In the particular context of the health crisis, and in full opposition to the measures adopted by the State, the FFT counter-attacks. Here is the press release from Bernard Giudicelli.

“Since last February, we have been going through particularly destabilizing times, which have seen successive periods of restrictions in our activities. I read, I hear and I understand your frustration as well as your anger at a time when, despite our tireless efforts to practice our passion in all responsibility and safety, the closure of our clubs is imposed on us. Since the start of the health crisis, your federation and all of its teams have tirelessly mobilized to defend your interests and I am speaking to you today to assure you that we will not waver.

Indeed, the day after the meeting between the President of the Republic and the actors of the professional sport movement, we sent a correspondence to the highest level of the ministry in charge of sports. We once again emphasized the specificity of our disciplines, our facilities, as well as the seriousness of our health protocols, in order to obtain the complete resumption of activity for minors but also for adults from December. , then the resumption of amateur competitions in January.

As an extension of this correspondence, the Comex of the FFT decided on November 20, 2020 to challenge with the Council of State articles 42 and 43 of decree n ° 2020–1320 of October 29, 2020 which prohibit the reception of the public to establishments of physical and sporting activities. Indeed, we are convinced that the regulatory measures imposed on our disciplines are disproportionate, unsuitable and not necessary to the pursuit of the health objective implemented, with regard to the specificities of the conditions of practice of our disciplines, associated with the health protocol. strict already in place. Finally, because we want to remain alongside all our volunteers and our professionals at the service of the clubs, the FFT Executive Committee today decided to reopen the “support” section of the FFT support and relaunch plan put in place. place on April 10. This will involve reactivating, in particular, financial measures for the benefit of clubs and independent teaching, with accelerated examination of files.

At the same time, the “Relaunch” section of this Plan for clubs will continue as planned until August 2021. I would like to assure you that we are also paying particular attention to the prevention and support of psychosocial risks. Because it seems essential to us to offer you professional and local support, and after having explored several solutions, we recommend the Red Cross helpline number: 0 800 858 858 (7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ), or if the line is busy, 20 09 70 28 30. You can count on our full mobilization at your side to welcome our practitioners as soon as possible, and receive another more sincere gratitude for your unwavering dedication. ”

Bernard Giudicelli

November 20, 2020

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