To RCC Players and Non-Playing Members,

The Club Committee has reconsidered its stance on the use of the Nets on the Green at Reed and decided to open them for practice. This will be by players Booking appointments with the Responsible Person appointed by the Club, Tom Greaves.

If you wish to use the facility, each individual must be familiar with and understand the Guidelines issued by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on the 15th May 2020. The full Guidelines can be found on www.ecb.co.uk then looking for “ECB guidelines for the use of outdoor cricket facilities in lockdown.”

Information how to book is attached below.

I stress that sessions must be Booked and Confirmed beforehand with Tom Greaves on mobile 07787 243915 or by email [email protected]

It is not a “free-for-all”; you cannot just turn-up! You must book. Nets will be closed and signage displayed when not in use.

The Committee has a responsibility to monitor the procedure and revise it if necessary. Transgressions or mis-use could result in banning individuals or closing-down the Nets again.

Please direct all enquiries to Tom Greaves who will instruct you on your personal responsibilities and provide you with a time slot.

Please be sensible, take care, stay safe and have fun during this period of fine weather.

PGB
Peter G. Baker,
Honorary Secretary,
Reed Cricket Club.
www.reedcricketclub.co.uk
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HOW TO BOOK.
Guidance for using nets and outfield for training.
The UK Government recently announced changes to its guidance that affected sport and physical activity, effective from Wednesday 13th May. The ECB subsequently issued guidance on the 15th May that should be followed to enable the safe undertaking of exercise in an outdoor cricket club
environment.

Following the review of this guidance, the Club has decided to provide access to 2 nets for members to use for training and exercise. The use of these facilities is for Cricket Club members only.

What has been made available?
• Two of our 3 nets have been set up for use, the middle net is blocked and should not be used.
• A booking system has been put in place to restrict the use of each area.
• The net or practice areas can be booked for 1 hour. A 15-minute period is then left to ensure that crossover of people is avoided.
• Bookings should be made as early as possible, preferably 24 hours in advance.
• Please note that no buildings will be open, and no toilet facilities will be provided.
• No club equipment will be available, therefore you must bring your own and remove it at the end of your session.

Booking and using the facilities:
• To book a net or practice area, please send a message to Tom Greaves on 07787 243915 detailing the name of the member making the booking and the requested date and time. You will receive a reply confirming your booking, subject to availability.
• The person making the booking must be a member of the club. They must abide by all the ECB guidelines on usage outlined below.
• When your 1 hour time slot is up, please leave the area immediately and maintain social distancing at all times.
• Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Please note there is a tap situated to the right-hand side of the pavilion that will have a soap dispenser above, this may be used for regular hand washing.

ECB Guidance for the use of outdoor facilities:
• You can exercise outdoors on your own, with members of your household or with one other person from outside your household while keeping two metres apart at all times.
You must only exercise in groups of no more than two people, unless you are exercising exclusively with members of your household.
• Social distancing of at least two metres must be maintained at all times (unless all participants are members of the same household).
• Only one-to-one coaching is permitted per session.
• No clubhouse or changing room facilities will be open.
• No equipment can be shared.
• No saliva or sweat should come into contact with the ball at any time.
• Wash hands at home before and after using the outdoor facilities. Bring your own hand sanitiser where possible.

If any of the above guidelines are not followed, then the facilities will be closed.

Refer all enquiries to Tom Greaves on 07787 243915.