COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Information requested
1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework.
2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework.
3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence between the Scottish Government and sportscotland and the following sports governing bodies:
- Scottish Golf
- Scottish Tennis / Lawn Tennis Association
- Royal Yachting Association Scotland / Royal Yachting Association
- Scottish Swimming / British Swimming
Response
1. Contact sport is defined in Section 2(1) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 as follows:
“contact sport” means a sport or activity during which the participants -
a) are required to make physical contact with each other, or
b) do not generally maintain a distance of two metres from each other, but does not include a sport or activity in which the participants are wholly or mainly professional sportspersons.
2. Sportscotland have published a list of contact and non-contact sports for the purposes of their COVID-19 guidance. This can be found here:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6270/list-of-contact-and-noncontact-sports-and-activities.xlsx
3. Attached is a copy of the correspondence requested.
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