Basketball Ireland Seek Further Clarification From The Government

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 15:29

They're looking for a response within 48 hours.

Basketball Ireland is seeking further clarification from the government regarding the repercussions for indoor sports in the new restrictions.

There was no specific mention of indoor sports in yesterday's announcement, causing confusion for clubs across the midlands.

The governing body has written to Sport Ireland and expects a response in the next couple of days.

Statement in Full:

Basketball Ireland is in contact with Sport Ireland over the Government’s guidelines issued on Tuesday.

Basketball Ireland believes that the latest Government statement on Covid-19 restrictions is confusing when viewed from a sports perspective and we hope to get clarification in the next 24 to 48 hours.

The current government text makes no specific mention of indoor training, merely “limits of 6 apply to exercise and dance classes” and Basketball Ireland is awaiting clarification. Once this has been provided we will also be seeking out what exceptions, if any, will be made for elite level basketball at international and National League level.

We await for clear guidance to be given to Sport Ireland and subsequently passed on to National Governing Bodies. We shall then immediately inform our clubs as to the updated protocols. Clubs should avoid organising training sessions of more than 6 people until this clarification is received.

.@BballIrl believes that the latest Government statement on Covid-19 restrictions is confusing when viewed from a sports perspective and we hope to get clarification in the next 24 to 48 hours. More details below ⤵️🏀 #basketball #basketballireland https://t.co/JOE8sJv2xv pic.twitter.com/xNXHm8W9Ha
— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) August 19, 2020