Barry Chess Club, Barry, South Wales

Barry Chess Club Covid Rules

West End Club, 52 St. Nicholas Road, Barry, GB CF62 6QY

Covid Rules - v2.1 – July 17th 2022

We are trying to prevent the spread of Covid via Over the Board Chess.

1. You are strongly encouraged to take every care to protect yourself and others from contracting and transmitting this virus.

2. If you feel unwell you should not attend the Club.

3. Hand sanitizer is available at multiple locations in the Club. You are strongly encouraged to use this:

- when entering or leaving the Club

- after going to the bathroom

- at regular intervals during your time in the Club

4. Windows must be kept open for ventilation purposes.

5. Watching of games is discouraged. In any case spectators should not stand within 2 metres of any other person.

10. Entering and exiting the club should be done one at a time and you should not congregate by the door.

6. If an officer of the club asks you to leave the room for any Covid-related reason you must do so.

7. If you develop Covid symptoms within 3 days of attending the Club you should contact a club official so other attendees can be advised.

Review date: December 31 2022 or sooner if there are any government related policy changes or other relevant factors.

What are the hazards?	Who might be harmed and how?	How to control the risk	What further action do you need to consider to control the risks?	Who needs to carry out the action?	When is the action needed by?
Attendees might be unaware of or unwilling to comply with new rules.	Attendees	1. Prospective attendees need to be advised in advance of the changes in procedure and any required compliance. 2. The Rules (Barry Chess Club Covid Rules) form an integral part of this Risk Assessment and should be read alongside it. 3. Rules should be clearly visible at the club. 4. Rules should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are in-line with governmental changes. 5. Rules should be placed on the Barry Chess Club website.	N/A	Club Organisers	In advance of attending
Members putting others at risk	Those in direct and extended contact	Players need to be reminded of the rules around attendance	N/A	Covid Officer / Club Organisers	Ongoing
Cross contamination when setting up sets, clocks, boards, tables, chairs	Attendees	It is recommended that all equipment should be cleaned before each game.	Gloves might be an option.	Players	Before matches / games
Layout of hall / room	Attendees	Two tables can be put together to form one larger table. Max number of attendees will be determined	N/A	Rota / Team Captains / Players	Before matches / games
Ventilation	Attendees	Windows need to be kept open to ensure fresh air	N/A	Rota / Team Captains / Players	Before matches / games
Mask wearing	Attendees	The wearing of masks whilst not mandatory is strongly recommended for all people attending a club event.	N/A	Team Captains / Club Organisers	Before each club meeting
Congestion on entrance	Attendees	Previously players have occasionally congregated around the entrance to the Function Room which we should no longer permit. Attendees to be notified in advance	N/A	Before each club meeting	Ongoing
Social distancing at the board	Attendees	Two tables to be put together to ensure distancing	N/A	Rota / club organisers / Team Captain	Before each club meeting
Toilets	Attendees	One person at a time	N/A	Captain / Club Organisers	Ongoing
Exit meeting	Attendees	Ensure no more than 2 people can exit together.	N/A	Team Captain / Club Organisers	Ongoing
After meeting	Attendees	If an attendee subsequently develops symptoms, they should contact a Club officer who will use the Register to contact others who might be affected.	N/A	Team Captain / Club Organisers	Ongoing

Print name	Phil Jones	Reviewed by	Martin Ricketts
Date	17th July 2022	Review date