Tennis NSW: Additional Measures to Stop COVID-19 Spread

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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

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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

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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.

MLTC News

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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

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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

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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

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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!

MTC School Holiday Camps

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Tennis Holiday Camps

During the holidays, Manly Tennis Centre will be running a tennis-focused multi-sport camp.

In order to guarantee that the children get the most out of the camps we keep our coach to student ratio low and make sure that everyone gets as much attention as possible.  

The mornings of the camps will focus mostly on tennis skills and drills with a few games mixed in.  The afternoon will include match play along with other sports for variety.  So please join us for a great time over the holiday break!

Booking

CONTACT DETAILS:
Richard Gauntlett
0451-223-112
[email protected]

Badge Report: Round 4

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Round 4

Some good results for our Badge Teams on the weekend. Many of our teams are now in the top 4 at this early stage of the season.  

Badge Matches Saturday July 4:  Two Manly Derbies this Saturday. In Mens Division 4 at 250pm, the youngish Manly 2 plays the experienced (ie older) Manly 3.  In Mens Division 11 at noon,  it’s “The Bold v The Beautiful, Manly 7 v Manly 8 i

Saturday Badge Results

Ladies Badge

Ladies 1 Lost 1-7 away at Longueville. Carolina and Emily won 1 set against strong opposition. 

Ladies 2 Won 6-2 at home v Chatswood.  A great win to take top position away from Chatswood. Olivia and Krista kept up their good partnership to win 3 sets; Julie and Kristina won 3 sets.

Mens Badge

Mens 1. Lost 3-5 at home to Voyager.  Some great tennis played here as usual with Bosko and Andrew Riminton winning 3 sets. Sean and his young partner Oliver played some good tennis against tough opponents .It is pleasing to see Oliver getting a chance to improve his game at this high level.

Mens 2 Bye

Mens 3 Won 6-2 away at Killara.  The two Steves,Netto and Wilko led the way winning 4 sets. Howard Smith and Andrew Robertson won 2 sets and lost the last two as Robbo suffered an injury.This team is flying high in first position. 

Mens 4 Won 4-4  on games v Neutral Bay.  Another good win as captain Sean was rested this week and his usual partner Vincent won 3 sets with Harald. Jarryd and Justin won 1 set to ensure victory.

Mens 5  Won 4-3 v Strathfield at home.  Gavin and Tom won 3 sets including 6-1 6-0 in the last two sets to ensure a win as Carl and Joao won 1 set and had an unfinished set. The points are so close in this grade that every set counts.

Mens 6 Won 7-1 away at Killara.  Alec and Hugo won 4 sets .Graham and Chriswon 3 sets. After three easy wins the next three opponents are a lot stronger so we need to be ready for the challenge.

Mens 7 Washout at Mosman.  After two washouts and a bye soon this team is playing very little tennis.

Mens 8 Lost 4-4 on games v Strathfield at home.  A close result that went down to the wire.  Ray Dalgairns and Bob Amaral won 3 sets and Rob Hill and Dessie won 1 set. This sets up an intriguing match next Saturday between the two Manly Teams at noon.  Who will play for each team?

Ladies Thursday Badge 

Won 4-4 by 1 game at home v Roseville.  Michelle and Lindy won 2 sets as did Jane and Pam. Jane and Pam won a last set tiebreaker (7-5) to win the match. The ladies are in 2nd place. This Thursday they play the top team away so good luck ladies.  Narelle is taking it easy after her operation and is supporting from the sidelines.

Court Bookings

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

BADGE CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY.  

Good luck to all teams this weekend 
Denis Crowley
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Captain.

MTC Term 2 Night Competitions

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Entries are now open for Term 2 Night Competitions.

Entry Link

MTC Term 3 Ladies Competitions

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Entries for Term 3 Ladies Competitions are now open. Tuesday Ladies Competition starts July 21. Friday Ladies Competition starts July 24.

Entry Link