Easing of Restrictions – First Steps
Today represents the cautious first steps toward a return to our sport.
- In Northern Ireland, up to 15 people, including coaches can take part in structured outdoor training, through clubs affiliated to Sports Governing Bodies.
- Recreationally, we may continue to fish together with up to 10 people (including children) from a maximum of two households.
The NCFFI in conjunction with the Return to Sport group and our provincial council the UCFF has provided important guidance for clubs as communicated with club secretaries which can be observed here.
Clubs who applied for and not received their PPE Sport Packs should get in touch with SportNI.
There has been some relaxation too for our members under the jurisdiction of the Irish Government with the easing of travel restrictions.
- Two households can now meet up with one another to fish. Safe behaviours, social distancing and the use of masks should be observed.
- With the relaxation of travel restrictions members may travel within their own county or within 20km of their residence if crossing county boundaries to fish
Members are urged to familiarise themselves with all available guidance. The NCFFI continues to work with Sport Ireland and the Return to Sport Group in relation to what this means for our sport going forward.
- Competitions, matches and events are not permitted in either jurisdiction
The latest guidance from the NI Executive can be viewed here
The Sport Ireland recommendations can be found here
The latest government advice from the Irish Government can be found here gov.ie – Level 5 (www.gov.ie)
