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Leicester football clubs suffered a setback after learning that they may continue to play and exercise on council-owned fields due to coronavirus issues.
Players, coaches and enthusiasts celebrated last month after the government relaxed Leicester Lockdown’s restrictions to allow base football to resume in the city, according to rules issued through the local FA.
Some groups returned to their former municipal grounds to resume play, however, Leicester City Council has published a list of recreational land that can no longer be used through groups until at least 9/11.
It is at this time that the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs must review the remaining restrictions imposed on the locality to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Teams can still play and exercise in the city’s personal facilities and some clubs have now moved their exercise and matches to sports fields outside the city where restrictions apply.
The council said it identified the sadness that this resolution would entail and that it hoped that base football would soon return to its parks and grounds.
Aylestone Playgrounds, Braunstone Lane East
Recreation area of Aylestone North, Knighton Lane East.
Aylestone Recreation Ground South, Knighton Lane East.
Davenport Road Playgrounds, Davenport Road (hoping to open sooner)
Employee Sports Field, Braunstone Lane East (hoping to open earlier)
Hamilton Park Football, 100 Sandhills Ave (not counting fenced stadiums)
Knighton Park / Welford Road Playground Pavilion, Brighton Avenue
Narborough Road Playgrounds
Rushey Fields Recreation Grounds, Harrison Road
Sturdee Road, Hillsborough Road
Victoria Park, London Road.
Western Park, Hinckley Road
Willowbrook Park, Colthurst Road
A city council spokeswoman said: “We sense the sadness of the teams, but we want public actions to be able to be well controlled for public protection and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
“We do not bring this resolution and issue to adjustments to government guidelines, we hope that any disruption will be minimized and that football can return to municipal parks. “
She added: “Clubs and organizations with their own amenities or services insured through Covid, within the city limits, can comply with FA rules, however, in a park, the council will have to administer and comply with government rules on outdoor social gatherings. who are charging restrictions on up to six other people from multiple families or 30 from two families.
“Therefore, we allow recreational football to align with FA rules in a public environment such as parks, including any team training or fit play.
“We will review this position when Leicester’s next lockdown directives are reviewed through the government on 9/11. “
One coach told LeicestershireLive: “It’s crazy. Many clubs had players who had not kicked a ball since March and when restrictions were lifted last month, they were very pleased to return to the game. “
“However, Satan is in the main points and throughout the fine print. Let’s hope that replaces him soon. “
An FA spokesman in Leicestershire and Rutland County said: “It is vital that relevant stakeholders read this in full to ensure that base football complies with local decisions and then make and talk about mandatory changes to adapt to programmes in the coming weeks.