Back to tennis - Phase 3! (updated 18 July 2020)
We implement as closely as possible whatever guidance is issued by Tennis Scotland, who are in consultation with the Scottish Government and club leaders. Following the Scottish Government's "Phase 3" announcement on 10 July 2020, we are pleased to confirm further relaxation in the restrictions. Strict hygiene and social distancing as well as advance booking are still required! More details are provided below.
This infographic summarises the latest guidance for tennis in Scotland.
Changes include:
- [NEW] Play may take place for adults with members of up to four different households, up to a maximum group of 15 people in total.
- [NEW] Doubles play where partners are from different households is now permitted, as long as partners take mitigating actions to limit risks to the 2 metre rule being compromised.
- [NEW] Children aged 11 and under do not need to comply with physical distancing with each other at any time.
- [NEW] Children aged 12-17 do not need to physically distance during activity, but do before and after.
Players should adhere to the Scottish Government’s physical distancing guidelines (staying at least 2m away from others), and practice public health advice for hygiene.
More detail, constantly updated, is at https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19---latest-advice/ . The key points for players are here. Sadly, normal group coaching, Summer Camps etc. are still out of reach, but 1-1 and small group coaching is permitted.
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= = > Tennis Scotland Guidance for players - Phase 3 updated 10 July 2020
Online Booking is now in place
Bookings can be made through the website and/or through Sportlabs BOOKER app. You must be logged in with your ClubSpark account. Club members who do not yet have a ClubSpark account should contact us to ask for an invitation.
The timings of slots are staggered between the courts, to avoid meeting others accidentally at the gate.
IMPORTANT - The committee are looking into options for opening the clubhouse, for toilet access. In the meantime, THE CLUBHOUSE IS TO REMAIN CLOSED. (Any access to the clubhouse MUST be reported immediately to the committee, for disinfection of surfaces etc.. ) Playing tennis with someone not from your household counts towards your daily allowance of meeting others.