Oakmeadians RFC

COVID 19 - UPDATE             10.03.21

We are pleased to announce that following the Government's lockdown announcement last week, the RFU have released their Roadmap to a Return to Rugby. 

A copy of the RFU Roadmap can be found HERE. and the club will move to D1 week commencing 29th March. Please go to our dedictaed COVID-19 page for further details of the club's updated policies and processes.

Oakmeadians RFC

COVID-19 RETURN TO RUGBY POLICY AND GUIDANCE 2021 (Version 7) 10.3.21

These are truly unprecedented times and Oakmeadians RFC is committed to return to rugby through all age groups and sections when it is safe for everyone to do so. Government guidelines are changing from week to week, with the gradual easing of the latest lockdown, training will be possible from 29th March 2021, as long as we take care and follow all the health and safety guidance. The following procedure is a working document and can change at any time.  Oakmeadians RFC has taken advice from RFU, government and the local council. 

RFU Statement.

‘All other age grade rugby must remain at Stage A until 29th March - meaning individuals can exercise alone or with one other from another household until Monday 29th March.

We are pleased to be able to publish our provisional plan for a phased return to full contact rugby. It’s wonderful to see light at the end of the tunnel and we are as delighted as clubs and players across the country that they will soon be able to resume training and, subject to each step on government’s roadmap being achieved, progress towards contact fixtures and an exciting season of rugby for 2021/22 from September. Please note the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap has been revised to follow steps on the government roadmap. Please therefore disregard previous versions and only share the new ‘green for go’ roadmap below. We have removed Stages B and C as they are no longer currently relevant due to changes in government restrictions. Over the next couple of weeks, we will provide stage-by-stage guidance on our Return to Rugby page which will include all the information you’ll need for a gradual return to contact rugby. Guidance will include equipment that can be used at each stage and videos with our coach development team.’

Please note the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap has been revised to follow steps on the government roadmap. Please therefore disregard previous versions and only share the new ‘green for go’ roadmap below. We have removed Stages B and C as they are no longer currently relevant due to changes in government restrictions.

While we are all incredibly excited about getting back out on the pitch, we should also be conscious of the need to build-up gradually after a long lay-off. The focus for all activity over the next three months should be on player retention and player safety.

Go to our dedicated COVID-19 page for further details:

including:

• RFU Statement 5th March 2021

• RFU Roadmap for Return to Rugby. Version March 2021. 
• RFU COVID-19 Law variations. 
• Oakmeadians RFC Procedure for Training and Games during and post COVID-19. 
• RFU update March 2021 

If you have any questions regarding our COVID-19 procedure or need more information on the subject, please contact,

Socially Distanced Training

From 30th March 2021

 Tuesday              Senior Men & Women & Colts              7.00pm 

 Wednesday        Under 13s to Under 16s                from 6.30pm

                            Under 13s U15s U18s Girls          from 6.30pm

                     Thursday           Senior Men & Women & Colts              7.00pm                    

                           Touch Rugby                                         7.00pm

   Sunday              Little Bears                                          10.00am 

                            Under 6s - Under 12s                            9.30am

                           Under 13s - Under16s                         11.30am

                           Under 13s U15s U18s Girls                 12.00pm