Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of elite sport

Guidance for elite athletes and coaches on the phased return of elite sport.

From:

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Published

13 May 2020

Last updated

14 July 2021 — See all updates

Applies to:

England

Elite sport Stage One - return to training

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Elite sport Stage Two - return to training

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Elite sport Stage Three - return to domestic competition

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Elite sport Stage Four - return to cross border competition

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Please note that the guidance for Stage Five (return to competition: safe return of spectators) has been withdrawn. Where Stages 1-4 refer to the Stage 5 guidance, and for guidance on events with spectators, please refer instead to the guidance for events and attractions, which sets out the points you should consider for events with spectators. There is advice on the types of measures you can take to reduce risk at events, and a risk management template to help you plan your event. The guidance for Stages 1-4 will be updated in due course.

This page covers:

• Elite sport Stage One - return to training

• Elite sport Stage Two - return to training

• Elite sport Stage Three - return to domestic competition

• Elite sport Stage Four - return to cross border competition

• Events with spectators: see the guidance for events and attractions

If you are a member of the public or a sport provider, see:

– Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for the public and sport providers

– Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for safe provision including team sport, contact combat sport and organised sport events

– Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - providers of sports facilities