COVID-19 UPDATE

Darren Andrews • 16 March 2020

Covid-19 Update 14/03/20

Club Secretaries and Leagues

Sport England Advice has not yet changed so the advice remains:

For now, it doesn't mean you can't still run activities where people gather, and it definitely doesn't mean that people should be discouraged from being active.

In fact, given that being fit and healthy acts as a deterrent to most infections, it's crucial that members of the public continue to lead active lives throughout this period, whether that's using a local gym or walking or cycling, where it’s possible to do so.

Unless there's official advice telling you not to do so, and as long as you follow the government advice on how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, you can continue with things like club sports fixtures, group activities and use leisure facilities.

In every scenario, it’s clear that hand hygiene is critical and if you’re planning to go somewhere that involves using sports equipment, make sure you're thoroughly wiping it down before and after you use it.

WWCBA Sub Committees with the Cups & Merits, League and Safeguarding are focused on giving the right advice at the right time. The Chair people of those committees are regularly in contact with each other and will advise any changes.

WWCBA are considering the various options to have plans in place to react to updates. To give any advice contrary to the Government and Health Organisations would not be appropriate as we are not the experts or qualified to make decisions on those subjects.

WWCBA advice is to encourage all club secretaries & safeguarding officers to have appropriate contact details. These are to serve their members, to give advice and updates about the bowling situation and to provide suitable support for those who may become isolated.

Safeguarding Officers may also need to be vigilant as people become vulnerable and there is an increased risk of scams such as cures, refunds and fake donations.

WWCBA Expect Updates from the NHS on 17th March 2020.

There is no need to e-mail us, unless your club has a specific situation that WWCBA needs to know about.

Please understand we are keeping abreast of all available information and will ensure everyone is updated. We appreciate clubs are starting to mobilise as the spring weather starts but WWCBA cannot impose any postponements, cancellations or changes given current advice.

Regards

Chris Price

Secretary

WWCBA

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