Tennis NSW: Additional Measures to Stop COVID-19 Spread

As we continue to uphold appropriate standards to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is important that the tennis family supports the NSW Government and the wider community, by continuing to promote limitation of spectators, social distancing and appropriate hygiene protocols. It is as important as ever that we remain vigilant and do not allow ourselves to become complacent in our efforts.

Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, has written to all Community Sporting Organisations requesting that additional measures be taken to protect against the spread of COVID-19 – read here.

It is important that our Tennis community remains vigilant and proactive in continuing to promote and practise COVID-19 safe practices and thus effective immediately it is vital the additional protective measures are implemented to ensure the continuation of tennis activities throughout the state.

In addition to the current requirements of the COVID-19 Safety Plan for Tennis Clubs, Associations and Venues, our Tennis community will need to update their COVID-19 Safety Plans detailing the actions that will be implemented to address these new requirements, namely:

– Ensuring processes are in place to exclude participants (including spectators and officials) if they have visited Victoria in the 14 days prior.

– Ensuring processes are in place to exclude participants (including spectators and officials) if they have attended any of the reported case locations listed on the NSW Health website.

– Limiting entry to indoor facilities and fenced venues to one person per participant where practical.

– Restricting spectator entry at adult community sport.

– Distributing communications to participant databases via e-newsletters, social media and organisations’ websites reinforcing that only parents and carers should attend community sports activities where possible.

– Increasing signage in venue car parks and common entry points at outdoor venues.

– Making PA announcements at venues reminding people to limit spectators to parents and carers where possible.

Tennis NSW will continue to provide regular updates and associated resources in regard to COVID-19 Safe practices and requirements. 

Tennis NSW COVID-19 Resources 
NSW Gov. Covid-19 Safety Plan 

Tennis NSW appreciates the efforts of our tennis family in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our community safe. If you have any questions please contact your local Club Development Officer or email [email protected].

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Tennis This Saturday

Four Courts Social on Saturday from 11.30am to 2.30pm

Badge Matches Saturday July 18
2.50pm 
Mens Division 1 Manly 1 v Neutral Bay 1
Mens Division 4 Manly 3 v Manly 4
Ladies Division 3 Manly 2 v Sydney Uni 
Noon
Mens Division 7 Manly 5 v Neutral Bay 5
Wet weather has played havoc with several of our Badge teams over the last month. The Mens Division 1 Team were washed out for the last two weeks. The Mens 7 and 8 Teams have had little tennis lately with washouts and byes.

Badge Highlights for Round 6 were:

Thursday Ladies had another strong win to sit a close 3rd on the ladder.

Ladies Division 1 Team played a tie 4 sets all and games equal with a strong Kooroora Team. Yvonne and Nicola teamed up to win 3 sets.

Ladies Division 3 Team won 7-1 to take 1st place on the ladder. Kristina and Krista won 4 sets and Sharna and Elaine 3 sets. Krista now has won 15 sets and lost only 1!

Mens 3  Team won 6-2 to stay way out in front on the table.

Mens 4 Team won 7-1 against Manly 2 to stay near the top of the ladder. Geoff Dunstan and Jarrad Stevens won 3 sets and Sean Jobe and Vincent won 4 sets again to keep up their near perfect record over the last few seasons. This sets up a clash between two Manly Teams again: 3 v 4, this Saturday. The winner will have bragging rights till the second clash later in the season.

Court Bookings

Please be aware of Club Times for members to play. Outside of those times you need to book a court with the Manly Tennis Centre and pay at the Pro Shop prior to play. Club Times are displayed on the notice board, pro shop and on our website. 

Virginia Longfellow
MLTC Secretary

Badge Score Board: Round 6

Badge Results

Rd 6

Jul-11

Ladies Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Tie 4-4 7
Manly 2 3 Won 7-1 1
Mens Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Washout 6
Manly 2 4 Lost 1-7 5
Manly 3 4 Won 6-2 1
Manly 4 4 Won 7-1 2
Manly 5 7 Lost 3-5 7
Manly 6 8 Lost 3-5 3
Manly 7 11 BYE 2
Manly 8 11 Washout 7
Ladies Thursday Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 2 Won 6-2 3

Thanks to Ron for compiling the results!

TENNIS CALENDAR COMPLICATIONS CONTINUE: CHINA CANCELS GLOBAL EVENTS

BEIJING (AP July 9) — China says it will not stage any international sports for the rest of the year, apart from trials for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and the neighboring city of Zhangjiakou.

The order from the General Administration of Sports affects at least six WTA tennis events, including the WTA Finals in Shenzhen in November. China also has four ATP tournaments lined up.

Shanghai was also due to host two big golf events, the men’s HSBC Champions, a World Golf Championship event two weeks after the LPGA Shanghai.

Xiamen was to host the Asian sport climbing championships in October, and Guangzhou the badminton World Tour Finals in December.

The decision puts paid to any chance of reviving Formula One’s Shanghai Grand Prix postponed in April, and affects two cycling stage races in October, the men’s Tour of Guangxi, and the women’s Tour of Chongming Island.

China has largely contained local transmission of the coronavirus but remains on guard for imported cases.

The General Administration of Sports cited “science and order” in issuing its plan to proceed on Thursday.

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Tennis This Saturday

Four Courts Social on Saturday from 11.30am to 2.30pm
Courts 1and 2 at 2.45pm another Manly Derby
Manly 2 v Manly 4 in Division 4 Men’s.
Our Ladies 2 Team are striving for another victory on Courts 5 and 6 at 2.45pm

The bar is well stocked so come on down.

Court Bookings

Please be aware of Club Times for members to play. Outside of those times you need to book a court with the Manly Tennis Centre and pay at the Pro Shop prior to play. Club Times are displayed on the notice board, pro shop and on our website. 

Virginia Longfellow
MLTC Secretary

Social Distancing Reminder

Badge Captains if you are playing at home your visitors MUST sign our visitor’s book with contact numbers this is a government requirement.

Court 1 stand : 14 people, 5 people on top row, and zero on the row below, and then 5 on the middle row, and then zero on the one below and then 3 on the last row plus 1 person on the chair. (I have placed marks on the stand where people need to be seated)

If there are two people from the same family sitting together, this is not a problem, however the person next to them needs to be at 1.5m physical distance.

With the latest restrictions follow all suggested guidelines from Tennis NSW.

We have restrictions on numbers in the Clubhouse
Table area: 18 people
Bar area: 8 people
Outdoor/BBQ area: 5 people

COVID-19 Community Tennis Guidelines for Continued Play
We all must take responsibility to minimise the effects and potential spread of COVID-19. Before you play Stay at home if you:
  Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days 
 Have been overseas or exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days  Have flu-like symptoms 
 If you are in a high risk health category, then you should not be administering or playing tennis at any time during this period. 
 Clubhouses or adjoining facilities can be re-opened allowing for at least 4 square metres per person, to a maximum of 100 people – users should also continue to adhere to social distancing protocols 
 Social spaces including outdoor seating and shaded areas can be re-opened – users should continue to adhere to social distancing measures 

Virginia Longfellow
MLTC Secretary

Badge Score Board: Round 5

Badge Results Rd 5 Jul-04
Ladies Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Lost 0-8 8
Manly 2 3 Lost 4-4 4
Mens Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Washout 6
Manly 2 4 Lost 4-4 5
Manly 3 4 Won 4-4 1
Manly 4 4 Won 7-1 2
Manly 5 7 Lost 2-6 6
Manly 6 8 Lost 2-6 3
Manly 7 11 Won 7-1 2
Manly 8 11 Lost 1-7 7
Ladies Thursday Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 2 Lost 2-6 2

Thanks to Ron for compiling the results!

Badge Score Board: Round 4

Badge Results

Rd 4

Jun-27

Ladies Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Lost 1-7 8
Manly 2 3 Won 6-2 1
Mens Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 1 Lost 3-5 6
Manly 2 4 BYE 6
Manly 3 4 Won 6-2 1
Manly 4 4 Won 4-4 3
Manly 5 7 Won 4-3 5
Manly 6 8 Won 7-1 2
Manly 7 11 Washout 2
Manly 8 11 Lost 4-4 7
Ladies Thursday Division Result Score Position
Manly 1 2 Won 4-4 2

Thanks to Ron for compiling the results!