As of Monday 15^th of June, we will begin a phased re-opening of Foundation Park, and a welcome back to some of our participants.

Of course, things will be a little different upon our return, and we have made a number of changes and implemented a host of new procedures to ensure that we are safeguarding against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We’ve produced this video to illustrate the new procedure for entering and exiting Foundation Park for scheduled sessions and training. 

We have also produced a this map, to help further illustrate the new procedures.

It is our utmost priority to ensure that all of our participants are able to continue their football training, to socialise with their friends and team-mates, and to have fun — in a safe environment, in which we have taken every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

There are a number of steps that we have taken to ensure this, but here are six key steps that we wish to highlight:

• Reducing Risks: We’ve completed an in depth risk assessment of Foundation Park and all of our activities to ensure that we are able to safeguard against COVID-19. 
• Frequent Cleaning: We’ve limited the areas that participants have access to, in order to greatly increase the frequency of cleaning of the areas that are open to the public. 
• Social Distancing: We’ve implemented systems such as safe waiting areas, and floor markings to ensure that participants can maintain 2m social distancing. 
• Staggered Arrivals: We have staggered our arrival times, to minimise the contact between our participants and parents. 
• Hand Sanitising: We have provided the means for thorough hand sanitising as participants enter and exit the playing area. 
• Staff Training: All staff have been trained on how to correctly and safely use PPE equipment to minimise their risk, and the risk of further spread.

We’re looking forward to seeing you back at Foundation Park soon!