Return to Rowing Checklist

To support clubs for increased rowing activity, we have developed a checklist and supporting guidance for clubs to use to review, risk assess, manage risks, and guide clubs through the process of re-opening their club and re-starting activity.

Within the checklist are links to Return to Rowing Toolkit resources, both from Scottish Rowing and other organisations, to help clubs with some steps of the checklist. Click here to download a pdf version of this page for easy printing.

Checklist				Return to Rowing Toolkit
Communicating with third parties	There may be other organisations that will have additional requirements or restrictions on top of the current guidance from the Scottish Government/Scottish Rowing/sportscotland. Clubs should inform these parties of their plans before recommencing activity.	□	Insurance providers
		□	University Sports/Athletic Unions or School Management (where relevant)
		□	Local council/leisure trust (where relevant)
		□	Facility owners (where this is not the club)
		□	Waterway managers, such as Scottish Canals (where relevant)
		□	Other relevant third parties
Facility re-commissioning	Most facilities have been lying dormant for an extended period and will need re-commissioned before resuming rowing activity.	□	Facility recommissioning checklist	RTRT 01 - Facility Recomissioning Checklist
Covid-19 specific risk assessment, safety, and operating procedures for continued safe operation	COVID-19 presents many challenges. Clubs will need to update their operating practices and safety policies to consider the new risks.	□	Appoint COVID-19 contact to have correspondence with Scottish Rowing	Submit details on the below form.
		□	Update club risk assessment	RTRT 02 - Updating Club Risk Assessment
		□	Update club safety policy	RTRT 04 - Updating Club Safety Policies
		□	Update club operating procedures	RTRT 03 - Updating Club Operating Practices
		□	Work with clubs which share facilities or waterways to create a consolidated approach to managing activity	Contact your Regional Development Manager for assistance in creating club links
Communication with members	It is imperative that any changes to your clubs operating model is effectively communicated with your members. This is vitally important given the changeable nature of the situation and the need to provide accurate information quickly.	□	Ensure you have up to date contact and emergency contact information for all members
		□	Writing to members to inform of new policies, procedures, and code of conduct
		□	New policies, procedures, and code of conduct available on club website/membership site
		□	New policies, procedures, and code of conduct displayed prominently in facility
		□	Signage displayed in key areas to remind members of pertinent information
Monitoring	As the situation develops, it is likely that changes will need to be made to your risk assessment, operating procedures, and safety plans. These may be small or substantial, so constant monitoring of the situation is imperative, so your plans stay relevant	□	Keeping up to date on changing government/Scottish Rowing/sportscotland advice and guidance	Scottish Rowing COVID-19 Hub Scottish Government Routemap sportscotland COVID-19 Information
		□	Regular review of policies/procedures/code of conduct as operating practices and guidance develop
		□	Ensuring operating practices are being followed