Dear Member
WELCOME BACK TO TENNIS
It is lovely to have the opportunity to play tennis again.
We can do this as long as we take precautions to protect ourselves and our fellow members.
There are no social tennis sessions at the moment so any play is your responsibility to organize. All play should be singles with doubles play only allowed if all four players are from the same household.
MEMBERSHIP
The code for access to the courts was changed recently and the new code will only be issued once payment has been made for this season.
The committee has decided that a nominal payment will be taken for the period up to 31st July in the first instance. This is subject to continuous review.
Please use the forms attached and follow the instructions for payment.
Junior Membership Form 2020 Temp
Initially we will not be issuing shoe tags as proof of membership at this stage.
NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED
GOOD PRACTICE
The Government and the LTA have agreed guidelines for us to be able to use our tennis courts again. This guidance is attached. Please make time to read it.
LTA Guidance for Tennis Players
We all have a responsibility to adhere to these guidelines. We will need to operate in a way which minimises contact with people from different households.
Ideally we need to control the number of people who are at the club at any one time. However at this stage we have decided not to operate a booking system. We will try to monitor the situation and if necessary we will consider introducing one.
Please do not wait if there are no courts available.
We are asking members to act sensibly and unselfishly and to limit play to 30 minutes per court if other members have arrived and been unable to play..
The social distancing rules are critical. At all times, players should adhere to the Government's social distancing guidelines (staying at least 2m away from others), and practice public health advice for hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before leaving home to go to the court (or use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible). Take hand sanitizer with you.
Please note the nets have all been set at the right height and the winders removed to negate the need for you to touch the winders and the measures.
In addition, you will need to play with a set of tennis balls that belong to you and are labelled so you can identify them.
A dozen balls (3 tubes) can be purchased on line via ‘Tennis Nuts’ for £13.24 plus £2.50 delivery.
The Clubhouse is out of bounds other than for emergencies, i.e. if you need access to the First Aid kit. Please note that code has not changed
If you do need to use the toilet in an emergency then please ensure handles etc. are wiped using the antibacterial wipes available. If you are the last person to leave the club, then please lock the outside gate and wipe it.
THE SECURITY OF THE CLUB IS VERY IMPORTANT & IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
STAY SAFE
The Committee
14.3.2020