Basketball Ireland issues updated Covid-19 venue guidance

Basketball Ireland issues updated Covid-19 venue guidance following Irish government's announcement regarding public health measures

Following the Irish government’s announcement on October 20th regarding public health measures coming into effect from Friday October 22nd, Basketball Ireland is delighted to announce the following:   

A venue is allowed admit spectators up to 100% of normal capacity, if the venue is satisfied the persons are fully vaccinated, provided they can be seated, wear face coverings and social distance. 

Protective measures include:

• Requirement for EU Digital COVID Certificate (COVID-19 pass)(vaccine or recovery certificate) for indoor hospitality and events
• Face masks (can be removed for consumption of food or drinks, as appropriate)
• Collection of contact tracing data
• Indoor sporting events audience/spectators should be fully seated (standing permitted at your seat)
• Covid-19 passes and fixed capacity limits will not apply for outdoor events. However, appropriate protective measures should be in place,
• Organisers of indoor and outdoor group activities should ensure that appropriate protective measures are in place, (sanitiser, face masks, no attendance if symptomatic, no attendance if awaiting a test, or the results of a test, et cetera)
• Pods are still required indoors for all age groups if mixed or undisclosed vaccination status.
• Fixed capacity limits will not apply to these indoor and outdoor group activities,
• Indoor and outdoor competition games can take place for all age groups, and spectators are allowed in line with the above guidance
• Sanitising of equipment remains in place
• Appropriate ventilation in the area being used

The basketball community will need to continue to monitor the ongoing risk from the disease, including through testing and contact tracing as advised by the HSE.

We will all need to take steps individually and collectively in our everyday lives to keep this risk under control, some steps are:

• acting fast, isolating and getting tested if we have symptoms
• wearing our face coverings where appropriate
• making sure that indoor spaces are well ventilated
• maintaining adequate social distancing whenever appropriate
• covering our coughs and sneezes and keeping our hands clean

Please also be advised that from October 22nd the Covid App as provided by Basketball Ireland will no longer be available through Basketball Ireland please see information here.

Chair of Basketball Ireland’s ‘Return to Play’ Committee, Charles Higgins, said:

“All members of the basketball community should remember that Covid-19 is not gone and will be part of our lives at least in the near future. Please be vigilant and if any symptoms are present get advice from your health care provider. Vaccinated persons can still get, give and carry Covid-19. We wish all the members a great season and please stay safe.”