The timeline for lifting restrictions on GoodGym activities
It's almost time we come together again
March 01, 2021
Last week the Government published their Roadmap out of lockdown plan which set out four steps for the lifting of restrictions in England.
We have reviewed this guidance and are pleased to announce that over the coming months the restrictions on GoodGym activities in England will also begin to change. We are working on bringing back the full range of GoodGym activity and plan to bring back group runs and group fitness as soon as it is safe to do so. We will be publishing the changes step-by-step to ensure we are fully prepared for the easing of restrictions that each date will bring.
We are aware that area activators, run leaders, TaskForce and runners need time to prepare for each step, particularly when organising tasks and for the bigger changes such as the return of group runs. We will therefore be giving as much warning as possible about each step change.
While the Government roadmap could mean GoodGym activities resume quicker than the dates below, our guidance seeks to balance the benefit of our activity and to ensure we are being a responsible community in terms of safety. We must be mindful of our interactions with the public when going to and from tasks, and of other park users while doing fitness activities.
Covid guidance at all steps will still apply. Runners should stay local, wear a mask if required and keep socially distanced at all sessions.
Please be aware all these are subject to change in line with government guidance.
Restrictions in England
8th March - 28th March During this time there will be no change to the current guidance for all activities:
Group Runs
On hold
Community Missions
Community missions will be for essential tasks only. This includes supporting organisations and charities which are assisting the most vulnerable.
Training sessions
In person training sessions/running in groups must not happen during this time. Where possible they will be replaced with online fitness sessions and fitness challenges coordinated by each area.
Missions
Missions will be for essential tasks only.
Coach runs
Coach visits should only happen over the phone or via video calls.
Socials
In person socials must not happen during this time. Socials will happen online coordinated by each area.
29th March - 12th April During this time non-essential community missions can resume with a limit of 6 participants and outdoor training sessions can begin in groups of up to 15.
Group Runs
On hold
Community missions
Outdoor tasks can resume for all non-essential tasks. Numbers should be capped at 6 participants. Indoor tasks should be essential tasks only.
Training sessions
In person training sessions in parks and outdoor recreation areas can resume. Numbers should be capped at 15 and people should not gather to socialise before and/or after the session.
Missions
Missions will be for essential tasks and those in the garden which improve wellbeing
Coach Runs
Coach visits can resume as long as these take place outside in a garden and are socially distanced.
Socials
In person socials must not happen during this time. Socials will happen online coordinated by each area.
Restrictions in Wales
All of Wales is currently under alert level 4 of restrictions and so guidance is covered in this document.
Restrictions in Wales will mirror those in England apart from training sessions where the following applies from 14th March:
Training sessions
Training sessions can happen in public outdoor places with:
- members of your household or support bubble, or
- with people from one other household, as long as the total number of people exercising is no more than 4 (excluding any carers or children under 11 from either of those households)
