Covid-19 Restrictions
Posted by Rajiv Dec 26, 2020 14:57:46 GMT 8
Post by Rajiv on Dec 26, 2020 14:57:46 GMT 8
With Phase 3 starting on 28 December 2020, we can have 4-a-side going forward. From the Straits Times yesterday:
The work around by Premier Pitch @ Grandstand will allow us to have 7-a-side there. The management has confirmed that we cannot go up to 8-a-side because it would exceed 8 sq m per player.
With 7 players sticking to their half of the pitch, we would have the following for a 7-a-side (Team A v Team B):
The ball can pass between the two halves, allowing us to play 7-a-side.
The modified rules were very unpopular at Khalsa. Also, the Premier Pitch @ Khalsa are not yet applying the work around for 7-a-side, so we are stuck with 4-a-side, but with no restrictions on movement across the pitch. David T has asked me to schedule a game for Wednesday (30 Dec 2020), on a 5-a-side pitch. I will put up the schedule thread soon.
In a Facebook post yesterday, Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, wrote: "In line with Phase 3 of reopening, the cap on group sizes for sporting activities will increase to eight from next Monday.
"This means team sports like basketball, football, hockey and volleyball can now resume with a 4v4 format. Larger facilities can have more than one zone. Not quite time for a 4-3-3 or 4-3-1-2 formation (for football) yet, but this gives sports fans some additional options.
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Aside from the changes to group sizes for team sports and activities, the maximum number of persons allowed at all sports and recreational facilities shall be limited according to its gross floor area based on 8 sq m per person - down from 10 sq m per person - or 50 people, whichever is lower.
"This means team sports like basketball, football, hockey and volleyball can now resume with a 4v4 format. Larger facilities can have more than one zone. Not quite time for a 4-3-3 or 4-3-1-2 formation (for football) yet, but this gives sports fans some additional options.
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Aside from the changes to group sizes for team sports and activities, the maximum number of persons allowed at all sports and recreational facilities shall be limited according to its gross floor area based on 8 sq m per person - down from 10 sq m per person - or 50 people, whichever is lower.
The work around by Premier Pitch @ Grandstand will allow us to have 7-a-side there. The management has confirmed that we cannot go up to 8-a-side because it would exceed 8 sq m per player.
With 7 players sticking to their half of the pitch, we would have the following for a 7-a-side (Team A v Team B):
- Goalkeeper and 3 defenders from Team A, plus 3 attackers from Team B, stay in one half of the pitch.
- Goalkeeper and 3 defenders from Team B, plus 3 attackers from Team A, stay in the other half of the pitch.
- Players designated to one half of the pitch cannot cross onto the other half. There will be a 3 metre wide no go zone between the two halves.
The ball can pass between the two halves, allowing us to play 7-a-side.
The modified rules were very unpopular at Khalsa. Also, the Premier Pitch @ Khalsa are not yet applying the work around for 7-a-side, so we are stuck with 4-a-side, but with no restrictions on movement across the pitch. David T has asked me to schedule a game for Wednesday (30 Dec 2020), on a 5-a-side pitch. I will put up the schedule thread soon.