Safer Return to Football Match Operations Protocol issued

15th November 2023
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The Football Association of Ireland has today issued Safer Return to Football match day protocols to all SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League clubs ahead of the return to play for the National Leagues. The document has been sent to all

The Football Association of Ireland has today issued Safer Return to Football match day protocols to all SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League clubs ahead of the return to play for the National Leagues.

The document has been sent to all club secretaries ahead of the resumption of the SSE Airtricity League on July 31st and the start of the new Women’s National League season in early August.

The Protocols cover all match day and medical operations, with guidelines around all aspects of National League fixtures, as the clubs gear up for a safer return to play.

The document also confirms that the total attendance at all games is capped at 200 including all players, staff, medical personnel, security and stadium staff, broadcasters and media. This figure is in line with current Government guidelines and remains subject to HSE advice.

The Safer Return to Football Medical and Match Operations Protocols for the SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League can be downloaded here….