Knighton Tennis Centre

Closed due to National Lockdown - Please keep checking for updates as to when we are able to re-open

Unfortunately following on from the government announcement on 4th January 2021, Knighton Tennis Centre will be closed until mid-February 2021 to help and protect our incredible NHS.

Please keep checking our website and social media for updates as to when we are able to re-open.

Stay safe!

The latest LTA guidance can be found here:

https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19---latest-advice/

Please also take a moment to view the venue guidelines and risk assessment on our website:

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KnightonTennisClub/Safeguarding/VenueGuideline

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KnightonTennisClub/Safeguarding/COVIDRiskAsse

Face coverings must be worn until you enter the playing surface.

Please remember to wash hands regularly.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Knighton Tennis Centre.

In the meantime, check out the Tennis at Home Hub.

There are some great ideas to stay active throughout the lockdown: https://www.lta.org.uk/tennis-at-home-hub/

Knighton Tennis Centre – COVID-19  Venue guidelines

Latest LTA advice: https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19---latest-advice/

Latest government advice: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Please rest assured Knighton Tennis Centre is following all government and LTA COVID-19 advice.

We have the NHS COVID-19 QR code for test and trace. Please download the app before your visit: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/

We look forward to seeing you again soon. In the meantime, check out the Tennis at Home Hub.

There are some great ideas to stay active throughout the lockdown: https://www.lta.org.uk/tennis-at-home-hub/

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When we get the go ahead to reopen, please read our guidelines below:

Our risk assessment is available to view here: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KnightonTennisClub/Safeguarding/COVIDRiskAsse

The safety of our customers is our top priority. Therefore,

We have some new guidelines in place that all visitors to the centre must follow. (Please see below)

Knighton Tennis Centre – COVID-19  Venue guidelines

All Visitors to site should follow the guidelines below when visiting or playing at the Knighton Tennis Centre
 

Face masks must be worn in reception, the viewing gallery or any communal areas where you are unable to social distance. The Knighton Tennis Centre is following Government guidelines and the Lionheart Trust as made the wearing of masks in these areas a requirement. Please bring your own mask as these will not be provided by the centre. If you need to dispose of your face mask, please use the general waste bins around the site. Please place these into a plastic bag and seal before disposing.

• Please use the general waste bins around the centre.
• Please DO NOT USE the recycling bins.

What are we doing to keep you safe?

• Hand sanitiser units are stationed around the centre for your use on arrival, during and when you leave the KTC.
• Large protective screens in front of the reception desk, please DO NOT OPEN this. Please adhere to the 2 metre social distancing.
• Enhanced and more frequent cleaning regimes will be in place throughout the day and evening.
• Signage to remind guests to social distance at all times along with hand washing are displayed around the centre.
• A track and trace system will be in place whereby we will require your name, telephone and postcode on arrival. The school will only use this information for track and trace purposes.

What can our customers do to keep themselves and fellow customers safe?

• Please do not visit us if you or any member of your household have symptoms ofCovid19 or you have been contacted by the NHS Track and Trace Team.
• Keep to a safe distance away from other guests in accordance with the latest guidelines.
• Please respect other guests while you are in the KTC at all times.
• Follow directional signage (one way systems) at all times during you visit.
• Wash your hands regularly using soap and water or use the hand sanitiser which is provided around the centre.
• Use your own equipment (racquets, ball’s and clothing).
• If you feel unwell at any time, or displaying any symptoms of Covid-19, you must leave the centre immediately, without interacting with anyone else. You should then contact us on 0116 2708 696 as soon as possible to let us know.
• All transactions are now cashless. The Lionheart academy trust now operates a cashless model and will be completed by using a contactless pay system or by BACS transfer.
• The viewing gallery has very limited seating due to social distancing guidelines. Please do not stay to spectate if you really do not need to. No standing allowed within the viewing gallery.
• If you have any concerns while you are visiting the centre, please contact one of the Tennis Centre staff on site.
• All groups must nominate a person to be responsible for track and trace and coaching groups should prepare their own risk assessment and present this to the centre prior to using.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Stay safe.

KTC