Framework to Guide Progression Towards A Resumption Of Sport And Physical Recreation in NI.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q:        Can Clubs or individual athletes/participants raise queries on the return to sport directly with Sport NI ?

A:        No –all enquiries must go directly to the sport’s Governing Body first and if unresolved can then be passed to Sport NI via the generic email address.

Q:        Can a Sport use time lines associated with their NGB in the UK or Ireland ?

A:       No. Sports must adhere to timelines set by the NI Executive

Q:        What are the timelines associated with Steps 1-5 ?

A.        The decision of when sports can begin step 1 and in future move between steps will be determined by the NI Executive in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer and Public Health Authority

Q:        Who will sign off on Sport specific protocols ?

A:        This will be a decision for the Department of Communities and is under consideration at the moment. Sport NI’s role will be to offer guidance but Sport NI will not sign off on protocols.

Q:        Who is responsible for the protocols a sport produces ?

A:        The National Governing Body of the Sport is responsible for the framework the Sport is implementing across participants.

Q:        Can Sport NI put our framework on their website ?

A:        Sports should promote their protocols via their own website / social media platforms

Q:        Will all sports progress through the Steps 1-5 together ?

A:        This is unlikely due to the variety of activities and risk levels involved – certain groups of sports may progress more quickly, or more slowly dependent upon their nature.

Q:        Can a Sport “sound out” proposals via existing contacts in Sport NI ?

A:        In order to ensure consistency of response, all queries regarding the framework must be submitted via the returntosport@sportni.net. email address. We will aim to provide a full response within 48 hrs.