Covid-19 Rules | portadowntennisclub

Covid-19 Rules and Guidance

Stage 2 - Pathway out of Restrictions

Members/Parents/Guardians/Guest & Visitors of Portadown Tennis Club must adhere to the following guidelines as part of Step 2 of the NI executive’s Pathway out of Restrictions to be able to play.

Follow the Signs when arriving and leaving the Club. A One-Way system has been established where required.

To access the Portadown Tennis Club everyone must:

Key Guidelines for re-opening :

• Adhere to Covid Regulations.

• Club opens to members only for play and coaching
• Doubles play is only allowed where playing partners are from the same household
• Coaching sessions should operate with a maximum of four players per court and from no more than two households with a coach observing from a safe distance.
• You must have a court booked prior to playing
• The club house remains closed for now, but it can be accessed for emergencies only
• No spectators are permitted, parents/guardian to supervise children under 18
• Adhere to the club's Covid-19 protocol below

Not have been out of the Common Travel Area - CTA in the last 14 days
- CTA is defined as : England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man
- Some international countries are exempt also. Please check here : Returning from countries where no isolation is required.
Not have been around someone with symptoms of Covid-19 in the last 14 days
Not be in a period of self-isolation and/or required to shield under the current Health Policy Rules
Not be displaying COVID-19 symptoms
Have a pre-reserved court with all players named (See Court Bookings Menu)
Bring their own equipment (Rackets, tennis balls & drinks)
- Tennis balls may be shared under a strict hygiene regime

Protocol for ARRIVING at the Club

All must adhere to the social distancing protocol implemented for arriving at the club, waiting to go on court, play and leaving the court and complex.
- PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Hand sanitiser dispensers have been deployed at all courts and the front gate
No spectators or visitors other than one parent/guardian accompanying a child are permitted
No spectators or visitors are permitted at the Summer Camps
The floodlights will not be operational
The clubhouse will remain closed. Emergency access to Defibrillator, Fire Ext. & First Aid only
Gates at courts will either be closed & secured or left open.
There will be no chairs, net winders on court
The Mini-Court will not be available at this time
It is recommended to bring your own hand sanitiser or disinfectant wipes

Protocol for PLAYING & LEAVING the Club

Finish play 10 minutes before the end of the booking and leave promptly keeping to social distancing when leaving
Singles and Doubles play is now permitted (List all players on your court booking request)
Keep social distance when changing ends and to adjacent courts
Do not share equipment (rackets, tennis balls for serving, towels, etc)
- Shared use of tennis balls is permissible following a strict hygiene regime
Use hand sanitiser before and after play
Keep social distance of 2 meters to anyone when exiting the courts
Use your own gloves to open the front gate lock and lock up after you have left the club

Protocol for COACHING at the Club

All coaching must be pre-booked through Daniel Bennett and Payments must be made electronically.
Lessons will begin on the hour and last for 50min to allow 10 minutes for players to leave the premises and the next players to arrive from their lesson.
All players to bring their own equipment, ie rackets, balls & drinks
Coaching is no longer limited to 1-to-1 sessions
Players must arrive at the time of booking and ready to play. Please wait in the designated area if players are on court still
Players under 18 must be accompanied and made aware of the protocols and guidelines of the club
Use court side hand sanitisers before and after play
Players should not pick up coaching balls