**updated 9 September and will be updated further**

Following the latest Government announcements today (9 Sept), Surrey Rugby have confirmed that we can continue with our rugby arrangements as they are. This is clearly great news!

Merton Council's Covid-team have asked that we re-iterate the need to socially distance on the touchlines and ensure any non-playing siblings do not run around/together or on equipment. Given the new tightened Covid-regulations we ask that all parents respect the 2m social distance rule and only bring non-playing siblings if absolutely necessary. We fully support the Council's work to help manage the Covid situation and thank you in advance for your support here.

We had a wonderful start to the season on Sunday (6th) with well-over 400 kids coming back to rugby. I think this might be the busiest start to the season of all time! Splitting Minis and Youth start times certainly helped give us space to adapt to Covid-related issues. We will finesse timings for youth before Sunday so keep a look at at your emails/What'sApp for news.