COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advisory – updated 06.03.2020

We are aware that members may have concerns regarding wrestling/ grappling activities at this time. We are taking our advice from the HSE. We will advise you regarding the impact on wrestling activities if this changes as soon as possible. The I.A.W.A. advises that all wrestling sessions, meetings, volunteer training and activities continue as planned. However, as this is an evolving situation this advice will be reviewed daily, in conjunction, with advice from the HSE. Should anything change we will advise you.

For concerned coaches and or parents we suggest the following HSE advice: Some practical things:

• Refer to the HSE website. There is good advice there with a contact phone number should they be worried: Republic of Ireland Clubs – [https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/guidancefornon-clinicalsettings/](https://www.hpsc.ie/a- z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/guidancefornon-clinicalsettings/)
• All wrestling sessions, meetings, training and activities should go ahead as planned. However, this is an evolving situation and we will continue to review this daily. Should the advice from the HSE change in this regard we will advise you as soon as possible
• Here are some posters that you can use in your club to encourage good hygiene - https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html#2
• Please ensure your that you attend your club a few minutes earlier than normal to ensure there is enough handwash available.
• Encourage all your members to practice the correct handwashing techniques; this is good practice for everyone.
  Handwashing is explained clearly here https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/publichealth/publichealthdepts/resources/hand washing.pdf

We will continue to assess the situation and advise you as information comes available.