Government issues guidance on sporting events during the period of National Mourning

Following the very sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, England Athletics is able to share the below guidance which the Government has issued on the period of National Mourning in relation to major events, entertainment, and sports (at either elite or grassroots level).

“There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations. As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations. If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions. As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.”

For further information, please refer to the Royal Website or GOV.UK.