Return of Spectators
We are delighted to announce that the FA, after agreement with DCMS, has issued guidance to allow the phased return of spectators for Steps 3 to 6 of the National League System.
There are currently two phases to the return of spectators;
A trial, any date up until Sunday 30th August, where we can have a crowd capacity limit of 150 spectators...and assuming there are no issues.....
.....We can raise our capacity to a 300 crowd limit from Monday 31st August, on condition that at least one game has been held with the 150 crowd limit. This will be kept in place until further guidance is published by the FA.
Our first trial, where we can have a crowd capacity limit of 150 spectators, will be our pre-season friendly fixture against Eastleigh FC Elite Development Squad at Barlow's Park on Tuesday 25th August 2020, kick-off 7.45pm.
Post-match, we will then review how successful we have managed our arrangements and processes that have been put in place for this fixture and take any necessary steps to reduce future risks to public health & safety in the next match.
Match day arrangements for Tuesday 25th August;
> Gates will open from 6.45pm.
> Crowd capacity of 150 spectators.
> Entry fee will be 'pay what you want' on a first come basis until the limit is reached.
> Track and Trace details must be provided on entry to the clubhouse and stadium.
> Spectators must adhere to Government Guidelines regarding Social Distancing, (maximum groups of six).
> Spectators must also adhere to the Social Distance markings & signage on display.
> Spectators must comply with our temporary 'one way' system for entry & exit from the clubhouse and stadium.
> There is adequate car parking. Please respect the bays marked for disabled spectators and also the entrance area to the emergency access gates.
> Male, Female and Disabled toilet facilities are accessible at the front of the main building. We ask that you please wash your hands and also use the hand sanitiser provided.
> Tea, coffee and snacks will be on sale, but no hot food at this time.
Our Risk Assessments, etc for the return of coaching & playing staff, clubhouse usage and spectator admission has been published under its own heading elsewhere on our website.
Our priority is to provide a safe environment for all as we return to competitive football. We ask that everyone attending Barlow's Park behaves sensibly by following the rules and the arrangements that have been put in place.
We hope you enjoy your match day experience?
The TCFC Committee
