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GAA 'RETURN TO PLAY' ROADMAP

Friday 5th June 2020

GAA 'RETURN TO PLAY' ROADMAP
 
The GAA has outlined plans for a safe return to action including key dates for the re-opening of all pitches and when club and inter-county competitions can resume.
 
The Covid-19 Advisory Group, chaired by Shay Bannon, unveiled its 'Return To Play' roadmap for the Association, the LGFA and the Camogie Association, consisting of four phases: from Phase Two (8 June), Phase Three - 29 June, Phase Four - 20 July and through to Phase Five - 10 August.
GAA training for adults and juvenile teams will return in small groups on 29 June when pitches are set to re-open. Designated walking tracks may re-open beforehand.
 
31 July sees the resumption of club competitions including juvenile and youth competitions while inter-county training can resume on 14 September in preparation for games in mid-October.
 
 
Key dates:
8 June
Designated walking tracks may re-open
 
29 June
All GAA pitches to re-open, small group training for adults and juvenile teams
 
20 July
Collective outdoor training can resume, Covid Supervisors required to check temperatures and Health Questionnaires must be recorded before entry to grounds
 
31 July
Club competitions can resume including juvenile and youth competitions, limitations on spectator numbers to be confirmed in line with Government guidelines
 
10 August
Access to GAA buildings and indoor facilities including meeting rooms, gyms, exercise studios permitted
 
14 September
Inter-county training can resume
 
17 October
Inter-county competitions to take place no sooner than then with fully revised calendar to be published in Phase Three