Helston sport: Local football set to be suspended as second lockdown looms

Helston football players have been hit with the news that leagues will be suspended as a second lockdown is introduced, it was announced today.

The government's new Coronavirus restrictions will be in place from Thursday 5th November until Wednesday 2nd December.

The impact on 'non-elite' football will include the suspension of the following during this period:

• All fixtures and training for Steps 3-6 of the National League System [NLS];

• All fixtures and training for Tiers 3-7 of the Women's Football Pyramid [WFP];

• All fixtures and training for the Regional NLS Feeder Leagues;

• All fixtures and training for The Barclays FA WSL Academy League;

• All fixtures and training for FA Girls Regional Talent Clubs;

• All fixtures and training for indoor and outdoor youth and adult grassroots football.

The government has confirmed that school sport can continue as an exemption during this period.

A spokesperson for the FA said:

"Re-starting football at these levels has taken substantial determination and commitment from stakeholders across the game and The FA would like to thank everyone for their vital contributions.

"However, health and wellbeing remain the priority, so it is extremely important that clubs, players, coaches, match officials, league officials, volunteers, parents, carers and facility providers adhere to the UK Government's new national Covid-19 restrictions during this period."

The South West Peninsula Football League added:

"All adult non-elite football is suspended from 5/11 to 2/12.

"This means ALL fixtures involving SWP clubs and training must cease at midnight tomorrow."

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