The National Council of Sports has tasked various federations to prepare for their return to sport whenever the government gives a green light to such gatherings.
Council has asked the federations to submit their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the resumption of sports activities to show how prepared they will be.
Sport is still one of the affected sectors as government looks to try and stop the spread of the deadly virus.
The members have been tasked to come up with social distancing measures, provide COVID-19 testing facilities at all venues and offices.
Athletes and officials shall be required to take mandatory tests.
The other considerations include:
- Provide contact details for Athletes, officials and fans which will be recorded for the case of tracing and contact if required
- Undertake temperature checks of all athletes, officials and fans at sports venues or offices.
- Provide sanitizers, soap and handwashing facilities at all venues and offices.
- Ensure that gloves are worn by the team, event staff and officials.
- Provide closed disposal bins and containers at all venues for all disposables as well as provide hygienic materials like tissues.
- Athletes and officials do not share water bottles, clothing or any other personal items.
Ensure the social distancing is practised by fans and Athletes. This will be required ensuring that the capacity of sports venues is assessed and limited fans are admitted to ensure safe social distancing.
Ensure that anti COVID-19 containment measures and messaging are displayed at all venues.
Ensure use of immersive and online technology where feasible to facilitate social distancing may be used.
Ensure that regular disinfecting of surfaces at sporting venues is mandatory.
Put in place measures to ensure social distancing during access and exit of sports venues.
Ensure all fans, officials and Athletes shall wear masks while participating in sports or in Venues.
NCS also set up a working committee that is chaired by Dr. George Galiwango, a member of the Council board.
Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations president Nasser Sserunjogi and athlete Joshua Cheptegei are also part of the committee.