COVID-19 & The BRHA

Official statement regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Published: 17 March 2020
Update: 1

In light of the global pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Executive Committee of BRHA South would like to issue all members with a formal statement regarding the remainder of the 2019/20 season.

It goes without saying that we are closely monitoring the advice of heath and government organisations and ensure you that the health and safety of our members and spectators is paramount; under no circumstances will this be jeopardised.

Given the changing dynamic of the situation, the following is based on the information we have at the time of writing (17^th March 2020). We will continue to review our position and provide you with updates as and when we feel necessary and with as much advanced notice as possible.

a) All league games and competitions have been postponed with immediate effect.

b) We intend to restart on Sunday, 17^th May 2020. The already-scheduled fixtures on Sunday, 17^th May 2020, and Sunday, 24^th May 2020, will remain unchanged. We are working with Bordon Roller Rink on available dates for those that have been postponed; although, we note that it is highly likely these will need to be played on a Saturday due to the lack of available rink time.

c) The 2019/20 Senior National Championships will go ahead as planned and are due to take place at Bordon Roller Rink on the following dates: -

· 1^st & 2^nd August = B Nationals
· 15^th & 16^th August = A Nationals

d) Any participant that shows symptoms of COVID-19, or anyone that has been in contact with someone that has, must follow the advice of Public Health England (PHE). You are not permitted to partake in league activities for a minimum of 14 days. We strongly advise you to keep fully up-to-speed with the latest developments of this pandemic by visiting one of the following links:-

i. NHS Direct: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
ii. Gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

e) In the interest of their own health and safety, we strongly advise anyone over the age of 60 years old, or anyone with an underlying heath condition, not attend including team and match day officials.

f) Any member, regardless of role, that has returned from another country must avoid participating in all league activities for a minimum of 14 days.

g) Team training is at the discretion of the respective club and the players themselves but by doing so may nullify insurance policies held via the BRHA.

h) Members and spectators have a duty of care to themselves and their counterparts and must respect the health and safety of those around them at all times: -

i. Maintaining a distance of 2 metres where possible;
ii. Avoiding handshakes and bodily contact where possible;
iii. No spitting;
iv. Regularly washing their hands;
v. No sharing of water bottles;
vi. Supplying their own sanitiser gel;
vii. Coughing/sneezing into a tissue and disposing of it immediately or into a bent elbow;
viii. When not on the rink, please ensure flip-flops or other appropriate footwear is worn at all times.

i) The Executive Committee has been working with the management of Bordon Roller Rink to ensure they are taking all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our members including but not limited to anti-bacterial hand wash in the toilets, plenty of hand towels and clean showers. Any related queries should be directed to Bordon Roller Rink themselves as this is in the control of the BRHA.

j) The 2019/20 Annual General Meeting has been postponed and more information will be released in due course.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding points raised in this statement, please email secretary@brha.co.