37th Post ..... Let the Games Commence....
As many of us are in the Autumn Years it is in our interests to ensure we pose no risk to each other.
Staying away if unwell. Facemasks optional. Using own boules, coches, measuring tapes, pegs etc.. Many of us played with gloves. We didn't have sanitisers but people only played for an hour and went home and washed hands thoroughly. We socially distanced and had none of the 'normal' greetings.
Most games were played with one player on each piste playing against the player in the adjacent piste and it proved, despite misgivings, to be both competitive and enjoyable.
When we played two per piste we insisted that when not actively playing you left the piste and clearly stood away to the side maintaining the social distance. You didn't occupy the same personal space at any point in the game. Maximum of two players per piste, if you can socially distance.
Even if the the rings, scoreboards etc are unavailable it should be possible to play and one person record the score on a piece of paper or App.
The Irish Pétanque Association
COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR THE RESUMPTION OF PLAY
(Subject to Government directives. Northern Ireland Guidelines in italics)
Restrictions on Travel
From May 18th to June 8th travel is restricted to 5 km from home to the playing pistes.
In Northern Ireland any outdoor activities may not start until May 28th.
In Northern Ireland any outdoor activities may not start until May 28th.
From June 8th to July 20th travel is restricted to 20 km from home to the playing pistes.
After July 20th the travel restrictions within regions are proposed to be lifted.
In Northern Ireland we have to await announcements.
After July 20th the travel restrictions within regions are proposed to be lifted.
In Northern Ireland we have to await announcements.
Restrictions on Numbers
From May 18th to June 8th a maximum of 4 persons may play together.
In Northern Ireland from 28th May up to 6 persons may play.
From June 8th to July 20th a small group of players may be allowed (small is not defined in the ROI, but 10 will be the number in Northern Ireland, so we will settle for 10 on both sides of the border).
In Northern Ireland from 28th May up to 6 persons may play.
From June 8th to July 20th a small group of players may be allowed (small is not defined in the ROI, but 10 will be the number in Northern Ireland, so we will settle for 10 on both sides of the border).
Social Distancing and Personal Protection
Nobody comes to play who has a cough or a temperature.
Players must stay 2 metres away from each other.
Face masks are advised, but not mandatory.
No handshakes or kissing. Toe-to-toe greetings only.
All players must bring to the piste their own hand sanitiser.
Nobody must touch another player’s boules, cochonnet, measuring tape or hand sanitiser.
No entrance money should be used.
Each team must have their own cochonnet and use it when they win the previous end.
Only one person in the game is allowed to touch the circle and the scoreboard.
Any player measuring must do so with his/her own tape. Others stand 2 metres away.
Players must stay 2 metres away from each other.
Face masks are advised, but not mandatory.
No handshakes or kissing. Toe-to-toe greetings only.
All players must bring to the piste their own hand sanitiser.
Nobody must touch another player’s boules, cochonnet, measuring tape or hand sanitiser.
No entrance money should be used.
Each team must have their own cochonnet and use it when they win the previous end.
Only one person in the game is allowed to touch the circle and the scoreboard.
Any player measuring must do so with his/her own tape. Others stand 2 metres away.
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