Football and cricket pitches, tennis and basketball courts and outdoor swimming pools can reopen from today.
Today sees the government's road map reduce restrictions on outdoor training for sports teams.
One of the clubs affected is Whitby Rugby Club- who have been busy fundraising to get a new roof for their home on White Leys Road.
Their development secretary- Bruce Reed- says they are glad to be able to get back to training but are not yet at the point where competitive rugby can return.
Sleights Football Club operate two junior teams at their AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground.
Their Under 12s coach is Mark Jackson who can't wait to get started again.
People living in England can now meet in groups of six outdoors as lockdown restrictions are eased.
As the "stay at home" order ended at midnight, Boris Johnson stressed that "we must remain cautious", saying cases were rising across Europe and new variants were threatening the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
From today in England:
- Groups of up to six people - or two households - can socialise in parks and gardens
- Football and cricket pitches, tennis and basketball courts, outdoor swimming pools can reopen
- Golf courses and sailing clubs can reopen
- Organised team sports can resume outdoors
- People should still work from home if possible and minimise their journeys
- The 'stay at home' order is being replace with a 'stay local' instruction
The prime minister said he hopes the return of outdoor activities will "kickstart a Great British summer of sport" and that "many will welcome the increased social contact".
Mr Johnson called for the public to participate in a fitness drive, with children recommended to aim for an hour of physical activity a day, and adults for at least 150 minutes.
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