Macroom FC return to training, pending proper protocol
RETURN to Training - The speeding up of the phased reopening by Government last week was a considerable boost to amateur and underage soccer leagues throughout Ireland.
In fairness to the FAI, they acted quickly and released a comprehensive document entitled ‘FAI Safer Return to Training Protocol’. This excellent document outlines the important steps needed to be taken before a club can return to training. Risk assessments of club grounds, safety signage and sanitising measures are just some of the steps laid out in the protocol.
Clubs will also be expected to appoint and educate Covid 19 compliance officers. These officers will attend at every training session to ensure all safety practices are adhered to. They can not be a coach of the team that is training at that time. Also, the numbers allowed on the field (including players and coaches) will be strictly limited.
Macroom FC is currently in the process of working through all of the above-mentioned steps and it is hoped training can resume for some teams in the near future. Training sessions will only begin when the club and the FAI are satisfied that everything is in place to guarantee the safety of all involved.
Volunteers Wanted - Macroom FC is always on the lookout for new volunteers to join. Coaches are currently required, in particular, for U16 (born 2005) and U13 (2008) boys teams. The girls teams also requires coaches at U17, U13 and U11 level. It is important to state that while previous soccer coaching experience can help, it is not necessary. New coaches can easily avail of a number of excellent FAI courses which are regularly hosted by Macroom FC. So please make that call, everyone can offer their own unique skill set and Macroom FC would be delighted to hear from you! The contact for the boys’ coaching is Rhys Hopkins (085 7134303) and for girls teams call/text Brian Murphy (087 9515644) or Roy Desmond (087 7978636).
Like and Share Lotto - The weekly Like and Share free lotto continues on our Facebook page. When you see the post containing our Euromillions ticket purchase, please ‘ like and share’ to join a syndicate for any winnings. We have a consolation prize too of €50 each week and the latest winner was Gillian Murphy. In relation to our regular weekly lotto draw, we hope to restart in the coming weeks, provided it is safe to do so.
FAI Summer Soccer Schools 2020 - The club is disappointed with the cancellation of the summer camps due to Covid 19. This year. Macroom FC had planned 2 camps to take place in July and August but unfortunately these will not now be going ahead. At this point there is a possibility of a mini camp (2/3 days) during the October midterm break, but any decision on this will be made at a later date.
Macroom FC remain available and would be delighted to give any assistance that we can to the community. If anyone needs help you can email us at: MacroomSoccerClub@macroomFC. ie or speak to a club member.