Safe to Play

Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons without refund if you turn up with symptoms or generally feel unwell.
Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons without refund if you do not follow any of the guidance below.

Government information around social distancing is available here and should be read in full
Be aware guidance can change and restrictions may be reintroduced

All bookings & payments must be made online and in advance
Buffering periods have been built in between each session to allow cleaning of the equipment & social distancing between groups.
Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before the start of your lesson & we finish promptly at the end for collection no later than 5 minutes after.

Bring your own hand sanitizer with you
Currently we are not lending out rackets, so players must bring their own tennis rackets.
Players must bring a drink, hand sanitiser and be dressed for the weather.
Coaches will clean equipment in between sessions during the buffer period.
Only take the minimum amount of equipment with you that you need to play
Ensure you take all your belongings with you at the end of the session and do not leave anything on court

All coaches and participants should undergo a pre-attendance self-assessment for any COVID-19 symptoms using the information on the NHS website before leaving home.
No-one should leave home to participate in tennis if they, or someone they live with, has symptoms of COVID -19,.
Should an individual have demonstrated any such symptoms, they must follow NHS and PHE guidance on self-isolation

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before leaving home to go to the court (use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible).
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you return home (use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible).
Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles before and after use
Bring a full water bottle, and do not share food or drink with others

Avoid using public transport if possible - safer travel guidance is provided on the Government website
Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your lesson.
Allow others to leave before you enter the court - if you need to wait then do so away from the courts and clear of the gates
Avoid congregating on or around the court after playing to allow access for others

There are no toilets at Molesey Hurst.
There is a small free car park next to the courts off Molesham Way.
Spectators are to watch from the field and observe social distancing while watching.

No more than 5 players to 1 coach for coaching.
Adult Social Tennis is an event limited to 8 players.
Players should continue to maintain social distancing.
Pay careful attention to the instructions of the coach.
Players are advised to limit their interactions with anyone outside of the group they are attending.

Hand hygiene is imperative - hand sanitise at intervals if you have to touch communal surfaces
If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve
Avoid touching your face

Where attendance of a parent/guardian (non-participant) is required, or a carer for a disabled player, it is permitted and is not counted as part of the maximum group size, but should be off court and limited to one per player where possible
Supporters, parents, and other spectators should remain socially distanced whilst attending events.
Spectator groups must be restricted to discrete six person gathering limits and spread out, in line with wider government guidance

Players are required to come dressed for the weather, this includes hats, water & suncream.
Lessons will go ahead unless a serve health warning has been issued by the met office.
If a lesson has to be cancelled due to the heat, the coach will re-book the lesson or refund.

We will play in light rain and drizzle if the courts are safe to do so.
If a lesson has to be cancelled, Coaches will text the contact number on the booking forms as soon as they can.
Please note we cannot control the weather so messages will be sent as soon as a decision is made.
If you receive no text or email from the coaches, this means the lesson is going ahead.
If the weather stops the lesson from going ahead, the coach will re-book the lesson.
On some occasions coaches may check with you how the weather is in your area if they are working elsewhere, this does not count as a cancellation text but is an enquiry.

Cancellation window for a full refund is up to 2 hours before the start of your lesson.
If you cancel with less than 2 hours notice the full amount is required as a cancellation fee.
Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons without refund if you turn up with symptoms or generally feel unwell.

Molesey Hurst Recreation Ground