Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions imposed in England to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Here, the PA news agency looks at how grassroots sport and attendance at live events will be reintroduced.
Step 1 – March 8, and March 29 at the earliest
Step 1 – Outdoor Sport
Grassroots sport is 1st after schools as promised.
From 29th March outdoor grassroots sport for both kids & adults will open. Sport in schools and wraparound care will already be open from 8th March.
Getting kids active is a key national priority. pic.twitter.com/bs850BuQLY
— Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) February 22, 2021
From March 8, under-18s can take part in sport at school as part of the reopening of educational settings from that date, or as part of wraparound care.
From March 29, the second part of step one, outdoor sports facilities can reopen. These can be used by groups of up to six people, with those from different bubbles adhering to social distancing.
Organised adults and children's outdoor sports can also return at this stage, and will not be subject to gatherings limits.
Step 2 – April 12 at the earliest
Step 2 – leisure & holidays
🏋️♀️Indoor gyms🦒Outdoor attractions eg theme parks & zoos 🌅Staycations in self-contained accommodation
Sadly Easter break is not captured but as with non-essential retail we are clear public health must come first. By May h/t staycations allowed pic.twitter.com/SjHRNTeuMI
— Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) February 22, 2021
Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms can reopen, but only to be used alone or as part of a household group.
Children will be able to attend any indoor activity, including sport, regardless of circumstances.
The roadmap also sets April as the date when pilot events will begin to test out how enhanced testing and other measures can allow for the safe return of spectators to events without the need for social distancing.
Step 3 – May 17 at the earliest
Crowds can return to sports venues. For larger outdoor seated venues this could mean as many as 10,000 people; for smaller outdoor venues it would be 4,000 maximum or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is lowest; for indoor venues it would be 1,000 maximum or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is lowest.
Organised indoor sports for adults could also resume.
Step 4 – June 21 at the earliest
Full capacity venues possible dependent on the success of pilot events. At that step, the intention is to "remove all legal limits on social contact".
