Suspension of activity extended up to 20 April (17/3/20)

We are very much aware of the growing concerns around coronavirus (COVID-19).

In light of this statement, the LTA implemented an immediate suspension of activity it delivers, with this suspension now in place for the foreseeable future. This includes all LTA organised training sessions, training courses and competitions.  As a result all LTA staged and LTA approved competitions (grade 1 to 6) up to 20 April 2020 have been cancelled, with a decision on cancelling future competitions beyond that date being made on a rolling two week basis.

Given the nature of activities the LTA delivers, including the requirement for significant travel and close contact, we feel this is the most socially responsible and appropriate action for us to take at this stage, and ask for the understanding and support of all those impacted by this decision. 

The National League (Summer & Winter) does fall under this guidance above.

As it stands, the LTA’s major grass court events this summer have not been cancelled.

Tennis in Britain

We are working closely with both the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Sport England to help to fully assess the implications this latest advice has for tennis in Britain over the coming weeks.

All those involved in tennis in Britain, including tennis venues and coaches, are advised to follow Government advice, referring to the latest information and the guidance issued.

While the LTA has suspended its organised activity, the Government have currently indicated that recreational exercise that takes place at a safe distance from others and in safe exercise environments is something that can continue during this period.

Guidance with regard to advised social distancing measures (defined by Public Health England as spending more than 15 minutes and within a 2-metre distance talking to someone) is provided on the Government website:

County Training:   All Berkshire County Training Programme has been suspended until the end of April.

Obviously things are getting updated regularly so please follow the updates relating to Covid-19 and tennis in Britain, including links to the latest Government advice, provided on our dedicated webpage at www.lta.org.uk/coronavirus and also Berkshire site: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BerkshireLTA/CLUBLEAGUE  with regards to Berkshire leagues.