Clubman Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 When are we going to get an announcement from the league about their position on this as most other leagues have already clarified their position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitty Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 The league secretary made a statement sent to all Club Secretaries this evening The message for local grassroots football: The advice is that any decision to continue playing or to postpone their respective competitions is a matter for each league as autonomous bodies within the game. This is in line with government advice at this time. It is not felt that all grassroots fixtures need to be cancelled as a matter of course at this time, although some may need to be if teams are self-isolating and are unable to play, or if teams are concerned about playing and the league agrees to postpone. Statement from the Trelawny League Following advice taken in the last 30 mins , I can confirm the following action applies to tomorrows games . At this moment in time we are not suspending fixtures tomorrow . As you can see from the above message from CCFA the decision to play matches will be solely the choice of competing teams to decide . We are very aware that players health must come first in all decisions made. If both clubs are happy to play then feel free to carry on and do so . Conversely if you are not prepared to play the Trelawny League will support your decision . Obviously this is on ongoing situation that could well change by the time next weekends games arrive . I will be in constant touch with CCFA and if they recommend we suspend all fixtures then you will be advised accordingly Lets all hope for a good outcome . B Manning and Old 1950 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubman Posted March 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Pitty said: The league secretary made a statement sent to all Club Secretaries this evening The message for local grassroots football: The advice is that any decision to continue playing or to postpone their respective competitions is a matter for each league as autonomous bodies within the game. This is in line with government advice at this time. It is not felt that all grassroots fixtures need to be cancelled as a matter of course at this time, although some may need to be if teams are self-isolating and are unable to play, or if teams are concerned about playing and the league agrees to postpone. Statement from the Trelawny League Following advice taken in the last 30 mins , I can confirm the following action applies to tomorrows games . At this moment in time we are not suspending fixtures tomorrow . As you can see from the above message from CCFA the decision to play matches will be solely the choice of competing teams to decide . We are very aware that players health must come first in all decisions made. If both clubs are happy to play then feel free to carry on and do so . Conversely if you are not prepared to play the Trelawny League will support your decision . Obviously this is on ongoing situation that could well change by the time next weekends games arrive . I will be in constant touch with CCFA and if they recommend we suspend all fixtures then you will be advised accordingly Lets all hope for a good outcome . At last, and a sit on the fence approach. If 1 participant from 1 team "self isolates" then surely the game will not go ahead. The whole situation is being used as means of diverting attention from more pressing matters 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countyman Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 The 2 leagues have, in my opinion made the correct decision in the light of current advice from the Govt, NHS, FA, CCFA and ..... common sense. At our level we are first and foremost recreational. That is an important matter to consider. The bodies involved..the Clubs...are voluntary....and the numbers involved small. This weekend most Clubs would be lucky to see 20 pitch side...the risks involved in watching a game outdoors around a 350mt perimeter pitch for such numbers are minimal. Yes I grant that the teams will be in close contact in the changing rooms...that puts 16 and management together for a brief time before and after the game. But the numbers involved are on par with those in pubs and shops, nowhere even near those of nightclubs, supermarkets, buses, trains, etc. For all those things the advice may well change soon to shut them down...that is the time we should shut down recreational football...not now.......and, like everyone else in the world we, as individuals, still can choose to self isolate and practice good hygiene if we dont. If someone in a club shows symptoms, these are just as likely to be normal flu, but they can self isolate......but if a club says it won't then play a game at a recreational level as a result then are we to assume they are in lockdown? Training suspended, all players and managers and volunteers self isolating not one club member going to work, shopping taking a walk or having a drink at their local, ...... I honestly ...at this stage..doubt it.its still a free world ...at the moment...but common sense, free will, good hygiene and reasonable actions are the way to go just now. Only my opinion. Paul Collings and Always A Blue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Clints Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Wot games are going ahead. Today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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