LTA Update 10/07/20 - Covid 19
Further to The Governments latest update ( of July 9th ) our Governing Body The LTA have updated their set of guidelines to Tennis Clubs in England..
As you will see from the extract copied below, there aren’t any immediate relaxation of rules for Clubs, but references to changes in mid July or 25th July, similar to Gyms.
This is particularly disappointing in relation to indoor court usage, as we’d hoped we would be given permission to reopen much sooner, due to the uniqueness of indoor tennis where a maximum of 8 people playing doubles can easily be kept safe in a 14,000sq door building, but The Government ( and LTA ) seem to have grouped all indoor sports together and put a blanket ban on them all.
We are being advised that 25th July is the most likely day for tennis to be able to played indoors, with a possibility it could be earlier and until then we will have to keep the rules as they are currently and if we get any more updates we will let you know and for the next two weeks, all keep our fingers firmly crossed for some more sunny days like today !!
LTA Update 10/07/20 - Covid 19
FACILITIES
[UPDATED] Outdoor courts only should be open, with indoor courts and bubble courts remaining closed (it has been indicated that subject to public health, it is the Government’s aspiration to reopen indoor gyms and leisure facilities in mid-July – the LTA will provide further details around this as and when we receive information from Government)
[NEW] From 4 July, clubhouses and pavilions can be opened for the public to access outdoor courts, use the toilet, or purchase food and drink
[NEW] Venues providing such indoor access should consider ensuring clear signage is in place so people can find their destination quickly, putting in place queue management or one-way flow measures, and limiting the number of customers in the building, overall and in any particular congestion areas
Where toilet facilities are opened, particular care should be taken by those using them and those cleaning them. Where they are open, ensure soap and water is provided
Indoor facilities such changing rooms (other than toilets) and gyms should remain closed
[NEW] Further guidance for the reopening of clubhouses and pavilions is provided on the Government website
Ensure nets are maintained at the appropriate height to avoid players having to adjust them, and remove net winders
GUIDANCE FOR TENNIS VENUES IN ENGLAND