At IPDA, we have reviewed every part of our operations and have implemented an extensive range of safety measures to ensure we adhere to government and local authority guidelines to create a safe experience for all guests and staff, and this includes our football coaching.

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

The safety measures that are being and have been introduced are intended to minimise the risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus but this risk cannot be completely eradicated. Therefore, anyone visiting our courses acknowledge that they do so at their own risk

FEELING UNWELL?

If you are feeling unwell, with any of the following symptoms of Covid-19, we ask that you please do not attend training.  

  • High temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back and your temperature is in excess of 38.0c.

  • A new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

  • Loss of smell or taste – this can be a sign of respiratory infections

You will be temperature checked on reception before admission and players or parents with a cough or high temperature may be refused entry.

SOCIAL DISTANCING

If possible keep 2 metres apart at all times, in exceptional cases only you can reduce the distance to 1 metre.

Please make sure all players and parents follow social distancing guidelines at all times.

WHAT CUSTOMERS CAN DO WHILE ON SITE

Wash your hands with soap and water throughout the day for at least 20 seconds.

Use sanitizer when moving from one area to another.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze

Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands

Do not touch your face if your hands are not clean

Sneeze and cough into your arm if required

We have implemented a number of new measures following the advice from government and industry associations so that we can provide a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.

SOME OF THESE MEASURES INCLUDE:

  • Limiting the number of players in each group.

  • Capacities are restricted so book early to avoid disappointment.

  • Floor markings and signs to manage walkways to respect social distancing guidelines

  • Hand sanitiser and hand washing points around the centre

  • Specialist cleaning of all our facilities and pitches.

  • Reception has a clear shield in place to help protect customers and our staff at all times

  • There is a one-way operation in place, please adhere to it at all times.

  • All players and parents to enter through main reception.

TOILETS

Our toilet facilities will be open.

Baby changing facilities are available here.

Please observe social distancing whilst using these facilities.

PPE

The current guidance is PPE isn’t compulsory, but guests are welcome to wear it, should it make them feel more comfortable, masks are available 

All staff have undergone full training and will be wearing appropriate PPE such as visors at all times

FOOD & DRINK

All food and drinks must be ordered using the ORDOO app.

Outdoor eating facilities are available.

HAND WASHING

Please use our hand sanitiser and hand wash stations, which are situated throughout the walk-through areas of the centre.

RUBBISH

Please put all rubbish in the bins

ENHANCED CLEANING

There will be extra cleaning of all our facilities and pitches.

Paper towels will be provided in toilets instead of hand dryers.