What you can do in NSW | NSW Government

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What you can do in NSW

Follow the COVID-19 guidance to help protect our community.

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From 12.01am, 29 March

Number of visitors in a home

You may have up to 100 visitors at a time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 visitors in your home, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

The limit of 100 people also applies to holiday homes and short-term rentals.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 people at your holiday home or short-term rental, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

Learn about having more than 100 visitors at a home.

Dancing and singing

There are no restrictions on dancing and singing at venues and events including nightclubs, weddings, funerals and memorial services.

Organisers of venues and event must continue to be COVID safe.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs may open, but they must be COVID Safe.

Outdoor public gatherings

Up to 200 people can gather in an outdoor public place such as a park, reserve, beach, garden or public space.

Learn more about gatherings of more than 200 people.

Holidays and travel

Check for any restrictions that apply to your destination before you travel to other Australian states and territories.

If you are travelling to Lord Howe Island, check the rules for hotels and accommodation on Lord Howe Island.

Weddings, funerals and memorial services

If you are the organiser of a significant event you will need to have and comply with a relevant COVID-19 Safety Plan for a wedding, funeral or memorial service.

Religious services

When a religious service is held in a place of public worship, the person responsible for the premises must have and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan for your church, meeting house, mosque, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

For businesses and venue operators

Find out about the COVID-19 rules and requirements for your industry, premises or event.

www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw

COVID-19 restrictions to ease but compliance must increase

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A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased as the state continues to move forward in a COVID-Safe way.

From 12:01am Monday 29 March, the following will apply:

  • no caps on weddings and funerals
  • no restrictions on singing including in places of worship
  • no restriction on dancing including at weddings and in pubs and nightclubs
  • no cap on visitors in the home (if there are more than 100 people there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan and electronic recording of visitor details)
  • 200 people allowed for personal outdoor public gatherings
  • all venues to move to the one person per 2sqm rule (venues will be allowed at least 25 people before the 2sqm rule applies)
  • 100% seated capacity at entertainment venues including stadiums and theatres
  • mask use including on public transport will move from ‘mandatory’ to ‘strongly recommended’.

Businesses and other organisations must continue to ensure they keep accurate records of all attendances, including through QR Codes, to enable fast contact tracing in the event of any community transmission.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the easing of restrictions is a significant step forward as NSW continues its COVID-19 recovery.

“With no community transmission and our quarantine and frontline workers now receiving their second vaccinations, the timing is right to further ease restrictions across the state,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“As we do this, it is important we don’t let our guard down and continue to check in at venues, keep our social distance and get tested if we have even the mildest of symptoms.”

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the further lifting of restrictions would help support businesses and jobs across the state.

“Today we take a another big stride in the right direction, easing restrictions is important in helping businesses return to normal, it’s like a jab of confidence for the economy,” Mr Perrottet said.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the further easing of restrictions was possible due to the support and sacrifices of the people of NSW.

“The initial focus of our vaccination program on frontline quarantine, border and healthcare workers has also given us greater confidence as it reduces the risk of COVID being introduced into the community from an overseas source,” Mr Hazzard said.

Dr Chant said it is critical everyone continues to practise COVID-safe behaviours, including using QR codes, staying home if unwell and getting tested.

“I also urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and able to do so. It will not only protect you, your family and loved ones, but will keep the whole community safe,” Dr Chant said.

Learn more information on COVID-19.

MTC Term 2 Ladies Competitions. Entries close April 6

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Entries are now open for MTC’s Term 2 Tuesday and Friday Ladies competitions.
Entries close April 6 for both competitions.
Tuesday comp starts April 20 and Friday comp starts April 23.
Please contact Scott with any questions.

 

MLTC News 25 March 2021

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The sun is shining and things are looking up, we can now don’t have to be seated to drink and from Monday we can sing and dance! ?
The Club will be holding a social event for members this Saturday from 5 pm. Jon will be cooking some meat and roasting his tasty potatoes.?
Hope to see a full bar this weekend!
Cheers
Virginia
Secretary MLTC

2021 Sydney Badge Competition FINAL Grading

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Dear Delegates 

Thank you all for submitting your teams into the Sydney Badge Competition in 2021.

Please find attached the Final Grading for the 2021 season.

We have already heard from a lot of you in regards to draw requests. This is a reminder for those who we have not heard from to please send through requests ASAP as the draw process will begin next week.

Kind Regards,
Tennis NSW Competitions

Badge2021- FinalGrading

2021 Sydney Badge Competition Gradings Confirmed

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No changes to any of our gradings have been made.  A few challenges were upheld.

The grades look very strong this year.  A few men’s teams have dropped 2 grades and lots of men’s teams have been dropped a grade in Division 2 and 3.  Several teams that won their grade were also not promoted because of the depth of men’s teams this year. In summary it will be very hard to win any division this year.

Serving of food and drinks is no longer required so it is up to each team to decide.  As long as COVID rules are followed I think most teams will supply food and drinks.

All clubs now MUST have alternate courts available in case of rain.  Grass court clubs including Hunters Hill and Marrickville can be forfeited if they don’t arrange alternative courts.  Please keep any text messages between Captains in case you need them for evidence of not finding alternative courts.

Remember if you wish to book a court for practice on Saturdays before 1pm or after 4pm let me know.

Good luck to all teams and any questions anytime I am here to help
Denis Crowley

Greetings from ALBY: our Italian friend

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Hello, my name is Alberto, for friends of the Manly Law tennis club Alby, sorry for my English but after 4 years I have forgotten the language.

In 2015 I was lucky enough to be welcomed by your club during my stay in your fantastic country for 6 months by the group of veterans who trained on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Sometimes during the year I exchange a few emails with Mr. Owen Kennedy who is truly a special person.

I wanted to share this memory with you and take this opportunity to greet all the members whose names it is impossible to remember but in particular George and the Irishman, Charles!

As soon as the pandemic is over I can’t wait to be able to visit you again because I really miss Australia so much.

I really hope you read my email and maybe you can also publish it on your site.

Greetings from your Italian friend ALBY

Alberto Casella

Sydney Badge 2021 Team Lists

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 Please find attached team lists for the 2021 Badge Season.
Kind Regards,
TNSW Competitions Team.
pdf icon Sydney-Badge-2021-Team-Lists.pdf

2021 Sydney Badge Competition Preliminary Gradings

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Hello Badge Delegates,

Thank-you for your efforts in entering your teams for the 2021 Competition.

Please see attached the preliminary grading for each competition. We entrust that you will pass these gradings on to your relevant team contacts.

Some things to note:

  • The Mens competition had 13 teams nominate for division 1 and 12 teams for division 2 with an influx of new teams and 2020 premier league teams. This made the top 2 divisions very competitive and as a result we had created a Division 12 in 2021. This means majority of teams will be in a lower division than what they nominated so please take this into consideration if you wish to make an appeal.
  • The Saturday Ladies competition had a similar situation with 14 teams nominating division 2. We again have created another division in 2021 and majority of teams will be in a lower division than what they nominated

 As a result of this release, any team that wishes to appeal their preliminary grading must do so through the Badge Delegate and must be submitted according to Rule 9 – Grading Appeal. As per the rules, appeals must be received within 4 days of the release of preliminary grading. Please provide as much information about your team as possible including ratings and 2020 results. Team lists will not be sent out in 2021.

Please note the deadline for grading appeals is 5pm on Saturday, 13th March 2021. No late appeals will be considered by the panel.

We look forward to another great competition in 2021.

Kind Regards.

TNSW Competitions Team.

pdf icon Badge-Provisional-Grading.pdf

Senior Championship Results

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The Aged Club Championships were completed on Sunday with Andrew Riminton and George Paul combining to win The Hylton Mace Trophy which is awarded for Mens combined 100 doubles.

Rob Muir/Fernando Alves and Stefan Fontes/Gavin Mcvean were the other pairs in the round robin.

On Saturday The Ladies 40 plus doubles was won by Krista Oates/Sarah Bunting who defeated Pam Muir and Liz Lim in the final.

The Mens 40 plus doubles was won by Richard Steeds/Steve Nettleton who defeated Geoff Dunstan/Fernando Alves in the final.

Thanks to all the players who entered and we all can look forward to Badge which begins on April 24.

The preliminary gradings will be released on March 5.

Denis Crowley.

Rising star: Matthew Curtis

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Congratulations Matthew! You have been selected to represent the Sydney Metropolitan Region at the 2021 NSW 12/U State Teams Championships.

The teams in the 12/U Girls Championships will play for the Jan O’Neill Cup and the teams in the 12/U Boys Championships will play for the Tony Roche Cup.

The aim of the Championships is to provide the State’s best 12 and under players with first class competition against players from across the state in an enjoyable team atmosphere, whilst introducing the educational aspect of on-court managers.

Teams will comprise of four players, each playing a singles and doubles match in each round of play. Play offs will commence on Sunday afternoon with all teams involved in the play offs.

Players are expected to arrive at the venue by 7:45am on the 27th March for team photos and the opening ceremony. Each player will receive a team shirt and players are asked to wear black shorts or skirts.

Parents are asked to carefully view the spectator behaviour document attached to this email before they agree to participate in this event. Poor spectator behaviour will not be accepted at this event.

Event Details

Date: 27-28 March 2021
Venue: Bathurst Tennis Centre
Address: 217 Durham St, Bathurst, NSW, 2795

[The Washington Post] Novak Djokovic claims his 18th Grand Slam singles title

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One day, Novak Djokovic’s dominance at the Australian Open will come to an end. Such is the reality of time — the opponent that champion athletes can stave off but never defeat.

Sunday at Melbourne Park, Djokovic left no doubt that his time is still now at Rod Laver Arena, routing Russian Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win his ninth Australian Open title.

More significantly, Djokovic claimed his 18th Grand Slam, closing the gap on career rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who are knotted at a men’s record 20 majors each. Against a Russian challenger who was riding a 20-match winning streak, Djokovic, 33, staged a breathtaking display of pace, power and precision to dispatch Medvedev with ruthless efficiency.

Djokovic won 14 of the last 18 games and roared in triumph less than two hours after the first ball was struck, keeping intact his record of never having lost an Australian Open final.

Djokovic’s relative ease in claiming the title on Sunday underscored his very real prospect of matching or surpassing the men’s record 20 majors shared by Nadal and Federer. That’s not to say that Nadal won’t be favored to win a 14th French Open in June or that a ninth Wimbledon is beyond Federer’s reach, at 39.
“Roger and Rafa inspire me,” Djokovic said afterward. “I think as long as they go, I’ll go. In a way it’s a race who plays tennis more, I guess, and who wins more. It’s a competition between us in all areas. But I think that’s the very reason why we are who we are — because we do drive each other, we motivate each other, we push each other to the limit.”

Djokovic’s dominance Sunday also underscored the gap that remains between the sport’s Big Three — Federer, Nadal and Djokovic — and the younger rivals seeking to dethrone them, particularly at Grand Slam events.
Said Medvedev, 25, a multi-linguist, astute tactician and delightful interview: “We are talking about some Cyborgs of tennis — in a good way. They are just unbelievable.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/21/novak-djokovic-daniil-medvedev-australian-open-final