In line with Hockey Ireland’s return to play protocols the club have implemented the following Covid-19 protocols.

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In line with Hockey Ireland’s return to play protocols, link below, the club have implemented the following Covid-19 protocols as part of the reopening of the club over the coming weeks.

These protocols will be enforced and can only be successful if all members, players and supporters abide by them.

We want a safe and successful return to the game of Hockey that we all enjoy for multiple reasons, however, that can only happen if we all work together.

Please support Peter Hinds, our Covid-19 officer and his team of volunteers in the coming weeks and months, who have given up their time so that you can return to play Hockey.

The protocols are as follows:

COVID 19 – CLUB PROTOCOLS

  • All bookings/sessions must be pre-booked. (As per Hockey Ireland directive, and Covid 19 contact tracing requirements). Only players and coaches with booked in sessions or trainings can enter the club.
  • A Covid supervisor/officer MUST be present for every session or booking
  • Covid supervisors/officers cannot play or coach while on duty
  • Covid supervisors/officers must be familiar with government directives, and up to date protocols and guidelines from Hockey Ireland, LHA, FIH. MORE INFO
  • Covid supervisors/officers must be easily identifiable, eg. wearing a hi-vis vest.
  • A health declaration must be completed no greater than 2 hours before arrival. Any change in health status following the declaration must be notified.
  • Any person feeling unwell must not attend the club (as Covid 19 symptoms are not limited to cough/fever/shortness of breath).
  • A record of attendance MUST be kept, stating names/contact details/times of each person present. This record must then be submitted within 24 hours to the club Covid Officer, Peter Hinds.covid.officer@threerockrovershc.com
  • All players must arrive already wearing kit, and leave without changing afterwards.
  • Numbers on the pitch must be in line with H.I. guidelines at the time.
  • The use of bibs is not allowed until further notice, or of any shared equipment.
  • Goals must not be moved or touched. If it becomes necessary to touch or move them, they must be cleaned with disinfectant before and after moving.
  • Hands must be sanitized before and after play. Please bring your own sanitizer.
  • Spectators are not allowed until further notice.
  • Parents waiting to collect children must remain in their cars unless they are managing a team, or have some other role such as Covid supervisor. (As for Covid tracing purposes, the club must have names and contact details for any person on site, plus dates and times of visits).
  • The use of dugouts and changing rooms is not allowed until further notice.
  • Players/coaches etc. must only arrive within 10 minutes prior to pitch slots, and leave promptly afterwards.
  • Only minimal personal belongings should be brought to the club, kept separate from others, and removed when leaving.
  • All rubbish should be removed and taken home afterwards, NOT placed in bins in the club

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Peter can be contacted at covid.officer@threerockrovershc.com if you have any queries about the policy and procedures that we are implementing or would like to volunteer some of your time to help Peter in his role and the Club during theses unprecedented times. Full details can be found on the website: Covid-19 Officer & Protocols

PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LINE WITH CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES AND H.I. AND FIH GUIDELINES.