Assignment

Protocols and guidelines for

restarting:
1) Grassroots academy
2) Gym facility for senior
football team Submitted by:
Abhishek Singh
 Protocols & Guidelines for Grassroots
academy
Basic SOPs for the academy’s management

 The academy must only restart when they are ready and have
the appropriate measures in place according to the
government’s guidance concerning football and kids.
 The academy should check the insurance policies they have
about all football activities.
 Appoint a person responsible for communicating with the
youngsters about the pandemic and explaining the
precautions, do’s & dont’s, safety measures, cleanliness,
social distancing, hygiene, etc.
 Prior to resuming training activities at the facility, each player
shall be educated on COVID-19 precautionary measures.
 Posters and illustrations related to safety and hygiene to be
displayed at the facility.

SOPs for the management before arrival at the facility

 All players, coaches, staff members, and academy staff to be

tested. The member with a positive test to stay quarantined
at home for seven days before being tested again.
 Sanitization of the academy facility.
 Setting up a ‘Code of Behavior’ based on the SOPs for the
staff members inside the facility and maintenance of a fine
structure to ensure strict adherence to rules.
 One way entry and exit into the facility and parking area to
maintain social distancing.
 Safety briefing to the academy staff and the academy players
before the restart of every training or game.
 Proper communication with the parents of grassroots players
about the rules and code of conduct inside the facility.
 Get written consent from the parents of the players to
participate in the facility’s sessions.
 Sanitization of changing rooms, toilets, and washrooms.
 Masks, gloves, sanitizers, and handwash to be available in the
washrooms and changing rooms.
 Thermal checking machine to be available at the entry point
with the security for checking the fever of everyone before
entering the facility.
 Swimming facility and cooling session rooms to stay closed.
 Bus to pick up players from their homes.
o The bus driver and the players to wear masks and
gloves.
o Open windows for ventilation.
o Seating arrangement to maximize social distancing.
o Wash/sanitize hands for 20 seconds before and after
entering the bus.

SOPs for parents of players

 Give a written consent for the player’s participation in the

academy.
 Ensure children have their own bottles, handwash, sanitizers,
masks, gloves, and towels. They should be clearly marked
with the name to avoid mix up.
 Communicate with the players and try to boost their
confidence every time.
 Be supportive of their children and teach them about safety,
social distancing, and hygiene.

SOPs for everyone

 Everyone (players, coaches, staff, groundsmen, etc) to install

the Aarogya Setu app in their smartphones.
 Everyone to do COVID-19 self-assessment for symptoms with
the Aarogya Setu App.
 Players to take a shower after the game and maintain social
distancing in the washrooms.
 Coaches should prove adequate time for the players to clean
themselves between/after the sessions.
 Avoid pre-training handshakes and follow safety rules
throughout the sessions.
 Maintain social distancing on the bench and dugout during a
game.
 Give more hydration breaks as the players are coming after a
long gap and may need some time to boost their stamina.
 Spaced areas for kits, equipment, and drinks.
 Bottles and refreshment drinks should not be shared at any
cost.
 Any payment from the parents of the players should be
cashless.
 Sharing of kits and equipment is not allowed.
 Refrain from spitting. Use tissue for coughing and sneezing.
 The appointed official for communicating with the youngsters
should take regular sessions and try to make the interaction
open and interesting for the small age group youngsters.
 If anyone is found symptomatic then they should be
immediately sent to a hospital for a proper check-up. Ensure
there is no panic if a youngster is involved and stay calm with
the player.
 Wash hands after the session and clean/sanitize the
equipment before & after the session.
 Follow social distancing in all changing rooms, toilets,
washrooms, dressing room.
 Protocols & Guidelines for Gym facility
SOPs for everyone before arrival

 Prior to resuming activities at the gym facility, each player

shall be educated on COVID-19 precautionary measures.
 All gym staff, trainers, and players to test for COVID-19
before restarting the facility.
 The member with a positive test to stay quarantined at home
for seven days before being tested again.
 Ensure taking ‘written undertaking’ from athletes before the
restart of the facility.
 Sanitization of the gym facility, equipment, changing rooms,
washrooms, toilets, lift, before the arrival of players.
 All equipment to be kept 72 hours outside/sunlight after
sanitizing to free it from germs.
 6 feet distance between gym equipment to ensure social
distancing.
 Hand sanitizers and thermal checking machines to be
available at the entrance.
 Windows shall be kept open and A/C should be avoided.
 Single entry system for everyone to maintain social
distancing.
 Installment of posters related to safety and hygiene measures
at the facility in place of body builder’s posters for the time
being.
 Preparation of a fine structure for breaking safety rules.
 Physiotherapy and massage sessions should be avoided inside
the gym.
 Avoid the use of public transport before arriving at the gym.

SOPs for everyone during the session

 Players and staff should install the Aarogya Setu app.

 No handshakes, hugs should be allowed between players.
 Players and staff should wear masks before entering the
facility.
 Individual trainers to guide players by maintaining social
distancing.
 Equipment should not be shared between the players.
 Ensure that players have personal bottles, towels, drinks that
can’t be shared.
 Disinfect the facility before and after the session regularly.
 Use of gym in small groups with minimal staff to maintain
social distancing. Gym sessions happen in a phased manner
with small groups in each phase.
 The use of equipment should be allowed only by wearing
gloves.
 Sauna and hydrotherapy for recovery sessions should not be
allowed.
 The masseur should be allowed only after intense gym
sessions. Massage machines/chairs shall be arranged to be
used for recovery purposes.
 Separate shoes and slippers for inside and outside the gym.
Outside shoes/slippers to not be used inside the facility and
cleaned properly.
 Use of washrooms/toilets to be allowed at 50% capacity.
 Symptomatic players should be immediately removed from
the facility and go through COVID-19 testing.
 Players should regularly sanitize their phones and tracking
device. Watches should not be allowed inside the facility.

SOPs for everyone after the session

 Disinfecting common touchpoints, equipment, and the gym.

 Cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, clothes, kits after the
session.
 Washing of shoes after the session and keeping it in sunlight
to make it germ-free.
 Ensure exit maintaining social distancing.
 Trainer to remain in touch with players at home and keep in
check with their health.