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Dear Tennis Player,

Following the Government’s announcement, we are happy to say that the Academy IS OPEN

We will continue to exactly follow any advice from the Government & the LTA. Any changes to the detail below will be posted on our website thamestennis.co.uk , so please check these regularly) and on updated notices on display at the club. Specific LTA guidance for coaches will also be followed.

The rules to be followed  are as follows:
  • Singles and doubles from different households allowed
  • No pets or spectators allowed on the tennis courts
  • Only pre-arranged play on a court already booked is allowed (please do not go to the courts without arranging first and all bookings will be limited to 1hour slots, booked on the hour).
  • Group coaching is now permitted
  • Do not play if you are self isolating
  • The clubhouse will continue to be closed with no access to toilets and all chairs and equipment will be removed from the courts.
  • Please practice social distancing at all times-2 metre rule
  • Consider bringing hand sanitiser to wash your hands before and after each session.
  • Use alcohol gel after touching any court gates, fences, avoid doing so where possible
  • Do not touch your face when playing
  • Only bring 4 tennis balls with you that are marked and if a ball from another court comes your way push it back with your racket, do not pick it up.
  • All players play at their own risk as First Aid is not available
  • Please leave 5 minutes before your session ends to allow for social distancing

The latest LTA advice can be found at: https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19---latest-advice/  

The latest government advice can be found at :https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Enjoy your (Restricted Play) tennis and we hope that this is the first step to resuming full activities back at our Academy.

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