Covid-19 Procedures

Isobel Bruce Combes is the Covid-19 officer for Four of Clubs and may be contacted on iacombes@btinternet.com
During this time of crisis, it is important that we ensure that sessions be run safely and in accordance with any current NGB and Government guidelines.  We therefore ask that all participants adhere carefully to the procedures we have to follow at this time. 

Everyone wishing to participate in Four of Clubs training will need to do the following:

a. Complete the Initial Declaration. This needs only to be completed once.

b. Read the procedures and risk assessments. The files are updated regularly, please check HERE often to make sure you are aware of any changes.

c. Complete the Covid-19 Pre-Session Screening before EVERY training session.  
Please keep in mind also that arrangements may have to change very suddenly in accordance with a new directives as they come out and that the provision of sessions cannot, therefore, always be guaranteed.  The coaches will be taking their own temperature on the morning of any a session and if they find they have a fever or any other symptoms of Covid-19, or knowledge that they have come into contact with anyone who does,  the session will be immediately cancelled, so please ensure that you can be contacted easily and check for any messages before setting out. 
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Covid-19 Forms

Initial Declaration
Pre-Session Covid-19 Screening

Covid-19 Risk Assessments and Procedures 

These can be found on their relevant pages below.
It is becoming very clear that the Coronavirus crisis is having a significant impact on the education and mental well being of our young people and will probably continue to do so for some time to come.  Our Welfare Officers have assembled these resources to help parents deal with these challenging times and we hope they will be of use.  The welfare officers and coaches of the club are available online via Zoom every Thursday at 5pm for any family who wishes to talk about these issues, ask for help or just have someone to chat to.  The invitation to these is posted on the clubs WhatsApp group and can also be requested by emailing fourofclubs@btinternet.com

Further help on dealing with the mental stress of Covid-19 can be found on our Welfare Page
British Fencing Policies on Return to Sport https://www.britishfencing.com/training-guidance-new-social-distancing-england/
Government Guidelines for Coaching ​https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation/guidance-for-personal-trainers-and-coaches-on-the-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation
Leon Paul Disposable Mask Liners ​https://www.leonpaul.com/fencing-masks/fencing-mask-spare-parts/mask-parts.html
Absolute Fencing Sport Masks https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/shopping/product_info.php/products_id/1687