Covid-19: Latest guidance for changes commencing 17 May

Friday 14th May 2021

Please note: This story has been updated to reflect the news that Glasgow and Moray will remain in Level 3 for a further period.

Following the announcement from the Scottish Government on Tuesday 11 May we can confirm that from Monday 17 May:

Mainland Scotland apart from Glasgow and Moray; islands not moving to Level 1 – will move to Level 2.
Orkney, Shetland, Na h-Eileanan Siar, all islands in Highland (except Skye) and the following islands within Argyll and Bute will move to Level 1 – Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree and Ulva.
Glasgow and Moray to remain at Level 3 for a further period due to the number of COVID-19 cases.

Our updated Framework and Guidance are now available on the Covid page of our website. Some key points are highlighted below:

Level 1

All age groups are now maximum group size of 30 (remember to follow the coaching ratios)
Physical Distancing is suspended for the duration of the activity (athletes 12+ should continue to physically distance before and after the activity)
Athletics competition can take place for all event groups following the maximum bubble size of 100 and no more than 1000 participants per day (follow the scottishathletics events guidance)

Level 2

All age groups are now maximum group size of 30 (please remember to follow the coaching ratios)
Physical Distancing is suspended for the duration of the activity (athletes 12+ should continue to physically distance before and after the activity)
Athletics competition can take place for all event groups following the maximum bubble size of 50 and no more than 500 participants per day (follow the scottishathletics events guidance)

Level 3

Age 12+ maximum group size of 15.
Age 18+ physical distancing is required.
Participants aged 18+ living in a Level 3 area should only travel locally or to another Level 3 area to take part in organised sport or physical activity.
Participants under 18 years of age can travel to and from Level 0 – 3 areas to take part in organised athletics activity at any venue.

We will be holding an update and Q&A session on Zoom at 6pm on Monday 17 May for club leaders and coaches, who will receive sign-up details via email.

Questions about the general guidance should be directed to development@scottishathletics.org.uk.

Questions regarding events should be directed to events@scottishathletics.org.uk

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