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Playing Tennis - COVID-19 Update - 10SEP20

UNDER THE CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ALL COURT ACTIVITY MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE.

  • For informal social play, group size is limited to a maximum of six people by law
  • Organised tennis activity for larger groups, including coached sessions, club nights and competitions is permitted by the Government as an exception to the limit of six, and so can continue, provided that venues, coaching providers and event organisers follow LTA COVID-19 secure guidelines

LTA Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Latest Update                 LTA Guidelines for Tennis Players

LTA Guidelines for Tennis Coaches                                       LTA Guidelines for Tennis Venues

IMPORTANT NOTICE: OUR COURTS RE-OPENED IN A MEASURED WAY FROM 2PM ON FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2020 . PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE REGISTERED IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS & TO BOOK COURTS WHICH MUST BE DONE IN EVERY INSTANCE OF COURT USAGE  SO THAT WE CAN TRACE USERS SHOULD WE BE REQUIRED TO DO SO.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE USED THE COURTS & RECEIVED A CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOIS OR HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SELF-ISOLATE. PLEASE VISIT OUR CORONA VIRUS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THERE IS ONLY ONE MEMBERSHIP TYPE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: 2020/21 PUBLIC FAMILY & JUNIOR (£30 FOR THE FAMILY!) WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW & EXISTING (2019/20) MEMBERS OF ALL PRIOR CATEGORIES. THIS IS THE SOLE MEMBERSHIP TYPE FOR 2020/21. SO PLEASE SIGN-UP NOW. EARLY SIGN-UP WILL HELP THE CLUB TO MANAGE THE RETURN OF ALL ITS ACTIVITIES.

Please regularly check the ILFRACOMBE TENNIS CLUB website, facebook page & check for club emails to ensure you are up to date with current information on the coronavirus lockdown changes. Please also check onsite club notices when attending the courts following your booking.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIST Own Racket Own Balls (marked), Hand Sanitiser, Wipes, Personal First Aid Kit, Tissues, Personal Drinks Bottle, Sun Protection (as required)

COURT ETIQUETTE Only handle your own racket & personal (marked) tennis balls (safely kick back to adjacent courts,) Avoid changing ends or change at opposite sides of net & avoid touching net, net posts & fencing, Maintain social distancing (2m) rule at all times, Follow public health guidelines for hygiene.

DO NOT play if you are self-isolating

Group coaching (max 15 plus coaches) permitted (with an Ilfracombe Tennis Club LTA Accredited Club Coach)

NB - It is the responsibility of all non-playing parents/guardians/older siblings to supervise from off-court when booking courts for juniors