Annual Club Championships Entries Close 17 Oct

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Entries for the club championships are closing.  Events are:

  • Open Men’s singles and doubles
  • Open Ladies singles and doubles
  • Open Mixed doubles
  • A grade Men’s singles and doubles
  • A grade Ladies singles and doubles
  • A grade Mixed doubles.

Open grades are for everyone.

A-Grade is Badge Division 7 or lower for Men; Division 4 or lower and Thursday Badge for Ladies.

Scheduled dates are October 23, 24, 30, 31 November 6, 7, 13, 14 with Finals day on November 20 — COVID permitting.

All events will be a knockout tournament.

Maximum 3 entries per person.

 

Questions to Denis Crowley
MLTC Club Captain 

Frozen Shoulder: Causes & Treatment | Tennis4Life

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Frozen shoulder, more correctly known as adhesive capsulitis (AC), is a common cause of shoulder pain and loss of shoulder joint motion in the over 40s. 
 
In ‘primary’ cases of AC, there is no significant reason for the onset pain or stiffness, whereas secondary AC can occur following an injury, trauma, surgery or illness. 
 
In younger people below the age of 40 and athletes, primary AC is rare; AC is more likely to be secondary in nature – for example following a rotator cuff injury. 
 

When AC does occur however, it can result in considerable disruption to any tennis activity, especially given the typically long timescale it requires to resolve. 

Read more in link below.

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Additional restrictions ease in NSW Government roadmap | Northern Beaches Council

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With the first vaccination milestone of 70 percent double vaccination reached, the NSW Government is easing a number of restrictions as part of the Reopening NSW roadmap(Opens in a new window), which will allow fully vaccinated adults to enjoy more freedoms from next Monday 11 October.

The changes to the 70 per cent roadmap will allow:

  • up to 10 visitors (not counting children 12 and under) to a home (previously five)
  • lift the cap on outdoor gatherings to 30 people (previously 20)
  • increase the cap for weddings and funerals to 100 people (previously 50).

Indoor pools will also be re-opened for swimming lessons, squad training, lap swimming, and rehab activities. Keep an eye on our aquatic centre webpages for more information on our local pools.

The NSW Government also announced on the Monday after NSW clears the 80 per cent double vaccination hurdle further restrictions will be relaxed, with people able to have:

  • up to 20 visitors (excluding children 12 and under) to a home (previously 10)
  • up to 50 people will be allowed to gather outdoors (previously 20).
  • up to 3,000 people will be allowed to attend controlled and ticketed outdoor events (previously 500)
  • nightclubs will be permitted to reopen for seated drinking only (no dancing)
  • masks will no longer be required in office buildings.

All roadmap freedoms at 70 and 80 per cent will continue to be for fully vaccinated people only.

www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/news/additional-restrictions-ease-nsw-government-roadmap

MLTC Newsletter 12Oct

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Club Championships

Reminder to sign up on the website for the upcoming championships. Closing date 17th October.  Signup Link

The events will be:
Open Mens and Ladies Singles and Doubles Open Mixed Doubles.  (Open to all players)

A Mens and Ladies Singles and Doubles, A Mixed Doubles.  (Men Division 7 or lower and non Badge players of a similar standard can play in A grade events. Ladies open to Division 4 Badge or lower plus Thursday Ladies that are full members or ladies of a similar standard.)

Playing dates are October 23 24 30 31 November 6 7 13 14 and Finals Day November 20.  Maximum of three events per player.

All players to adhere to Covid and vaccination rules.

Social Tennis

Social tennis will return on Tuesday 19th Oct. As players have already made bookings it will not be possible to start this week.

From next week social will be from 1.30-4pm Tuesday, and 1-4pm Thursday. Other member’s times can be made by booking.

Club championships commence on 23 October. Saturday social should start at the 80% vaccination mark.

The Clubhouse will remain closed midweek. The bar will remain closed midweek but will be opened on Saturday by committee members, keeping social distancing rules. All players must be double vaccinated and have proof on them.

The following important changes for tennis activities have come into effect yesterday:
* Every person aged 16 years or older must be fully vaccinated to participate in tennis activities in groups of 3 to 20 people;
* Sport and exercise in groups is limited to a maximum of 20 people, regardless of age;
* Masks are no longer required in outdoor areas.

Whilst it is the responsibility of the individual to provide evidence of their vaccination status, MLTC will take all reasonable steps to check and verify the vaccination status of our members who wish to participate in doubles play, group coaching, or local competition.

Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary

Term 4 Badge Competition CANCELLED

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With the recent release of the roadmap and Tennis NSW having a better understanding of the situation ahead it is with great regret we have made the decision to cancel the Term 4 Badge Competition.

This means that the teams that were placed first at round 9 will be declared winners of each of the divisions. The prize money will remain the same as 2020 and those teams will be contacted this week.

Majority of Tennis NSW costs of running the Sydney Badge competition have already been incurred which is why no refunds will be given for the 2021 Badge season. We may look to reduce team fees in 2022.

Thank you everyone for your patience during this unprecedented and challenging time. I encourage all of you to reach out to your players and play in local competitions for the remainder of the year when community sport returns.

We look forward to seeing you all for the Badge season in 2022.

Kind Regards,
TNSW Competitions

Tendon health & antibiotic impacts | Tennis4Life

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There’s steadily accumulating evidence that one particular group of commonly prescribed antibiotics called ‘fluoroquinolones’ might be implicated in rapid-onset tendon degeneration, exposing sportsmen and women to an increased risk of tendonitis or even tendon rupture.

A recent article in Sports Performance Bulletin looks at the risk of tendon rupture that fluoroquinolone antibiotics pose and explains why sportsmen and women are at particular risk – a risk can last many months after the antibiotic course.

The article explains why any athlete taking common asthma medications should be very careful indeed about fluoroquinolone antibiotic use.

The positive news is that when athletes have to use the antibiotics, there are a number of protocols that can reduce the risk to themselves, and there also evidence that a particular nutrient may also exert a protective effect.

Read more in the attached article and how to protect yourself if required.

Source: Sports Performance Bulletin

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Annual Club Championships Entries Now Open

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Entries for the club championships are now open.  Events are:

  • Open Men’s singles and doubles
  • Open Ladies singles and doubles
  • Open Mixed doubles
  • A grade Men’s singles and doubles
  • A grade Ladies singles and doubles
  • A grade Mixed doubles.

Open grades are for everyone.

A-Grade is Badge Division 7 or lower for Men; Division 2 or lower and Thursday Badge for Ladies.

Scheduled dates are October 23, 24, 30, 31 November 6, 7, 13, 14 with Finals day on November 20 — COVID permitting.

All events will be a knockout tournament.

Maximum 3 entries per person.

 

Questions to Denis Crowley
MLTC Club Captain 

COVID-19 Community Sport Update | NSW OfficeOfSport

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The NSW Government has announced the roadmap from easing restrictions as NSW reaches the 80 per cent double dose target.

From the Monday after NSW hits the 80 per cent (aged 16 and over) double dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have up to 10 people visit their home, participate in community sport, and access hospitality venues (where drinking while standing up will be allowed indoors). All premises will operate at 1 person per 4sqm indoors, and 1 person per 2sqm outdoors.

Over the coming weeks, NSW Health and the Office of Sport will work with the sector to finalise the details and requirements for the recommencement of community sport.

COVID-19 roadmap to recovery fact sheet

Sports NSW Covid Link

COVID-19 Manly NSW: Manly guest house shut down and declared high risk | NBR

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RESIDENTS of a Manly guest house have been forced into a two week isolation period with Dr Kerry Chant declaring the site a “high Covid-19 risk premises”.
The site is known by a few names – Manly Waves Studios and Apartments, The Manly Hotel and Manly Guest House, and is located on the corner of Pacific Street and Malvern Avenue.
Dr Chant said there are 26 dwellings at the site and all residents are at risk of transmission of the virus.
“At least one resident in five of those dwellings having received a diagnosis of Covid-19,” she said in her public health order declaration.
Dr Chant ordered that the site be closed from September 29 until October 12.
Data to 8pm on Monday shows the number of active Covid cases in Manly has doubled from six to 12 in the past five days. There are 133 cases across the northern beaches.
A Northern Sydney Local Health District spokesperson said the source of the virus infection was under investigation and residents are required to isolate and get tested.
“Health staff are assisting the guests with their welfare and health needs during this time,” the spokesperson said.
There are no other Manly sites on the NSW Health Covid venue alert list.
“NSW Health does not disclose details of specific venues unless there is a public health reason, such as if contacts are unable to be identified by other means,” the LHD spokesperson said.
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“When a confirmed COVID-19 case attends a venue while possibly infectious, NSW Health carries out a risk assessment on that venue to determine whether other people may have been exposed.
“The public is alerted as quickly as possible to any venues where potential public exposures may have occurred.”
EXPOSURE: Police and health authorities on site at a Manly guest house following a Covid-19 exposure. Picture: Duane Langford

COVID-19 102 cases | Manly, NSW

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THE number of Covid-19 cases in the northern beaches has risen to triple digits again, with 102 infected people.

Last week the numbers were hovering around the mid 60s, but after no data from NSW Health for a few days cases have shot back up, the report to 8pm on Monday shows.

The highest number of cases are in the 2099 postcode at 25. This area, which includes Dee Why, Cromer, Narraweena and North Curl Curl, also has the highest population in the LGA at 44,119 people.

Covid-19 by northern beaches postcode

  • 25 in 2099 (Dee Why, Cromer, Narraweena, North Curl Curl)
  • 12 in 2093 (Balgowlah, Clontarf, Manly Vale)
  • 10 in 2107 (Avalon, Bilgola, Clareville, Whale Beach)
  • Nine in 2101 (Narrabeen, Elanora Heights, Ingleside)
  • Nine in 2100 (Brookvale, Beacon Hill, Allambie, North Manly, Oxford Falls)
  • Seven in 2086 (Frenchs Forest)
  • Six in 2087 (Forestville, Killarney Heights)
  • Five in 2095 (Manly)
  • Four in 2096 (Curl Curl, Freshwater, Queenscliff)
  • Three in 2097 (Collaroy, Wheeler Heights)
  • Three in 2092 (Seaforth)
  • Two in 2106 (Newport)
  • Two in 2104 (Bayview)
  • Two in 2085 (Belrose, Davidson)
  • One in 2103 (Mona Vale)
  • One in 2108 (Palm Beach, Coasters Retreat, Currawong Beach, Great Mackerel Beach)

There are currently no Covid-19 cases in the 2105 (Church Point, Scotland Island and Elvina, Lovett and Morning bays) and 2102 (Warriewood) postcodes.

Across NSW, Covid cases have also shot upwards with 1022 new cases reported in the 24 hours overnight.

A further 10 people died overnight, eight men and two women, all from Sydney. That takes the total of fatalities in this outbreak across NSW to 255.

www.northernbeachesreview.com.au/story/7439295/northern-beaches-covid-19-cases-back-up-to-triple-digits/

 

Club Newsletter – 20/9/2021 | MLTC

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Doubles reminders

As you will see if you open the link to Tennis NSW https://www.tennis.com.au/nsw/news/2021/09/17/covid-19-update-as-at-17-september, many tennis venues are still not allowing doubles as they aren’t able to check proof of double vaccinations. We are extremely fortunate that MTC staff have been willing to do this both for our members and the general public and we thank Scott and Tommy for all their time and efforts in this regard.

We appreciate that it might be a little inconvenient to show your proof of double vaccination every time you play doubles. However, while Scott and Tommy may know you are vaccinated, it is a NSW Health requirement that if the venue were to be checked at any time by Police, everyone playing doubles must have their proof on them, every time.

We will keep monitoring the rules and will update members if anything changes in this regard. Singles play is still available for those who aren’t double vaccinated. Thank you for your cooperation.

Doubles Play Rules

As of Tue 14th Sep, doubles is now allowed under the following conditions:

  1. All 4 players must be double-vaccinated & carry proof every time they play.
  2. Players must show their double-vaccinated status:
  3. On arrival at the club when checking in
  4. If requested by Police at any time
  5. Max court time for doubles is 1.5hrs for members during member’s times.
  6. Please see below for details from NSW Gov website.
  7. Please note – singles play is still allowed for those not fully vaccinated.

 

Other COVID-safe requirements remain in place:

  1. Make a booking before coming to the club on 9977 3159. You must live within the Northern Beaches LGA or within 5km from home to play.
  2. Masks required when arriving/leaving the centre and to/from your court.
  3. Use the QR code to check in.

Fee Dues

We have had a few problems with the Treasurer’s email so if you haven’t received your invoice or do not want to continue your membership please let me know.

Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary

www.manlylawn.com.au

COVID-19 UPDATE 17 Sept | TNSW

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Dear NSW tennis community

Firstly, we hope that you are all keeping well and safe during these challenging times. We thank you for your patience as we have been examining the current Public Health Order and the impacts on tennis activity throughout NSW.

Tennis NSW has been overwhelmed with requests from the community around the varying levels of restrictions now in place throughout NSW. We are working to present our guidance on tennis activities across NSW in a format that is easy to understand and to update our FAQs, we anticipate this will be available Monday 20 September.

During this week several LGAs across NSW have come in and out of lockdown as local COVID-19 cases emerge. Tennis NSW reminds its community to use the NSW Government’s webpage search that allows you to identify your current rules and restrictions by postcode. Tennis NSW staff will not undertake these searches for you.

In regards to doubles play and double vaccination, Tennis NSW is able to provide the following guidance:

DOUBLE VACCINATION – DOUBLES PLAY

Tennis NSW has received numerous enquiries in relation to whether doubles play is permitted given the partial lifting of restrictions for individuals who have been double vaccinated.

We have engaged NSW Health and NSW Office of Sport to get clarity and confirmation on whether it is the responsibility of the individual or the club/venue to ensure that they are fully vaccinated. Without receiving clarity on ultimately who is liable, then our advice is as follows:

Doubles play at a venue in a Stay-At-Home Area is NOT permitted unless the Club/Venue Operator has means by which they can verify the vaccination status of anyone wishing to play doubles at their venue. Alongside of this, the Club should be implementing all relevant COVID protocols including having a COVID-19 Safety plan, COVID-19 check-in stations and all other necessary protocols to effectively implement the 1 person per 4sqm rule (outdoor courts only) can be adhered to. All play at the venue should be on a ‘Play and Go’ basis and the Club/Venue should not permit any gatherings pre or post play.

We believe that the large majority of our venues across the State are unable to meet the requirements above however, any Club/Venue wishing to implement appropriate processes should conduct their own risk analysis and make a decision based on their own circumstances and resources.

Clubs should also note that we are aware that the NSW Police have interpreted the current Public Health Order differently in different parts of the State and should therefore be prepared to provide evidence of how they are effectively implementing and monitoring the vaccination status of those using their venue should they be asked to.

We believe that in the spirit of the Public Health Order then it is reasonable for a Club/Venue Operator to ask for evidence of a person’s vaccination status prior to play commencing.

DOUBLE VACCINATION – LONGER TERM VIEW

We have also been asked what our position will be longer term in regards to double vaccination and how it will relate to participating in tennis whether it be coaching, court hire or competition.

At this stage, it is too early to provide a definitive position on this matter until we have received further guidance from the NSW Government and the Office of Sport in regards to a roadmap back for Community Sport. There is also the broader matter of whether it will be legally permissible to require all users of a tennis venue or entrants into a tennis competition/tournament to be double vaccinated. We will continue to liaise with Tennis Australia, our other Member Associations and the other State Sporting Organisations in NSW to provide a consistent position across our sport and the wider sports community.

While Tennis NSW can provide guidance, it is the responsibility of the club, coach or venue to undertake its own independent enquiries as to whether that guidance is appropriate to be implemented. We appreciate that many of you are seeking answers for individualised questions that unfortunately we are not in a position to answer. Tennis NSW provides general advice only, and specific advice regarding the circumstances of a particular venue will need to be sought independently.

We are in the process of setting up a dedicated COVID-19 enquiry email address and this will be notified to you when our updated guidance is released next week. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding COVID-19 restrictions and tennis, please contact us at [email protected]. We have a team addressing the large volume of enquiries coming through and we will endeavour to get back to all COVID-19 related enquiries within two business days.

Thank you and stay safe
Tennis NSW