COVID-19 MATCHES

Following the latest update from the UK Government the ECB has now published its guidance for the return of recreational cricket. We will be looking to host a number of cricket based activities in line with ECB guidelines. 

Our priority and current decisions are based on providing a safe environment.  This is all new, we will review the situation regularly, be happy to receive your feedback and make adjustments where the committee feel appropriate.  Please be patient as we navigate our way through this.

Please ensure you read and understand the guidelines below.

Click here for full ECB Guidance and Click here for a summary

MCC GUIDELINES FOR MATCHES

GENERAL

• Social distancing rules should be maintained at all times
  
• If you or anyone in your household displays Covid-19 symptoms or your household is currently in isolation do not attend and inform your team captain or Manager as soon as possible.
• There will be hand sanitizer and wipes available, but users are encouraged to also bring their own
  
• We are not able to serve teas and players should bring their own drinks
• A First Aid kit and ice packs will be available
• Please follow directional signs
• Spectators are encouraged to park on the grass, as they can see the game from the boundary and set up whatever they need for a comfortable afternoon's cricket viewing.
• If within 7 days of using the facilities you develop any Covid-19 symptoms please notify the club and NHS Test and Trace system.

  
  

• The changing rooms will be closed in line with current government advice
• A "changing area" will be made available for each team
• This provides seating and somewhere to place your kit bags
• It is open to the elements so if changing/preparing please be aware of spectators near you

PLAYING

• Social distance at all times (expect keeper standing up)
• Sanitise hands before, at all breaks in play and after matches
• No sweat/saliva apllied to the ball, no spitting
• There will be a hygeine break every 6 overs/20 minutes to clean the ball
• Batters should sanitise bat when leaving field of play
• Wicket-keeper should sanitise gloves when leaving field of play
• Bowlers should not hand any items (jumper, cap etc) to umpire and should leave on boundary edge
• Batters to run on lines marked, not within 2m of bowler/other batter.
• Social distancing must be maintained during celebrations, drinks breaks and tactical discussions
  
• In the event of rain participants should return to their cars if there is not enough cover to maintain social distancing
• Players names must all be recorded to comply with NHS Test and Trace

• The pavilion will be open for the use of the toilets and bar service
• There is a single entrance point (the main front door) for users of the pavilion
• On entering the pavilion a name and contact number must be supplied and hands must be sanitised
• Once in the pavilion, signage and directional flow must be adhered to
• Drinks may be obtained, but must be consumed outside of the pavilion