Physical activity and sport are very important to the physical and mental wellbeing of the population. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we must balance the benefit of sport and the safety of the country.
This Guidance provides for sporting activity to take place depending on the country’s level of Covid-19 risk. It takes into account the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and antigen/lateral flow Covid-19 testing.
All Public Health laws apply during every Level of Return to Play, including the limit on group sizes and corresponding legal requirements such as masks and SafeKey.
Facilities must clean and disinfect equipment between users and follow public health cleaning and disinfection guidelines.
Level 1: Individual activities and low risk sports
During periods of widespread or growing community transmission, group activities are not permitted
Individual activities can continue
Low risk sports can continue: archery, baseball, cricket, cross country, cycling, golf, equestrian, motorcycle, rowing, sailing, swimming, tennis, track and field, triathlon
Activity involving two or more people must follow the Testing Framework
No contact during exercise or technical development activities
No spectators
Level 2A/B: Outdoor sports only
During periods of community transmission, indoor activities are not permitted
Group size is limited by Public Health regulations
Testing is required in accordance with the Testing Framework
Level 2A: All activity is permitted within the Sporting Group*. No spectators. Youth sport may be attended by up to 2 parents/guardians for supervision
Level 2B: Spectators are permitted.
Level 3A/B: Indoor and outdoor sports
During periods of clusters of cases or no outbreaks, all sports are permitted
Group size is limited by Public Health regulations
Testing is required in accordance with the Testing Framework
Level 3A: All activity is permitted within the Sporting Group*. No spectators. Youth sport may be attended by up to 2 parents/guardians for supervision
Level 3B: Spectators are permitted.
*Sporting Group: Defined as athletes, coaches, and all those involved in the event operation, within the number of persons permitted by public health laws.
Elite Athletes
Elite athletes representing Bermuda and training for international competition may apply to the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation to be exempted from a Return to Play Level. Public Health laws will apply.
Testing Framework
The testing framework applies equally to adults and children. In order to protect school attendance.
To re-start group activity (after Level 1) everyone in the Sporting Bubble must provide proof of compliance with Testing Framework as follows:
Have negative tests taken 2x per week
OR
Have a negative test taken on the day of training/competition
Covid-19 antigen/lateral flow tests and PCR tests are accepted. Individuals already in an established antigen or lateral flow testing regime (school or employer) do not require additional testing. Don’t test groups in enclosed spaces if supervising testing.
Testing procedures can be based on international Sports Governing Bodies’ protocols and must be submitted to the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation.
IIn the event of a positive antigen or lateral flow test, the individual cannot attend any group activity and must quarantine as required (see Quarantine & Contact Tracing | Government of Bermuda (www.gov.bm))
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