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Triathlon Ireland
Return
to Training
Protocol
for Clubs
Version 1.5 | Release Date: 31 ST
August 2020
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return to training
protocol for clubs
Following the Irish Government’s Sport Northern Ireland to ensure our This is a live document that will be
publication of “Roadmap for Reopening protocol is in alignment with current updated regularly, as this fast-evolving
Society and Business” on Friday 1ST Irish Government and NI Executive situation continues to change and it
May and later the Northern Ireland guidelines. should be referred to frequently to stay
Executives document ‘Coronavirus abreast of changes and developments.
Our Approach to Decision-Making’ During the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, There will be more clarity and detail
published on the 12TH of May, this effective protection of the health and added to this document as more
document is Triathlon Ireland’s safety of athletes, club members, information becomes available. We
interpretation and recommendations volunteers, coaches and the general will endeavour to ensure clubs and
for how triathlon club activities may public must remain a priority. Clubs TI members have clear guidelines
be resumed on a gradual basis. This must put in place preventive measures for training as soon as possible after
information is collated from the to stop the transmission of infection Government announcements are made.
International Triathlon Union, whose and put in place mitigation measures to
guidance is approved by their medical minimise the risk of infection. Individual
committee and other reputable club members must take personal
sources. Triathlon Ireland has received responsibility for their compliance with
guidance from Sport Ireland and preventative measures.
Compliance Insurance
Clubs and club members will Triathlon Ireland insurance will operate as normal for clubs and club
be expected to fully comply members during club sessions and for race licence holders for solo
with Government regulations. training once all government guidelines are adhered to.
Core concepts for us all are:
→ Maintain handwashing and
respiratory hygiene. COVID Tracker App
→ Keep 2 metres distance
from other people. It is recommended that all TI members in ROI download
→ Be hyper-alert to, and isolate if the HSE COVID Tracker App. It is recommended that all TI
you have symptoms-including members in NI download the StopCovid NI Proximity App.
flu like symptoms. Please note this does not replace the requirements already
→ Reduce close contacts and duration of set out in this document as regards registration for club
contact with people outside our house sessions and contact tracing, it is an extra measure.
holds (have a micro community).
→ Access advice and supports for
mental wellbeing and resilience.
→ Wear face coverings where required. Covid 19 officer/officers
As a Triathlon Community: Clubs should appoint a Covid 19 Officer/Officers. View the role description
for the Covid-19 Club Safety Officer here. Covid 19 officer/officers should
→ Follow public health advice. complete the Sport Ireland Covid 19 return to sport course. Link here.
→ Keep informed about
disease in Ireland.
→ Support vulnerable people Dealing with Positive Cases
and maintain solidarity
in your community. If a positive case is identified in the club, contact tracing will take place
→ Support healthcare workers, by public health authorities who will determine who are close or casual
the HSE and the HSCNI. contacts. The club Covid 19 officer may need to assist the public health
→ Accept that measures can only authorities in establishing relevant contacts in the club. Those who are
be lifted in a slow manner and identified as close contacts will be asked to refrain from attending training
may need to be reintroduced sessions until they have been given clearance by a medical professional.
if infection rate increases.
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KEEP 2 METRES DO NOT SHAKE HANDS MAINTAIN HAND MAINTAIN RESPIRATORY
DISTANCE FROM WASHING HYGIENE
OTHER PEOPLE
Risk Assessment
All sessions are assessed as normal state a minimum of 2 metres but the → Members screening pre session
for safety and safeguarding risks. recommendation is to be generous for – No signs or symptoms of
Additional risk assessment will sporting activities where possible. COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
need to be undertaken to ensure
guidelines are met to comply with → Session registration can → Ability to clean and sanitise area/
COVID-19specific requirements. These be taken online. equipment pre/post session.
should take into account the below.
Please note this list is not exhaustive. → Sessions begin on time so there is If clubs are unable to mitigate these
The risk assessment template can be no possibility of social interaction. risks then sessions should not go ahead.
downloaded here. A club is not obliged to resume activities
→ Those attending – are there any and the committee should meet to
→ Venue/location vulnerable people attending or those decide when they feel it is appropriate
with vulnerable family members? for the club sessions to resume.
→ Ability to social distance on the
entire route or during the full → Access to handwashing
session. Government guidelines facilities/hand sanitiser.
Personal Responsibility
Individuals will need to take If club members feel unwell at all they All club members should practice
responsibility for their own health MUST stay at home. If individuals appropriate respiratory and hand
when deciding to train with others. It become unwell during a session they hygiene/sanitation techniques, bringing
is recommended that club members may be putting other club members who their own individual hand sanitisers or
complete the Sport Ireland Covid 19 need to assist them at risk. single-use disposable wipes.
return to sport course.
Club members must have protocol in Club members should santisise their
If a club member has recovered from place to get themselves home safely if hands before leaving home prior to each
Covid 19 it is advised that they seek they feel unwell during a session that session.
medical advice prior to engaging in high does not put others at risk, i.e. not on
intensity training. public transport and not transported by Club members should arrive changed
someone in a higher risk group. and ready for the session.
Club members should confirm that
they have not had any symptoms (high If club members feel unwell after a Club members must not share food or
temperature or fever, a new continuous session they should contact their GP and water bottles.
cough or new unexplained shortness of should not attend the next session.
breath) related to COVID-19 in the 14 days Handshakes and hugging are not
immediately prior, that they have not If there are club members who are in consistent with the social distancing
been in contact with an infected person a vulnerable group with an underlying required and must be actively avoided.
or potentially infected person in the 14 condition they must not attend group
days immediately prior and that they are sessions. Club members should avoid traveling to
well enough to take part in the session. and from sessions with other members
This can be completed using the screening Club members should avoid touching who are not from the same household.
questions in Appendix A which should be their face during sessions.
issued via email, google form or similar in
advance of every training session run by Club members should not eat after the
the club. This is for personal use and does session until they have washed their
not need to be shared with the club. hands.
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general club
session guidelines
→ Ensure good communication in → Personal responsibility guidelines → Equipment – Only the coach should
advance of the session to minimise distributed in advance along with lay out and collect their equipment,
the need to chat at the session. a personal screening document, eg cones. Club members should not
(see Appendix a), to be completed share equipment or help with the
→ Session plan outlined in advance in advance by all attending. This set up of each others equipment.
over call or email so there is does not need to be sent to the
no need to discuss in person club or stored by the club. → Club facilities – See August update.
on arrival. Any discussion
around adaptations for injury or → Club members should be
varying ability level discussed encouraged where possible to
in advance where possible. train in the same small groups to
create a training pod where they
→ Digital Sign in/registration sent out do not mix with other groups and
in advance and stored to facilitate risk exposure to more people.
contact tracing if necessary.
→ Social distancing must be
→ General risk assessment maintained post session with
and Emergency Action Plan everyone leaving immediately.
completed as normal.
→ Route selection – It is recommended
→ Covid 19 risk assessment complete to create courses that are loops
and shared with attendees in by avoiding out and back sections
advance so everyone knows the and with as few laps as possible.
protocol prior to the session.
Return to Sport for Juniors Return to Sport for Older Adults
Junior sessions can resume using the same protocol Sport Ireland have issued the following guidelines for older
as the adult sessions although there will be some adults returning to sport and physical activity. Please see
additional considerations for younger children link here. These are applicable to clubs in ROI and NI.
to avoid congregation. The Health Protection
Surveillance Centre has provided recommendations People over 70 and the medically vulnerable can still meet
for the return to sport for children and adolescents. up with people and get outside for exercise but should
Please see the recommendations here. maintain a 2 metre distance from others when exercising
outdoors and wash their hands on returning home.
These are applicable to clubs in ROI and NI.
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Republic of
Ireland
Specific Club Session Guidelines
run sessions
The International Triathlon Union guidance recommends to avoid running directly behind
another athlete at a distance less than 4m. If the distance is less, it is recommended to be either
at a 45-degree angle or alongside the other athlete, 2 metres apart and avoid facing each other.
bike sessions
Standard Government guidance of maintaining a social distance of 2 metres must be observed as an
absolute minimum. Sport Ireland advise that as cycling is typically more vigorous and it is important to
consider additional social distancing requirements to reflect the nature of the sport, slipstream effect
etc. 2 metres will generally need to be expanded. Obeying the Rules of the Road remains a priority.
swim sessions
Open water swimming can take place with social distancing of 2 metres. Pool sessions can take place
following the public health advice in place in the venue.
Return to Sport for People with a Disability
Sport Ireland have issued the following guidelines for people with a disability returning to sport
and physical activity. Please see link here.
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18 August 2020 TH
Government Guidelines Club Training
→ Multiple pods of 15 can meet outdoors TI Club members can train together outdoors in multiple
for sporting activity once sufficient groups of 15 or indoors in multiple groups of 6 where social
space is available and strict public distancing of 2 metres minimum can be maintained.
health protocols are in place.
Training pods should be maintained and pods should avoid
→ Multiple pods of 6 can train indoors mixing. Coaches & Instructors should be included in the pod sizes.
together if sufficient space is available Congregation pre and post sessions should be avoided.
and strict public health protocols are
in place.
Swim Sessions
→ Coaches & Instructors should be → Pool Sessions: Multiple pods of 6. Clubs can hold pool sessions with 6 people
included in the pod sizes. per lane while maintaining the social distancing restrictions in place at the pool.
→ Open Water Sessions: Multiple pods of 15. Club open water sessions can go
→ Gyms, dance studios and sports clubs ahead with groups of 15 plus safety crew following the usual Safety Protocol.
can remain open, only where regular This is a decision for the club committee. If clubs cannot provide safety
and effective cleaning can be carried crew or decide against running club sessions then club sessions cannot
out and social distancing can be go ahead. However TI members can still swim in groups once government
maintained and class size is limited guidelines are adhered to following the guidelines outlined here.
to 6.
→ Swimming and indoor water based Bike Sessions
activities can take place in pod’s/lanes → Multiple pods of 15.
of 6 once sufficient space is available → Group spins: Group cycling permitted under government roadmap once
and strict public health protocols are compliant with social distancing and hygiene protocol. TI members will need
in place. to carefully risk assess their route and establish whether a group of people
cycling an appropriate distance apart constitutes a hazard on their route.
→ Strict adherence to 2 metre physical → Time trials: Club time trials can take place once sufficient time is given
distancing before and after events and for social distancing to be managed and general safety is prioritised. As
during breaks in training. per all sessions there can be no congregation at the start or finish.
→ Brick sessions: Club brick sessions can take place once they are run in a time
→ Strict avoidance of gatherings, trial format in an enclosed area (not using open roads) These should be carefully
including social gatherings, before or risk assessed for safety and Covid 19 risks with no opportunity for congregation.
after events.
Cycling is typically more vigorous and it is important to consider
→ Planned races can go ahead: Outdoor additional social distancing requirements to reflect the nature of the sport,
gatherings of up to 200 people when slipstream effect etc. - 2 metres will generally need to be expanded
conducted in line with public health
advice are permissible for sports
events/races only. Indoor Sessions
Multiple pods of 6. TI Club members can hold indoor sessions with multiple
→ Parents/Guardians attending in a groups of 6 members where the following can be complied with:
safeguarding /supervisory capacity → Social distancing of 2 metres minimum can be maintained between the group.
are not classified as a spectator → Handwashing facilities are available.
however strict social distancing → Strict cleaning protocols – Facilities and equipment used can be cleaned
and public health guidelines should before and after the session. All communal areas cleaned after each use
be adhered to at all times. In that ensuring that specific areas and equipment that come into frequent
context, one parent/guardian per direct contact with individuals (for example, doorknobs, door bars,
child is permitted to attend a sporting door keypads, chairs, armrests, table tops, light switches, handrails,
event, including a game or training toilet flush mechanisms, water taps are thoroughly cleaned even
session, should they consider it more frequently, where reasonably practical after each contact).
necessary. → Ensure that all such cleaning is carried out where reasonably practical
with single-use disposable cleaning equipment such as disposable
→ Close physical contact sports can wipes, or alternatively where the cleaning material (for example
continue. the cloth or sponge) is either placed in a disinfectant solution that
is effective against COVID-19 or is discarded and not reused.
→ Ensure that where practical leave all doors wedged open to limit
the use of door handles, door bars, and door keypads.
→ Use of signage for each room indicating maximum permissible
numbers be posted for each area of the facility that is accessible.
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Northern
Ireland
Specific Club Session Guidelines
run sessions
The International Triathlon Union guidance recommends to avoid running directly behind
another athlete at a distance less than 4m. If the distance is less, it is recommended to be either
at a 45-degree angle or alongside the other athlete, 2 metres apart and avoid facing each other.
bike sessions
NI Executive guidance of maintaining a social distance of 2 metres must be observed as an absolute
minimum. Obeying the Rules of the Road remains a priority.
swim sessions
Open water swimming can take place with social distancing of 2 metres. Pool sessions can take place
following the public health advice in place in the venue.
Return to Sport for People with a Disability
Disability Sport NI are in the process of developing
protocol in consultation with Sport NI.
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August 2020
Government and Sport NI Expert Club Training
Group Guidelines
TI Club members can train together outdoors where social distancing of
→ Indoor and outdoor gatherings of over 2 metres minimum can be maintained between the group. The group can
15 for sporting purposes are permitted if consist of more than 15 people if there is a thorough risk assessment and
certain conditions are met. There must steps taken to follow departmental guidelines. Congregation pre and post
be a risk assessment, and reasonable sessions should be avoided.
steps must be taken to implement the
risk assessment issues and to follow Swim sessions:
Departmental guidance. This will increase → Pool Sessions: Clubs can hold pool sessions if it is possible to comply with
the number of risk assessments required to the public health protocol in place at the pool.
be undertaken, but it will not impose a limit → Open Water Sessions: Clubs can hold open water sessions following
of 15 participants for activities covered by the usual Safety Protocol. This is a decision for the club committee. If
the exemption provided the conditions are clubs cannot provide safety crew or decide against running club sessions
met. then club sessions cannot go ahead, however TI members can still swim
in groups once government guidelines are adhered to and following the
→ Outdoor spaces and public sport amenities guidelines outlined here.
to remain open. Can undertake for
example, walking, running, cycling, some Bike sessions:
water activities, golf, tennis. → Group spins: Group cycling is permitted once compliant with social
distancing and hygiene protocol. TI members will need to carefully risk
→ Outdoor activities (work and leisure) assess their route and establish whether a group of people cycling an
during which social distancing can be appropriate distance apart constitutes a hazard on their route.
maintained for individuals who do not → Time trials: Club time trials can take place once sufficient time is given for
share a household contact and where there social distancing to be managed and general safety is prioritised. As per all
is no shared contact with hard surfaces is sessions there can be no congregation at the start or finish.
permitted. → Brick sessions: Club brick sessions can take place once they are run in a
time trial format in an enclosed area (not using open roads) These should
→ Outdoor leisure playgrounds, courts and be carefully risk assessed for safety and Covid 19 risks with no opportunity
gyms can remain open. for congregation.
→ Outdoor competitive games and sporting TI has not received specific guidance on an appropriate
events can continue. social distancing protocol for cyclists.
→ Spectators can attend outdoor competitive Run sessions: Club sessions can take place outdoors once strict social
games with numbers to be determined by distancing is maintained at all times. Athletes should run in single file with up
the venue in line with public health advice. to 4 metres between them (ITU guidance) or at a 45 degree angle unless there
is space for 2 metres minimum while running abreast This includes overtaking.
→ Indoor fitness studios and gyms can Consider ability level for interval sessions, for example the fastest athlete
remain open. starting first to avoid overtaking.
→ Indoor sport and leisure facilities, including Indoor Sessions: TI Club members can hold indoor sessions if there is
leisure centres can remain open. compliance with the public health protocols in the facility. The following
must also be complied with:
→ Swimming pools in leisure centres, hotels → Social distancing of 2 metres minimum can be maintained between the group.
and private facilities can remain open. → Handwashing facilities are available.
→ Strict cleaning protocols- Facilities and equipment used can be cleaned before
→ Wet treatments in spas, such as saunas, and after the session. All communal areas cleaned after each use ensuring
steam rooms and hydrotherapy pools can that specific areas and equipment that come into frequent direct contact
remain open. with individuals (for example, doorknobs, door bars, door keypads, chairs,
armrests, table tops, light switches, handrails, toilet flush mechanisms, water
→ Community centres and halls can remain taps are thoroughly cleaned even more frequently, where reasonably practical
open. after each contact).
→ Ensure that all such cleaning is carried out where reasonably practical with
single-use disposable cleaning equipment such as disposable wipes, or
alternatively where the cleaning material (for example the cloth or sponge) is
either placed in a disinfectant solution that is effective against COVID-19 or is
discarded and not reused.
→ Ensure that where practical leave all doors wedged open to limit the use of
door handles, door bars, and door keypads.
→ Use of signage for each room indicating maximum permissible numbers be
posted for each area of the facility that is accessible.
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appendix a:
Personal Screening Questionnaire – To be sent pre-session via email, Google form or similar.
This form must be utilised to ensure that you are free from COVID-19 symptoms and pose limited risk to others. This should be
completed prior to each session by club members but does not need to be shared with the club. Frontline workers who have
taken appropriate safety precautions in their workplace, who have no symptoms of Covid 19 can take part in club sessions. They
should still complete the form below.
Date: Name:
Contact details: (email/contact number)
1. Are you currently diagnosed with or believe you may have COVID-19? YES NO
2. Have you had any of these symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? YES NO
→ High temperature (fever)? YES NO
→ A new continuous cough? YES NO
→ New unexplained shortness of breath? YES NO
→ Loss of taste or smell? YES NO
→ Abnormal taste YES NO
→ Experienced a rash YES NO
3. Have you been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed
or suspect case in the previous 14 days?
YES NO
4. Provided direct care for COVID-19 patients in the past 14 days? YES NO
→ If yes, have you followed protocol for appropriate precautions
(PPE etc) in your working environment?
YES NO
5. Visited or stayed in a closed environment with
anyone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
YES NO
6. Traveled together with COVID-19 patient in any
kind of conveyance in the past 14 days?
YES NO
7. Arrived in Ireland from another country NOT CURRENTLY ON THE GREEN
LIST in the last 14 days — this includes Irish citizens travelling home?
YES NO
If you have answered YES to any of these questions you should
stay at home and inform your medical practitioner.
Resources:
Department of Health Green list Countries Northern Ireland
NI Executive Triathlon Ireland Covid Club Return to Training Form
ONLY NEEDED IF REQUESTED BY A FACILITY
Sport NI Return to Sport Framework
Health Protection Surveillance Unit Return to Sports
Green list Countries Republic of Ireland Activities for Children and Adolescents
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