Updated guidelines for recreational cricket as England moves to Step 3 of the COVID-19 roadmap

While guidance for on-field activity remains the same, certain off-field activities in England can recommence from Monday 17 May, with cricket clubs encouraged to move at their own pace.

With the positive news from the UK Government confirming England progressing to Step 3 from Monday 17^th May, we have updated our guidance to reflect what these changes mean for our league.

Whilst these changes come into effect from Monday 17^th May, it is important to remember that clubs should be encouraged to move at their own pace and only move to the next steps if and when they feel ready to do so.

The main changes under Step 3 guidance are as follows:

On-field Activities: All on-field restrictions remain as the same, member clubs are advised to continue with hygiene breaks and no use of saliva on the cricket ball
Changing rooms: can open where it is safe to do so but social distancing and other mitigation measures must be observed, including restrictions on capacity limits.
Hospitality: Clubhouses and facilities that serve food and drink can open. Both indoor and outdoor hospitality will be permitted. The provision of food and beverage should be as per government guidance on hospitality settings
Teas: Teas can now by served at clubs where this can be done safely and in compliance with government guidance on hospitality settings.
Spectators: Spectators are permitted at both public and private venues. Spectators must observe social distancing and legal gathering size limits (groups of up to 30 outdoors).
Travel: You can leave your home to exercise and take part in informal and organised cricket. Car sharing is permitted for sport in accordance with the government guidance for safer travel.

For all of our COVID-19 guidance documents, click here.