CLUB SQUASH UPDATE - COVID 19

Good afternoon,

Dear Members,

From Tuesday 1 September squash clubs in England are able to move to Phase 2 in the return to play plan, allowing players to form ‘squash bubbles’ and play full-court matches, although modifications and additional hygiene measures will be required:

What is a ‘squash bubble’?
Bubbles consist of a maximum of six players and players within a ‘squash bubble’ are permitted to play full-court matches with the following modifications:
• Only two players on court at one time.
• Play best of three games.
• Play first to 11 points, sudden-death at 10-all.
• Use ‘Sides’ to maintain social distancing throughout the warm-up.
• During each game, when the first player reaches six points, both players should wipe away excessive sweat, and sanitise their hands and the ball. Repeat between games.
• The same player to serve / touch the ball during each half of a game, and at the halfway point, switch servers.
• Protective eyewear or visors are strongly recommended at all times.
• Don't wipe your hands on the wall.
• Players are not allowed to shout or raise their voice.
Please maintain social distancing when not on court, and continue follow the hygiene and cleaning policies.

How do I form a ‘squash bubble’?
• Agree who is in your bubble with up to five other players.
• Inform us of the names of the players in your bubble.
• Confirm via email, that you have read and agree to follow the England Squash ‘bubble’ guidance within this page.

• You can only belong to one bubble at a time but following a seven-day break of playing full squash, you can switch once you’ve got agreement from your Club.
• Ensure you have express permission from the parent/guardian of any minor before they can join a squash bubble.

What if a player in a 'squash bubble' displays symptoms of COVID-19?
• Follow the England Squash guidance and your club’s protocol for members/players with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Players from the bubble that have been in contact with the symptomatic player within the seven days prior must self-isolate and undertake tests as per Government guidelines, even if they exhibit no symptoms themselves, until it has been determined whether or not the symptomatic player has tested positive or negative.
• Players within the bubble can resume play if the COVID-19 test proves negative.

After reading the above information and understanding the restrictions etc, you must confirm by email leyburncommunitylc@gmail.com IF you wish to form part of a Squash Bubble and who is in it – please could you give your Bubble a Name so it is easier to identify. Any queries please contact us.

kind regards
Amanda Adamson
Leyburn Community Leisure Club