Hanmer LTC – COVID-19 PLAYER RULES

Court Bookings

• Ensure you have booked a court in advance. Its quick and easy to do, just go to our website - https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HanmerLTC/Booking
• There will be no club-night or other social sessions until further notice

Before leaving home

• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly, and for at least 20 seconds

Travelling to and from the courts

• All tennis activity should be conducted locally and within a 5 mile radius of your home
• Arrive as close as possible to your booked start time
• Use hand sanitiser after touching the court gate, fences, benches, net winders, etc
• Allow other players to leave the courts before you enter – if you need to wait, do so away from the gate
• Arrive changed and ready to play – the clubhouse will remain closed until further notice
• Ensure you leave the court before the end of your allotted time so that it is empty for the next players
• Avoid congregating on or around court after playing to allow access for others

Equipment

• Take hand sanitiser with you; if you use wipes, please take them home with you after use
• Use your own equipment; do not share items such as towels
• Bring tennis balls clearly marked with your initials, as club balls will not be made available
• Only take the minimum amount of equipment with you that you need to play
• Please do not use the court benches
• Clean and wipe down your equipment, including rackets, tennis balls and water bottles before and after use
• Bring a full water bottle and do not share food or drink with others
• Ensure that you take all your belongings with you at the end of the session and do not leave anything on court

Maintain social distancing

• Singles play is permitted between players from different households
• Doubles can be played where pairs are from the same household
• Keep your distance from other players before, during and after play and when taking breaks
• Stay on your side of the court and avoid changing ends
• Do not make physical contact with other players, such as shaking hands or high fives
• Avoid chasing the ball to another court if other players are using it

Hygiene

• Hand hygiene is imperative – use hand sanitiser to clean your hands after touching any shared surface
• If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve; take your rubbish home with you
• Avoid touching your face

Equipment and facilities

• Avoid using your hands to pick up balls that aren’t yours – use your racket/foot to hit/kick them to your opponent or return them to the other court
• Please be aware that the clubhouse will remain shut until further notice, so there will be no access to changing or toilet facilities

STAY ALERT - Keep your distance, wash your hands, think of others and play your part.