Philippine Rugby - Return to Training Guidelines under COVID-19

UPDATE: January, 7 2022: In light of the consistent changes to the governments approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, Philippine Rugby will continue to adapt to the ever changing environment. For accurate and up to date information on how local players and teams can return to the training field we recommend you contact Acee San Juan, Rugby Development Manager (acee@philippines.rugby) for the latest framework. 

May 18, 2020: Philippine Rugby has released safety guidelines to all PRFU registered Rugby clubs in the Philippines. These guidelines have been formulated in relation to health and safety advice from the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) released by the Philippine Sports Commission, Games and Amusements Board, and the Department of Health. The advice also is in alignment to World Rugby's Return to Play. 

Once the Philippine government eases restrictions in the local communities, clubs shall adhere to phases of Return to Play to ensure player welfare and safety are at the upmost of importance. It is important to note, all clubs and teams follow government guidelines during the following:

1. Enhanced Community Quarantine = no official team training sessions 
2. Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine = no official team training sessions, individual only
3. General Community Quarantine = no official team training sessions, individual and conditioning training only with access to their own equipment and approval from training venues
4. Modified General Community Quarantine = official team training sessions are allowed with sharing of equipment, healthy and safety measures in place and no contact drills with approval of training venues

Under the government restrictions above, all official contact or touch Rugby is prohibited. Once a community reaches Modified General Community quarantine, according to the JAO from the government, teams are permitted to allow training with up to 10 pax per venue and shared equipment only. This does not include any activity which involves any type of contact (including touch Rugby). It is important to note a number of guidelines have been issued by the JAO in which each club and player is responsible to adhere towards. Philippine Rugby's official competitions will return upon the approval of the government, the IATF and PSC. 

​Attached are documents for reference for Member Clubs and local players. 

1. Return to Non Contact Training Framework

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2. Checklist for COVID-19 Team Managers and their Member Clubs classified under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). Both documents are to assist a healthy and safe return to training.

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If you are a local player or coach, contact acee@philippines.rugby for a one-on-one on boarding process in relation to the documents above. ​