Event Management Plan IUAA Cross Country Championships 2021 DCU Sports Grounds (St. Clare's) Sunday 26 th September 2021
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Event Management Plan IUAA Cross Country Championships 2021 DCU Sports Grounds (St. Clare’s) th Sunday 26 September 2021 Version 2.0 20/08/2021
Contents General Details ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Event Details: ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Contacts: .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Details ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Organising Committee: ............................................................................................................................... 5 Event Running Order................................................................................................................................... 5 Timetable Draft ........................................................................................................................................... 6 List of Officials............................................................................................................................................. 6 Medical ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Stewards ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Catering – TBC............................................................................................................................................. 8 Car Parking Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Parent-Guardian ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Branding /Signage/ Media ........................................................................................................................ 10 Toilets ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Equipment Required ................................................................................................................................. 10 COVID -19 Specific Procedures/Protocols ................................................................................................. 11 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................... 17 A – Third Party Costs ................................................................................................................................. 17 B – Incident Report Card ........................................................................................................................... 17 C – DCU Sport Grounds Map ..................................................................................................................... 18 D – Schematic of XC Course ...................................................................................................................... 19 E – Warm Up/Kit Drop Area ...................................................................................................................... 20 F- Steward Locations on Site ..................................................................................................................... 21 G- Check-in/Registration ........................................................................................................................... 22 H- Bib Collection ....................................................................................................................................... 22 I - Toilets in use during competition ......................................................................................................... 22
General Details DCU Athletics Club, in conjunction with the IUAA, Dublin City University and all relevant stakeholders are committed to hosting a successful and safe edition of the IUAA Cross Country Championships in 2021. This event will operate in accordance with all relevant public health guidelines at the time. This event aims to be the first form of Intervarsity Athletics Competition in over 18 months. The last competition held was the IUAA Cross Country Championships by UCC in the Curaheen Sports Ground on 7th March 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country. This is the first time the IUAA XC Championships have been held in DCU since 2004. Event: 2020/21 Irish University Athletics Association Cross Country Champs Date: Sunday 26th September 2021 (First Race 2pm) Host: Dublin City University Athletics Club Venue: DCU Sports Grounds (St. Clare’s), Ballymun Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 D09 FK50 Eligible Students: (i) Students registered during the 2020/21 academic year, and (ii) students who completed a course of study in the 2019/20 academic year (such students to be referred to as competing “one year down”). Governing Bodies: Irish University Athletics Association (IUAA) & Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) Max Attendance: 200 people including athletes and officials at each session/race. No spectators are allowed. The event will be split into two separate sessions, Session 1 – Women’s Race & Session 2 – Men’s Race to ensure numbers stay below 200 people total. This is in line with government guidelines as of 20/08/2021. Insurance: Athletes that have consent from their respective institutions to compete will be covered under the IUAA’s insurance. Event Details: Key Contacts: Title Name Number E-Mail Organiser’s Event Manager (Main Paul Byrne 085 1689493 paul.byrne@dcu.ie point of contact on the event day) IUAA Chairperson & Garret Dunne 086 8766692 garret@iuaa.org COVID Officer IUAA Secretary Stephen Lipson stephen@iuaa.org IUAA Assistant Chairperson Laura Brennan laura@iuaa.org DCU Sport Manager Fergal Smyth 085 157 3925 fergal.smyth@dcu.ie DCU Health & Safety Paula Hawkins paula.hawkins@dcu.ie
Details Event Date (s) Sunday 26th September Event Organisers Name Irish University Athletics Association & DCU Event Details IUAA Cross Country Intervarsity Championships Location DCU Sports Grounds, Glasnevin, Ballymun Rd. D09 FK50 Set Up Date(s) & Times Course setup, Saturday 25th. Portaloo deliveries Sat 25th. Take Down Date(s) & Times Sunday 26th Sept by 6pm Car Parking Required Approx. 70 car park spaces available in DCU Sports Grounds. Alternative parking at the DCU multi-story car park (next to the Helix). Session One – Women’s Race No. of Officials, Volunteers, Stewards, Medical, Catering on site. 31 No. of Participants 70 No. of Coaches 17 (One per club) No. of Spectators No spectators allowed. No of Guardians for U18’s None expected; any U18 athletes competing must notify the organising committee no later than Wed, 22nd September. TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON SITE SESSION 1 118 Session Two – Men’s Race No. of Officials, Volunteers, Stewards, Medical, 31 Catering on site. No. of Participants 90 No. of Coaches 17 (One per club) No. of Spectators No spectators allowed. No of Guardians for U18’s None expected; any U18 athletes competing must notify the organising committee no later than Wednesday 22nd September. TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON SITE SESSION 2 138
DCU Athletics Organising Committee: Title Name Number E-Mail Head of Athletics Paul Byrne 0851689493 paul.byrne@dcu.ie DCU AC Chairperson Shane Monagle 085 2303228 monagleshane1@gmail.com DCU AC Men’s Captain Jamie Battle 087 2492147 jamiebattle3300@gmail.com DCU AC Treasurer Adam McInearney 086 2477376 adamcinerney@gmail.com DCU AC Women’s Captain Grace Casey 086 4128791 grace.casey8@mail.dcu.ie DCU AC PRO Kim O’Hare 087 7682892 kimoh1234@gmail.com DCU AC PRO Rory Cassidy 085 2722830 rory.cassidy4@mail.dcu.ie DCU AC Colin Smith 083 4865803 csmithno.7@gmail.com DCU AC Ordinary Member Paul Morgan paul.morgan6@mail.dcu.ie DCU AC Ordinary Member Euan Lagan 087 3868356 euan.lagan3@mail.dcu.ie Event Running Order To facilitate the numbers in each of the men’s and women’s races, as well as volunteers, officials and stewards the competition day (26th Sept) has been split into two. The women’s race will be held separately from the men’s race. The area will be cleared between the two races. This is to ensure the event remains below 200 people at all times. Day 1 (Setup Day) Saturday 25th Sept 2021 TBC Delivery of port-a-loos 12.30 Course inspection takes place 13:00 Setup of XC course with rope and markers 14:00 Setup space for registration & check in. 14:30 Setup one way systems where needed (toilets, entrances and exits) 15:00 Posters for parking, course maps and COVID 19 put in place. 18:00 Facility Closes Day 2 (Competition Day) Sunday 26th September 2021 10am Facility Opens 10:15 Course Inspection TBC Catering Arrives for Setup TBC First Aid/Order of Malta Arrive 12:00 Stewards, volunteers and officials arrive on site 12:15 Stewards, volunteers & officials briefing 12:30 Women’s Race Entrants Arrive (athletes can only arrive 70mins before event call up and no later than 45mins before) 13:40 Women’s Race Call Up 13:45 Women’s Race Starts 14:10 Women’s Race Ends 14:40 Stadium/Competition Area Cleared 14:45 Men’s Entrants Arrive (athletes can only arrive 70mins before event call up and no later than 45mins before) 15:55 Men’s Race Call Up 16:00 Men’s Race Starts 16:35 Men’s Race Ends 17:05 Competition Ends & Stadium Cleared 17:10 Full tear down of equipment and site begins 18:00 Facility closed
Timetable Event Distance Start Time Women’s Race 5000m 1:45pm Men’s Race 8000m 4pm Note that the timetable is subject to change. List of Officials Role Name Competition Director Paul Byrne Referee & Timing Andrew Lynam COVID-19 Officer Garret Dunne COVID-19 Assistant Peter O’Shea COVID-19 Assistant Colin Smith Entries & Results Stephen Lipson Entries/Check In Kim O’Hare Starter & Finish Line Chief Cyril Smyth Start Line & Finish Line Assistant Eric Brady Start Line & Finish Line Assistant Laura Brennan Start Line & Finish Line Assistant Craig Harrington Start Line & Finish Line Assistant Shane Aston Start Line & Finish Line Assistant Grainne Moggan Lap Counter Dylan Byrne Lap Counter Victoria Isa Daniels Presentation Stephen Lipson & Garret Dunne Video/Photo Mark Smyth & Tommy Dickson Medical / Safeguarding Details of medics are to go in the box below. Name Number on Map No. of People Location (s) Medical Controller N/A N/A N/A Paramedic(s) N/A N/A N/A Ambulance(s) 8 N/A Ambulance parking spot First Aider(s) 9 2 Finish line area Doctor(s) N/A 1 Dr. Ian Morrison - Race Course Defibrillator N/A N/A Located in DCU Sport Complex reception DLP N/A 1 Eric Brady – Arena
Stewards Details of stewards that will be available on the event day(s) to go in the box below. All stewards should be briefed of their responsibilities on the day of the event: Steward Details Location Responsibly Car Park (St Clare’s) Colin Smith Directing Cars to parking location. Lease with Garda present. Direct people to DCU Multi Story when sports grounds car park full. Car Park (St Clare’s) Shane Monagle Directing Cars to parking location. Lease with Garda present. Direct people to DCU Multi Story when sports grounds car park full. Sports Grounds Building Main Grace Casey Ensure there are no people Entrance gathering. Maintain flow of people to toilets. Ensure people have masks on and sanitise hands Main Pitches Entrance Rory Cassidy Ensure there are no people gathering. Maintain flow of people to competition area. Ensure everyone uses hand sanitiser. On Course Steward Adam McInearney Ensure athletes know where they’re going. Ensure nobody takes shortcuts On Course Steward Paul Morgan Ensure athletes know where they’re going. Ensure nobody takes shortcuts Finish Area Steward TBC Total number of stewards: 7 Stewards have been identified through the student membership of DCU Athletics Club They will receive training and will also receive sponsored clothing. Stewards duties include: - Control and direct athletes, coaches and volunteers who are entering or leaving the arena. - Prevent overcrowding at check in/registrations area, entrance to main pitches and at the finish line and ensure that gangways and exits are kept clear adhering to COVID-19 protocols. - Monitor the crowd throughout for signs of distress. Act in accordance with their brief. - Be aware of the location of fire assembly point(s) as per DCU Maps and medical equipment/personal in their assigned area. - Recognise potential hazards on course and clear them if possible (branches, litter etc.) - Comply promptly with an instruction given in an emergency by a Garda Officer, Competition Director. - Report to the competition director any damage or defect likely to cause injury or danger to persons in attendance. - Maintain their position at their place of duty under until the event is over.
See Appendices attached for locations of Stewards on site. Catering Details of any catering planned for the event to be inserted in the box below. Details Company Name Last Lap Café Contact Details Paul 0871664762 Email paul@lastlapcafe.com Location Main Car Park Area Only Applicable to event Yes Car Parking Plan DCU Sports grounds has limited parking availability (approx. 70 spaces including 3 disabled parking spaces). DCU Sport and DCU organising committee will supply car parking assistants from the stewards list above on the day of the event. No buses will be allowed. The DCU Sports Campus grounds located in St. Clare’s just off the Ballymun Rd. (before the Circle K garage and adjacent to Glasnevin Lawn Tennis Club), see map in Appendix below. Athletes will be asked to travel alone or with people they live with only. Public transport, cycling and walking as a means to get to the event are also encouraged where possible. DCU Athletics clubs through the organising committee will link in with An Garda Siochana to ensure there they are aware of the event. Traffic cannot be allowed to block up the external roads to DCU Sports Grounds (Ballymun Rd. etc.) and cars cannot park in the local community. The DCU multi-storey car park will be designated as the overflow parking facility. Parking plan maps/Maps of location 1) DCU Sports Grounds Parking PARKING
2) Overflow Parking Enter DCU multi-storey carpark via Collin’s Avenue. It is approximately 15min walk from the DCU multi- storey car park to the DCU Sports Grounds on Ballymun Rd. There is a cost to parking here at the following rates: First 15 mins – Free 30mins – 1hr €1.00 1hr – 2hr €2.00 2hr – 3hr €3.00 3hr – 5hr €4.00 Parent-Guardian Athletes under the age of 18 are entitled to have guardianship whilst in competition at all Athletic Ireland events. Any Parent or guardian will be required to leave the competition promptly once their child’s event is done. (Number of U18 athletes competing still to be determined post final entries). The code of ethics in athletics gives a more in-depth guide to the athlete under the age of 18 and to the role of the guardian responsibility. https://www.athleticsireland.ie/downloads/other/code-of-ethics-for-children_soft.pdf
Branding /Signage/ Media Branding No branding requirements are needed for this event. Signage Some universities will have a flag they will use on the day to identify their warm up/college area. Some COVID-19 Signage will have to be erected before the event as well as course maps and parking directions. This will be done in advance of the event and removed in the post event tear down. Media Requirements DCU PRO Mark Smyth and Tommy Dickson will take photos and video on the day. Toilets Limited access to the indoor area toilets. See appendix for toilet access. When using the toilets social distancing and hand hygiene must be observed. Athletes, coaches and volunteers should wear a mask in areas that are crowded. Equipment Required Equipment Area Used Equipment Description Purpose Check In Area Pens Check In Check In Area Clipboards Check In Used to pin Check In Area Safety Pins number to competition kit Athlete Check in Area Race Numbers identification Marking of XC Competition Area White stake markers course Competition Area Sanitisation & Check In Area Hand Sanitiser Bottles Marking of XC Competition Area Blue rope & Red/White marking Tape course Making of Course and University Competition Area Stake Markers Warm Up Area Timing of race Competition Area Stopwatches
COVID -19 Specific Procedures/Protocols General COVID-19 Information ENTRIES ARE UNDERTAKEN BY THE IUAA via THEIR ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM www.iuaa.org • All athletes attending the championships will be required to complete an electronic health questionnaire which will be emailed prior to the event. Due to government regulations of only 200 people allowed on site, the championships will be closed to spectators. A maximum of 1 coach per University can attend. The names of designated coaches from each University will be captured in advance of the event Entry to the venue will only be permitted via the Main Ballymun Rd entrance. All entrants must have completed their COVID-19 health declaration in advance. Athletes will be required to leave the venue immediately once their event is complete. To aid administration please inform the IUAA if you do not intend to complete. Any athlete who has been abroad must have completed 14 days’ self-isolation prior to competing and have proof of travel dates. Due to COVID-19 for the Championship dates cannot travel to the event as athletes or officials. All athletes must bring their own named water bottles, hand sanitizer, face mask and any personal items required. Conditions of Participation All participants (athletes and officials) must complete a COVID-19 health screening declaration (https://forms.gle/Ka9tMS3QzA8Rc7Y66 ) Persons who have travelled abroad for an essential reason in the 14-day period prior to the event must produce a negative PCR test result no less than 5 days after return and prior to attending this meet. Additional risk mitigation measures will be in place due to COVID-19 and must be adhered to at all times, by all persons. These include. o Social distancing at all times except during times where this is not possible for example athlete racing. o Good hand hygiene. o Must be feeling well and in good health. o Good respiratory etiquette. Face masks must be worn, covering the mouth and nose, in crowded areas of the event. o All attending must abide by the direction of the officials and organisers during the event.
Guidelines/Protocols for IUAA and Host University (Organisers) (reference: Practical Guide for Competition Organisers- Cross Country following the Covid-19 Restrictions) Pre - Competition A COVID-19 Compliance Officer to be appointed for the event, whom will be responsible for managing issues relating to the COVID 19 pandemic. This officer should; o Ensure that sufficient HSE Covid-19 information Posters are on site and PA messages are played. o Be responsible for informing all stakeholders of the COVID-19 guidelines and insist on full cooperation. o Ensure all approved and recommended COVID-19 protocols are in place for the event. o Ensure that the event staff, volunteers and participants always adhere to HSE / Public Health advice. Compliance assistants to be appointed (e.g. check in, starts), whom will be responsible for managing issues relating to the COVID 19 pandemic in that area. This officer should; o Ensure that sufficient HSE Covid-19 information Posters are on site. o Be responsible for informing all stakeholders of the COVID -19 guidelines and insist on full cooperation. o Ensure all approved and recommended COVID-19 protocols are in place. o Ensure that the officials and athletes within that area adhere to HSE / Public Health advice at all times. For involvement in the competition athletes, officials and volunteers: o Have registered for the event providing contact details before arriving at the competition venue. o Not have been off the island of Ireland in the last 14 days. o Not have been in close contact in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with Covid- 19 or someone waiting on a Covid test or test results. o Not be in a period of self-isolation and/or cocooning under the current Health Policy Rules. o Not be displaying COVID-19 symptoms. o Adhere to any travel restrictions in place. Athlete entry to be taken electronically prior to the Competition. Strictly no entries on the day of competition. Athletes will only be allowed to enter the event via the Ballymun Rd. entrance to DCU Sports Grounds. They must leave they are designated to compete in and must leave the arena immediately after their event(s) has concluded. At the end of the session, officials not involved in the next session and all athletes must vacate St. Clare’s. Athletes based overseas wishing to take part must have completed days of self-isolation prior to the event and have proof of travel dates. A briefing will be given to all event support staff on the current COVID -19 Guidelines which need to be followed during the event. Event specific briefings will also be given to officials. All authorised persons will be required to complete a COVID-19 declaration form before entering the venue A one-way pedestrian traffic flow will be put in place to support social distancing during the event at specific areas highlight by health and safety.
ALL officials on duty will have access to face masks, gloves, and hand sanitiser. Wipes will be available at every event and black sacks for their safe disposal. Competition Day Parking and Transport o Where possible encourage cycling, walking and public transport if available. o Athletes will be notified of available parking and alternative transport options. If participants must park next to another car, they should wait for the other person to exit or enter before doing so themselves. Competition ingress/egress o One-way system to be designed to allow space for social distancing and increase flow of athlete and officials around the competition venue, o Event maps and access routes to be provided to athletes in advance of the competition. o Organising committee to manage routes, direction signage to be erected. o Hand sanitisation points to be provided at check-in/registration and at the main entry point to the cross country course. o Sample event access map. Athlete Check in o Utilise Electronic check-in and athlete self-check in system (provided by Entry4sports online entry system). o Separate check in area and bib collection area. o One-way system for athlete flow to minimise contact. o Staggered times for check-in - only one event/age category permitted at a specific time. o Hand sanitiser available at check-in entrance & exit for athletes and on check-in/bib collection tables for officials. o Provide gloves & masks for officials. o Perspex screens between officials & athletes. o One official per table & tables must be 2 metres apart or within safe social distancing guidelines. o Only one athlete or athlete representative allowed to collect bib number. Team areas o Athletes to arrive to come ready for competition; changing and showering facilities will not be available. o Greater space given to teams/Universities in the warm up area. o Possible markings to space out further and throughout the entire venue. Toilets o Increased quantity of portaloos/toilets supplied depending on event capacity Suggested 1:50 ratio. We will have 3-4 additional portaloos on site as per map in appendix at the end of this document. o In conjunction with the venue owner ensure toilets are cleaned and sanitised on a regular basis.
Call up/Starts area o All athletes should practice responsible social distancing by remaining at least 2m apart until the call to line up for the race. Start area should allow for this. o Athletes should wear face coverings in areas that are crowded. o Reduce call up time to 10min prior to race. o Officials to be provided with appropriate PPE when needed. o Increase size of pens and space between should be greater than 2m where possible. Finish Area o All athletes should be moved through the finish area as soon as possible and practice responsible social distancing by remaining at greater than 2m apart. o The number of officials should be limited to reduce the number of people present. o One-way flow of athletes while exiting the area. o Provide hand washing and hand sanitizer stations for officials. o Athletes should refrain from handshakes, high fives, fist/elbow bumps, chest bumps, group celebrations, etc. Awards Area o Awards ceremonies should not take place. o Awards to be collected at a designate area by athletes. o Athlete only or team representative to collect medal from designated area.
Guidelines/Protocols for Athletes (reference: Practical Guide for Athletes at Cross Country Competition following the Covid-19 Restrictions) https://www.athleticsireland.ie/downloads/other/Athlete_Protocols_for_return_ to_Cross_Country_competition_18_Sept_2020.pdf Pre-Competition For involvement in the event, participants must: o Have entered for the event. o Have filled in the pre event questionnaire. https://forms.gle/Ka9tMS3QzA8Rc7Y66 o Not have been off the island of Ireland in the last 14 days. o Not have been a close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or someone waiting on a COVID test or test results in the last 14 days. o Not be in a period of self-isolation and/or cocooning under the current Health Policy Rules. o Not be displaying COVID-19 symptoms. o Adhere to any domestic travel restrictions in place at the time of the event Participants must read and understand all notices from the competition organiser, to include: o Covid-19 specific guidelines. o Competition specific messages. o Competitor etiquette (No spitting, no hand shaking etc). o Venue maps. • Participant must enter before the competition, no on the day registrations will be taken Competition Day Athletes must complete a COVID- 19 screening questionnaire at check in for the competition. To protect against infection; o Participants must refrain from handshakes, hugs and high fives. o Keep 2m away from other people at all times. o Cover their coughs and sneezes. o Try not touch any surfaces at the event. Athletes should arrive ready to participate where possible and as close to the check in time as possible. Participants should bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer if possible. Wear a face covering in areas that are crowded or when indoors. Athletes will be told to listen to the instructions of officials regarding keeping a safe distance. Toilet etiquette (advised by Dept. of Health) must be adhered to. Adhering to competition ingress and egress plans. While warming up athletes should maintain a safe distance from others at all times. Athletes and Universities will be grouped in specific areas which are clearly marked to avoid virus transmission on the day.
Post Competition All athletes will be expected to leave as soon as they finish. Adhere to egress signage. If an athlete becomes unwell after competing, they should first contact their GP and read the HSE guidelines and then inform the Competition Organisers. The Competition organisers will then follow advice provided to them by the HSE on the next steps.
Appendices A – Third Party Costs Ambulance = €800 (tbc) B – Incident Report Card General Details: Date: Time: Exact Location: Reported By: Name: Company: Tel No: Details of Incident: Signed:
C – DCU Sport Grounds Map 1 B 2 9 8 A 3 10 7 4 6 5 A Cross Country Course/Competition Area 1 Start Line (All races) B Warm Up/Colleges Kit Area 2 Finish Line (All races) 3 Entrance/Exit to Cross Country area 4 Last Lap Café Location 5 Registrations/Officials Office 6 Onsite Parking 7 Entrance to DCU Sports Grounds 8 First Aid/Ambulance Parking 9 First Aid on site 10 Fire Assembly Point
D – Schematic of XC Course SMALL LAP (SL) LARGE LAP (LL) Small Lap (SL) = 800m approx. Large Lap (LL) = 1400m approx. Start to Finish (S-F) = 200m approx. Women’s Race = 1 x Small Lap & 3 x Large Lap – 5,000m Men’s Race = 1 x Small Lap & 5 x Large Lap – 8,000m
E – Warm Up/Kit Drop Area Athletes can use the highlighted area below as a warm up area. They will be assigned a specific area (pen) within that area for each University to leave kit and gear bags. It will be marked out in advance and each University will have a clearly identified area to leave kit. This is located on and next to the main DCU pitch. Each University will be allocated an area to drop kit and warm up. Entrance to competition area
F- Steward Locations on Site Stewards locations
G- Check-in/Registration Check-in/registration will be located in an outdoor covered area at the side of the main Sports Complex Building. A representative from the IUAA and DCU will be located here to distribute numbers and check in athletes. Only one representative from each club should collect numbers and check in athletes on the day. There will be a one-way system in place at the entrance and a steward in position. The Check in Desk will be used to confirm the athletes has check-in and colleges will be given their entire set of bib numbers for their teams (men’s and women’s). These should only be collected by the club captains. An online COVID-19 questionnaire check (via Google Forms) will need to be complete before entering the grounds. This will be check on arrival to ensure all athletes have complied and passed before entering. H- Bib Collection Bib collection will take place directly after check -in, once the designated representative from each University/Club goes through check-in they will proceed to Bib -collection, see map above. The designated athlete/representative will collect their numbers at this point and get information to prepare for their event. They will distribute the college’s numbers to the athletes on their teams. I - Toilets in use during competition Port-a-loos on course Changing Room Toilets
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