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Triathlon Ireland
Return
to Training
Protocol
for Clubs and Members in
the Republic of Ireland
Version 1.1 | Release Date: 6 TH
May 2021
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Guiding Document: COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021
Triathlon Ireland has received guidance from Sport Ireland to ensure
our protocol is in alignment with current Government guidelines.
Effective protection of the health and safety of athletes, club members, volunteers, coaches and the general public must
remain a priority at all times. Clubs must put in place preventive measures to stop the transmission of infection and put in
place mitigation measures to minimise the risk of infection. Individual club members must take personal responsibility for their
compliance with preventative measures.
This is a live document that will be updated as necessary, as the situation continues to change and it should be referred to
frequently to stay abreast of changes and developments. We will endeavour to ensure clubs and TI members have clear guidelines
for training as soon as possible after Government announcements are made.
Compliance Insurance
Clubs and TI members will be expected Triathlon Ireland insurance will operate as normal for clubs and
to fully comply with Government club members during club sessions and for race licence holders
regulations. Core concepts for us all are: for solo training once all government guidelines are adhered to.
→ Maintain handwashing and
respiratory hygiene.
→ Keep 2 metres distance from
other people at all times before
and during sessions.
→ Be hyper-alert to, and isolate if you have
symptoms-including flu like symptoms.
→ Reduce close contacts and duration of
contact with people outside our house COVID Tracker App
holds (have a micro community).
→ Access advice and supports for It is recommended that all TI
mental wellbeing and resilience. members in ROI download
→ Wear face coverings where required. the COVID Tracker app.
As a Triathlon Community: Please note this does not replace the
requirements already set out in this
→ Follow public health advice. document as regards registration
→ Keep informed about disease in Ireland. for club sessions and contact
→ Support vulnerable people and maintain tracing, it is an extra measure.
solidarity in your community.
→ Support healthcare workers.
→ Accept that measures can only be lifted
in a slow manner and may need to be
reintroduced if infection rate increases.
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personal
responsibility
applies to Triathlon Ireland (TI) members when training; both
during club sessions and outside of club sessions
Individuals will need to take If TI members feel unwell at all they TI members should sanitise their hands
responsibility for their own health must stay at home. If individuals before leaving home prior to each
when deciding to train with others. become unwell during a session they session.
It is recommended that TI members may be putting other club members or
complete the Sport Ireland Covid 19 those they are training with who need to TI members should arrive changed and
return to sport course. assist them at risk. ready for the session if applicable.
If a TI member has recovered from Covid TI members must have protocol in TI members must not share food or
19 it is advised that they seek medical place to get themselves home safely if water bottles.
advice prior to engaging in high intensity they feel unwell during a session that
training. does not put others at risk, i.e. not on TI members should not eat after the
public transport and not transported by session until they have washed their
If attending a club session or meeting someone in a higher risk group. hands.
others to train, TI members should
confirm that they have not had any If TI members feel unwell after a session Handshakes and hugging are not
symptoms (high temperature or they should contact their GP and should consistent with the social distancing
fever, a new continuous cough or new not attend the next session with a club required and must be actively avoided.
unexplained shortness of breath) or other training partners.
related to COVID-19 in the 14 days TI members should not travel in a car to
immediately prior, that they have not If there are TI members who are in a and from sessions with other members
been in contact with an infected person vulnerable group with an underlying who are not from the same household.
or potentially infected person in the 14 condition they must not attend group
days immediately prior and that they are sessions.
well enough to take part in the session.
TI members should avoid touching their
For Club sessions, this can be completed face during sessions.
using the screening questions in
Appendix A which should be issued via All TI members should practice
email, google form or similar in advance appropriate respiratory and hand
of every training session run by the club. hygiene/sanitation techniques, bringing
This is for personal use and does not their own individual hand sanitisers or
need to be shared with the club. single-use disposable wipes.
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government
guidelines
From 10TH May Matches and Events
Outdoor training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15. Professional, elite sports, horse racing, greyhound
racing and approved equestrian events only are
Underage training for under 18’s can permitted to continue behind closed doors.
continue in pods of a maximum of 15.
No other matches or events are to take place.
An increase in the numbers that can meet outdoors
for social/recreational purposes, including in private
gardens – maximum of 3 households or 6 people
from any number of households. This limit of 6 does Gyms, leisure centres and
not include their children aged 12 or younger
swimming pools
Subject to public health advice at the time, outdoor sports
facilities can remain open (for example: pitches, golf Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools are closed.
courses and tennis courts, other facilities as appropriate).
Facilities including club houses and any indoor
facilities (for example: changing rooms, showers, Domestic Travel
kitchens, meeting rooms), apart from essential
toilet facilities must remain closed. From 10TH May Inter-county travel can resume.
ti members
training guidance
Outside of organised club training protective measures
sessions, Triathlon Ireland members
must adhere to all public health NO INDOOR SESSIONS PERMIT TED
guidelines. Indoor facilities can only open for essential toilet facilities
Before taking part in open water SOCIAL DISTANCING
swimming we recommend that all maintained at all times
members read the Covid-19 Open Water
Guidance for Swimmers document here. HANDWASHING
FACE COVERINGS
where required
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ti club training
guidance
Club Sessions protective measures
→ Junior (under 18) TI club sessions can take PRE SESSION QUESTIONNAIRE
place outdoors in pods of 15.
NO INDOOR SESSIONS PERMIT TED
→ Adult TI club sessions can take place outdoors in Indoor facilities can only open for essential toilet facilities
pods of 15
→ Pods must include the coach and anyone else COVID RISK ASSESSMENT
present to assist in the total number (eg. pod of
14+ 1 coach). SOCIAL DISTANCING
→ A coach can oversee multiple pods but must not maintained at all times
move between pods.
→ Multiple pods are permitted if space allows. HANDWASHING
→ Safety crew for open water sessions should be a
separate pod. CLEANING PROTOCOLS
→ No indoor sessions permitted. Indoor facilities
can only open for essential toilet facilities. FACE COVERINGS
where required
It will be permitted to open outdoor sports facilities for
structured club training sessions in pods of no more
than 15 and in compliance with approved COVID-19
protocols and all relevant public health guidance. It
excludes the use of any indoor facilities, club houses,
changing rooms (or any related “touch” points) which Pods
should be closed bar toilets which may be open for
essential use. Training pods should be maintained
and pods should avoid mixing. Coaches
During these training sessions it will only be permitted & Instructors should be included in the
for participants and relevant coaching and support pod sizes.
personnel to be present. Parents/Carers of junior
members will be permitted to attend for child
safeguarding purposes, however they will be required
to comply with social distancing and other public
health advice.
Congregation pre and post sessions should be avoided.
Car-pooling should continue to be avoided.
Training sessions must not exceed the duration time
normally associated with the activity.
ANY CLUB OR GROUP THAT IS NOT IN A POSITION TO
APPLY THESE MEASURES OR ENFORCE THEM
SHOULD NOT HOLD TRAINING SESSIONS.
This continues to be on an opt-in basis for participants.
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Indoor Facilities
Indoor facilities can only open → Ensure that where practical leave all door keypads, chairs, armrests,
for essential toilet facilities. doors wedged open to limit the use table tops, light switches, handrails,
of door handles, door bars, and door toilet flush mechanisms, water
The club using the facility should keypads. taps are thoroughly cleaned even
establish who has responsibility more frequently, where reasonably
for sanitizing the indoor area → Use of signage for each room/area practical after each contact).
used and toilet facility. indicating maximum permissible
numbers be posted for each area of Ensure that all such cleaning is carried
The following must be in place: the facility that is accessible out where reasonably practical
with single-use disposable cleaning
→ The bathroom must be the only → Strict cleaning protocols - Facilities equipment such as disposable
accessible indoor area open. and equipment used can be cleaned wipes, or alternatively where the
before and after the session. All cleaning material (for example the
→ Social distancing of 2 metres communal areas cleaned after cloth or sponge) is either placed in a
minimum can be maintained between each use ensuring that specific disinfectant solution that is effective
anyone queuing to use the facility. areas and that come into frequent against COVID-19 or is discarded and
direct contact with individuals (for not reused.
→ Handwashing facilities are available. example, doorknobs, door bars,
general session
guidelines
Ensure good communication in Club members should be Run Sessions
advance of the session to minimise encouraged where possible to train
the need to chat at the session. in the same small groups to create World Triathlon guidance recommends to avoid
a training pod where they do not running directly behind another athlete at a
Session plan outlined in advance mix with other groups and risk distance less than 4m. If the distance is less, it is
over call or email so there is no exposure to more people. recommended to be either at a 45-degree angle
need to discuss in person on or alongside the other athlete, 2 metres apart and
arrival. Any discussion around Social distancing must be avoid facing each other.
adaptations for injury or varying maintained post session with
ability level discussed in advance everyone leaving immediately.
where possible. Bike Sessions
Route selection - It is
Digital Sign in/registration sent out recommended to create courses Standard Government guidance of maintaining
in advance and stored to facilitate that are loops by avoiding out and a social distance of 2 metres must be observed
contact tracing if necessary. General back sections and with as few laps as an absolute minimum. Sport Ireland advise
risk assessment and Emergency as possible. that as cycling is typically more vigorous and it is
Action Plan completed as normal. important to consider additional social distancing
Equipment - Only the coach requirements to reflect the nature of the sport,
Covid 19 risk assessment complete should lay out and collect their slipstream effect etc. 2 metres will generally need
and shared with attendees in equipment, eg cones. Club to be expanded. Obeying the Rules of the Road
advance so everyone knows the members should not share remains a priority.
protocol prior to the session. equipment or help with the set up
of each other’s equipment.
Personal responsibility guidelines Swim Sessions
distributed in advance along with a
personal screening document, (see Open water swimming can take place with social
Appendix a), to be completed in distancing of 2 metres. Please see Covid-19 Open
advance by all attending. This does Water Guidance for Swimmers document here. Pool
not need to be sent to the club or sessions can take place following the public health
stored by the club. advice in place in the venue.
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Covid 19 officer/officers
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 complete the Sport Ireland Covid 19 return to sport course. Link here.
Dealing with Positive Cases
If a positive case is identified in the club, contact tracing will take place by public health authorities who will
determine who are close or casual contacts. The club Covid 19 officer may need to assist the public health
authorities in establishing relevant contacts in the club. Those who are identified as close contacts will be asked
to refrain from attending training sessions until they have been given clearance by a medical professional.
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 need sporting activities where possible. COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
to be undertaken to ensure guidelines
are met to comply with COVID-19 → Session registration can → Ability to clean and sanitise area/
specific requirements. These should be taken online. equipment pre/post session.
take into account the below. Please
note this list is not exhaustive. The → Sessions begin on time so there is If clubs are unable to mitigate these risks
risk assessment template can be no possibility of social interaction. then sessions should not go ahead. A
downloaded here. 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.
‘Pod’ System
Organised Sports training / activity / The space between pods will depend on helpful for participants to stay within the
exercise can take place in a pod/s once the nature, duration and intensity of the same pod.
sufficient space is available and strict session but it should be clearly evident
public health protocols are in place. that the pods are independent groups At a very minimum Social Distancing
not interacting with one another. of 2m between pods should be
The number of pods in a given facility or implemented.
area will depend on the overall size of Depending on the frequency of activity
space available. (i.e. multiple times in a week) it may be
Return to Sport for Specific Groups
Return to Sport for Juniors Return to Sport for Older Adults
Junior sessions can resume using the same Sport Ireland have issued the following guidelines for older
protocol as the adult sessions although there will adults returning to sport and physical activity. Please see link
be some additional considerations for younger here. These are applicable to clubs in ROI and NI.
children to avoid congregation. The Health
Protection Surveillance Centre has provided People over 70 and the medically vulnerable can still meet up
recommendations for the return to sport for children with people and get outside for exercise but should maintain
and adolescents. Please see the recommendations a 2 metre distance from others when exercising outdoors and
here. These are applicable to clubs in ROI and NI. wash their hands on returning home.
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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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 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.
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