The Rowing Ireland Covid-19 Working Group has provided the following update.
Restrictions update for Republic of Ireland Clubs, “Reframing the challenge road map”
With the announcement by the Irish government of the lifting of restrictions, the Covid-19 working group have assembled a question-and-answer type format to answer questions regarding changes. The government has laid out a three-stage plan with Dates of the 6th & 20th of September and the 22nd of October. With these questions and answers, we will cover the first two dates of the government program and we will address the final stage in early October.
The initial stages of the government plan introduce two different policies for certain events depending on if people are all vaccinated or if there is a mixed session of vaccinated and non-vaccinated.
| 6th of September | Fully Vaccinated or recovered from Covid | Mixture of vaccinated and non-vaccinated |
| Outdoor | ||
| Can crew training sessions take place | Yes, in pods of 15 | Yes, in pods of 15 |
| Can mixing of crews take place | Yes | Not recommended |
| Do we need to wear masks outdoors | No | Yes, where social distancing cannot be maintained |
| Indoor | ||
| Can dressing rooms open? | No | No |
| Can gym session (erg & weights commence | Yes, for individual training | Yes, for individual training. |
| 20th of September | Fully Vaccinated or recovered from Covid | Mixture of vaccinated and non-vaccinated |
| Outdoor | ||
| Can crew training sessions take place | Yes, with no restrictions | Yes, with no restrictions |
| Can mixing of crews take place | Yes, with no restrictions | Yes, with no restrictions |
| Do we need to wear masks outdoors | No | Yes, where social distancing cannot be maintained |
| Indoor | ||
| Can dressing rooms open? | Yes | Pods of 6, the number of pods depends on the size of the venue |
| Can gym session (erg & weights commence | Yes | Pods of 6, the number of pods depends on the size of the venue (excluding coaches) |
| 22nd of October | The group will look at these restrictions in early October |
Wearing of masks in outdoor areas where a mixture of vaccinated and non-vaccinated person is taking place and where social distancing cannot be maintained should continue.
Wearing of masks in indoor areas for people not involved in exercise should continue.
Self-Isolation/Restricted Movements
Continuing requirement for:
- Those with symptoms to immediately self-isolate and seek a test
- Those with a positive test result to self-isolate for 10 days
- Close contacts of a confirmed case to restrict movements unless fully vaccinated
