to ensure safety of all users at the facility.
·         The maximum number of athletes and coaches is 30 using the facility at any given time, this maybe updates with government guidelines.
·         Our club will use an online booking system and allocate time slots to ensure there is maximum opportunity for all.
 ·         There will be allocated spaces/ lane for each session to ensure social distancing can be practiced and maintained throughout.
·         There will be no changing facilities available at the venue- so members will need to arrive ready to train.
·         Limited toilet facilities to be updated pre session from communication with Cyncoed staff. Where there is use these will be in line with the facilities essential access only and one-in-one-out fashion with social distancing maintained at all times.
·         All normal safeguarding responsibilities will exist within normal requirements in relation to athletes and coaches.
·         Athletes will be encouraged to arrive ready for training and ready to start their activities at the allocated time.
·         All athletes and coaches will be reminded, in advance, the social distancing equipment’s in place in line with the government guidelines, and associated restrictions on activities that will be place as a result.
·         A full risk assessment will be completed for all activities.
·         There will be a first aid provision at the venue.

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* 5. I agree (Yes) to follow the following protocol: During Training

·         Access and Egress via further gates on track: All users must enter and exit via the allocated entrance/exit points in their allotted time ensuring they keep 2m distance. Signs and distance lines will be provided to ensure all users know where to walk and to keep social distance.
·         On entrance to the track the athletes will be asked if they understood the protocol and to confirm they have no current symptoms or have been in touch with anyone showing symptoms.
·         No equipment should be shared. Where possible, athletes should bring their own equipment.
·         The use of any club/ site equipment will be only permitted by following the protocols, usage guidance, and subsequent cleaning protocols.
·         Any cleaning of equipment will use a MILTON SOLUTION spray – as recommended not to damage equipment.
·         If equipment is used, it is to be used by only one individual throughout the training sessions, unless there has been agreed, safe cleaning protocol implemented which would allow the sharing of equipment.
·         All activities will need to be carried out whilst practicing social distancing and potentially using restricted space and will need to adapted accordingly.
·         A Reminder that there is to be no physical contact between athletes from different households at any time.
·         Where possible, athletes should be encouraged not to sit down, touch equipment or use any communal spaces.
·         Athletes should be encouraged to wash their hands before training and, where appropriate use hand sanitizer regularly throughout the session.

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* 6. I agree (Yes) to follow the following protocol: After Training

·         Following the conclusion of training sessions, athletes and coaches should be encouraged to leave the facility immediately to avoid gatherings in car parks/ communal areas.
·         Athletes should wash their hands or use hand sanitizers as soon as practically feasible after training.
·         Athletes and coaches should not sure lifts apart from with individuals of the same household. 

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* 7. I agree (Yes) to follow the following protocol:

Track and field Specific guidance

Running on track has a reminder that a single lane gap is not sufficient to meet current social media regulations- so lane 1 & 4 will be used.

 Equipment

 Any cleaning of equipment will use a MILTON SOLUTION spray – as recommended not to damage equipment).

 Hurdles

·         Can be used by a coach and athlete provided the equipment is thoroughly cleaned according the guidelines by the Cardiff Met COVID warden at the end of each training session, to guidance before and after each session – Subject to facility owners risk assessment and permission.

·         Starting blocks should be used just by one athlete and thoroughly cleaned according to guidance by the Cardiff Met COVID warden before and after each session – Subject to facility owners risk assessment and permission.

Jumps

·         For jumping activities it will be the responsibility of athletes and coaches to follow that the correct protocols outlined in this document.

·         Coaches and athletes should ensure they maintain social distancing at all times as well as maintaining social distancing from any other coaches and athletes using adjacent spaces. Only agreed staff, coaches and athletes should be allowed in the jumping areas.

·         Athletes should use hand sanitizer and clean equipment with disinfectant solution between jumps. All athletes must follow hygiene guidelines for the cleaning of hands prior to commencing any training activity.

·         Athletes are advised where possible to wear long sleeves and leggings to minimize contact with the landing mats and sand.

·         Athletes will be encouraged to use their own/ personal equipment where possible (ie poles). When this is not possible, any equipment used should be used by just one athlete and thoroughly cleaned according to the latest guidance before and after each session.

 
Vertical Jumps

·         The Cardiff Met COVID officer will be in charge of disinfecting the beds at the end of the training sessions.

·         If jumping areas are to be used athletes must follow hygiene guidelines for the cleaning of hands prior to commencing any training activity.

·         Mats and landing areas should be thoroughly cleaned in line with government guidance, before and after each individual Met athlete.

·         The use of landing mats is restricted to a maximum group 6 (1 coach with up to 5 athletes).

·         The landing mat should be fully cleaned in line with manufacturers and government guidance, before and after each group use.

·         The athlete or coach will perform a wipe down of bars and uprights using suitable antiviral wipes/disinfectant solutions before and after each training session.

·         After each session cleaning of the bed must be completed, and a minimum of 15minutes drying time must be allowed, before the next session starts.

·         If an athlete coughs or sneezes directly onto the landing mat, athlete should cease further until the mat has undergone a full cleaning process.


Horizontal Jumps

·         The use of landing pits is restricted to a maximum group of 6 (1 coach with up to 5 athletes).

·         The landing pit should be fully cleaned by turning and raking of the sand before and after each group and raked between individual athlete/users. A facility operator may choose to use a high mist spray of disinfecting solution spayed over the sand after use, as well as a turn and rake protocol.

·         Equipment such as rakes and measuring tapes should be managed by dedicated individuals (i.e. the coach) throughout a session and thoroughly cleaned pr

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* 8. We are part of the Universities Track and Trace- You must contact myself jthie@cardiffmet.ac.uk 07733101272 or Met Sport if there is any change in your COVID-19 status- showing symptoms, being around someone who has shown symptoms or has had positive test or yourself have been in contact regarding Track and Trace and a requirement to self- isolate. 'Yes' means you agree to follow the protocol.  

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* 9. Your initials and date to agree you understand the protocols in place for our Cardiff Met AC return to training.

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