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Beccehamian RFC - Coronavirus  - RFU suspends all rugby with immediate effect (16 March 2020)

Beccehamian RFC - Coronavirus - RFU suspends all rugby with immediate effect (16 March 2020)

Daniel Kemp6 Mar 2020 - 18:36
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Important message for all club members and visitors

Dear Members and Visitors (original post 6 March, updated 12, 13 & 16 March)

In line with RFU and government guidance updated Monday 16 March, all rugby activity is suspended from 17 March to 14 April 2020, subject to continued review.
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/rugby-football-union-suspends-all-rugby
Following government advice, the RFU will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level.
Rugby activity includes club training, league and cup matches plus rugby education courses from 17 March until 14 April subject to continued review.
The decision has been taken following government advice in the interests of players, coaches, referees, volunteers, supporters and the wider rugby union community.
Where possible, players at all levels are encouraged to maintain their own personal fitness and keep active during this time, while following government guidelines about safe distance and safe exercise environments.
The RFU will continue to review and monitor government advice and will provide detailed updates on the impact to the season in the coming weeks.

Regrettably this means that the following club events immediately this week are cancelled with immediate effect:

  • Tuesday 17 March, Girls & Ladies Rock up and Play
  • Sunday 22 March, Christy Jordan Memorial festival for U7, U8, U9s

Kent RFU update (16 March)
"As a consequence all KCRU Youth and Mini Rugby festivals, Finals and matches are OFF ; we will continue to monitor events and consider options for postponement either into the last weeks of the season or first weeks of September. However, many variables"

Beccehamian RFC will continue to monitor government and the governing bodies guidelines, and information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The best place to read the latest updates on this evolving issue is on the government and public health website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

Any queries should be sent to either:
Nick Brooks, BRFC Chair (nick_brooks@usa.net) or
Daniel Kemp, BRFC Youth & Junior Chair (dlkempy@gmail.com)

On behalf of The BRFC Executive Committee

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