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Coronavirus Testing Basics

You’ve probably heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. There are two different types of tests –diagnostic tests and antibody tests. A diagnostic test can show if you have an active coronavirus infection and should take steps to quarantine or isolate yourself from others. An antibody test looks for antibodies that are made by the immune […]

RETURN OF BADGE

Good news for all our members with Badge to begin on June 6 and continue each Saturday with no breaks. Finals day will be September 19. There are restrictions with no socializing afterwards and other safety measures. Hopefully before June 6 restrictions maybe eased a little more.  All Badge players are asked to comply fully. Any breach […]

Sydney Badge Recommences June 6

Due to recent announcements from Government and in line with the new Guidelines for community play released by Tennis NSW, we are pleased to announce the recommencement of the Sydney Badge Competition to commence on SATURDAY, 6th JUNE. The details of the competition will be as follows: 16-week competition, commencing on SATURDAY, 6th JUNE with […]

Limited Doubles Play Starts Saturday 16 May

Dear Members, As of this Friday, 15th May, the New South Wales government have advised that a number of restrictions will be lifted in regards to social gathering and outdoor recreation. Core to this is the allowing of outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people. Please note that we are still awaiting the final Public […]

Tennis NSW Updated Guidelines May 13

Firstly, we would like to thank you all for your commitment to ensuring our tennis community has remained safe and healthy during this challenging period. Our commitment to our guidelines and the Public Health Orders has allowed tennis to continue, albeit in a limited form, and this has been recognised by our Government partners. As […]

AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport – Summary

High level descriptors of three levels (Levels A, B, C) of activities and associated hygiene measures are recommended. Detailed descriptions of recommended sport specific activities at each level are outlined in Appendices A and B. Tennis Level A: Running/aerobic/agility training (solo), resistance training (solo), skills training (solo) — e.g. serving only, hitting with ball machine. […]

Tennis takes a swing at making players’ earnings fairer

The new chair of the association that runs men’s tennis wants to share out wealth more evenly Of the top 500 players in the world, the annual median income for men is $124,000 and $80,000 for women. Andrea Gaudenzi knows the glories and struggles of professional tennis. The Italian player scored victories against Roger Federer […]

COVID-19 Testing @ Manly

A pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic is now available at Manly Town Hall. NSW Health is asking anyone with a cough, fever, sore throat or shortness of breath living in the Northern Beaches LGA to be tested for COVID-19. NSW Health is increasing COVID-19 testing, particularly around areas where there are some suspected community transmissions with […]

USTA Player and Facility Guidelines

The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities and states sooner than others. Below are two “Playing Tennis Safely” documents, one geared to players […]