Update:FAI Statement COVID-19 Guidelines 3/2/2021

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Update:FAI Statement COVID-19 Guidelines 3/2/2021

February 03, 2021

https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/fai-update-on-covid-19-restrictions-feb-2021
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31/12/2020

Update from FAI here:
https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/fai-update-on-latest-covid-19-guidelines

FAI UPDATE ON GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES FOR FOOTBALL IN LEVEL 5

All football activity is suspended until January 31^st with immediate effect - with the exception of senior SSE Airtricity League and senior Women’s National League teams who are exempt. In addition to this, please note the following:

The new Government Level 5 Guidelines DO NOT ALLOW for any collective team training for any team other than senior SSE Airtricity League or Women’s National League teams
The new Government Level 5 Guidelines DO NOT ALLOW for any adult amateur, Futsal and underage football activity including the underage National Leagues and all schoolboy and schoolgirl football
The new Government Level 5 Guidelines DO NOT ALLOW for any trials or assessments until further notice – with the exception of senior SSE Airtricity League and senior Women’s National League teams who are exempt subject to League guidelines
The new Government Level 5 Guidelines allow for INDIVIDUALtraining only

FAI Update on COVID-19 Restrictions

The Football Association of Ireland acknowledges the latest guidelines from Government around the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on these new guidelines, the FAI now advises all stakeholders that the only football permitted from December 24th until further guidance from Government is as follows:

SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League football at adult level only
Non-contact training in pods of 15 for all other footballers but only within their county of residence
All other football activity – including assessments and trials – is prohibited until further notice

The FAI will remain in communication with Government regarding these guidelines and will update all affiliates at the earliest opportunity.

FAI Update on Level 3 COVID-19 Government Guidelines for Irish Football 1-12-2020

Following consultation with Government, in light of the country's move to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, the Football Association of Ireland can confirm the following:

All adult amateur teams can enjoy a return to training as from today, subject to strict Government guidelines and FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol
For adult amateur and underage teams, outdoor non-contact training is permissible in pods of 15 with a minimum of one coach present. Two coaches must be present for all underage teams
Players and coaches are permitted to travel to train with the club they are registered with
The FAI is currently awaiting clarification regarding how the restrictions will impact underage Elite National League football and will update affiliates at the earliest opportunity

https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/fai-update-on-level-3-covid-19-government-guidelines-for-irish-football

Statement on Latest Government COVID-19 Guidelines

The Football Association of Ireland welcomes the Government’s decision to move Ireland from Level 5 lockdown to Level 3 from Tuesday, December 1^st, and will now hold internal meetings to discuss the implication of this move for our game.

The FAI also intends to hold discussions with the Government early next week in relation to Safer Return to Training and Safer Return to Play timelines for all levels of the game and will update stakeholders at the earliest opportunity.

Following clarification from Government, the FAI confirms the following Level 5 guidelines for football will come into effect from midnight 21st Oct.
FAI Protocol Update following Government Covid 19 Level 5 Restrictions:

https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/fai-update-on-level-5-guidelines-for-football

FAI Update on Level 5 Training Guidelines 21-10-2020

Following clarification from Government, the FAI confirms the following Level 5 guidelines for football will come into effect, but please be aware these are the latest directives and subject to change:

All underage club teams from Under-19 age group down are permitted to train outdoors during Level 5 restrictions
All outdoor training for underage players is to be non-contact in pods of no more than 15 and in compliance with the latest Government guidelines
For underage training - players/coaches/parents/guardians are permitted to travel more than 5 kilometres to attend an organised session
For underage training - players/coaches/parents/guardians are permitted to travel outside their resident county to attend an organised training session
SSE Airtricity Premier Division and First Division and Women’s National League matches and training continue
All other domestic adult and underage football matches remain in cessation
In accordance with Government Level 5 guidelines, training is not permitted for non-elite adult teams

The FAI will continue to talk to Government and will monitor any changes to Level 5 restrictions. We will update these guidelines as required and as soon as possible.

Following the Government’s introduction of Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions across the country, the FAI announces the cessation from midnight on 6th Oct, of all Adult Amateur and Underage football matches, with the exception of elite football.

Updated FAI Protocol as of 7 Oct 2020:

https://www.fai.ie/sites/default/files/atoms/files/FAI%20Return%20to%20Training%20-%20October.%20pdf.pdf

More here ➡️

https://www.fai.ie/domestic/latest

All Munster Senior League matches are suspended until further notice.