Netball Scotland Statement on COVID-19 | 12th March 2020
12th March 2020
The wellbeing, health and safety of all our members, players, staff, workforce, volunteers and fans is a priority for Netball Scotland. In light of recent developments surrounding COVID-19 we have been closely monitoring the situation to ensure that we are responding quickly and effectively, and in line with the latest Government guidelines and recommendations.
Following today’s announcement from the First Minister of Scotland advising that we are moving as a nation from a ‘containment’ to ‘delay’ phase, and the guidelines that the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and Scottish Government have recommended, we will be taking the following measures to support the actions being undertaken to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Scotland:
- All upcoming Netball Scotland education courses, competitions and events will go ahead as planned until we are advised otherwise.
- The only exception to this will be our Walking Netball Programme. In line with the Government guidelines around the protection of our “elderly population, those with existing underlying health problems and our most vulnerable members of society” we will work closely with our Partners and Facilities to take appropriate and effective measures where necessary.
- The guidelines around mass gatherings mean that next week’s scheduled Vitality Netball Superleague home fixture against Team Bath will still go ahead as planned but with restricted ticket sales, pre-match activity and athlete engagement.
- We will continue to encourage all fans, members, players, volunteers and workforce to follow the recommended guidelines around personal hygiene and advise anyone with a cough, fever or flu like symptoms to stay at home. We also advise the frail, elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions to stay at home to minimise unnecessary contact with others.
- Netball Scotland staff will, where possible, operate digitally to minimise disruption, continue member and partner engagement and reduce unnecessary contact.
This is a unique and evolving situation for the UK which we will continue to monitor closely, providing regular updates and communications where possible. We want to assure all of our members that we are taking all of the necessary measures to ensure that you can continue to enjoy our sport up and down the country.
Updates on public health advice for COVID-19 can be found on the NHS Inform website, and a free helpline has been set up for those who do not have symptoms but are looking for general health advice: 0800 028 2816.
