1. Wellbeing of everyone involved in Cricket in Oxfordshire

2. Keeping cricket in business

3. Making tough decisions for the greater good

Oxfordshire Cricket’s Priorities

ECB Guidelines

Return to Play Roadmap -Recreational Game

• Published 10th June• 5 Stage Roadmap on Return to

Play• Step 3 – Small Group Activity

• Step 4 – Adapted Gameplay• Next stage Step 4 Adapted

Gameplay

ECB Guidelines

● Updated guidance released 5th June● In line with government guidance and signed of by

DCMS● Extended to groups of 6 or coaching ratio 1:5● Does not permit ‘small sided’ games● Nets on ‘every other’ basis● Two or more groups allowed IF space allows AND

○ Kept separate○ Social distancing and strict hygiene in place

● Clubhouse can be opened for 1st aid and toilets● Use own equipment and ball, with no saliva or sweat

on the ball

ECB Guidelines

ECB Guidelines

Only do so if ready and able to adhere to latest Government & ECB guidelines

“ECB is clear that outdoor facilities should only reopen if those responsible for them are ready to do so and they can

do so safely, following public health guidance: no club should reopen their outdoor facilities if they feel unable to

meet the requirements”.

● Sport & Leisure Taskforce with Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, and DCMS

● DCMS signs of plans for return recreational cricket

● Working with Government, DCMS & Sport England to be part of ‘Safe Solution’

● DCMS regard cricket as one of ‘Best in Class’ ○ Responsible○ Methodical

ECB Process

Useful Links

● https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

● Oxfordshire Cricket Website

● ECB Statement on Recreational Cricket - 23rd June 2020

● ECB Guidance for Recreational Cricket - 5th June 2020

● ECB Roadmap for the return of Recreational Cricket

● HOWZAT!?! Out or Not Out? You’re the umpire, you decide

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