ISSUED BY SPORT IRELAND:
Following last night’s Government Announcement Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan will move to Level 4 at midnight tonight (Thursday, 15 October).
Please see below details in relation to sport:
Level 4
Training: Non-contact outdoor training can take place but only in pods of up to 15.
Matches and events: No matches or events to take place.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools: These should be closed.
There is an exemption for professional and elite sport along with inter-county GAA which can continue to train.
Competition in these sports must take place behind closed doors.
Level 3
The rest of the country remains at Level 3 with some additional measures.
Training: Non-contact outdoor training can take place but only in pods of up to 15.
Matches and events: No matches or events to take place.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools: May remain open for individual use only, and with protective measures in place. No exercise or dance classes.
There is an exemption for professional and elite sport along with inter-county GAA which can continue to train.
Competition in these sports must take place behind closed doors.
Important Notes on Level 3:
The Expert Group is awaiting final sign off on guidance for indoor sport in Level 3. Until then sports should refrain from Indoor Group Activity.
Senior National Competition can no longer take place in Level 3.
Professional & Elite Sport Definitions
This is defined as covering those who are:
- Professional Sports People or Sports people who participate within professional competition.
- A Member of a high performance team funded by Sport Ireland.
- Those who compete at major international events including European and World Champions, Olympic and Paralympic Games. Specifically, the athletes and players associated with the below list:
- Athletes on the 2020 International Carding Scheme
- Players on the 2020 Team Ireland Golf Scheme
- Senior riders in Show-Jumping, Eventing & Dressage
- Senior team players in Hockey, Cricket, and Rugby Sevens.
Inter-county Sport : Refers specifically to competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association or the Camogie Association.