IMPORTANT UPDATE ON SPECTATORS
It seems that ever since the Original Roadmap out of Lockdown was announced on the 8th March we have been jumping through hoops
We have worked tirelessly to re-open the bar and also to get us into a position for this weekend in readiness for a full return to cricket. (With appropriate safeguards and restrictions in place specific to cricket) to be able to welcome our Member’s and Supporter’s
I continue to thank and place on record our appreciation for the thankless task being undertaken by our League Committee.
They have continued to pursue through the various channel’s appropriate guidance which we can follow to ensure the club complies with the latest updates issued by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)
I say now as they would say to me ‘Do not shoot the Messenger’
Updated Guidance
Last night we received further guidance with clarification as to what can / can’t be done, particularly in relation to hospitality and spectators
This guidance document has been signed off by ECB with the advice as follows
“If clubs can’t follow the recommendations within the document, our advice is they that don’t open any hospitality, follow the guidance on spectators and wait for the next step at 17th May”
Part of me wants to say to hell with you and go about our business as we feel fit.
However as custodians of the club we have a wider responsibility to the greater community and also to the Lancashire League
As such we have no choice as far as we can see we must follow this guidance hence at this weekend’s games:
SPECTATORS:
Under Step 2 of the government roadmap, ‘spectators’ are not permitted to attend recreational sport until earliest May 17th
‘Spectators’ should be asked to leave, and the request should be logged by the club regardless of whether the person follows the request or does not.
A parent, suitable adult or carer may attend to supervise an U18 player/player with a disability. They may attend for hospitality where available, subject to following the club’s guidance
Clubs are not responsible for controlling who views cricket in public open spaces, or for people on public footpaths, however they should not promote or encourage spectator attendance as outlined above.
Hospitality
Patrons fall into the category of being a customer accessing hospitality at the cricket club
As part of step 2 of the current Government and ECB guidance, clubs are permitted to welcome customers who are accessing hospitality – this includes during the time that cricket is taking place. These customers must be seated at a table in areas identified within the club’s risk assessment, and must adhere to legislation and guidance as identified by the Government and ECB
Hospitality can be provided, for those seated at a table, in areas that the clubs risk assessment has identified as designated areas for hospitality (see appendix for more info
UPDATED HOSPITALITY AT LOWERHOUSE CC
Period Saturday 17th to 16th May 2021
On Saturday’s & Sundays the original hospitality Zone we announced last week in front of the club house will be extended to include the area across the ‘MKM’ side of the ground to incorporate as far as ‘The Old Pavilion’ ( see revised Map attached )
The original Zone will operate Monday to Friday and incorporate 19 tables the additional extended area allows for an additional 31 tables taking capacity to 50 tables numbered 1-50 allowing potentially 300 to access the club’s hospitality
- Within the designated Hospitality Zone – everyone not seated must wear a mask or face covering and customers must also sanitize on entry to the Hospitality Zone
- Everyone who attends Lowerhouse CC Hospitality this weekend must comply with the requirements of venue checkin-in , we complete random checks if you fail to comply you will be asked to leave
- The club’s tea room menu will be available from 10.30 am both Saturday and Sunday , menu’s will be available at each table , hot and cold food is considered hospitality (*) this will be ‘table service’ but will be a ‘cash only service’ as in previous years
- Customers purchasing alcohol or soft drinks from the bar will be required to order and consume whilst seated using the Club’s App – this will be table service but payment from the bar can be made using cash or card albeit card payments tables 22-50 may require the purchaser to accompany the server to our card reader ‘station’ to complete the purchase – If you unable to order via the App please just speak to a member of staff
- Social contact rules applying of either 6 people (the Rule of 6) or 2 households. It means that two larger families are now allowed to meet, as long as the different households observe social distancing rule
- No Personal Alcohol to be consumed within the designated Hospitality Zone or you will be asked to leave
- You must be seated whilst partaking in our hospitality
- Keep Children under supervision and supervise them during toilet visits
- The Club House toilets will be available however Masks or face coverings must be worn within the Club Building and customers must sanitize on entry and exit from the Building
- Customers must also sanitizes on entry to the Hospitality Zone.
- Please avoid close contact with other’s this includes shaking hands and fist pumps!
- Don’t move furniture it’s been positioned for social distancing!
- Observe signage when moving around the venue!
- The Club Operates ‘Challenge 25’ in terms of sale of alcohol so remember if you are fortunate to still look young, bring your ID 😉
- At peak times we may ask you to share your table to maximise occupation, if you feel uncomfortable doing this, please let us know, your comfort and safety will be our first priority.
Finally, and most importantly:
Respect our Venue and keep the noise to a minimum when leaving as our neighbours are one of our greatest assets
Be kind and courteous to our staff, treat them as you would wish to be treated.
A Please and Thank you go a long way in life.
Please direct Questions / Queries to Frank by Text or Whatsapp to 07939624685 or Frank@Lowerhousecc.com
