Cricket Wales Statement - 11th May 2020
11th May 2020
| Mallory Gray
Many members of the cricket family will no doubt be aware of
various media reports following both FM Drakeford’s and PM Johnson’s addresses
over the last few days, regarding their nation’s respective response to
Coronavirus, which included the announcement of some significant impending
easing of lockdown rules in England.
While some clarity is starting to filter through in respect
of how sport and exercise might be undertaken in socially-distanced and
restricted groups in England ONLY, Cricket Wales would like to reiterate that
there has been no material change in restrictions on sports activity -
including cricket - in Wales; In Wales, while members of the public are now
permitted to leave the home to take exercise more than once per day, such
exercise should still begin and end at home, and should be undertaken locally
to your home.
Cricket Wales are in dialogue with the England
& Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and with our partners at Sport Wales, the Welsh
Sports Association (WSA) and the Welsh Government in respect of the on-going
situation, including how cricket activity might be safely undertaken when
lockdown restrictions are eventually eased in Wales. Until then, we sadly have
to remind the cricket family that cricket activities should remain suspended
in Wales, in line with Welsh Government restrictions
Cricket Wales staff remain at the disposal of our members
and participants; We will continue to support our clubs and communities in
whatever way we are asked, and for as long as this situation continues, to
ensure that cricket comes back stronger when we are permitted to return. We also invite the cricket community to
continue to consult our website and social channels for the most up-to-date
information and advice.
Stay safe, everyone - and please Stay Home wherever
possible.