The FA have issued guidance for non elite football in England is that football can is on, all grassroots and non elite football including the the below outlined can play as of the 2nd of December 2020.
- Steps 3-6 of the National League System [NLS]
- Tiers 3-6 of the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP]
- Regional NLS Feeder Leagues
- Barclays FA WSL Academy League
- FA Girls Regional Talent Clubs
- Outdoor youth and adult grassroots football
Regardless of tiers, all outside football will be permitted but it is important that all clubs, players, coaches, match officials, league officials, volunteers, parents, carers, and facility providers continue to strictly follow both the UK Government’s latest guidance on COVID-19 and respective bespoke guidance documents from The FA.
The good news is that The Foundation Phase can continue to prove there football training Group Sessions and 121 football Coaching.
Organised indoor football and Futsal is permitted in Tier 1 areas if the rule of six is followed and in Tier 2 areas if the rule of six is followed and it is possible for people to avoid mixing with others that they do not live or share a support bubble with. Indoor football is not permitted in Tier 3 areas.
For any further information, please see government websites where required.