As a non-contact sport in an open environment, we will be continuing to operate as normal for the time being but will continue to closely follow the guidance of the Government and Public Health England.  In the meantime we have taken actions to help reduce the spread of infection.   All play is at the discretion of Club members.

What action we have taken and implications    

• In order help reduce the spread of infection, we’re reminding all players, coaches and visitors to the Club of the importance of good hygiene.  Please observe the Keyworth Club’s hygiene precautions displayed on site and follow the guidance available on the NHS website here.
• IOT coaches and players are being instructed there will be no handshakes, high fives, hugs and to maintain personal social distance of 2-3 metres at all times. There will be no kinaesthetic learning by coaches (e.g. guiding swing paths etc.) We are asking all players to take the same precautions.
• Loan rackets will be disinfected at the end of sessions by the coach. 
• It is up to individual clubs to decide how best to implement government guidelines but we would consider it sensible to limit use of the Club House to maintain toilet access and handwashing only.
   
• There will be NO Easter camp due to the need to use the club house.

• IOT employed coaches have been provided with Government and NHS guidance on what action they need to take to reduce the risk of spread of infection, following latest Guidance available on the Public Health England website.

What you can do to help

• Please help to reduce the spread of infection through good personal hygiene
  • Frequent Hand washing is one of the easier and most effective ways to protect yourself and others.  Hand washing guidance signs are now displayed above all hand washing locations (20 seconds lather scrub/20 seconds rinse). 
  • Follow guidance displayed by your Club highlighting hygiene precautions to help reduce the spread of infection.
  • ‘Catch it, Bin it Kill it’ - cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue in the bin after use
• All players are reminded to
  • wash hands before and after playing tennis
  • no handshakes/ hugs/ high 5’s
  • to maintain a social distance of 2-3 metres at all times

• • Ensure that you have an adequate personal supply of tissues and hand sanitiser to last the time you are at the Club
• Familiarise yourself with the latest Public Health England guidance and please stay home if you have either
  • a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
  • a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
     
• All play is at the discretion of members. Any players or spectators who fall into the vulnerable groups below should not be participating in coaching sessions or going to the clubs for their own protection. “People in these vulnerable Groups should significantly limit their face-to-face interaction with friends and family as well if possible’.

Vulnerable Groups

• • are aged 70 or over
  • have a long-term condition
  • are pregnant
  • have a weakened immune system
     
    Information and Guidance
• For the most up-to-date guidance please refer to the following websites:
  • NHS UK website.
  • For the elderly, those with underlying health conditions, a weakened immune system or those who are pregnant please refer to the NHS website.
  • gov.uk
  • Follow Government guidance if you are a returning traveller
  • All leagues have been cancelled until further notice – for more information see LTA guidance at https://tinyurl.com/qwfdjps

• If you need personal health advice specifically in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19), you should call the NHS 111 service or your GP. Please do not attend your GP or emergency department without phoning in advance.
  Many thanks for your cooperation.