Training and Covid-19

It is at present possible for children and youths born 2002 or later to continue with their sports and it's considered important that they do so, and we are accordingly continuing with our classes.

However, during the time of this outbreak there are certain restrictions that we have to abide by, and other recommendations in place to ensure a safe place to train for everyone.

One of the restrictions that have been introduced for the spring limits the maximum number of people that can be present in Solna's halls. For our hall in Skytteholm that restriction has been set at a maximum of 20 people present.

As before, only players and the coaches should be within the facilities. When dropping off and collecting players, do so outside of the school premises. It is unfortunately not possible for parent or friends of the players to be present in the hall during this time.

In addition, the restriction means that there are certain regulations that should be observed by the players when arriving for and when leaving after a class (see below).

In order for us to ensure the restriction regarding the maximum persons in the hall is followed there are some special ordinances in place during this time regulating the start and end of each class.

Entry to use when starting a class:

The hall has two entrances/exits. When starting a class the entrance at the far end of the hall should be used. That means that instead of taking the first stairs to the left when entering you continue down the hall to the far end and take the stairs there. Before the class starts player should wait outside the hall, at the far end, before being admitted by the coaches (for the first classes, at 16:30, the players are free to enter right away).

After classes:

When the class ends players will exit through the other entrance (the "ordinary" one). Now, we know that our players like to stick around and chat and socialize after the classes, which we heartily approve of and consider an important part of being part of the club and the activities. While the restrictions are in place, players now need to leave the hall quickly after the class ends in order to make room for the next one. We still encourage all players to chat with each other, but for now it unfortunately has to be outside (for the last classes, 19:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 17:30 on Fridays players can dawdle).

• Don't train when any symptoms of a cold, cough, etc. is present. Stay at home for two days after the symptoms have abated before resuming training.
• There is hand sanitizer available during the classes, and we encourage all players to use this liberally!
• All players should be ready for training when the arrive at the hall, with training clothes already on. The lockers room should not be used during this time, as per official restrictions.
• We try to avoid close contact during the classes. It's still important to observe the niceties of the sport, in particular that of thanking your opponent after each game. However, instead of the traditional handshake a verbal thank you should now be used, or as is more common amongst the players a foot touch :)
• We have bats/racks available for using during the classes, but we recommend that players have a bat of their own that only they use.
• If the weather allows windows will be opened to allow for good ventilation in the hall. This could mean that it will be slightly colder than usual in the hall, in which case a thin jacket can be used.