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
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: OUR COURTS ARE RE-OPENING IN A MEASURED WAY FROM MONDAY 29TH MARCH 2021 . 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.
- Outdoor tennis courts will be able to open from 29 March. This will mean recreational tennis will be able to resume, including singles and doubles social play, 1:1 coaching and formally organised activity for groups, including group coaching. Schools tennis is also permissible from 8th March 2021.
MEMBERSHIP
For 2021/22 Membership year (01APR21-31MAR22) ALL club sessions are FREE to ALL adult club members who have signed up for the £45 Full Adult or the £75 Full Family membership types. The £30 Full Off-Peak Adult membership type is for adults that only attend MON to FRI daytime club sessions between 9am & 4pm & are not members of club teams in any leagues.
The £30 Public Family & Junior Membership allows individuals & families to book courts publically & should be used where adults are not attending club sessions.
CLUB SESSIONS
From Monday 29th March 2021 our currently RETURNING club sessions are:
Off-Peak:
Tuesday Social Morning - 9am to 12/1pm - intermediate/advanced
Thursday Social Morning - 9am to 12/1pm - intermediate/advanced
Friday Club Afternoon - 1pm to 4pm - intermediate/advanced
Peak:
Monday Club Night - 6pm to 9pm - intermediate/advanced
Wednesday Club Night - 6pm to 9pm - intermediate/advanced
For the above two sessions we have booked all six (6) courts so we are encouraging attendance numbers beyond the 12 limit that was placed on the autumn/winter 2020 sessions before the most recent lockdown.
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, Hand Sanitiser, Wipes, Personal First Aid Kit, Tissues, Personal Drinks Bottle, Sun Protection (as required)
COURT ETIQUETTE Only handle your own racket & personal equipment. 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
LTA Guidelines for Tennis Players LTA Guidelines for Tennis Coaches LTA Guidelines for Tennis Venues