COVID-19

Operating Procedure to facilitate the phased return of outdoor sport and recreation in England  - Version 1.5 (17/10/20)

We require your participation and adherence to this procedure which is written in accordance with the reference sources listed at the bottom of the document. This procedure covers all shooting activity taking place at the ground. Please take time to read it. Thank you.

East Riding Covid Alert Level = Medium

Key points:

• Pre-booking is essential for all activities, other than practice. Email info@eastyorkshireclayshootingground.co.uk or tel: 01964 204190.
• You must sanitise your hands at the gate, before entering/leaving the ground, using the hand sanitiser provided. Hand sanitiser is also available at the club house and on all layouts.
• Park socially distanced from other vehicles and use the parking behind layouts whilst shooting.
• You must check in at the entrance to the club house where an automated temperature check will be performed and your contact details will be taken to assist with 'Track & Trace'. Payment for services excluding food will be taken here.
• The number of shooters per squad is the standard format for each discipline for both practice and competition.
• For competitions, shooters in fast trap disciplines are able to referee. However, the ground is continuing to provide referees for all disciplines, unless stated at the time of booking. Referees will brief shooters of any COVID specific processes, prior to the commencement of their first line.
• Cartridges are available to purchase and can be pre-ordered (Eley, Fiocchi & Clever with proof of valid shotgun licence) and preferably pre-paid.
• Card (excluding Amex) or BACs payments are preferred. Contactless will be used where possible.
• The Clubhouse is closed, other than for payment of competition entries, practice and cartridges at the main entrance and ordering of food at the rear entrance.
• Face coverings are mandatory when paying for all services and whilst in Clay Courtyard. 
• Clay Kitchen is open on weekends (and during the week for larger competitions) Drinks, chocolate bars and crisps are available to purchase at other times. Food and drink is available on a take out basis to be consumed at your vehicle or to be eaten seated in Clay Courtyard.
• Toilets are available with restricted occupancy (face masks advisable). Hand dryers are switched off and replaced with paper towels. Antibacterial soap is available.
• Doors to all layouts and exterior doors to the toilets,are chocked open - do not close them.
• Seating has been reduced around the ground to meet COVID guidelines. If you want to sit outside next to your vehicle, we suggest that you bring your own fold up chair.
• Multiple bins are provided around the ground, so please dispose of your rubbish safely.

Behaviours:-

• Do NOT visit the ground if:-
  • you feel unwell or have cold or flu like symptoms (high temperature, new continuous cough, breathing difficulties, loss or change of smell and taste).
  • you have been advised to self isolate or you have recently been in close contact with someone with coronavirus or visited a high risk area
  • you are in a high risk category
  • you live with someone in a high risk category
  • you have returned from a country where quarantine is required and you are still in your quarantine period.
• Before deciding to visit, check your local Covid alert level to ascertain whether travelling outside your area is advised. 
• Travel independently to the ground, unless with an immediate family member.
• Maintain social distancing at all times (2m), following the markings on the ground and adhering to this procedure.
• Bring your own PPE (if you choose), over and above what is required for shooting.
• No sharing or selling of equipment by shooters is  allowed on the ground.
• The purpose of your visit is to shoot, with minimal time spent on the ground

Thank you for your co-operation. Stay Alert, Stay Safe. 

Version Control History:

Version	Issue Date	Revision History
V1.0	22/5/20	First version issued
V1.1	1/6/20	Updates:- Included a timetable of disciplines, Increased the number of shooters from 2 to 3 per layout, included the option of booking sequential sessions and visiting on multiple days, included the option to park behind layouts.
V1.2	7/8/20	Included competition, the return to standard number of shooters per discipline and removed disciplines available for practice. Condensed FAQs into key points.
V1.3	23/9/20	Inclusion of face coverings in the club house & mandatory recording of details for 'Track & Trace'.
V1.4	15/10/20	Closure of Club House and Clay Courtyard. Addition of temperature checks. Removal of seated catering with 'take out' only. Inclusion of Covid Alert levels.
V1.5	17/10/20	Included the reinstatement of seated catering in clay courtyard and the requirement to wear face coverings in clay courtyard.

 

References:

 

A. Government guidance on the phased return of outdoor sport and recreation in England

B. https://www.cpsa.co.uk/staysafe

C. NHS guidance

D. East Yorkshire Clay Shooting Ground Risk Assessment

E. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maintaining-records-of-staff-customers-and-visitors-to-support-nhs-test-and-trace

F.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know

G.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/full-list-of-local-covid-alert-levels-by-area

 

 

 

Covid 19 Specific Roles:

Public Health Covid 19 Compliance Officer:  Gill Hall, Tel: 01964 204190, e mail: info@eastyorkshireclayshootingground.co.uk