Covid-19/France: a new FFF protocol for the resumption of competitions applicable since 24/01/2022

"The presentation of the vaccination pass is compulsory for all adults and for minors aged 16 and over, as provided for in the law. The presentation of the health pass is compulsory for all minors aged between 12 and 15, as provided for by law," states the new "Protocol for the Resumption of Regional and Departmental Competitions" applicable from 24/01 and published by the FFF on 26/01/2022.

"The new vaccination pass is now mandatory for all professional and amateur players of legal age playing in a space open to the public, following the publication of new legal measures in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The FFF has therefore adapted its protocols concerning the organisation of matches and training sessions related to competitions," explained the FFF.

The FFF document (available to download) "sets out the main principles relating to health precautions without however replacing all the government regulations that are required. The federal bodies ensure the application of the law by defining sanitary regulations that are not within its competence. The principles (set out in…