Month: September 2020

Chairman’s Statement on Covid-19 risk assessment at Dean Street

Chairman’s statement 

We have worked really hard to get our Club in a position to play games again at Dean Street with Covid plans being in place for the bar and the Clubhouse. We have invested in outside Portaloos as the Bar is closed on match days and now have an appointment system in place which is linked to a Track n Trace system in order to make your experience of Dean Street as safe as we possibly can 
 
With the increase in infections and the Governments recent announcement  we now all have to be extra vigilant 
 
I would like to thank everyone of our supporters who have embraced our policies and now I would ask you to abide by the Rule of 6. It’s really important that you do and we’ve all got to do our bit to ensure that football remains this season.
 
Therefore when you come to the ground can you ensure the following happens;
 
  • you don’t come in a group of larger than 6 people
  • you use our hand sanitiser
  • you adhere to social distancing guidelines
  • you DON’T use the Bar toilets
  • you DON’T congregate in numbers of more than 6 
People will be asked to leave the ground if they can’t follow the above procedures
 
I know it won’t come to that. It’s a small price to pay to keep on watching Shildon AFC
 
Look forward to your support and let’s hope we build on our fantastic performance we had in our last game at Dean Street.
 
Thanks,
David

SHILDON AFC SOCIAL CLUB COVID 19 RISK ASSESSMENT – updated

SHILDON AFC SOCIAL CLUB COVID 19 RISK ASSESSMENT

HAZARD – CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19)

WHO MIGHT BE AFFECTED – EMPLOYEES, VISITORS, CUSTOMERS

CONTROL MEASURES

1. Separate exit and entrance doors to avoid crowding at these points.

2. Doors to be kept open wherever possible to increase air flow

3. Hand sanitiser to be available at all times at key locations

4. Hygiene, directional signage and social distancing notices to be displayed for staff and customers.

5. Tables to be spaced out, at least 1m apart and must not be moved by customers.

6. Groups of more than 6 will not be allowed entry

7. All groups of 6 or less MUST adhere to social distance guidelines in relation to other people or groups within the bar area. Groups of 7 or over are not permitted to gather in any circumstances in the bar

8. Maximum occupancy number set for bar area, when capacity is reached this will be displayed on entrance door and no further customers will be permitted entry

9. Contactless payment is preferred.

10. The bar is not open to Supporters or the Away team on Match days. A can bar will be operated from the kitchen hatch which is available to everyone. You must maintain social distance whilst in the queue.

11. Number of employees behind bar/kitchen area to be limited

12. No smoking allowed beside entrance or exit. No vaping permitted in the bar.

13. Enhanced hand wash routines implemented and reminders displayed in all areas

14. Sanitising of touch points front and back of house regularly and at least every hour

15. No queuing or standing at the bar – table service will be provided. Glasses will be collected by staff from an allocated table and should not be returned to bar by customers

16. Employees able to advise on social distancing.

17. Staff excluded from work, based on Government guidance, should they display any symptoms of illness or if they are required to self isolate.

18. Face masks and gloves available to staff should they wish to use them.

19. Return to work assessment of staff who have been absent due to illness or isolation to determine their fitness to return

20. All staff to be made aware of known routes for the transmission of COVID 19 and social distancing to maintain their wellbeing and those they come into contact with. Back to back or side by side working to minimise exposure

21. Employees advised to launder clothes worn for work at 60’C or to use a laundry sanitising agent

22. One way system to be used by visitors and customers in the bar as defined by clear markings

23. Visitors, contractors to be on premises by appointment only.

24. Communication channels available for staff to ask questions and raise concerns to support their physical and mental health

25. Strictly only staff permitted behind bar and in kitchen/cellar area at any time

26. Tables to be cleaned between customers

27. Cleaning regime implemented between opening times. Monitoring documents to be provided and completed when cleaning is carried out

28. Adequate number of fully stocked soap, sanitiser and cleaning products to be available at all times

29. Customers/visitors who do not comply with the house rules will be asked to leave immediately and consideration made to future permitted entry.

30. Toilets to be used on a strict one in, one out basis. Surface cleaner will be available in toilets should customers wish to use, in addition to staff cleaning regime.

31. The playing of any games including dominoes, darts, cards, lottery draws etc is not permitted.

32. Bar area cleaning routine to be adhered to by staff during shift times.

33. Under 18’s are only allowed entry if accompanied by an adult at all times or unless a specific event has been organised.

34. Booking of tables will be available

35. The risk assessment to be reviewed on a weekly basis or with immediate effect of new Government guidance

Shildon AFC Online Digital Programmes sponsored by @sash_hardware

Our digital programme v West Auckland is now available to view online.

We would like to thank Sash Hardware in Shildon for the sponsorship of the programme for the 2020/21 Season.

The programme is published on the day of the match to members of the 100 Club, which is a weekly draw with a chance to win £100. Numbers are £2 each and the draw is published via our Facebook page as well as the 100 club WhatsApp group.

If you would like the programme link on a matchday and stand a chance of winning £100 for £2 per week please get in touch either through our email programme@shildonafc.com, Twitter @Official_SAFC or our Facebook Page @ShildonAFC.

A week after every home game the programme will be published on our website view its own page 

Click Here for the first programme v West Auckland 

Hebburn Town 2 Shildon 0, Match Report by Adam Gill

Shildon suffered their first league defeat of the season as they were beaten by FA Vase finalists Hebburn 2-0 at the Energy Advice Sports Ground.

Graeme Armstrong gave the home side the lead in the 32nd minute before Olly Martin sealed the win in the 90th minute.

The visitors had the first chance of the game 21 minutes in, when Billy Greulich-Smith was sent through on goal, however he could only place his effort wide.

Hebburn took the lead through Armstrong, as Thomas Potter’s dinked cross found the forward on the edge of the six yard box, before he sent his downward header beyond Shaun Newbrook.

Damien Mullen almost doubled Hebburn’s advantage just before half-time, however his strike from the edge of the box was well handled by Newbrook.

Shildon increased the pressure in the second half and went close to equalising, as Jordan Lavery’s long range effort from 25 yards struck the outside of the post.

Shildon kept pushing forward looking for the equaliser, however everything they sent forward came back as Hebburn’s resilience showed.

Hebburn sealed the win in the last minute, as a counter-attack sent Cedwyn Scott through, before he squared the ball to Martin who slotted home.

Shildon travel to Newton Aycliffe on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways, whilst Hebburn welcome Pontefract Collieries in the FA Cup.