SAFER RETURN TO PLAY FAQ
DO WE NEED TO HAVE A COVID-19 COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT EVERY
GAME?
A home team’s COVID-19 Compliance Officer must attend every home fixture, check that
the FAI Safer Return to Play Protocol is observed and maintain a full record of attendance for
contact tracing purposes. The away team COVID-19 officer is not compelled to attend the
fixture but must be provided with a list of the travelling attendees to keep on record for
contact tracing purposes.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DO NOT HAVE A COMPLIANCE OFFICER PRESENT
FOR A HOME GAME?
If the Match Official feels that they, the players, or coaching staff are at risk in proceeding
with the fixture, they are not compelled to officiate the fixture. Otherwise, the Match Official
should proceed with the fixture, in agreement with both teams, and report the matter to the
League thereafter. The League can then address the matter directly with the club in question.