An update from Cricket Scotland:
A bit of good news on a Friday - following the Scottish Government announcement on 9th March, the key changes permitted for outdoor sport and exercise come into effect today Friday 12th March.
The key changes for cricket activity concerns adults (18+) youth (12 & Over) and juniors (Under 12).
1 Outdoor sport & group exercise – 12 and over
Up to 15 people can take part in outdoor non-contact sport or exercise (training or intra-club competition). This number includes coaches.
2 Outdoor sport & group exercise – Under 12
Up to 30 juniors can take part in outdoor non-contact sport or exercise (training or intra-club competition). This number includes coaches.
3 Travel restrictions
People should stay as close to home as possible, in line with current travel restrictions, however some flexibility will be given to under 18s allowing parents to drive under 18’s outside their local area for their regular organised group activity. Adults must stay within their own local area.
Please note that restrictions remain and risk mitigation continues to be paramount in the opening of club cricket - for full guidance please visit the CS Covid page HERE.