Safe to Play Guidelines

*All lessons are compliant with COVID-19 guidelines for playing tennis – there will be no more than five players to a coach, and coaches have made necessary adaptations to classes in line with social distancing. ​Please ensure you read and understand the Safe to Play guidelines before booking & attending.
​Players who breach any of these rules will be unable to book lessons with any of our coaches.
  • Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons without refund if you turn up with symptoms or generally feel unwell.​
  • Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons without refund if you do not follow any of the guidance below.

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Stay Up to Date
  • Government information around social distancing is available here and should be read in full
  • Be aware guidance can change and restrictions may be reintroduced, if tennis is closed again group players will be moved to next term.


Bookings & Payments
  • All bookings & payments must be made online and in advance 
  • Buffering periods have been built in between each session to allow cleaning of the equipment & social distancing between groups.
  • Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before the start of your lesson & we finish promptly at the end for collection no later than 5 minutes after.


Equipment
  • Bring your own hand sanitizer with you
  • Currently we are not lending out rackets, so players must bring their own tennis rackets.
  • Players must bring a drink, hand sanitiser and be dressed for the weather.
  • Coaches will clean equipment in between sessions during the buffer period.
  • Only take the minimum amount of equipment with you that you need to play
  • Ensure you take all your belongings with you at the end of the session and do not leave anything on court


Pre-Attendance Checklist
  • All coaches and participants should undergo a self-assessment for any COVID-19 symptoms before leaving home.
  • No-one should leave home to participate in tennis if they, or someone they live with, has symptoms of COVID -19,.
  • Should an individual have demonstrated any such symptoms, they must follow NHS and PHE guidance on self-isolation
  • Should an individual or family be told to self-isolate, they must follow Government rules on self-isolation and not attend tennis.


Before Leaving & After you Return Home
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before leaving home to go to the court (use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible).
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you return home (use an alcohol gel if washing hands is not possible).
  • Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles before and after use
  • Bring a full water bottle, and do not share food or drink with others


Travelling 
  • Avoid using public transport if possible - safer travel guidance is provided on the Government website
  • Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your lesson.
  • Allow others to leave before you enter the court - if you need to wait then do so away from the courts and clear of the gates
  • Avoid congregating on or around the court after playing to allow access for others


Venue Facilities
  • There is no toilet access at Wrecclesham at this time.
  • There is no player or parent/guardian/spectator access to the clubhouse at this time.
  • There is free parking along Riverdale or in the small car park by the playground.
  • Spectators are to watch from the side or ideally from the field and observe social distancing while watching.


Tennis Lessons
  • No more than 5 players to 1 coach or assistant for coaching.
  • Players should continue to maintain social distancing.
  • Pay careful attention to the instructions of the coach.
  • Players are advised to limit their interactions with anyone outside of the group they are attending.


Hygiene
  • Hand hygiene is imperative - hand sanitise at intervals if you have to touch communal surfaces
  • If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve
  • Avoid touching your face


Supervision & Spectating
  • Where attendance of a parent/guardian (non-participant) is required, or a carer for a disabled player, it is permitted and is not counted as part of the maximum group size, but should be off court and limited to one per player where possible
  • Supporters, parents, and other spectators should remain socially distanced whilst attending events.
  • Spectator groups must be restricted to discrete six person gathering limits and spread out, in line with wider government guidance


Weather Policy:
  • Players are required to come dressed for the weather as we have no indoor access.
  • We will play in light rain and drizzle if the courts are safe to do so.
  • If a lesson has to be cancelled, Coaches will text the contact number on the booking forms as soon as they can.
  • Please note we cannot control the weather so messages will be sent as soon as a decision is made.
  • If you receive no text or email from the coaches, this means the lesson is going ahead.
  • If the weather stops the lesson from going ahead and the coach has cancelled the lesson, we will issue a discount code for next term.
  • On some occasions coaches may check with you how the weather is in your area if they are working elsewhere, this does not count as a cancellation text but is an enquiry.


Policies and Code of Conduct
  • Participants and Parents/Guardians are expected to understand and comply with our code of conduct
  • Participants and Parents/Guardians are expected to understand and comply with our policies
  • Our Safe to Play information can be viewed by clicking here​

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