ECFA – Coronavirus Update
INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM ESSEX COUNTY FA
A number of queries have been received to establish/seek guidance on the pre/post-match handshakes in order to control the spread of Coronavirus.
The FA is following Government advice which, at the time of writing, does not offer any advice to say that we should not be shaking hands, but highlights and emphasises the need for good hand hygiene at all times.
However, if teams feel happier not to shake hands (or to try an alternative method like fist bumping) then that is absolutely their choice and leagues are encouraged to be understanding of teams making this choice.
Should teams decide not to shake hands or opt for an alternative method this must be conveyed to the match referee before the teams enter the field of play.
Alternatively, a league may choose to issue a policy to remove the procedural pre/post-match handshake, but this would be solely at the discretion of the league.
The FA is actively monitoring and adopting Government advice, and as a matter of good practice would recommend that leagues and clubs adopt the same approach.
Included below are useful links to be aware of updated information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
This guidance has been sent to leagues sanctioned by Essex FA and will be publicised on our website,www.essexfa.com, as well as being sent to all referees registered with Essex FA.
Regards,
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