CHAIRMAN’S CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 20 DECEMBER 2020

Posted 20th December 2020

CHAIRMAN’S CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 20 DECEMBER 2020


Here we go again! Following surprise developments with the mutating virus and a consequent Government announcement of tighter restrictions in London, things need to change at the tennis club with immediate effect.

From today, the things that ARE permitted are:

  • Under 18s may take part in coaching and organised tennis sessions – so the RAW Tennis coaching programme can continue with appropriate safety measures in place;
  • 1-2-1 coaching for all ages is permitted;
  • Adults and Juniors may play singles with ONE person from another household – but there can be no switching around between players if several members play simultaneously;
  • Families who all live in the same household can play together on one court – meaning that a family of 4 people could play doubles if they wish. But doubles involving players from different households is NOT allowed;
  • Players may use the hitting wall by booking court 6
  • Only one parent or carer for child is allowed to spectate.

There might be further clarification or revision to this in the coming days.  If anything material emerges I’ll send (yet another) note.

All club sessions, evening groups, casually-arranged 4s, league and friendly matches are cancelled.  All the block bookings have been removed for period up to the next review so you will need to re‑book a court if you want to play singles.  Please do NOT turn up to play unless you have a booking.

Those members who also belong to indoor centres should note they are now completely closed.

We continue to be responsible for collecting information for the purposes of the test and trace system. Please sign in with the QR code using the NHS Track and Trace app or sign in in the file on the hut veranda.

 

The pavilion will remain closed but is open for the use of the toilet. The hut is also open but only one person is allowed in at a time please. No congregating indoors with others from outside of your household is allowed.

This is not the message I thought I’d be sending. But (as they say) it is what it is. 


NIGEL JORDAN
CHAIRMAN

Tennis Membership

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