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Welcome to the Return To Football Hub

The Scottish Government COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making, ‘Scotland’s route map through and out the crisis’, is the document that the Scottish FA grassroots sub-group are using to plan and create a framework to support clubs through this difficult period. The Scottish Government has identified four phases for easing the ‘lockdown’ measures.

Guidance and support for clubs will be published on this page as the government transition between phases. We are currently in Phase Three.

Phase Three Webinar

Scottish FA and sportscotland staff discuss the considerations for clubs, facilities, league associations, match officials and the general wellbeing of all involved in our game.

4:31 – Training Guidelines
17:11 – Child Wellbeing
31:34 – Return to Matchday
38:39 – Facilities
49:18 – Match Officials
59:51 – Plan & Prepare and FAQs

Resources for clubs

Supporting resources for clubs to use to return to football safely along with Scottish FA and Scottish Government regulations.

Return To Football FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions as part of the ‘Return to Football’

COVID Officer Training

As part of the Return to Football Routemap, all teams are required to nominate a representative to complete the short course from sportscotland

Take The Course

Phase Three

Phase Three Guidance For Children and Young People

Guidance for a return to football for children and young people (aged 5-17).

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Phase Three Guidance For Adult Football

Guidance for a return to football adults (aged 18+).

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Return To The Professional Game

Information from the Scottish FA and SPFL on the return to the professional game.

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Guidance for activity providers and facility operators

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Professor Jason Leitch Q&A

A Q&A about the Phase Three update with National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government, Professor Jason Leitch.

Coronavirus Impact and Guidance

Find guides designed to guide clubs in a number of areas, including newly introduced government policies and wellbeing.

Coronavirus Impact and Guidance

Guides designed to guide clubs during the coronavirus crisis.

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