We are pleased to confirm that, from Friday 21st May, guidelines mean that we can now allow:
- Customers to access the clubhouse and
- Spectators to watch our games,
Welcome back!
Please note the following information / rules:
Everybody attending ORTCC is required to comply with the requirements for venue check-in as below to ensure we are compliant, or we may face a £1000 fine All visitors will be required to check-in to enter hospitality venues, not just one per group.
Individuals can do this by checking in with the NHS COVID-19 app and the QR code provided on entry to the ground. Anyone who does not comply will be refused entry.
Whilst spectators will be allowed around the ground, we will continue to operate two key zones. A players zone and a hospitality zone.
Players zone – This will be the area around the scorebox and entry will be through the lower gate. Access will be restricted to players and officials involved in the maximum 30 “bubble” allowed for cricket games.
Hospitality zone – This will be the clubhouse and the surrounding patio area. You will need to be in this area to purchase drinks and, in line with government guidelines we will be operating table service only. This means you must be seated in order to purchase and order drinks.
Government guidance means that the following rules will be in place in the hospitality zone:
- A strict restriction on numbers allowed in the ground (including spectators and people in the hospitality zone). We will operate a first come first serve basis and access will be refused once we reach capacity and we appreciate your understanding and patience with this
- The rule of six/two households applies in the clubhouse. Please follow this.
- Whilst in the clubhouse, if you are not seated (for example, moving to your table or going to use the toilet facilities) please wear a face covering.
- Although larger groups are allowed outside, please do not move furniture. It is arranged to ensure social distancing and clear passage.
- Everyone (including children) must remain seated whilst in the hospitality zone. The exception being if you are leaving, arriving or going to use the toilet facilities (see below). Children must be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to play in the nets or surrounding grass area.
- If you leave the hospitality zone to spectate elsewhere in the ground, please note that your place in the hospitality zone may be taken when you return.
- Social distancing rules must be followed, keep sanitised, respect people’s space, no shouting or music.
- Observe signage when moving around the venue.
- Numbers allowed in the club house are limited, please remember there may not be room indoors if the weather turns inclement, wrap up but it’s a small price to pay for a pint with your friends and family.
- Plastic Glasses are being used to reduce the potential for spread of COVID-19.
Please support the committee who voluntarily have spent a lot of time making the arrangements to keep things going through uncertain times. Respect the staff, and if it takes a little longer than normal for a pint, then please be patient. After all, it is a small price to pay to have some normality with our fellow members and friends.